The Miami Lakes Optimist Club recently concluded its Fall 2014 flag football season under league commissioner Javier Zapata. More than 130 children participated in the football league this season, receiving trophies at the league’s closing ceremony event scheduled for Saturday, December 6, at Royal Oaks Park. The season was made possible in part by the generous sponsorship from league sponsors: Global Management Services,...

 

Miami Lakes K-8 Center held its annual Fall Scholastic Book Fair in late November with special events for attendees and was labeled by the school a success. The students and parents were treated to a night of “Reading Under the Stars,” face painting, crafts, and a Trash or Treasure show with some courtly dances from the Renaissance dance troupe. 

  Miami Lakes area houses of worship have announced a variety of special holiday religious services and events. Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, located at 6600 Miami Lakeway North, will be holding special holiday services. On December 24 the church will have a 5 p.m. English vigil service and a bilingual midnight service. On December 25, an English service will be held at 10:30 a.m. and a Spanish service at 12:30 p.m. On December...

  Miami-Dade County’s Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department’s Winter Break Camps will be held from December 22 through January 2, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with early drop-off available at 7:30 a.m. and late pick-up until 6 p.m. (Camps will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day.) General camp programs will thrill and challenge youngsters, ages 6-14, with a variety of activities from...

  The Graham Companies and the Main Street Merchants will celebrate the historic 30th Annual Main Street Festival of Lights on Saturday, November 19, from 6 to 10 p.m. After a day of feasting with family, friends, and early morning shopping on Black Friday, come to Downtown Miami Lakes to relax and enjoy the opening of the Holiday Season on Main Street. The 30th Annual Main Street Festival of Lights has become a historical, community...