The Miami Laker newspaper will be hosting a town-wide Halloween costume contest for residents of all ages! To participate submit a photo of yourself or your child/children dressed in a halloween costume to rromero@miamilaker.com. Please include  your name and/or the child’s name and contact information. Children under 16 should have parental permission before submitting. Costumes will be judged on originality, and the top...

  Town of Miami Lakes is extending an opportunity to the community to nominate a deserving individual to be the Grand Marshal for the 35th annual Veteran’s Day Parade on Sunday, November 9. Nominations are due on by Friday, October 17, and will be reviewed by the Veterans Committee. The selection criteria includes: • Nominees must be in good standing in the community; • Nominees should be persons who have displayed...

 

Town of Miami Lakes announced that it now offers open-play Pickleball for the public from 9 to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W.. 162 Street. The program is free and open to all ages. Pickleball paddles and balls will be provided, or players may bring their own. For more information, contact Leisure Services Manager Katya Lysak at lysakk@miamilakes-fl.gov, or call 305-698-9308.

  A domino tournament was a big hit for Miami Lakes residents on October 3 at Mary Collins Community Center as 16 teams participated in the event. Hosted by Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee, the Double-Nine Tournament was sponsored by Leon Medical Centers. Event organizers expressed their appreciation to volunteers from Barbara Goleman High School’s Key Club; Guido Inguanzo for organizing the tournament bracket; and Lourdes...

  September ended with another Pop-Up Gallery Weekend on Main Street held on the 26th and 27th. On Friday evening, local talent Joe Villa entertained the crowd, and on Saturday night, Venezuelan pianist Manuel Gamez and his friend, Phillips Cachi, a percussionist from New York, played once again. Over 15 artists participated with representation from Miami Lakes artists such as Hermie Ibarra, and new up-and-comer Alinna Brigette who used...