The Graham Companies in partnership with the Main Street Merchants is inviting Miami Lakes children, as well as students from area schools, to participate in the 3rd Annual Main Street Banner art contest where up to 26 winners’ artwork will be showcased along Main Street’s light pole banners. This year’s theme is “I Can Make A Difference.” Artwork should interpret how one person can make a difference...

 

Students at Miami Lakes K-8 Center donated $1 to wear costumes for the school’s Harvest Fest. The funds raised go toward United Way, a widely recognized organization that works to create solutions for communities around the world with a focus on education, income and health. Students and faculty participated in the event with a variety of costumes. 

  For the eighth straight year, Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force will present 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 kicks off on Friday, November 20 at 7:30 p.m. and will continue on two Friday evenings each month through January.  Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, and picnic baskets for a family-friendly evening of...

  Town resident Gary E. Cardenas, Commander of American Legion Post 144-Miami Lakes, has been named the Grand Marshal for the 36th annual Miami Lakes Veterans’ Day Parade which steps off at 10 a.m. on Sunday, November 8. Cardenas volunteered for service in the U.S. Army in 1964. He served in various capacities while in Germany and at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, namely as Training and Operations NCO, Forward Air Controller, and...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during November: For Children and Families: Fun Stories for the Family – Stories on demand for ages 5 and up at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, November 18. Saturday Matinee at the Library – Miami Lakes Branch presents family friendly films. Movie is “Inside Out” at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 7. Reading Ready Toddler Storytime...