The Miami Lakes K-8 Center’s Future Educators of America Club held its annual canned food drive at the school from Oct. 27 to Nov. 14. This year, the club collected around 300 cans that will be donated to the Miami Rescue Mission, the school said.       Cans were also donated to Miami-Dade County Public Schools Board Member Roberto Alonso’s Thanksgiving Food Drive.     ...

On Saturday, Dec. 6, Miami Dade College's north campus will be transformed into a winter wonderland. If it's anything like last year, Santa will arrive by helicopter from the North Pole at 10 a.m.  There will be a holiday parade with costumed characters, Santa's helpers and local marching bands. Also, storytime with Mrs. Claus, and performances by dancers, musicians and youth groups. Interactive zones will include...

     To provide a dependable source of comfort, dignity and hope to Miami Lakes Middle School students, the Giving Gators charitable organization created the Warriors Pantry with the support of The Graham Companies; Headquarter Toyota and Layer 8 Solutions information technology company. The school, at 6425 Miami Lakeway North, was rated A from 2017 to 2025. Last year it had 989 students enrolled in sixth, seventh and eighth...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.        Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.         To see what is available, call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.      The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday -...

     At 100 years old, Alcide Perez still enjoys good conversation.       On Oct. 16, his chat was with Miami Lakes Mayor Josh Dieguez, who stopped by the centenarian’s home on the east side of town in honor of Perez’s birthday.       Joined by longtime friends and family, they celebrated Perez and his long life.       Alcide and his wife Celina,...