Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee is encouraging the community to be sure to lock vehicles and remove any valuables during the holiday season. Removing gifts and shopping bags from cars, and locking doors, may seem simple enough, but many residents simply forget or get sidetracked due to the stress of the holidays. The theft of a purse, wallet, or documents with sensitive information can also result in identity theft. These crimes can be...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will host a Holiday Social for Miami Lakes seniors from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 8, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. Attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped boy for children 12 years and under that will be donated to the Town’s Toy Drive benefiting the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots. The event is free, but seating is limited and is...

It’s time to play some “funky” music. Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will present a Disco Concert featuring the disco cover band, The Playlist, at 7 p.m. on Sunday, December 9, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The Playlist was founded by lead vocalist Mireya Valdes-Medina and husband Tony Medina (guitar/lead vocals). It also features drummer Monchy Coruguedo, and bassist/vocalist Michael Mut,...

Miami Lakes resident Josh Dieguez was elected to the Miami Lakes Town Council in August when he ran unopposed for Seat 4 for the November 6 election, replacing Frank Mingo, who resigned to run for State Representative. At 29 years-old, the Councilmember-elect is the second youngest person in town history who will serve on the Miami Lakes Town Council for the next two years, and is projected to be a rising star in local government. Dieguez,...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during November: For Children and Families: Movies and Stories for Kids – Watch favorite movies with family and friends. Movies being shown this month are “Wreck it Ralph,” “Ratatouille,” “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs,” and “Rise of the Guardians.” Events made possible by the Town of Miami...