The Miami Lakes town council has changed its meeting schedule.Beginning in January, councilmembers will gather at town hall at 6:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month.The elected officials previously met on the first Tuesday of each month.The meetings can be watched in person in council chambers at 6601 Main St.Those who cannot attend the meetings may view proceedings online at www.miamilakes-fl-gov/meetings or on Facebook or YouTube.

The town of Miami Lakes is partnering with the YMCA to offer camps for kids during winter break.Youngsters can spend the day with YMCA staff while doing arts and crafts; group games and other activities.Children should wear sneakers and sunscreen and bring lunch, a snack and bottled water.Camp for ages 5 to 12 will be held at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 NW 87th Ave. A camp at the Youth Center, 6075 Miami...

Miami Lakes Congregational Church/United Church of Christ is presenting a concert to benefit the Nora Sandigo ChildrenFoundation.The evening of Christmas music will be performed by musicians on behalf of immigrant children who have been separated from their families.The children are served by the foundation, which is in Miami.The kids need basic necessities, and the church asks that those attending the free concert bring products for babies,...

Miami Lakes K-8 Center 8th grader Sabrina Scavuzzo (shown at left with music teacher Sara Cino) was accepted into the All-State Orchestra.In January she will join other Florida students in Tampa, including several musicians from Bob Graham Education Center, during the Florida Music Educator’s Conference. Scavuzzo, 13, of Miami Lakes will play the double bass.It is the first time a student from the school has won a chance to perform with the...

This holiday season calls for a crisp and refreshing cocktail.Your guests will be delighted with this unique drink which features just three ingredients and is prepared in a few easy steps.--Wet the rim of a champagne flute with lime juice and dip the glass into golden sugar crystals.--Mix ¾ ounce St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur with ¾ ounce Woodford Reserve Bourbon.-- Shake together with ice, pour into the flute and top off with a splash of...