Last month, Florida Governor Rick Scott appointed Diana Vizcaino to the Miami-Dade County Court, replacing Gladys Perez who resigned. Vizcaino, a Miami Lakes resident, previously served as an assistant city attorney for the city of Miami since 2008, and she was an attorney for the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission from 2007-2008. She was also a partner with the law firm of Boyd, Mustelier, Smith and Parker from 2005 to...

  Miami Lakes residents can sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a free children’s reading program that mails a new book to the home of a new born up to 5 years old. Every child can have books of their very own, at no cost to the parents, thanks to the program. The key to proficiency in reading is to start early and begin reading to children the day their are born, according to the program. Additionally, the more...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during April:For Children and Families:Reading Ready Toddler Storytime - Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their care givers at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, April 16, 23 and 30.Fantasy Theater Factory presents “The Never Everglades” - Embark on a lively adventure through the Florida Everglades while learning about environmental...

  Shula’s Athletic Club is hosting “Workout for a Cause” to benefit the Message from Mari Foundation from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 18. The Mari Foundation focuses on Ovarian Cancer Awareness for women and the importance of early detection of the disease. Shula’s will showcase its new cutting-edge Thrive Training Area. Thrive coaches will guide participants through a workout that was developed by...

  The Salvation Army of Hialeah in conjunction with Farm Share will be holding its annual Health Fair at 9 a.m., Saturday, April 25, at 7450 West 4 Avenue. The Miami Lakes Lions Club will be on hand giving away free hot dogs, water and sodas to people who attend the event. Three buses from different health groups will be there to offer health screenings including blood pressure checks, diabetes testing, mammogram screening and providing...