Miami Lakes area houses of worship have announced a variety of special holiday religious services and events. Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, 6600 Miami Lakeway North, will be holding special holiday services. On December 24 the church will have a 5 p.m. English vigil service and a bilingual midnight service. On December 25, an English service will be held at 10:30 a.m. and a Spanish service at 12:30 p.m. On December 31, the...

  As the holiday season fast approaches, shopping for gifts conjures images of mile-long lines, frantic shoppers, early morning rushes and late night hassles. Rather than visiting crowded malls this season, stay close to home to find a gift for everyone on your list.  The Miami Laker's 25 Days of Holideals will feature one retailer in Miami Lakes on each day, beginning November 29, the Saturday after Thanksgiving known as Small...

  The custom framing shop All Art Pictures Framing, located at 15505 Bull Run Road, will be celebrating its grand opening and having a special gallery night event showcasing the work of Weston based photographer, Jack Levy, on December 6  from 7 to 11 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served and a 10 percent discount on framing services will be available during the...

  Over the past several years, the Town has received requests from Miami Lakes dog owners to have their very own dog park. Last year, the Town agreed to lease a parcel of property from the Florida Department of Transportation located at the southern end of N.W. 77 Court, with suitable conditions for a dog recreation area adjacent to future proposed trails and facilities. The proposed Dog Recreation Area is planned to have separate...

  A police-sponsored clinic to teach children the skills and precautions to ride a bicycle safely in Miami Lakes is back and better than ever. The Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force and the Miami-Dade Police Department’s Miami Lakes section are hosting the 16th annual Bike Rodeo and Safety Day on Saturday, December 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. The free event provides children bicycle...