Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee and Town Council members recognized the exceptional service of local police officers, firefighters and public safety officials at the annual Public Safety Appreciation event held in May at the Mary Collins Community Center.The event was sponsored by The Graham Companies, local restaurant Salata Kitchen, and catered by Exquisite Catering. The Innovation was given by Deacon Juan Gonzalez of Our Lady of the...

Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will host the annual Father’s Day Fishing Tournament from 8 to 11a.m. on Saturday, June 15, at Graham Dairy Lake, 8100 Oak Lane.No experience is necessary for this free event. All equipment including life jackets and fishing rods will be provided. Join the competition to see who wins the prize for most fish and biggest fish.For more information, contact Committees and Special Events coordinator William...

In conjunction with the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, the Town of Miami Lakes is holding two contests to promote civic pride. Round four in the “Capture a Miami Lakes Moment” photo contest is one of the featured contests.Residents are encouraged to show their love for Miami Lakes by taking photos of their favorite place of thing to do in the Town. The winning photographers will be recognized by the Town Council in September and top entry...

As part of the “Free the Girls” campaign, the Town of Miami Lakes is collecting new or lightly used bras during operating hours Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street.
The bras as used to create economic opportunity for sex-trafficking survivors who sell the bras in a second-hand market while they recover and build a new life.
For more information, visit www.freethegirls.org.

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee has scheduled a variety of events for senior residents during June.Lunch Bunch and Bingo - Wednesdays, June 12 and 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Seniors can socialize and make new friends while having fun and enjoying free nutritious lunches. Reservations now open for the June 12 event and will open on June 19 for the June 26 event. Visit...