Town honors teen for raising awareness about childhood cancer

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

     Miami Lakes officials honored Jeremy “JJ” Matthews during the Sept. 10 Town Council meeting for his efforts to raise awareness about childhood cancer.       JJ, 13, is a survivor of...
Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee along with students in the Town’s Adult Painting class are inviting the community to “A Night of Art and Culture” Art Exhibition and Reception at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 9, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.The event will feature dozens of artworks created by the students along with live music by guitarist Felipe Carvajal.For more information on the event, or the age 50+ recreation...
Miami Lakes Youth Center, “The Spot,” will host several events and a field trip for middle and high school students during December at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Wednesday, December 7 – Carnival Theme Night. Join in for a night filled with fun carnival games, face painting, prizes and more.Friday, December 9 – Movie Night: Polar Express. Miami Lakes teens can enjoy a magical journey on the Polar Express. Bring friends,...
The “Impact Award” was presented to the Town of Miami Lakes at the YMCA’s Youth Development Appreciation Breakfast in recognition of the Town’s ongoing commitment and dedicated support in impacting lives of youth.The award was received by Community Engagement and Outreach staff members Katya Lysakk and Kristina Labossiere.Miami Lakes has partnered with the YMCA for the past 5 years to offers camps over the school...
Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee offers a variety of free field trips for residents 55 years and above. The next field trip is scheduled for Thursday, December 1, to Gulfstream Park.Since 1939, Gulfstream Park has been one of the most important venues for horse racing in the country. Some of the world’s top thoroughbred contenders pass through Gulfstream Park with their eye on Triple Crown glory.The Village at Gulfstream Park, an...
Miami Lakes Economic Development Committee, which has hosted a series of workshops this year aimed at educating the local business community on resources that are available to them, is now encouraging local business owners to provide feedback in a short 10 question survey.Participants can supply the Committee with ideas for new forums, workshops, networking e vents, marketing tools and services that better fit their business needs.The survey...
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