Community Calendar through July 4

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, June 15, 2023

Please check the Town of Miami Lakes social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  June 14 Senior Bingo Luncheon. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for its bi-monthly bingo luncheon for seniors 60+. Enjoy lunch and a chance to play for prizes. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 11 a.m. Free.  June 14 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce...

Miami Lakes Library Programs through July 8

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, June 15, 2023

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.  Space in classes is limited and registration may be required.  Father’s Day Joke-off  Wed., June 14   4 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Share your best family friendly Dad Joke. Participants will receive a small prize while supplies last. All ages.  Teen Crafty Corner  Thurs., June 15 4 p.m....

Summer Camps in the Miami Lakes area

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, June 2, 2023

Camp Wannado June 12 - Aug. 11 Voluntary Pre-K - 7th grade. Sports; weekly field trips; arts and crafts, video games and more.  Session 1: June 12 - June 30; Session 2: July 3 - July 21;  Session 3: July 24 - Aug. 11. Weekdays, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.  Pack lunch Monday - Thursday; a pizza lunch is provided on Friday.  Cost is $45 to register, $135 per week. To sign up for Camp Wannado at Miami Lakes...

Miami Lakes names pickleball and tennis courts for former official

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Friday, June 2, 2023

    At Optimist Park on May 16, officials dedicated new pickleball courts (with the pickleball court lines drawn within the tennis court boundaries) to former Vice Mayor Jeffrey Rodriguez. Rodriguez resisted the honor which Councilman Tony Fernandez had presented to the council in November with an impromptu motion.       Shown from left are Councilmen Josh Dieguez and Ray Garcia; former Vice Mayor Jeffrey...

Scene Around Town: Miami Lakers’ Views

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, June 2, 2023

      Rob Waterfield is a part-time first tee starter at Miami Lakes Golf Club and on the evening of April 28, he used his iPhone to capture the setting sun.       “I was looking up the 9th hole fairway from the tee area toward the clubhouse and green,” Waterfield said. He is inspired by the beauty of the property, and this is the second scene he has photographed that is being published in The...
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