Anna Garcia is handy with a chainsaw if needed for hurricane clean-up, Dennis Stark is a big fan of social media, and at the age of 66, John Bauer still has something left in the tank to run a city. In addition, Howard Brown is familiar with Miami Lakes and the town’s strategic plan when he worked for Opa-locka, Albert Childress is seeking a final step in his 35 years in government and Juan Jimenez would do anything to land the...

  The Miami Lakes Garden Club invites residents of the town to a presentation given by Karin Fields, an urban gardening specialist. Before she became ‘the Edible Gardening Gal’ and an urban farming guru, Fields was a professional singer.   The singing career left her with a lot of free time during the daylight hours, which lead to her passion for gardening and growing food. The passion was so strong, that she decided to...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during September: For Children and Families: Movies and Stories for Kids – Watch favorite movies with family and friends. Movies being shown this month are “Monster’s University,” The B.F.G.,” and “The Book of Life.” Events made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 11 a.m....

  Main Street Players (MSP) located at 6766 Main Street, along with Proyecto Teatral “Las Mercedes,” will present Silencio, an original play written and directed by Alejandro Milián. This docudrama, based on stories of real experiences of Latino immigrants, gives a voice to the silenced.  It will be an interactive visual and musical experience where the daily lives of immigrants and the actors’ own vision...

  Miami-Dade County Commissioner Barbara Jordan is inviting the public to the 12th annual Hispanic Heritage Festival, which is scheduled for Saturday, September 15, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Country Village Park, 6550 N.W. 188 Terrace. The event includes live entertainment, a bounce house, rock climbing, pony rides, food, a domino tournament and more fun. “Celebrate with us at the 12th annual Hispanic Heritage Festival,” said...