The Helping Hands column profiles the town’s 12 volunteer committees that promote various causes in Miami Lakes and help town government serve the community. Committees’ activities are funded by the town budget and by ticket sales from some events.  Committee: Blasting Advisory Board.  Founded: Sept. 18, 2018. Chair: Miguel Martinez Vice Chair: Rodolfo Blanco  Members: Steven...

     If you see pink blossoms on the trees in Graham Park, it’s a sure sign that spring is about to begin. I took this photo on March 7 at sunset, using my iPhone 12 Pro, without using a filter. The park in the heart of Miami Lakes was captured from the southeast side, at Bull Run Road. If you’d like to share photos of your favorite places in town with readers of The Miami Laker, please send them to...

Dr. Marisol Capellan, Ed.D.  Public speaker  South Miami “My grandmother,” Marisol Capellan said. “She inspired me so much, because I grew up in so much poverty in the [Dominican Republic] and she always told me it was very important to get an education. It impacted me so much. A historic woman would be [education activist] Malala [Yousafzai]. She was very brave, and she advocates for...

Events are subject to change. Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  March 17 Health Lecture by Barry University.  Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for a presentation about social isolation and household safety risks. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 11 a.m. Free.  March 18 Neighborhood Improvement Committee Bike Ride. Wear green and pedal through...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.     Teen Crafty Corner Thurs., March 16  4 p.m. - 5 p.m. Explore your creativity through multi-media crafts.  Ages 12 - 18. National Endowment for the Arts Big Read 2023 in Spanish   Sat., March 18  3 p.m. - 4 p.m. “El Principe de las Pulgas” (“The Prince of Fleas”)...