South Florida children know the devastation a storm can bring. After Hurricane Dorian destroyed parts of The Bahamas on Labor Day weekend, students from at least two schools gathered supplies to send to our neighbors in that country. Photos are courtesy of the schools.

Youth events will be held at The Spot, 6705 Miami Lakes Drive, Miami Lakes.Elementary SchoolOpen Hang NightsAges 5-12 and parents, play board games and game shows.Oct. 8, 16, and 235:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.Middle & High school Open HangsPlay billiards, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout, Xbox One, Nintendo Wii and more.Oct. 11 and 186 p.m. – 8 p.m.Youth Council MeetingOct. 165:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.55+ EventsMount Sinai Health LectureOct. 811...

There’s nothing like a story about a life-long rivalry between brothers.And in True West, the late playwright Sam Shepard tests the relationship of two misfit siblings in dramatic and funny ways.During a recent dress rehearsal, the audience at The Main Street Playhouse roared at some of the antics on stage.Actors Christopher Millan as Lee and Tyler Grimes, who plays Austin, literally chew up the scenery.It’s hard to believe the brothers came...

Miami Lakes residents are crazy about their trees.Whether it’s the town’s majestic live oak and black olive trees which provide shade or palm trees and other kinds of plants, they increase property values.But when homeowners learned that about two dozen trees were being considered for removal along a mile of town roads so that wide sidewalks could be built, they jumped out of their seats in protest during a Sept. 24 town meeting.At issue is...

The 22nd Annual Pumpkin Patch -- with pumpkins and baked goods for sale, and entertainment for kids -- continues at the Miami Lakes United Methodist Church through Halloween.There are plenty of photo opportunities at the patch. It is open daily from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.The church is at 14800 NW 67th Ave.Visitors can pay $3 Mondays through Thursdays, and on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, admission is $5.A ticket includes a $2 coupon toward the...