Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force continues the “Movies in the Park” series, a free event that is held at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.The series features The Jungle Book on Friday, January 20 at 7:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, and picnic baskets for a family-friendly evening of moving watching under the stars. For more information about the Youth Activities Task Force and its...

Members of the Miami Lakes Town Council joins BankUnited executives on January 4 to celebrate the opening of the firm’s new 4,500 square-foot gym at its corporate headquarters in Miami Lakes.The new gym, and recently added Bridges Cafe which offers a variety of healthy dining options, reinforced BankUnited’s commitment to making the health and wellness of its employees a priority.Use of the gym is offered free to all employees on...

Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board (EAB) is now accepting applications for the 2017 Miami Lakes Future Leaders Scholarship presented by The Graham Companies.Two $1,000 scholarships each will be awarded to graduating high school seniors who are residents of Miami Lakes.All applications must be received by Friday, March 31, and will be forwarded to the EAB for final selection. Winners will be announced at the May 2 Town Council...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) is again hosting the 3rd annual Family Health and Fitness Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue.Last year’s Fair drew more than 500 attendees to the completely sold out event. More than 60 local businesses educated attendees on preventive healthcare, sound health practices, and local access to these services.The EAC is...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee offers free field trips for senior residents 55 years and above. The next field trip is scheduled for Tuesday, February 7, to Zoo Miami.Zoo Miami, formerly known as Miami MetroZoo, is a zoological garden that is the largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida. It is also the only tropical zoo in the continental United States.Zoo Miami houses over 3,000 animals, and features over 100 exhibits. For...