Bob Graham Education Center’s robotics teams showed off their skills during a contest at Miami Dade College’s North Campus. At the Feb. 3 SECME Competition hosted by Miami-Dade County School’s science and math department, three BGEC teams took 1st place in two events and won 2nd place in one category.       The University of Florida created a SECME program (which focuses on science,...

   The Miami Lakes Veterans Committee is offering scholarships to students who are the children of veterans. The scholarships will help pay tuition for students who are planning to attend college, a trade school or a profession-based program.       Scholarship applications will be accepted through April 3. Money for the scholarship was collected from the 2023 Reindeer Run 5K, presented in December by...

 Register at TOML.eventbrite.com for town events. Feb. 28 Coffee with a Cop. Come enjoy a coffee and a chat with officers from the Miami-Dade Police Dept.’s Miami Lakes Division. McDonald’s, 7435 Miami Lakes Drive. 8:30 a.m. Free.  Feb. 29 HELP (Health Emergency Life Protection) Class Miami-Dade Fire Rescue teaches basic lifesaving skills such as adult and pediatric, hands-only CPR; early stroke recognition;...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Most events require preregistration, call the branch at 305-822-6520 or email truglioj@mdpls.org. Healthy Air Fryer Treats Wed., Feb. 28 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Lean how to make healthier versions of tasty treats during a hands-on class. Materials provided. Made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board. Ages 12+ All About...

     Do the Right Thing of Miami, Inc. and the City of Miami Police Dept. honored students who go above and beyond at school and in their communities during a ceremony in January.      Recognized was Natalie Garcia, a seventh grader at Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes. The organizations gave Natalie the award after she showed compassion and cared for a younger student at her...