Mayoral candidates release campaign videos on Instagram

Featured By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, October 21, 2024

   With just a few weeks until Election Day, three candidates who want to become Miami Lakes’ next mayor released in September videos to promote their campaigns on Instagram instead of on TV.      Business owner...

Prizes offered for amazing young volunteers

Community Friday, September 20, 2019

The 2020 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is looking for amazing youth volunteers to recognize at its next ceremony in Washington, D.C.Students must apply and demonstrate how they have worked on behalf of others. Children age 10 and younger must have performed 26 hours of volunteering; for ages 11 to 15, it’s a 50 hour contribution and for older students, 100 hours.The deadline is Tuesday, Nov. 5 to submit an application that must be...

Want to be part of the Super Bowl?

Sports Friday, September 20, 2019

Want to be a part of Super Bowl LIV, and score some logo gear, too?As South Florida prepares to host a record-breaking 11th annual NFL championship game on Feb. 2 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, the Super Bowl Host Committee is looking for 10,000 volunteers to host thousands of visitors who will come to town to experience eight days of football fever.Volunteers will act as ambassadors for the approximately 800,000 visitors during Jan....
The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes is accepting reservations for its annual Community Flea Market that will be held Saturday, Nov. 2.Sellers large and small can reserve two parking spaces for $40. Proceeds will help support the club’s mission of advancing the status of women and girls.The market will happen rain or shine from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot that is south of Main Street, near Northwest 67th Avenue and New Barn Road.Vendors must...

Library's September programs

Business Friday, September 20, 2019

The Miami Lakes branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library System is hosting the following events in September:For Children and FamiliesCrafty Little Fingers Tuesday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Join us as we make a variety of craft projects while supplies last. Smaller toddlers may need help. No registration needed.Movies for Kids*Wednesday, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. For families and friends:Sept. 25 – “Toy Story 2” (PG)*Made possible by the Town of...

It's Pumpkin Patch Time!

Home Friday, September 20, 2019

The 22nd Annual Pumpkin Patch – with pumpkins and baked goods for sale and entertainment for kids that includes face painting and balloons – are all available at the Miami Lakes United Methodist Church during the month leading up to Halloween.The patch is open daily from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. at 14800 NW 67th Ave. Visitors can pay $3 Mondays through Thursdays and on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, $5.Kids 12 and younger get in free with a paying...
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