Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is seeking volunteers to lead guided interactive tours for its visitors. An information reception for those interested in becoming a Volunteer Guide will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, in the Courtyard of the Main House, 3251 South Miami Avenue. New Volunteer Guides training begins on March 10 for seven weeks. Training will take place from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at Vizcaya....

 

Miami Lakes Veteran’s Committee will host its annual Flag Retirement Ceremony at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, at the site of the Veteran’s Memorial in front of Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Residents are encouraged to bring flags that are ready to be retired to Town Hall for the event. For questions, contact Jackie Calzadilla at calzadillaj@miamilakes-fl.gov, or 305-364-6100.

  Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is hosting a Concert in the Park at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 21, at Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The free jazz concert, originally scheduled as the Concert on the Fairway on November 22 but canceled due to inclement weather, features the renowned talent of Michael Whitehead and the Final Countdown Band. Whitehead and his bands have been performing from Chicago to Key West,...

  The Miami-Dade STEM Expo will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, at Miami Dade College North Campus, 11380 N.W. 27 Avenue. The STEM Expo is a gathering of Miami-Dade County’s most creative, intelligent, and resourceful students that compete and demonstrate their prowess in STEM activities. This year’s theme is “From iDeas to Reality.” Superintendent of Schools Alberto M. Carvalho will...

  The Parent Academy of Miami-Dade County Public Schools (MDCPS) has partnered with various library personnel including the Miami Lakes Branch to create a workshop series for parents and interested community members. The workshop series will cover multiple topics including rights, safety, and education standards and will be conducted monthly with hands-on activities. Workshops will be held at the Miami Lakes Branch Library from 6:30 to...