Miami Lakes residents are encouraged to explore the “undiscovered” roles of local parks and recreation within the Town as it celebrates Park and Recreation Month, A Lifetime of Discovery. Park and Recreation Month, an initiative of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), is designed to encourage people to discover the many opportunities that exist within the town from playgrounds, recreation centers, sports...

  In conjunction with the “I Heart Miami Lakes” campaign, the Town of Miami Lakes is  conducting two contests to promote civic pride. Deadline for both contests has been changed to Friday, August 10 at midnight. The Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) is inviting residents to participate in the 2018 Home Beatification Contest. The contest will recognize residents who take special pride in improving their homes and...

  Miami Lakes Chief of Operations Tony Lopez was selected for the Miami Foundation’s Miami Fellows Class X, a leadership program which identifies individuals who have made an impact on their community. The program develops a deeper understanding of effective leadership while learning about civic issues and ways to solve them. Lopez is set to graduate in December. Communications and Economic Development manager Charisma Glassman...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee, in partnership with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo Jr., will present Serving Our Seniors Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 4, at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Participating agencies will include: Miami-Dade Office of Community Advocacy (Hispanic Affairs Board), Miami-Dade Office of Community (Elder Affairs), Miami-Dade Transit Department...

  Miami Lakes will host an Open House on Saturday, July 21, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Optimist Park Clubhouse, 6411 N.W. 162 Street, for residents to learn about the Town’s youth programs and to start registrations for the fall schedule. The event will include games, giveaways, food trucks and more. Programs to be presented include Archery, Ballet, Golf, Martial Arts, Jazz, Code Explorers, Bricks 4 Kidz, YMCA, Soccer,...