Charles James  Part-time actor and model  Member, Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee and Veterans Committee Pembroke Pines       “I had a brother who was killed in Korea,” Charles James said. “Whenever I do speeches and stuff, I always mention him. I served in Vietnam twice and my family was always reluctant because of the death of my brother.”  Gary...

Register at TOML.eventbrite.com for town events.  May 16 Mount Sinai Health Lecture: Alzheimer’s disease The Elderly Affairs Committee will host a lecture with Dr. Melissa Verzura. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. 11 a.m. Free.   May 21 Senior Bingo Luncheon Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for bingo, a meal and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Ages 60+. 11 a.m. Free. May 24 Senior Art...

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. Dragon’s Egg Craft - Teen Library Advisory Board  Wed., May 15  4 p.m. - 5...

     The Town of Miami Lakes, its Economic Development Committee and the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 18 to celebrate Styles Miami Boutique.       “I wanted to thank everyone here tonight,” owner Ani Losada said. “We’re very blessed to have all of you. It’s pleasure to be here.” The boutique is at 6802 Main St., its second...

Business Networking International organizations from Miami Lakes and Hialeah faced off for a game of kickball on April 8 at Miami Lakes Optimist Park. The local business owners and professionals are savvy marketers and accessorized to reflect their respective turfs. The Miami Lakes Main Street Mafia wore cow print T-shirts and bovine ears and horns to reflect the town’s dairy farming past, while BNI Hialeah Progress wore pink to match...