Sean Schwinghammer  Scout Leader, Boy Scouts Troop 566 Miami Lakes      “We will be celebrating Independence Day in front of a 20-foot-tall bonfire with 600 Scouts from around the country, in Camp Raven Knob, North Carolina, singing patriotic songs and celebrating what’s best about America,” Sean Schwinghammer said. Katherine Alvarez  Member, Miami Lakes Veterans...

July 3 through Aug. 30  Play Program at the Miami Lakes Youth Center. The Miami Lakes Parks and Recreation Department has launched a new membership program for kids 5 - 13 at The Spot. Kids can enjoy ping pong, air hockey, board games and more engaging activities under the watch of supervised staff. Once kids are members they’re welcome to visit the center and enjoy the activities. Parents can sign kids up by visiting...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early.  Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.  To check availability, call the branch at 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at https://bit.ly/3Wnp6tC. Summer Reading Challenge - Adventure Begins at Your Library  June 1 - Aug....

     Four candidates are seeking to serve on the Miami Lakes town council where two incumbent officials -- Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez and Councilman Josh Dieguez -- want to become the next mayor.      Mario O. Pinera Jr. and Angelo Cuadra Garcia, who was an unsuccessful council candidate in 2022, are vying for Seat 1. Juan Carlos Fernandez was unopposed as of June 28 as he runs for Seat 3, as is Steven...

Four candidates are seeking to serve on the Miami Lakes town council where two incumbent officials -- Vice Mayor Tony Fernandez and Councilman Josh Dieguez -- want to become the next mayor.      Mario O. Pinera Jr. and Angelo Cuadra Garcia, who was an unsuccessful council candidate in 2022, are vying for Seat 1. Juan Carlos Fernandez was unopposed as of June 28 as he runs for Seat 3, as is Steven Herzberg, unchallenged for...