Team Mooo, made up of 14 team members led by cancer survivor Michael Barcelo, was busy on Sunday, March 22, washing cars at the Miami Lakes McDonalds to continue their fundraising efforts to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event. The teenagers got an early start, determined to wash as many cars as possible to exceed their team fundraising goal of $1,000. The teens recruited some extra help from parents and...

  April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and Miami Lakes dentist Dr. Alberto A. deCardenas, D.M.D., will be participating in a free oral cancer screening from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 17. Approximately 42,000 individuals in the U.S. are newly diagnosed with oral cancer each year with the majority found as late stage cancers. The good news is a dentist can see or feel the precancerous tissue changes or early cancer signs that...

  The Town of Miami Lakes is seeking resident’s input to run bus service on Sundays. Vice Mayor Manny Cid and Town Planner Brandon Schaad recently met with a group of residents who are daily users of the on-demand bus and they are interested in extending the bus service to Sundays, especially to attend religious services. Currently the on-demand bus service runs Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., is free, and requires a...

Town of Miami Lakes, through its committees, organize nearly 100 events per year to enhance a sense of community. Each committee is tasked with a unique mission to educate and entertain residents of all ages. There are currently openings on all eight committees: Cultural Affairs, Economic Development, Education Advisory Board, Elderly Affairs, Neighborhood Improvement, Public Safety, Veteran’s, and Youth Activities Task Force. Community...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during March: For Children and Families: Reading Ready Toddler Storytime - Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their care givers at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, March 19 and 26. 10-minute LEGO Challenge - Use imagination to complete Lego challenges. Can you design a structure in 10 minutes? Visit the library and compete. The crowd favorite...