Hook a Kid on Golf promises to be a “hole-in-one” for Miami Lakes residents. The six-week program is aimed at introducing the basics of golf while teaching the etiquette of the game to children between 7-12 years of age. The program is set to start in late October at Shula’s Golf Club and requires a one-time $20 registration fee. Hook a Kid on Golf, a program introduced by the National Alliance for Youth Sports,...

  Miami Lakes’ popular youth programs, Just Run® and Start Smart are back for the fall and still have spots available. Both programs are held at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The Just Run® Miami Lakes program, in its 6th year, is a free, fun program that promotes fitness, healthy eating, good citizenship and pride in accomplishment. The program is open to elementary and middle school students, ages 5...

  The Miami Lakes Lions Club presented the new Big T Trophy to Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High following the Trojans 24-0 win over football rival Hialeah High in the annual game at Milander Stadium. Since 1972, the two schools have been competing each year for the Big T Trophy and given to the winner in the neighborhood rivalry that has seen some close games.  The Miami Lakes Lion Club has been a sponsor of the Big T Trophy game...

  Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School hosted its 2nd annual Cross Country Invitational on September 14 at Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah. Twelve schools from the All Catholic Conference participated in the races which included a 1.5 mile race for the boys and girls in the Junior Varsity division, and 2 miles for the boys and girls in the Varsity division. The OLL Cheetahs performed well with seven runners who finished in the top 25 of...

  On Wednesday, October 7, Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy’s Athletic Program will be hosting a fundraising event at Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza and Ben & Jerry’s located within the Royal Oaks Plaza in Miami Lakes.   The MAST PTSA is raising money for the athletic rogram to purchase new uniforms and equipment. The athletic program was ranked 28th overall in Miami-Dade County last school year and is...