Local residents and their furry friends are welcome to the Canine Cocktails 3rd Annual Puppy Prom on Thursday, May 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hotel Indigo, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. Guests will sip on cocktails and munch on appetizers as the event raises money and awareness for Miami Dade Animal Services. Those participating can purchase organic dog treats from the Doggie Bag Cafe and potentially adopt an animal looking for a forever home,...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during May: For Children and Families:Talking is Teaching, Read, Sing for Toddlers – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. Best for ages 18 months to 3 years old. Scheduled at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, May 18 and 25.Library Lego Club – Join for monthly Lego builds at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 20.Movies and Stories...

Miami Lakes Town Council recognized three Bob Graham Education Center students during the May 2 Council meeting for earning first, second and third place at the Miami-Dade Science and Engineering Fair. The students are (from left) Ashley Pineda (second place), Armani Estrada (first place), and Cecilia Valle (third place). These students swept the International Bridge Competition against all other students in Miami-Dade County Public Schools...

For the ninth consecutive year, the Town of Miami Lakes has been recognized as a Playful City USA community. Playful City communities are acknowledged for making a commitment to play and physical activity by developing unique local action plans to increase the quantity and quality of play in their community.“It’s an honor for our community top once again receive this special recognition,” said Mayor Manny Cid. “We...

Several community members were recognized for their accomplishments and community support at the May 2 Town Council meeting.The Council joined by Town Police Major George Perez and Battalion Chief Abel Fernandez for Fire Station 64, honored a group of public safety heroes including Alex Acosta, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue; John Kenyan, Hialeah Fire Rescue; Sergeant Oscar Pla, Miami Dade Police Department; and Officers Kenny Torres and Carlos Ortiz...