The Miami Lakes Town Foundation, with funds earned at the 2018 Miami Lakes Food and Wine Festival, presented a $1,000 grant for the Greenhouse Project at Miami Lakes K-8 Center. Foundation treasurer Ismael Diaz (center) presents the check to Miami Lakes K-8 Center representatives including principal Yanelys Canales with Foundation benefactor Lynn Matos (on the left).

Miami Lakes Town Foundation, with funds raised at the 2018 Food and Wine Festival, presented a $1,000 grant to the Barbara Goleman High School Jewels Dance Team for the current season. Foundation treasurer Ismael Diaz presents the check to Dance Team sponsor Darlyn Espinosa with principal Dr. Manuel Sanchez II (back), members of the Jewels Dance Team and Miami Lakes Town Clerk Gina Inguanzo (right) at the presentation.

Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee is seeking nominations for its 2019 Women of Distinction Awards luncheon in honor of Women’s History Month.The nomination applications may be found at http://bit.ly/2019WomenDistinctionNomination and must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 19.The award categories include:• Arts - A woman who has contributed to the cultural life of the community through theatre, dance, music, art, or literature.•...

Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame committee announced its second call for Hall of Fame Inductee nominations. The Miami Lakes Sports Hall of Fame, an initiative of Mayor Manny Cid and supported by the Town Council, is located inside the Optimist Park Clubhouse at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street.Past classes of inductees have included former Miami Dolphins coaches, professional football and baseball players, standout high school...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee (EAC) has scheduled several events for seniors during February.Tuesday, February 12 – A Mount Sinai Wellness Workshop will be presented at 11 a.m. at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street. The presenter will be Dr. Veronica Rodriguez, Cardiologist.A light lunch will be served courtesy of Mount Sinai Medical Center.Wednesday, February 13 – Seniors are invited to a Valentine’s Day Social. Time to wear red, white and...