American Legion Post 144 gave awards to students in local schools during graduation season. The recognition is the highest honor the Legion presents to American youth. Recipients display six qualities, American Legion Post 144 Commander Gary Cardenas said in an email. Those qualities are:       Courage: to do the right thing when peers may not.       Honor: to be honest –...

June 21 Skate Miami Lakes Grab your skateboard, rollerblades, roller skates or scooter and come out to the monthly Skate Miami Lakes program, in conjunction with nonprofit organization SkateFree. Participants must bring their own equipment. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Free. 10 a.m. June 25 Business Networking at Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Business Networking International and the...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.        Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.         To check availability, call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.  The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday - Thursday,...

     The Town of Miami Lakes will stage one of its biggest annual events, a free celebration of our nation’s independence.      Residents will gather in Veterans Park for the party that starts at 6:30 p.m.      Food trucks will sell food and drinks; MANTRAP will perform pop music and at 9 p.m., a grand fireworks display will begin.      There will be giveaways...

     Lock your car doors and if you see something, say something to law enforcement, Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz reminded residents during a community meeting at Country Club of Miami.       “One of the biggest complaints that we get [is about people] leaving their cars open, please remember that,” Cordero-Stutz said to about 60 people who gave her a warm welcome on June...