Do you want to support a worthy cause and have fun, too? The Third Annual Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival is on Feb. 29, and there are still tickets available. The event benefits the Miami Lakes Town Foundation, which awards grants to education, cultural and beautifcation programs at area schools. The party will happen at Optimist Park, 6411 NW 162nd St. and begins at 7 p.m., 6 p.m. for VIPs. Guests can sample dishes from more than...

Brigadeiros Boutique should post a warning to customers: Enjoying their sinfully good, handmade fine chocolates and cakes will require a confession to one’s personal trainer. The shop on Main Street brings a taste of Brazil to Miami Lakes. It is named for the traditional dessert that is served at family gatherings and holiday celebrations. The store uses Belgian chocolate, condensed milk and other flavors like salted caramel, fruits...

Miami Lakes AutoMall was transformed into a toyland this Christmas season when the dealership’s 18th annual toy drive collected 900 gifts for kids. The presents were given to Senior Pastor A.D. Lenoir of Westview Baptist Church in Opa-Locka and Team of Life, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale. Team of Life is a charity run by Essie “Big Mama” Reed, famed for her decades of support of that city’s children as well as for her...

A workshop about diabetes and healthy eating will be held Jan. 18 at Mary Collins Community Center. The event begins at 11 a.m. Sponsored by the Town of Miami Lakes and its Elderly Affairs Committee, speakers will describe healthy food habits for all seniors, including diabetics. Dr. Monica Musiet has extensive experience teaching the elderly population about the importance of health eating, the town said. Her talk will focus on...

Miami Lakes Branch Library 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. Miami Lakes, Fla. 33014 305-822-6520 Monday, Jan. 13: Community outreach with staff from Fla. Sen. Manny Diaz, Jr.’s office, 2 p.m - 3 p.m. For Children & Families Crafty Little Fingers Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 11 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Make a variety of craft projects, as supplies last. Toddlers may need help. Registration not required. STEM Saturday Saturday, Jan....