Alicia Bloom Owner, Creations in Bloom Palm Springs North        “I worked in a hospital in Uruguay, and it took a lot of time for me to be able to adjust, to see all the things that you see in a hospital,” Alicia Bloom said. “It’s very sad. I worked that job for three years until I came to this country, and I started working at [the former] Shula’s...

 Events are subject to change. Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information. Register for events at toml.eventbrite.com.  Jan. 18 Youth Open Hang at The Spot. Kick off the new year with friends at the Miami Lakes Youth Center’s monthly hang out.  Kids ages 8-to-11 can enjoy food and games. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. 5:30 p.m. Free.  Jan. 18 Walk-thru...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.       Space is limited and registration may be required. Rev + Flow: Functional Fitness Thurs., Jan.19, 26 11 a.m. - Noon. Strengthen and sculpt your muscles with this fitness method. Develop strength and balance with low impact exercises during this four-week series for all fitness levels. Led by a certified fitness...

     Neill D. Robinson, the longtime chair of the Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee, resigned from the volunteer position in December, citing business opportunities that would take time away from the group.      The town announced new leadership for the committee.      The chair is Felicia Salazar; Vice Chair is Madeline Santana and Secretary is Trinette Zarran.

     The 2023 Miami National College Fair is set for March 5.      Students can preregister for the fair, at https://bit.ly/3CI0fZW.        Registered attendees can print out a confirmation with a bar code to use at the fair as an electronic ID, and to request information from schools that will be at the fair.      Representatives from nearly 200 colleges and...