A Miami Lakes tradition happens every fall, when Hope Miami Lakes United Methodist Church welcomes children of all ages to its Pumpkin Patch. Ticket sales at the farm-like setting at the corner of Miami Lakes Drive and Ludlam Road fund the church’s community outreach and mission programs. The 24th Annual Pumpkin Patch will be held Oct. 1 – 31, from 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 Monday – Thursday and cost $7 on...

Please check the town’s Eventbrite pages for the latest information as events are subject to change. To register for activities, visit toml.eventbrite.com. --Alexandra Herrera Sept. 14 Bingo Luncheon, Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Presented by the Elderly Affairs Committee. Register at toml.eventbrite.com. Ages 60+, free. Sept. 14 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce luncheon, Miami Lakes...

     Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid brought his 7-month-old daughter Hailey America Cid to vote with him on Primary Day, Aug. 23.      Cid posted the photo on Facebook and used it as a teaching moment: It’s never too early to take your child to the polls to instill regular voting habits.       He was disappointed at Miami-Dade County’s low turnout of 19 % of 1.9 million voters....

     Who’s a gorgeous boy? Meet Max, a Labrador Retriever owned by Alex Farah and Darren Banks.      Max is 20 months old and despite his youth and weight of 75-pounds, he’s very gentle.      “He’s one of those dogs, everyone in the neighborhood knows him,” Alex Farah said. “He greets all the dogs at the dog park. He’s very...

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering the following online and in-person classes. Space is limited. In most cases, you must register in advance.  Free 2022 Hurricane preparation guides are available at all branches. Homework Help & Tutoring Program -- In Person  Funded in part by The Children's Trust. Sat., Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 14   10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Certified...