Register at TOML.eventbrite.com for town events.  April 5 Health lecture by Barry University. Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for a discussion about balance problems, osteoporosis and losing muscle tone. Miami Lakes Town Hall, 6601 Main St. Free. 11 a.m.  April 6 Community Bike Ride for Autism Awareness Month. Join the Town of Miami Lakes and its Neighborhood Improvement Committee for a two-hour ride around town dedicated...

      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. CANCELED Rhythm and Dance with Andres  Thurs., April...

    “Drive for show, putt for dough.”        There’s a reason why that became a cliché in golf: It’s because it’s true.       The best way to lower your score is to become a better putter. It’s that simple.        If you’re three-putting more often than you one-putt, you’ll almost certainly never be shooting the score that...

     Ben the apricot-colored Goldendoodle has his own Instagram page.      Though he’s not an influencer, he could be one because he has only positive qualities, owner Jackie Garcia says.      “Despite his size, he is a sweetheart and a cuddle bug,” said Garcia.       She and her husband Ray live in Miami Lakes with Ben. The doodle, 3, has a...

          HCA Florida Palm Lakes Emergency celebrated the opening of its new facility at 18000 NW 57th Ave. in unincorporated Miami-Dade County. Its nearly 11,000 square foot, free-standing emergency room will offer care and advanced diagnostic technologies for heart and stroke patients in the Palm Springs North, Country Club, Miami Gardens and Miami Lakes communities.        There are 11...