Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during May:For Children and Families:Paws to Read - Certified therapy dogs listen to children read aloud which can help with reading skills. Meets at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9.Saturday Matinee at the Library - Miami Lakes Branch presents family friendly films. Movie for May is “Boxtrolls.” Presentation is at 3 p.m. on Saturday, May...

  Former longtime Miami Lakes resident, Jasmine Fernandez, received the highest honor a student can earn at Ringling College of Art & Design in Sarasota, FL. She was named the Trustee Scholar by the Board of Trustees at the college.  Each year, the Ringling College Board of Trustees awards its highest honor, the Trustee Scholarship, to an exclusive group of extraordinary rising seniors. The hard work, talent, spirit, and...

  The Women’s Fellowship of Miami Lakes Congregational Church, located at 6701 Miami Lakeway South, will host its 7th Annual Spring Tea on Saturday, May 9, at 3 p.m. in the church’s Fellowship Hall. The theme for this year is “Tea Around the World.” This year’s program will feature a Fashion Show showcasing beautiful styles from places around the world, gourmet teas, light delights and a special guest...

 

Miami Lakes residents Clarisell and Luis Collazo announced the birth of their son, Lucas Luis Collazo. He arrived on Wednesday, January 21, at South Miami Hospital, weighing 6 pounds, 11 ounces, and measuring 19 3/4 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Clara and Rafael (decease) De Cardenas. Paternal grandparents are Alina and Luis (deceased) Collazo.

  The Disney blockbuster movie “Finding Nemo” is the last featured film for this year’s popular Movies at the Park Services hosted by Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force. The movie starts at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 24, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets along with a good appetite to sample from a variety of food trucks. When looking for other...