Community Calendar

Calendar By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 14, 2024

Nov. 13 Miami Lakes Garden Club Bunco lunch. Join the Garden Club for buffet lunch and a game of Bunco, with prizes. Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 NW 82nd Ave. 12:30 p.m. $6. Nov. 14 Seizure Recognition & First Aid Training by Epilepsy Alliance Florida Learn to recognize seizures and learn first aid. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 11 a.m. Free.  Nov. 16, 23, 30 Miami Lakes Farmers Market The Florida Marketplace...

Miami Lakes Library Programs

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, November 14, 2024

    The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes. Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.         To check availability, call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.  The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 8...

Veterans Park pavilion named for Gary Cardenas

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 14, 2024

   The Town of Miami Lakes honored Gary Cardenas for his years of service to the community by naming a pavilion for him in Veterans Park.      Cardenas, a retired U.S. Army sergeant, lives in Palm Springs North.       He is a school crossing guard in Miami Lakes and is a supervisor in the program. He volunteers on two town committees: the Veterans Committee and the Mental Health Task Force,...

Elected officials depart dais after years of public service

Government By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 13, 2024

     Three members of the Miami Lakes town council said farewell to the public during their final meeting in October.       Mayor Manny Cid and Council members Luis Collazo and Marilyn Ruano termed out of office on Nov. 5.       Cid served the longest, beginning in 2012 when he was elected councilman. He was vice mayor in 2013, was elected mayor in 2016 and ran without opposition in...

Town Foundation awards $18,605 in grants for education, community

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    The Miami Lakes Town Foundation has awarded $18,605 in 12 grants to local schools and a non-profit to support education and foster community.       The money comes from the annual Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival, which will be held Feb. 1, 2025.  The winners are:  •  $1,750 Julio Echemendia, assistant principal, Hialeah- Miami Lakes Adult Community Education Center. For...
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