Spanish Lake Elementary knows there is nothing more important to academic achievement than being a good reader. Thus, the school's spectacular celebration of the students' culture and traditions are incorporated into the craft of enhancing the reading process during Winter Wonderland which took place from Monday, December 9 through Friday, December 20. Students wrote and shared stories related to their Winter Wonderland activities....

  Special activities and services to celebrate the holiday season will be held for various area congregations. For details, contact church offices directly.  Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, located at 15801 N.W. 67 Avenue, is holding special holiday mass on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's day. On Tuesday, December 24, a Children’s Festival in Carols will take place at 4:45 p.m. followed by...

  Mayor Wayne Slaton (center in suit), accompanied by the Miami Lakes Town Council and Veteran’s Committee, stand in front of the Government Center where a new Veteran’s Memorial is to be built during the coming year. Their goal is to create awareness for the Veteran’s Committee which is selling bricks to honor loved ones that will be placed in the walkway around the memorial. The bricks cost $100 for one customizable...

  Spearheaded by Councilmember Frank Mingo and the Town Council, the Town of Miami Lakes will host a toy drive benefiting His House Children's Home through Friday, December 13. His House is a private, non-profit, faith-based organization, dedicated to restoring joy in the lives of children who have transitioned out of the foster care system. Established in 1989, His House provides residential care for abused, neglected and drug exposed...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is inviting seniors to attend the annual Senior Holiday Social on Saturday, December 14, from 11:00 am to 2:00 p.m. at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The free event will feature a holiday lunch, door prizes, raffles and lively entertainment to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Reservations are required to attend. The deadline to register is...