Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will host the annual “Paint a Picture for Mom” event just before Mother’s Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to be creative and paint something special for their moms. Canvas, brushes and paint will be provided free of charge. This year’s event will also...

  Enterprising Women magazine recently announced the winners of the 2016 Enterprising Women of the Year Awards and a new award level, Enterprising Women of the Year Champions, which included seasoned marketing professional Kimberly T. Miller, Miami Lakes Business owner.  As the Founder and President of Ink Link Marketing, a full-service marketing and public relations firm, Miller joins a list of the world’s top women...

  Our Lady of the Lakes varsity boy’s and girl’s basketball teams will take on Immaculate Conception at the American Airlines Arena before the Miami Heat faces their cross town rival the Orlando Magic. The Cheetahs-Immaculate Conception game is scheduled for 1 p.m., Sunday, April 10, on the Heat hardwood court. The Heat-Magic game starts at 6 p.m. In addition, Our Lady of the Lakes dance team will perform during Court of...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee is offering a free field trip for Town residents 55 years and above on Thursday, April 7, to the Perez Art Museum in Downtown Miami. Transportation is provided to and from Town Hall. The bus will depart from Town Hall at 10 a.m. Space is limited and reservations are required beginning on March 31 and remain open until all seats all filled. To reserve seating on the bus, contact Special Events and...

  Wielding their bats that have belted them to a 15-2 record, Barbara Goleman High’s baseball team wishes the 6A District playoffs started this week. “We would love to play the district tomorrow,” said head coach Jose Lopez. “We are undefeated in district play.” But the Gators will have to settle for closing out the regular season and competing in the GMAC before the district playoffs start in the third...