The lunge is an integrated lower body movement that will test your thighs. It will work every lower body muscle group too, including the deep core, the abdomen and the lower back. The lunge can be performed while standing with an up and down movement, or while walking forward. When weights are held in either hand, the exercise will benefit your whole body. Lunges will give you strength to do sports as well as every day...

Many residents ask me, ‘How can I attract butterflies to my home?’ I answer, ‘Provide them with a home and food, and they will provide you with joy.’ If you have a place on your property where you can grow flowering vines and nectar plants, you can have the ideal butterfly garden. Here are a two perennial vines to try. Purple passion vine (Passiflora incarnata) is commonly known as the Maypop vine (flower shown above). ...

Youth ClassesKidokineticsMiami Lakes Youth CenterAges: 2-5 Spring A Session: Mondays, Jan. 13 – March 30 (No class 3/23) Spring B Session: Mondays, April 6 – June 1 (No class 5/25) $11 per class5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.To register: 954-385-8511 or www.kidokinetics.comFree T-shirt with first time enrollmentSportskineticsMiami Lakes Youth CenterAges: 5-12 Spring A Session: Mondays; Jan. 13 – March 30 (No class 3/23)Spring B Session: Mondays, April...

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...

The Miami Lakes Town Foundation is accepting grant applications from groups that embrace its mission to support continuing education; literacy; youth; beautification projects and cultural events. Special consideration is given to applicants whose projects promote kindness. As many as 10 grants of up to $1,000 each may be applied for by March 10 at 5 p.m. The foundation is supported by the Miami Lakes Food and Wine Festival which...