Spearheaded by Councilmember Frank Mingo, Miami Lakes is hosting a toy drive benefiting His House Children’s Home, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Miami Lakes Outpatient Center, and the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots.Residents are encouraged to brighten a child’s spirits during the holiday season by dropping off toy donations at Town Hall through Friday, December 16.

Locals and their furry friends are welcome to Canine Cocktails hosted by Miami Lakes’ Hotel Indigo on Thursday, December 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. Hotel Indigo is located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive.Canine Cocktails is a dog-friendly monthly gathering offering a venue for dog owners to enjoy drink specials and free appetizers while their pups enjoy treats. Those participating can purchase organic dog treats from the Doggie Bag Cafe.Miami-Dade...

Miami Lakes Youth Center, “The Spot,” will host two more special events for middle and high school students during December at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Saturday, December 17 – Holiday Ice Skating Field Trip. Middle and high school students are invited to grab their gloves, scarves and jackets and join The Spot for an Ice Skating Field Trip to Pines Ice Arena. Registration is required by November 30 along with a registration...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during December: For Children and Families:Homeschool Science Class – Learn how to create different science projects. Space is limited. Contact branch to register. Scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 14.Kids on Canvas – Kids will paint on stretched canvas paper and canvas board with acrylic paint as they learn about the...

Mater Academy’s girl’s basketball team is blowing out the competition.The Lady Lions (8-1, 5-0 in district play) have won by an average  margin of 34 points per game, holding the Goleman Gators to their lowest score, 9 points, in school history in the season opener.Mater Academy defeated Mourning, 50-13, Hialeah Miami Lakes, 58-19, St. Brendan, 61-40, Westland Hialeah, 55-19, Ronald Reagan, 42-23, Hollywood Christian, 48-28,...