The Express Employment Professionals office in Miami Lakes will host a “Pay It Forward Hiring Drive” to put 50 unemployed individuals to work this holiday season.The goal of the drive is to help give encouragement and purpose to as many job seekers as possible by providing them the opportunity to earn at least a week’s worth of pay and help provide for their families during the holidays.For each new worker put to work during...

The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes has chosen Carol Wyllie, executive vice president of The Graham Companies, as the recipient of its 2013-2014 Community Service Award.Wyllie is no stranger to service in Miami Lakes. She sits on multiple community development boards and committees, including the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, Miami-Dade Library Advisory Board, The Education Fund, and the Sports Society.Her past services include membership in...

Miami Lakes Town Manager Alex Rey has requested a four-year contract extension but his proposal must initially be approved by councilmembers to allow the veteran and savvy top administrator to resume running the day-to-day operations after 2015.At the November 12 regular Town Council meeting, lawmakers were to vote or perhaps postpone the elongation request, where Rey broached the issue as his contract expires on October 1, 2015.He’s...

Miami Lakes Branch Library has the following programs available for the public during November and early December:For Children:Family Game Day! – Come to the library and enjoy time with your family playing board games. For all ages. Meets at 3 p.m. on Saturdays, November 23 and December 7.Reading Ready Toddler Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months to 3 years old....

The Optimist Club of Miami Lakes is holding registration for its flag football program.Parents may register their children in person at the front entrance of Miami Lakes Middle School, 6425 Miami Lakeway North, on Saturdays November 16, 23, and December 7, 14, 21, 28 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.Parents can also register their children online at www.miaflag.com.The registration fee is $100 for in-person registration and $110 to register online....