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...

  Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will host the annual “Paint a Picture for Mom” and Flower Show event just in time for Mother’s Day on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Children of all ages will have an opportunity to be creative and paint something special for their moms. Canvas, brushes and paint will be provided free of charge. In addition to the...

  Miami Lakes Veteran’s Committee will host a Veterans Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The Job Fair is open to veterans and businesses in Miami-Dade County. Veterans interested in attending are required to bring copies of the following documents: • A valid Driver’s License; • DD-214 that shows type of discharge...