The 40th annual William “B” Graham Memorial Golf Tournament for the benefit of the Boy Scouts of America has been scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, at Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. The event is sponsored by The Graham Companies and Publix Super Markets Charities. Check-in is at 7 a.m. with a shotgun start set for 8 a.m. Tournament sponsorships are available ranging from the Golden Eagle ($5,000), and...

  When it comes to raising money for Autism, the community demonstrates solidarity for kids suffering from the brain disorder that often makes it hard to communicate and relate to their peers. Joining the large pool of supporters were local schools during the  recent Autism Speaks Miami Walk at J.C. Bermudez Park in Doral, where more than 25,000 families participated in the event. Miami Lakes-based Hope for Autism played a major...

 

Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force hosted a Family Fishing Clinic at the Miami Lakes Marina on April 5. The free clinic taught the basics of environmental stewardship, fishing ethics, angling skills and safety. Fishing equipment and bait were provided and participants had the opportunity to practice their fishing skills. Lakes Orthodontics donated fishing rods for the program.

  Miami-Dade County Animal Services, The Humane Society of Greater Miami, The Cat Network and Miami-Dade Count Parks have teamed up to host a 12-hour Mega Pet Adoption Event from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, at the Tropical Park Equestrian Center, 7900 S.W. 40 Street. The event offers potential pet adopters the opportunity to meet their perfect pet and enjoy fun activities for the whole family. Hundreds of homeless cats and...

  The Miami Lakes Optimist Club is holding its summer basketball registration for boys and girls on consecutive Saturdays, April 19 and 26, from 9:30 to noon at Miami Lakes Middle School. Registration cost is $145 for each player from ages 11-18. The season starts Monday, June 9. Games will be played at Barbara Goleman High School and Hialeah Gardens Senior High School. Parents must bring their kids to the registration along with their...