Town of Miami Lakes announced it now offers open-play volley ball to the public at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue, during select days and times for the summertime months. The public may use the volleyball net, which is located on the lower playing fields, Monday through Friday from 2 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The program is free to the public and open to all ages, but participants must bring...

  Winn-Dixie has partnered with The Children’s Trust to provide shoppers an opportunity to pick up a complimentary copy of the organization’s 2014 After-School Programs Guide at all Miami-Dade County Winn-Dixie locations. The resource guide, which is available in three languages, offers families a comprehensive list of fun, safe and educational after-school programs for kids of all ages and useful information for parents,...

  In a multi-school tournament hosted by and held at Monsignor Edward Pace High School from July 21 to July 24, Pace’s Lady Spartans varsity volleyball team went undefeated and eventually beat MAST Academy in two sets to win the finals for the second year in a row. Only four days after their tournament win, the Lady Spartans attended and helped lead an individual volleyball skills clinic held at the school July 28 to July 31....

    The Miami Lakes Optimist Club’s Youth Flag Football League held registration for the upcoming Fall season on August 16 and 23 at Miami Lakes Optimist Park. The registration fee is $100 for returning players and $120 for new players. Call 786-859-6925 to inquire about late registration or visit www.miaflag.com. The registration fee is $120 for online registration.  The league is open to boys and girls aged 5-15....

  Florida Advanced Technological Education (FLATE), The National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Center of Excellence in Florida partnered with the National Manufacturing Institute, the South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA) to host the “Young Manufacturers Academy” (YMA) in Miami Lakes. The Academy was held July 28 through August 1 at Miami Lakes Educational Center. The Academy was offered to 16 middle school...