Town Foundation awards $18,605 in grants for education, community

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    The Miami Lakes Town Foundation has awarded $18,605 in 12 grants to local schools and a non-profit to support education and foster community.       The money comes from the annual Miami Lakes Food & Wine...
  Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will host the annual “Paint a Picture for Mom” and Flower Show event just in time for Mother’s Day on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Children of all ages will have an opportunity to be creative and paint something special for their moms. Canvas, brushes and paint will be provided free of charge. In addition to the...
  On April 20, The Graham Companies hosted the 41st William “B” Graham Memorial Golf Tournament benefiting the South Florida Council, Boy Scouts of America, at Shula’s Golf Club. The winning team included Robert O. Saunooke, Esq. of Saunooke Law Firm, PA; Lonny Castino of Pompano Beach Golf Club; and Anthony Rick of Sports and Marketing Management. The winners each received a hand-made stained glass Cow trophy designed...

Three generations of pianists raise funds for Alzheimer's during May 9 Shula's concert

Community By R.A. Romero, The Miami Laker staff Thursday, April 30, 2015

  On Saturday, May 9, Generations Piano Studio will give a special Mother’s Day tribute to piano teacher and former studio owner, Ileana Merino, affectionately known as “Nana,” by hosting the first piano Practice-A-Thon called #baNANApianorama.  From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Don Shula’s Hotel lobby, 6842 Main Street, current and former students, family and friends will be playing the piano to raise funds to...
  The Town of Miami Lakes and the American Cancer Society are teaming up to host the Relay For Life of Miami Lakes, a community event, where teams form, raise money and walk through the night, while enjoying D.J. entertainment, food and fun with friends and family. The event is scheduled for Saturday, May 2 from noon to midnight at Miami Lakes Optimist Park.  The Opening Ceremony and Survivor Celebration will be held during the...

Ben & Jerry's franchise opens in Royal Oaks Center

Business By R.A. Romero, The Miami Laker staff Thursday, April 30, 2015

  Sweet tooth customers that enter the new Ben & Jerry’s location at 15484 N.W. 77 Court in the Royal Oaks Shopping Center are immediately greeted by a massive mural depicting two guayabera-clad cows sipping on their cafecito and enjoying some ice cream near the Miami Beach skyline.  The mural speaks volumes about the easy assimilation into the community that owners Marcela and Ivan Kozupytsya have made following their...
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