"You are not alone" is the motto of The Miami-Dade County Foster and Adoptive Parent Association (MDCFAPA). This is a nonprofit organization sanctioned by The Department of Children and Families and the State of Florida that serves more than nine agencies representing foster and adoptive youth. The motto is proven in the MDCFAPA’s planned activities such as attending The Main Street Player's preview performances at the...

  Miami Lakes resident Natalie Aguilar, born on January 4, 2000, celebrated her 15th birthday with her closest family and friends with a traditional Quinceañera celebration at Reception Palace Ballrooms. The event was followed by her  birthday wish, a dream trip to Europe with her family. Aguilar is currently a freshman at Monsignor Edward Pace High School. She is the daughter of Alex Aguilar, Miami Lakes business owner of...

  Miami Lakes residents can sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a free children’s reading program that mails a new book to the home of a new born up to 5 years old. Every child can have books of their very own, at no cost to the parents, thanks to the program. The key to proficiency in reading is to start early and begin reading to children the day their are born, according to the program. Additionally, the more...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is inviting all cowgirls and cowboys to the Country Western Senior Social scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The free event will feature a barbecue catered lunch, great raffle items, entertainment and dancing. No reservations are necessary, entry will be available on a first-come, first-served basic. Those...

  Town of Miami Lakes will soon launch a new mobile app and staff is seeking resident input for a catchy name. Submit ideas to Jackie Calzadilla at CalzadillaJ@miamilakes-fl.gov to win a dinner for two at Shula’s Steakhouse. The Town continues to remain dedicated to improving its use of technology to enhance transparency and open the lines of communication with residents and business owners. With 90 percent of the population...