The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.        Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early.         To check availability, call the branch at 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at https://bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.   Robot Demonstration Wed., March 13  4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Miami-Dade Police...

     Families who may enjoy spring break vacations in March will want to remember that a nightly curfew governs minors’ activities in downtown Miami Lakes.      Miami-Dade Police officers patrol the neighborhood around Main Street, where pizza and ice cream parlors, other restaurants and the movie theater are natural attractions for family fun.        Curfew for minors begins at 8...

Say hello to Mixie Ghost! The black, white and gray striped tabby kitten with four white boots is the newest pet to join the Quintana-Gonzalez family in Miami Lakes. It’s hard to get a good photo of the 7-month-old girl because “she is always moving!” Cathy Quintana-Gonzalez said. Other household members are Cathy’s husband Omar Gonzalez, their son Gabriel and daughter KiKi. There is also another cat named Snickers and...

 The Optimist Club of Miami Lakes kicked off its 2024 baseball and softball seasons with a visit from Billy the Marlin. The Miami Marlins mascot joined the teams on Feb. 23 at Optimist Park for the opening night ceremonies. Danny de Varona, president of the Optimist Club, said that over 500 kids are participating in this season. Boy Scout Troop 566 presented the colors before the ceremonial first pitch was thrown out by Mayor Manny Cid,...

 Miami Lakes Golf Club and First Tee Miami welcomed more than 500 students from 17 Miami-Dade County Public Schools for its special needs golf program in February. Volunteer instructors as well as staff professionals taught students who traveled from as far as Homestead how to putt, drive and chip golf balls.