The Miami Lakes public library branch is offering general mediation classes every Friday from 11 a.m. to noon. On January 27, the library will present a special guest speaker, meditation specialist, Patrician Calhoun, to lead a presentation called “Stress RX,” a guide to reducing stress. Calhoun has had a lifelong interest in health and spent 20 years as a nurse practitioner in South Florida. “My presentation is about...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee will continue its Seniors Games Series with the 11th annual version beginning with a softball game starting at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1, at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street.Future games in the series include:Canasta Tournament on February 17;Track & Field events on April 1 (registration required);Bridge Tournament on June 5; andBasketball Game on August 26.Senior Games...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during January: For Children and Families:Toddler Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. Space is limited. Contact branch to register. Scheduled at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, January 19 and 26.Homeschool Science Class – Learn how to create different science projects. Space is limited. Contact branch to...

Miami Lakes Garden Club, led by club president, Dorothy Wix, is hosting local author Antonio Simon Jr. as guest speaker on January 23 at 7:30 p.m. The lecture will be held at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Simon is an attorney, lecturer, historian and award-winning author of several books. Among his books is the 2014 non-fiction release, Miami is Missing which details the geography of the city, little-known and...

Steve Blake, a Miami Lakes native and NBA journeyman who played with arguably the best player in NBA history, Kobe Bryant, announced his retirement following a 17-year career that ended with a stint in Australia. According to reports, Blake, 36, last played for the Sydney Kings of the NBL in the land down under in December.In nine games for the Kings, he averaged 5.9 points, 2.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game.The point guard played 16...