The Miami Lakes Fencing Club features competitors who practice three days a week at Miami Lakes Methodist Church, 14800 Ludlam Road.The group recently competed in the Sunshine State Games in West Palm Beach, where head coach and trainer Javier Andino and assistant coach Gary Cardenas led their team to a good rating for overall performance during the tournament.“Our youngest club member is 9 years old and our most senior is over...

Miami-Dade County Mayor and County Commissioners recently honored Daylin Garcia, a PTSA board member for Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes. During the June 30 County Commission meeting, District 13 County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., presented Garcia with a certificate of appreciation for her valuable contributions to the education community.

  The adult satellite classes hosted by Miami-Dade Public Schools have been a part of Miami Lakes since 2003.But the program, which includes Tai Chi, Yoga, painting and arts and crafts, was placed on the state’s chopping block and left school and town officials scrambling for funding to resume the classes that have become popular among area senior citizens and people with disabilities.After the state’s Adults with...

  Educational World Learning Center, the newest children’s learning center in the Miami Lakes area located at 16470 N.W. 59 Ave., is hosting a grand opening celebration and Open House on Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration is free until August 10.The celebration will include tours of the center, a fire truck visit, bounce house, music and food. The family friendly event kicks off the Educational World Learning...

  Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser Pedro J. Garcia is inviting Miami Lakes residents to meet one-on-one with his staff to review their exemption status and have their questions or concerns addressed.The event is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 30, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. Attendees may qualify for additional benefits that could help reduce their taxes.As the guest speaker at the March Miami Lakes Chamber of...