Town Foundation awards $18,605 in grants for education, community

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, November 13, 2024

    The Miami Lakes Town Foundation has awarded $18,605 in 12 grants to local schools and a non-profit to support education and foster community.       The money comes from the annual Miami Lakes Food & Wine...

MLK-8 Center students' art displayed at STEAM Expo

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 16, 2023

     Digital artists from Miami Lakes K-8 Center participated in Miami-Dade County Public School’s contest, “Pixelating the Future Super Legends of STEAM.” This contest was open to all students in grades 6 -12. They were asked to design a page that included the district’s very own Cody the Codebot.  Four of the MLK-8 students -- Nadia Otero, 8th grade; Janai Estevez, 8th grade; Sophia Rueda,...

Mater Lakes Future Business Leaders to compete in Orlando

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 16, 2023

     Mater Lakes Academy Middle and High School’s Future Business Leaders of America club is to compete at a state leadership conference in Orlando in March.     The students performed successfully against 11 charter and private high schools in Miami-Dade County during December and January to be able to represent District 25 next month. They succeeded with their online submissions and test results in numerous...

Town Topics: What is your favorite Girl Scout cookie?

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 16, 2023

Jessica Joseph  Manager of Philanthropy & Public Relations, Catholic Hospice Miramar “I love the Thin Mints and [Tagalongs], they’re all delicious,” Jessica Joseph said.  “I can buy five boxes and eat them all by myself and my kids and I will be fighting for those cookies.” Barbara Hassall President, GFWC Woman’s Club of Hialeah  Fort...

Community Calendar through Feb. 26

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, February 16, 2023

Events are subject to change. Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information.  RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  Feb. 15 Teen Open Hang at The Spot. Enjoy free food and refreshments during the bi-monthly teen hangout at The Spot.  Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. 6 p.m. Free. Feb. 16 Mount Sinai Lecture Series. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee and Mount Sinai for...

Miami Lakes Library Programs in February

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, February 16, 2023

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.  Heroes in My House: A Magical Journey Through Black History Presented by Fantasy Theatre Factory Wed., Feb. 15   4 p.m. – 5 p.m. This comedy has original music and dancing and celebrates the contributions of Black Americans. Made possible by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board.  Teen Crafty...
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