BGEC Civics students tour Camillus House

Education Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Students from the Civics Engagement Academy (CEA) at Bob Graham Education Center continue meeting with community leaders throughout the state to learn about how governments, non-profits and other community organizations are run. In mid-November, the students were hosted by Camillus House CEO Hilda Fernandez, a Miami Lakes resident, on a site visit to one of the Camillus House campuses to learn about the mission and work of that organization....

Ana G. Mendez University unveils new campus in Miami Lakes

Education By Kayleen Padron, The Miami Laker staff Wednesday, January 3, 2018

In 1941 in Puerto Rico, Ana Gonzalez de Mendez made her mark on bilingual education by founding the Puerto Rico Junior College, which was later changed to her namesake. With sister universities sprouting in Texas, Washington, D.C., and even various areas in Florida, Ana G. Mendez University finally made its way to Miami Lakes and its new campus in a building in Business Park West specifically designed for the school. AGMU has put priority on...
Miami Lakes’ Cultural Affairs Committee is seeking nominations for its Women of Distinction Awards Luncheon in honor of Women’s History Month which is scheduled at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 3, at the Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. The Nomination Applications may be found at www.miamilakes-fl.gov/cac, and must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, February 20, to Community and Leisure Services manager Kristina...
Town of Miami Lakes will officially kick off its new partnership with the SPIN Bike-Sharing Company at the Neighborhood Improvement Committee’s (NIC) 2018’s first Community Bike Ride at 9 a.m. on Saturday, January 20, starting at Miami Lakes Picnic Park East - Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East. On this FREE SPIN Day, community bike ride attendees will get the chance to take free SPIN bike rides, as well as take advantage...
The Town of Miami Lakes will host a public information meeting at 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, to introduce the new transportation services provided by Freebee ridesharing. With transportation being a major concern for many Miami Lakes residents, Freebee is a partnership being launched to provide residents free rides around town.  All the user has to do is download the app at www.ridefreebee.com,...
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