Perla Tabares Hantman, chairman of the Miami-Dade County School Board, joined students, teachers, faculty and community members to celebrate “Bike to School Day” at Lawton Chiles Middle School on May 12. She is joined here by LCMS principal Nelson Izquierdo and members of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools Police Bike Patrol Unit. “Bike to School Day” events help raise awareness to create safer routes for...

 

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee hosted the Senior Games Bunco Challenge at Mary Collins Community Center. The winners (from left) Gloria Gormley (Gold), Sandy Vincent (Silver), Jean McKeon (Bronze), and committe member Mody DeLucca.

  A Miami Laker reader asked the question: Is there a “pooper-scooper” ordinance in Miami Lakes, like the one in Miami Beach, requiring owners, when walking their dogs in public, to clean up after them? Lourdes Sosa, in the Town of Miami Lakes Code Enforcement Department, says there is currently NOT a separate “pooper-scooper” municipal ordinance in Miami Lakes, but agrees that it would be a great idea. However,...

The Main Street Players are hosting two upcoming performances, a magic act and a full-length drama, in late June at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street. On Saturday, June 28, at 7 p.m., the Players are bringing back world-renowned Cuban-American magician, Dylan Ace, for one show only. Tickets are $12 general admission and are available at the door at 6:30 p.m., or online at www.mainstreetplayers.com. Dylan has appeared on every major...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library has the following programs available for the public during June: For Children and families: Dry Ice Ice Baby – Summer Reading Kickoff Event. Children will learn about states of matter, density, mass and chemistry with this cool show. Program made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board and the Miami Dolphins Foundation. Open for the family at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7. Summer...