Despite an overcast and somewhat wet Sunday, November 9, a large crowd of Miami Lakes residents and visitors showed their support for all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces during the 35th annual Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade which marched down Ludlam Road with more than 700 participants. Mayor Wayne Slaton and Councilmembers waved to the crowd and threw candy to the youngsters, along with State Senator Rene Garcia and Miami-Dade...

  Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is hosting the 10th annual Concert on the Fairway at 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, at Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. The free concert will feature the renowned talent of Michael Whitehead and the Final Countdown Band. Whitehead and his bands have been performing from Chicago to Key West, entertaining thousands of fans for nearly 10 years. Attendees are invited to gather on...

  Miami Lakes K-8 Center is hosting its Fall Scholastic Book Fair from November 17-21. On Tuesday, November 18, bagels and coffee will be available for a morning pick-me-up from 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. On Wednesday, November 19, the book fair closes at 2 p.m. and reopens from 4 to 8 p.m. A variety of events are scheduled for Wednesday, including “Reading Under the Stars,” face painting and crafts, a Trash or Treasure show, and...

    Town of Miami Lakes and its Youth Activities Task Force (YATF) gave special recognition to the more than 50 volunteers who donated their time to make “Nightmare on Montrose” on Halloween night a “spooktacular” success at its new location at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West. “Special thanks to the YATF chaired by Lynn Matos and all of its volunteers,” said Councilmember Nelson Rodriguez, whose...

  Cachi-Vaches Home and Fashion Collection, located at 6855 Main Street in Miami Lakes, invites community residents to dress up in their pajamas for a 10 a.m. Thanksgiving breakfast and sale on Saturday, November 22. The first 20 ladies to show up in pajamas will benefit from special discounts and surprises. A breakfast buffet and mimosas will greet customers and a portion of the profits go toward a ministry in Colombia to aid widows...