As part of the Miami Marlins Seniors Free Ticket Thursday campaign, Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will provide free transportation to the September 25 home game against the Philadelphia Phillies. Game starts at 4:10 p.m. Fans 55 years and above will receive complimentary tickets to any Thursdays Marlins home game, presented by Wellmax Medical Centers. Valid identification showing proof of age must be shown at the Marlins Park...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will host its annual Senior Health and Wellness Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 20, at Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. This free community event will feature vendors providing useful health related information to the Miami Lakes senior community as well as free refreshments and door prizes. The event is being co-sponsored by Florida...

  Sponsored by Leon Medical Centers, Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will provide nutritious lunches as part of the new “Meet and Eat” program from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on certain Wednesdays at Mary Collins Community Center. The lunches will be held on Wednesdays, September 10 and 24. The event also provides seniors an opportunity to socialize and make new friends. Space is limited. To reserve seating, contact Dottie...

  Miami Lakes Boy Scout Troop 49’s storage trailer containing all of its camping gear was broken into last week and all the equipment was stolen. This included three cook stoves, eight tents, two large coolers, all propane tanks, fire extinguishers, water jugs, even all the pots and pans. All of Troop 49’s equipment with a value of nearly $5,000 is also shared with its Cub Pack and an immediate community fundraiser was...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library has the following programs available for the public during September: For Children and families: Reading Ready Toddler Storytime - Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their care givers at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, September 4, 11, 18 and 25. Saturday Matinee at the Library – Miami Lakes Branch presents family friendly films for your entertainment at 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 6. Paws to Read...