Early voting for the Presidential Preference Primary Election will be held at the Mary Collins Community Center in Miami Lakes from March 2 - March 15. The center, at 15151 NW 82nd Ave. will be open to those voting early on the following schedule:March 2 – 6, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. March 7 – 8, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. March 9 – 13, 11 a.m.- 7 p.m. March 14-15, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presidential Preference Primary Election Day is March 17, when the polls...

Arianna Cruz of Hialeah (shown above) was named to the dean’s list at Emerson College in Boston for the fall 2019 semester. Cruz, class of 2021, is a graduate of Hialeah Gardens High School. She is majoring in political communication. To land a spot on the dean’s list, a student must have a grade point average of 3.7 or higher, the college said. Also recognized was Marirosa Crawford of Miami Lakes, a dance major at Purchase...

Looking for a way to occupy your child during spring break? The YMCA Spring Break Camp is an option from March 23 – March 27. It is open from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Royal Oaks Park, at 16500 NW 87th Ave. in Miami Lakes. Residents may register before March 6 to get the $80 price for the session. For non-residents, it’s $100 plus a $50 registration fee. Swimming lessons will be provided. Kids should wear sneakers and...

The Town of Miami Lakes and its Neighborhood Improvement Committee will hold a bicycle ride with a country and western theme on March 14. Cowboys and gals will ride off from Picnic Park West at 10 a.m. and are encouraged to wear western gear. Riders and passengers should leave their Stetsons at home though, and wear bicycle helmets instead. For more info contact William Sanchez at sanchezw@miamilakes-fl.gov or 305-364-6100.

Miami Lakes Branch Library6699 Windmill Gate Rd.Miami Lakes, Fla. 33014305-822-6520For Children & FamiliesCrafty Little FingersTuesday, Feb. 2511 a.m.-11:30 a.m.Make a variety of craft projects, as supplies last. Toddlers may need help. Registration not required.Movies and stories for KidsWednesday, Feb. 26 3 p.m. -5 p.m.“Norm of the North” (PG)Talking is Teaching: Talk, Read, Sing For Toddlers In English and Spanish/en Dos IdiomasThursdays,...