The Main Street Players is holding auditions for the play “This Random World” written by Steven Dietz and directed by Robert Coppel. Auditions will be held at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street, on Monday, February 6 and Tuesday, February 7, from 7-9:30 p.m. Callbacks will be on February 8 from 7-9:30 p.m. The play is about how people miss connections with each other during unexpected events. It emphasizes the...

  An old familiar face recently stopped by Miami Lakes Town Hall, where he was honored for serving as the first town manager and laying the foundation that has led to a successful full-fledged city. During the January 16 Town Council meeting, Mayor Manny Cid and council members paid homage to Merrett Stierheim, who guided Miami Lakes after incorporation in 2001 as the city’s temporary town manager while leading a national search...

  Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will host a concert on Saturday, February 10, in honor of Black History Month featuring the Florida Memorial Gospel Choir. The free concert will be at 8 p.m. at Miami Lakes United Methodist Church, 14800 N.W. 67 Avenue (Ludlam Road.) Florida Memorial’s history and traditions reach back to 1879; their accomplishments have made them the only historically black university in southern Florida....

  If you are an elderly Town of Miami Lakes resident who will need assistance with hurricane preparation for the 2018 Hurricane Season, your needs will be answered. Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) is bringing back “Jerry’s Squad,” a Hurricane Preparedness Assistance Program for seniors or disabled residents. The initiative was created by former Councilmember Tony Lama in memory of longtime resident, U.S....

  Time is running out to submit nominations to Miami Lakes’ Cultural Affairs Committee for its Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon in honor of Women’s History Month which is scheduled at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The Nomination Applications may be found at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/cac, and must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, to Community and...