Miami Lakes councilmembers joined young participants in the closing ceremonies for Youth Archery, Hook A Kid on Golf, and Start Smart programs on December 18 at “The Spot”, Miami Lakes Youth Center. The youth programs have proven to be very popular and aim to teach participants the fundamentals of sports while providing an opportunity to fine tune their skills. Programs scheduled to being again in January: Youth and Adult...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee announced its next event in the 10th annual Senior Games open to seniors ages 50 and up. The Canasta Tournament will take place on Friday, January 15, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, beginning at 2 p.m. Future games include: Softball Game on February 10, Track & Field Events on April 9, a Bridge Tournament on June 6, and a Basketball Game on August 27....

  Miami Lakes Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) will hosts a Community Forum at 7 p.m. on Thursday, January 21, in the Council Chambers at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. A presentation of the Town’ Strategic Plan will be offered by assistant Town Manager Andrea Agha. The plan includes strategies the Town is pursuing to increase mobility as well as economic development through the enhancement of community hugs and activity...

  Spearheaded by Councilmember Frank Mingo, Miami Lakes hosted a toy drive benefiting His House Children’s Home. Thanks to local donations, Miami Lakes representatives (from left) Mayor Michael Pizzi, Mingo, Youth Activities Task Force chair Lynn Matos, Vice Mayor Tim Daubert and Councilmembers Ceasar Mestre and Nelson Rodriguez delivered over 200 gifts to children in need. His House Children’s Home is a private, faith-based...

  Middle and high school students are invited to attend Miami Lakes’ “Back to School” party at “The Spot”, Miami Lakes Youth Center, at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, January 13. Students will receive free pizza sponsored by Papa Johns, a free water bottle, and enjoy a night to hang out before hitting the books with the start of a new grading period. The first Field Trip for middle and high school students will take...