The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering the following online and in-person classes.       Space is limited; in some cases you must register in advance for online events.       Free 2022 Hurricane preparation guides are available at all branches. Homework Help & Tutoring Program Funded by The Children’s Trust In Person Sat.,...

     The Town of Miami Lakes and its Education Advisory Board is seeking a student to join the volunteer group, which assesses the condition and needs of schools and educational programs and activities within the town.      The student representative will be a non-voting member of the board; attend monthly board meetings and share information with the student population.     Applicants should be a...

     Please check the town’s social media pages for last-minute updates. Register for events at toml.eventbrite.com.  June 17  Volunteer to fill sandbags. Join the Town of Miami Lakes and earn community service hours by helping to fill sandbags at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 NW 87 Ave. 10 a.m.  June 17  Father’s Day crafts at Youth Open Hang at The Spot. Kids ages 5 to 10 can craft...

     Consultant, gallery curator and longtime Miami Lakes resident Christopher Norwood cited three “ships” when he addressed the Chamber of Commerce luncheon on June 8.      Relationships, scholarship and workmanship are the three things that people should take care of to be successful in business and in life, Norwood said.      “I have always nurtured...

    The Matthew Palacios Boundless Playground at Optimist Park will be the subject of a new video and social media campaign later this summer.       While the playground has been open since 2009, it recently received a new surface to ensure kids of all ages and abilities can enjoy it.       The park will be promoted on town social media sites this summer and in a video that will showcase...