Miami-Dade County Commission Chairman Esteban Bovo Jr. recently reappointed Miami Lakes resident Ryan Campos to the Miami-Dade Youth Commission. Campos, a student at Barbara Goleman Senior High, previously served on the Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force and the Town Council recognized him for his community service. “This morning, I reappointed Ryan Campos to serve as the Youth Commissioner for District 13 on the...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during March: For Children and Families: STEM Saturdays – Launch bottle rockets, Enjoy an interactive workshop where attendees can send their own bottle rocket into the sky. Experience a hands-on lesson where FIU undergraduate and medical students teach how to take rocket science skills to new heights. Scheduled at 10 a.m. on Saturday,...

  Scott Garvis, owner and CEO of Dale Carnegie Training Southeast Florida, will be the guest speaker at the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s next membership luncheon on Wednesday, March 15, at Don Shula’s Hotel on Main Street. The organization’s monthly gathering opens for networking at 11:30 a.m. followed by the luncheon at noon. Deadline to reserve a table is March 9 at noon. To reserve, call Marta Diaz at...

  The Tropical Letter Carrier Holding Corporation has opened up temporary facilities in Miami Lakes Business Park West at 14361 Commerce Way. The corporation was first incorporated in the 1950s by labor union members of the United States Postal Service. The National Association of Letter Carriers, or NALC, represents nearly 300,000 working and retired city letter carriers nationwide. In South Florida, Branch 1071 represents 5,000 of...

  Miami Lakes Veteran’s Committee will hold its annual Flag Retirement Ceremony from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, March 12, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. Residents are encouraged to bring flags that are in poor condition to Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, by 5 p.m. on Monday, March 12, so they can be properly retired. For more information about the Veteran’s Committee, visit...