The Town of Miami Lakes is asking residents to depict their favorite place or thing to do in Miami Lakes with artwork that will be displayed at Town Hall has part of “I Heart Miami Lakes.”Deadline for submissions is Monday, July 18. Up to 50 artworks will be chosen to be displayed from August through October. The “I Heart Miami Lakes Art Expo” will be held on Friday, August 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments...

There’s still time for Miami Lakes children to get free tutoring for their SAT test. Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board is offering the free SAT Prep classes for students entering their junior and senior year of high school. The program is open to Miami Lakes residents and is limited to 20 students and provided on a first come, first served basis.The final session will take place on August 8-12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Town Hall,...

Although Fall is just around the corner, the Town of Miami Lakes continues to offer two camps during the school summer break in partnership with PEAR and the YMCA.The camps run Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., for children ages 5 to 15.Summer camp with PEAR takes place at the new Youth Center at Miami Lakes East Park, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East, while the YMCA hosts its camp on the westside at the Roberto Alonso Community Center at 16500...

The Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is offering free monthly field trips for seniors to attend Miami Marlins games this year. Seniors receive free admission to each game courtesy of the Miami Marlins.Transportation is provided to and from Town Hall, 6100 Main Street. Space is limited and required reservations will open one week prior to each game and remain open until all seats are filled.To reserve seating, contact Clarisell De...

Barbara Goleman High student William Nodal was among a group of cadets who recently completed the Miami-Dade Schools Police Department’s Explorers Academy Training program with an opportunity to learn about a career in law enforcement. Students were engaged in an extensive training program, which is held each summer, including gaining insight into police work through first-hand experience, assisting police professionals in a...