The Miami Lakes Optimist Club is seeking donated non-perishable items and gift cards for Thanksgiving meals to help families during the holiday.       Collections will continue until Nov. 17.      Items may be left in the collection bin inside the Optimist Clubhouse, 6411 NW 162 St., weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and at the concession stand when night games are being...

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes. Space is limited and registration is required for many events.  Costume Karaoke Wed., Oct. 18, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Dress as your alter ego and sing! Experienced and first-time karaoke singers welcome. Ages 13 – 19. Talk Crafty to Me! Thurs., Oct. 19, 11 a.m. – Noon.  Make cool crafts while meeting other creatives....

     Please check town social media pages for the most up-to-date information. RSVP at TOML.Eventbrite.com.  Oct. 20 Youth Open Hang. Kids ages 5 - 12 can hang out with friends and paint pumpkins during this fall-themed hang at The Spot. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Free. 5:30 p.m.  Oct. 20 to Oct. 29 “Dr. Seward’s Dracula: A Gothic Drama” presented by The Main Street...

   Coming soon to the west side of Miami Lakes: 37 single-family luxury homes to be built inside a gated community, with some residences on a private island.      Councilman Luis Collazo called part of GT USA’s project “a mini-Star Island,” comparing it to the exclusive residential enclave in Miami Beach, before the council unanimously approved the plan on Oct. 10.      Sixteen...

     The Miami Lakes Veterans Parade returns for its 44th year.       The oldest parade in Miami-Dade County honors veterans from all wars as well as active military members.      It will be held on Sunday, Nov. 5.       The procession will start at Northwest 67th Avenue and Bull Run Road.      It will travel south along the avenue before turning...