Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during November: For Children and Families: Reading Ready Toddler Storytime - Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their care givers at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, November 6, 13 and 20. PAWS 2 Read – Certified therapy dogs listen as children read aloud and practice their reading skills at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 8. Saturday...

  The holiday season is fast approaching which means it’s time to prep and plan for delicious feasts with family and friends. Last year, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to more than 1,500 residential fires, of which 130 were kitchen fires. It’s important to be attentive and cautious when cooking meals to ensure a wonderful holiday season for everyone. Ensure the appliances are being using according to manufacturer’s...

  Oscar Amuz, a former 2nd Division soccer player, has founded the Miami Lakes-based Autism Soccer (AS) as a nonprofit organization 501(c)-(3) that teaches fundamental soccer skills to children with autism spectrum disorders and intellectual disabilities.  AS provides a supportive environment which encourages a life-long love for exercise while also helping to fight obesity. By practicing soccer drills, children can increase fine...

  Miami Lakes K-8 Center's Ollie Owl Booster Club will be hosting its annual Fundraising Garage Sale on Saturday, November 15, from 8 a.m. to noon. Monies raised from the day's sales go to help the different school clubs, fund community endeavors, activities, field trips, and any needed supplies. School clubs that will be participating include varsity and JV cheerleaders, the Salsa Club, Future Educators of America, the basketball team,...

Miami Lakes has partnered with Loving Soles for the second year in an effort to collect shoes for the needy in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. The local charity dedicated to providing shoes to Miami's homeless, founded by Tony Garcia, Dr. Daryl Gershbein, Dr. John and Ileana McGoohan's teenage children, will donate gently worn shoes to Camillus house. "As we approach the holiday season, we're reminded of our good fortune and the...