The Town’s YMCA Summer Camp Program will open on June 8 and run through August 14, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The camp is open to children ages 5 to 12 years old, as well as 13 to 15 year olds who can participate in the Leaders in Training program.  There is a $40 one time registration fee. The Leaders in Training program fee is $90 per week; Adventure Camp...

    Miami Lakes councilmembers joined the young participants in the Just Run Miami Lakes Program on May 27 for a closing ceremony at Picnic Park West. Just Run Miami Lakes, now in its fifth year, is a free, fun program that promotes fitness, healthy eating, good citizenship, and pride in accomplishment for elementary and middle school students, ages 5 through 14. The free program was made possible through the town’s Youth...

  Florida International University president Dr. Mark B. Rosenberg will be the guest speaker for the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership luncheon, scheduled for Wednesday, June 10, inside the Grand Ballroom at Don Shula’s Hotel on Main Street. The event starts at 11:30 a.m. with networking, and lunch will be served at 12 noon. Rosenberg is the first FIU faculty member to ascend to the university’s...

  During June, riders on the free Miami Lakes Moover will receive a special discount card to use at Einstein Bros Bagels, 7970 N.W. 154 Street. The giveaway is part of a new opportunity the Town is offering to local businesses to promote their products and services to Moover bus riders. Each month, the Town, in partnership with a local business, will offer riders a coupon or frequent user card for a free or discounted item or service....

  On Saturday, May 9, family, friends and all who were touched by the life of 11-year-old Breanna Vergara joined together at the southwest corner of Royal Oaks Park to honor Vergara with a tree planting ceremony in her name. Vergara unexpectedly passed on December 9, 2014, due to a heart attack during dance practice.  “This event was very special to us and there are no words to convey our gratitude for our friends and the...