The Helping Hands column focuses on the town’s 12 volunteer committees that promote various causes in Miami Lakes and help the town government serve the community.       Committee activities are funded by the town budget and by ticket sales from some events.  Committee: Veterans Committee Founded: May 13, 2008  Chair: Michael Coote Vice Chair: Larry...

      The Miami Foundation’s annual Give Miami Day for making donations to area charities includes many non-profit organizations that are in Miami Lakes and nearby communities.      Donors don’t have to wait for the 24-hour giving period on Nov. 17.  Early Giving is Nov. 14 - 16.       Gifts may be as small as $25 and are tax-deductible.      The HDS...

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. Homework Help & Tutoring Program -- In Person Funded in part by The Children’s Trust Sat. Nov. 5, 12, 19, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Certified teachers meet students in small groups to tutor them in reading, math and science. Grades...

Nov. 3 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. Learn more about local businesses during this annual event that attracts more than 100 companies from banking and financial services to health care and more. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. 5 p.m. Free.     Nov. 5 Skate Miami Lakes. Kids ages 8-to-16 will have an opportunity to learn how to skate from Skate Free at the...

     The finalist round of voting is underway for the Sixth Annual Best of Miami Lakes awards. Votes will be accepted through Nov. 5 in the contest sponsored by the Town of Miami Lakes and its Economic Development Committee. To vote go to: https://bit.ly/3Dh7Y0r. Best Cafe/Cup of Coffee: Mayor’s Cafe; Vie de France; Holiday Bakery; Casavana Cuban Cuisine; Vanilla Espresso. Best Lunch Spot: La...