The Miami Herald Spelling Bee, celebrating its 75th anniversary, was held Wednesday, March 11, at Jungle Island in Miami. The competition invited all elementary and middle school spelling bee winners from Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties which included local students in Hialeah and Miami Lakes. Students who were named spelling bee champions from their school included Pedro Perez, 5th grade, from Hialeah Gardens Elementary School;...

  The Miami Lakes Congregational Church (MLCC) Concert Series presents a Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 21 at the church, 6701 Miami Lakeway South. The Miami Chamber Players will perform music of Schubert and Vivaldi. The Franz Schubert compostition known as “The Trout Quintet” provides the hook for this performance. Otherwise known as the “Piano Quintet in A major,” this German Romantic-era gem...

  Soprano Kyaunnee Richardson is a recent graduate of Florida State University with a master’s in Music-Vocal Performance and Opera.  Richardson is holding a recital with Florida State alumnus and pianist Justin Landers, at her home church and former school, New Testament Baptist Church and Dade Christian School on Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m.  The recital is free and open to the public. For more information, visit...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee announced its 2015 Field Trip schedule. Field trips are reserved for Miami Lakes residents 55 years and above. Free transportation is provided from Town Hall to each location The schedule: • Monday, March 9, Phil’s Berry Farm • Thursday, April 2, Perez Art Museum To reserve seating and receiving a confirmation number, contact Jackie Calzadilla at calzadillaj@miamilakes-fl.gov, or...

  The Town of Miami Lakes and the American Cancer Society are teaming up once again to bring back the Relay For Life of Miami Lakes, a community event, where teams form, raise money and walk through the night, while enjoying DJ entertainment, food and fun with friends and family. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from noon to midnight at Miami Lakes Optimist Park. The Opening Ceremony and Survivor Celebration will be held...