Town honors teen for raising awareness about childhood cancer

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

     Miami Lakes officials honored Jeremy “JJ” Matthews during the Sept. 10 Town Council meeting for his efforts to raise awareness about childhood cancer.       JJ, 13, is a survivor of...

Miami Lakes Library Programs in November

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, November 3, 2022

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering the following online and in-person classes. Space is limited. In most cases, you must register in advance. Homework Help & Tutoring Program -- In Person Funded in part by The Children’s Trust Sat. Nov. 5, 12, 19, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Certified teachers meet students in small groups to tutor them in reading, math and science. Grades...

Community Calendar for November 2022

Calendar By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 3, 2022

Nov. 3 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. Learn more about local businesses during this annual event that attracts more than 100 companies from banking and financial services to health care and more. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. 5 p.m. Free.     Nov. 5 Skate Miami Lakes. Kids ages 8-to-16 will have an opportunity to learn how to skate from Skate Free at the...

Finalist round for Best of Miami Lakes

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, November 3, 2022

     The finalist round of voting is underway for the Sixth Annual Best of Miami Lakes awards. Votes will be accepted through Nov. 5 in the contest sponsored by the Town of Miami Lakes and its Economic Development Committee. To vote go to: https://bit.ly/3Dh7Y0r. Best Cafe/Cup of Coffee: Mayor’s Cafe; Vie de France; Holiday Bakery; Casavana Cuban Cuisine; Vanilla Espresso. Best Lunch Spot: La...

Charity church sale of historical memorabilia

Religious By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, November 3, 2022

     History buffs may want to visit Miami Lakes Congregational Church/UCC on Nov. 5, when memorabilia that belongs to former U.S. Sen. and Fla. Gov. Bob Graham will be for sale.      The church is opening a rummage room and also staging an art sale that day, from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.      The senator donated framed art, photographs, a CD of songs from his presidential campaign and...

Main Street Festival of Lights to launch holiday season on Nov. 19

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, November 3, 2022

    The 37th Annual Main Street Festival of Lights will happen a week earlier than in past years to accommodate families who go on vacation during Thanksgiving week.      On Saturday, Nov. 19, school choruses will perform, Girl Scout Troop 456 will sell monogrammed Santa caps and stockings and Boy Scouts from Troop 247 will help kids who visit the Santa House while they pose for photos with the man in...
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