Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students at “The Spot” from 6 to 8 p.m. during April at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Friday, April 13 - Horror Night. It’s a screaming and creepy Friday the 13th at The Spot. Attendees can dress as their favorite spooky horror villain for a costume contest. Friday, April 20 - Popcorn Night. It’s a tasty Popcorn...

  Bob Graham Education Center is extremely proud of David Coira. Coira earned the Naval Research gold medal from the United States Navy and Marines for his research on water filtration. His award also earned the Superior award at the South Florida Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Heather Gordon was commended for her leadership and guidance in helping Coira succeed at this event.

  Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force (YATF) invites residents and their families to attend the annual Spring Fling and Easter Egg Hunt at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 31, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. This free hippity hop event is sponsored jointly by Specialty Smiles of Miami Lakes and Family Dentistry and Orthodontics of Miami Lakes. The Easter Egg Hunt will be for children 12 years old and under....

  The students at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School designed a poignant poster for Marjory Stoneman Douglas High in Parkland, and delivered it to the school where 17 students and teachers were gunned down by former student Nikolas Cruz last month. The poster is emblazoned with the drawing of an angel and messages of encouragement and support for the students who are still reeling from the tragedy, and honors the students and...

  Led by their Student Council, students at Miami Lakes K-8 Center honored the victims of gun violence at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School by wearing orange. Looking to make a difference and continue the conversation, the Student Council created awareness posters and scheduled an open forum for students to share their feelings, and offer ways to make a change.