What started as a summer lemonade stand became a connection for neighbors in Lake Martha. Stephanie Gonzalez and her daughter operated a lemonade stand on September 19 to donate to Alex’s Lemonade Stand, a childhood cancer awareness nonprofit. It led to Gonzalez meeting her neighbor Beth Cintron, whose son Ace Cintron, 4, is currently in remission. The pair had never met until the lemonade stand.

 

If you’re at K-9 Cove you might see Frosty, Chewie and Snoopy enjoying the outdoors. The trio are owned by Andrea Gonzalez and live on the west side of Miami Lakes. “Frosty, 9, is a Bedlington Terrier and is the matriarch of the group,” Gonzalez wrote in an email. Frosty will let her young companions Chewie, 2, a Maltese and Shih Tzu mix and Snoopy, 1, a long-haired miniature Dachshund when she has had...

The 28th annual Miami Lakes United Methodist Church pumpkin patch is back. Enjoy this Miami Lakes tradition through October 31st to enjoy the fall season. General admission is $5 on Monday through Thursday, $7 on Friday through Sunday and $10 on Halloween, children 12 and under get free admission with a paying adult. “A free pass is available for guests who join us in October for a Sunday worship service at 10 a.m.,” a...

Oct. 14 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Luncheon. Join the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce for its monthly luncheon, where Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava will speak. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Networking at 11:30 a.m. followed by lunch at noon. $45 for members, $55 for non-members. Register at miamilakeschamber.com. Oct. 16 Youth Open Hang. Kids between the ages of 5 and 12 are invited to this...

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.