Miami Lakes’ Youth Activities Task Force announced the Just Run® Miami Lakes Program will begin Monday, January 26. The program will be held every Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue, and will run through May. The Just Run® Miami Lakes Program, now in its 5th year, is a free, fun program that promotes fitness, healthy eating, good citizenship, and pride in...

  Hotel Indigo’s popular Canine Cocktail Happy Hour is set for Thursday, January 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event features 2 for 1 drinks, with $1 of every drink sold donated to Miami-Dade Animal Services to help promote happier healthier lives for animals in need. While the Canine Happy Hour is ideal for the animal lovers who bring their pets, one does not need a dog to attend. However, there will be animals available for...

  On Saturday, January 3, Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) Key Club, Girl Scout Troops 500 and 260, and Miami Lakes Congregational Church joined forces to hold the His House Field Day for the second year in a row. The Field Day allowed a group of kids from the orphanage to enjoy a day out in the sun with the help of many volunteers.There were many games and stations made available for all ages to enjoy. Sharon Zajac from MLEC, Susy...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during January: For Children and Families: Reading Ready Toddler Storytime - Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their care givers at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, January 8, 22 and 29. Paws to Read – Certified therapy dogs listen to children read aloud which can help with reading skills at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 10. Hand Play with...

The Town of Miami Lakes ushered in the new year with a bang, as fireworks lit up the night sky and residents were wishing for the best in 2015. And the Miami Lakes Town Council, town volunteers, the educational and business communities offer hope to make the city the best place to live, work, learn, play and shop for the new year. Miami Lakes is exploring ways to resolve the decade-long traffic gridlock, creating a canal bank stabilization...