The Cultural Affairs Committee presented their annual book talk on September 17 at Miami Lakes Town Hall. This year the committee hosted local author Elizabeth Castillo, author of “Dear Healing Heart.” The book is about reconnecting with yourself while caring for a special-needs child. CAC Vice Chair Elsa Reus said the evening was emotional for mothers with special need children.

South Florida Donor Network recently welcomed donor families and loved ones to a donor recognition ceremony - an evening dedicated to remembering those who helped others live or live better through organ, eye and tissue donation. The group, which officially opens its new Miami Lakes headquarters this month, hosted the event at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood. The event honored 52 donors, who were represented by more than 300 family...

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is closed for renovation. Patrons may visit the branch in Palm Springs North at 17601 NW 78th Ave. for classes. Many classes require registration, call for information at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org.      The branch is open 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday -Saturday and closed Sunday. Homework Help and...

Oct. 8 Senior Bingo Luncheon. The Elderly Affairs Committee presents bingo, a meal and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Age 60+. 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Register at Toml.Eventbrite.com.   Oct. 8 Legal Seminar. The Elderly Care Law Firm and Veterans Rights Law Firm will host a free legal seminar on estate and Medicaid planning. Learn how to avoid probate, protecting your home and savings from...

Ask Fawad Siddiqui about improvisational comedy – the art form the world knows as improv – and he’ll tell you how inclusive it is. He might tell you about his career in acting, and how it all started with improv. He’ll tell you about how addictive it is, and how that class you take once a week might turn into your new habit. But ask him why you should come out for the first SOFLO LOCO Improv and Comedy festival at...