Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will host the annual “Paint a Picture for Mom” event during Super Saturday At The Park on Saturday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.Children of all ages will have an opportunity to be creative and paint something special for Mom just in time for Mother’s Day. Canvas, brushes and paint will be provided free of charge.Families can ride...

Attention middle and high school students! Have you ever wanted to be a part of something that makes a difference in the community? Do you think you have the skills and qualities to govern the future of the Town’s Youth Center?“The Spot” at the Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive, is looking for self-driven leaders who wish to be a part of the Youth Council.The Youth Center Council provides participants with the...

In the last weekend of April, seniors at Mater Lakes Academy joined thousands of other seniors from across the state for Grad Bash at Universal in Orlando to celebrate their accomplishments. Among them were 32 students who had a second reason to celebrate: earning their college degree. “Mater Lakes has prepared me for my pursuit of a collegiate education by instilling a strong work ethic and an ambitious mindset on me. At Mater...

Andrea Graham Rechichi has been promoted to vice president of Customer and Corporate Relations at The Graham Companies. The announcement was made by Carol Wyllie, executive vice president.Rechichi joined the firm in 2012 and was charged with handling customer and corporate relations. Since then, she has been given additional responsibilities of a company-wide nature including the company’s year-long 80th anniversary celebration,...

About 400 Miami-Dade County Public School students will gather on Tuesday, May 16, for the 7th annual prom for students with Autism Spectrum disorders. The prom is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport & Convention Center, 711 NW 72 Ave in  Miami. This milestone event will offer the complete prom experience with formal attire in tuxedos and gowns, taking a prom picture, dancing and the crowing...