Miami Lakes Branch Library has the following programs available for the public during July: For Children and families: The Ph is Right Game with the Miami Science Museum - A game style program with tons of audience participation by guessing the best Ph. Program made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 19. For Teens: Teen Club: Spark A Reaction! – Teens participate in the...

  Miami Lakes Veterans Committee announced that the deadline for the 2014 “Old Glory” Photo Contest has been extended through July 25 offering more time for residents to take their best photo of the American Flag and submit it for the contest. The contest is open to residents, students, and anyone employed within the Town of Miami Lakes boundaries. Submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, July 25, and photos...

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

  Did you know that Miami Lakes has more parks, per 1,000 residents, that an other municipality in Florida? According to Tony Lopez, director of Community and Leisure Services for the town, Miami Lakes has 101 parks, totaling approximately 125 acres. The parks range from 30 acres for Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 18 acres for Royal Oaks Park, to .05 acres for the park in the cul-de-sac in Loch Isle. There are 41 tot-lot parks, two...

  Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is inviting the community to attend Summerfest 2014 for an evening of classical music starting at 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 2, at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue. The cultural event is free to all residents and their guests. Each year, the Symphony of the America’s internationally renowned Summerfest hosts an international acclaimed foreign chamber orchestra...