Abi Rose, a Cairn Terrier mix, had been returned to her rescue organization because her former owners said she was hyperactive and bothered other dogs.       But now she is sitting pretty after Elsa and Rafael Bergolla, who live in the Royal Oaks East community in Miami Lakes, adopted her.       “We love her to pieces,” Elsa Bergolla said of her 2-year-old pet. “She is...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these online and in-person classes.  Space is limited, registration may be required. Mad City Money  Wed., Nov. 16  4 p.m. - 5 p.m.  Financial literacy for teens.  During a Game of Life activity, players learn about budgeting and then test their knowledge on whether they can successfully manage their money. Presented by the Dade...

Nov. 17 Senior field trip to the library. Join the Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee and visit the county library branch in Miami Lakes. Seniors 60+ must provide their own transportation. Miami Lakes Library, 6699 Windmill Gate Road. 11 a.m. Free.  Nov. 17 Teen open hang at The Spot. Kids ages 12-to- 15 can enjoy an evening of refreshments and video games at this monthly hang at The Spot. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075...

The 43rd Annual Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade that held on Nov. 6 and drew crowds to the heart of Miami Lakes to pay tribute to veterans.  Grand Marshal William “Bill” Knickerbocker, a veteran and member of the town’s Veterans Committee and American Legion Post 144, led the marchers, which included veterans from all wars; marching bands from local high schools; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts; Star Wars Characters and...

The 43rd Annual Miami Lakes Veterans Day Parade that held on Nov. 6 and drew crowds to the heart of Miami Lakes to pay tribute to veterans.  Grand Marshal William “Bill” Knickerbocker, a veteran and member of the town’s Veterans Committee and American Legion Post 144, led the marchers, which included veterans from all wars; marching bands from local high schools; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts; Star Wars Characters and...