It’s been a hot year, in more ways than one, especially so beneath the face masks we’re wearing to keep ourselves, our loved ones and our friends and neighbors safe from the COVID-19 virus during this pandemic. Though the masks can be uncomfortable, it’s fun to see what face coverings folks are wearing around town as we all do our best to stay well. 

Trick or treaters who want to keep their distance from others because of the coronavirus pandemic may enjoy Halloween from the safety of their cars this year.     The Miami Lakes Halloween Spooktacular Drive-thru will be held in the parking lot of Ana G. Mendez University on Saturday, Oct. 31.     Tickets -- $5 plus $1.94 in fees – may be purchased from Eventbrite.      Cars will be admitted between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m., during the time slot...

Christ the SaviourOrthodox Cathedral16601 NW 77th Court, Miami LakesSunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m.Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m.The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal15650 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes 305-558-3961Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m.Sunday Eucharist: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.Escuela Dominical: 12:15 p.m.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints8201 NW 186 St., Hialeah, 305-205-4956Sunday service: 9 p.m.Sunday...

Listed below are places to turn to for help during the coronavirus outbreak:MasksMiami-Dade County Public Libraries are giving away free masks while supplies last. https://www.miamidade.gov/releases/2020-07-23-library-free-mask-distribution.asp For Small Business Owners--Miami-Dade County Small Business Assistance Forgivable Loan Program, up to $25,000, 0% interest, no origination fees. Contact Partners for Self-Employment, 786-605-8585 or...

Meet Bacchus, 8, on the left and Zeus, 10, on the right, with owner Mitzi Launerts in between.     The Goldendoodle brothers live on the west side of town with Launerts and her husband Fred Launerts.     The Goldendoodle’s coats are kept short so they are more comfortable in the hot weather of South Florida, she said.     “They love their walks around the beautiful parks and three-filled streets in our Miami Lakes neighborhood,” Launerts...