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: Economic Development Committee  Founded: Nov. 12, 2002 Chair: Matthew Casamayor  Vice Chair: Jose Llano  Members: Romy...

Jessica Medina Commercial Lender, U.S. Century Bank, Miami Lakes      “I am going on a cruise, we’re going on Royal Caribbean to the Bahamas and their private island,” Jessica Medina said.  “[It’s a] five-day cruise, it’s the family, the grandparents, aunts and uncles and everyone.       [It’s] a little break before...

Events are subject to change. Please check Town of Miami Lakes social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  March 3 & March 10 Business Networking International monthly meeting. At the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main on March 3 and March 10, 6842 Main St. 7:15 a.m. For more information or to join BNI visit  https://bit.ly/3ScRBJe.  March 8 Senior Bingo Luncheon. Join the Elderly...

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.  Get Your Game On!  Thurs., Mar. 2  4 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Friendly competitions in video and board games. Ages 8 – 18. Homework Help and Tutoring  Sat., March 4, 11 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.  Free, in-person tutoring by certified teachers for grades K-12 in reading, math and...

     Florida Rep. Tom Fabricio, R-Miami Lakes and U.S. Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Doral or their aides will begin holding monthly office hours in March at Miami Lakes Town Hall.       Constituents may meet with their elected officials for help with SNAP and unemployment benefits, Medicaid and other government programs.       Diaz-Balart will be available March 1 from 1 p.m. to 3...