The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Most events require preregistration. Talk Crafty to Me!  Thurs., Nov. 16, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Make cool crafts and meet other creatives. Materials provided. Ages 19+. Toddler Sign and Sing Workshop Tues., Nov. 21, 11 a.m. – Noon, Learn basic American Sign Language through children’s music and find...

     The Miami Lakes Town Foundation is accepting applications for 20 qualified grants of up to $2,500 each.       Through Nov. 20, residents can submit paperwork seeking funds for a community project that focuses on continuing education, literacy, development of youth programs, beautification and cultural events.       In 2022, the foundation awarded 19 grants, money that came from...

     Over 40 organizations joined the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce for its annual Networking Business Expo on Nov. 2.       Representing the breadth of industries in the area were three colleges; seven community service groups; three non-profits; eight restaurants, suppliers and caterers; banks, credit unions and real estate companies; insurance firms; health clubs and medical...

    For veteran Makissa Lewis, leading the 44th Annual Miami Lakes Veterans Parade was a way to further her cause of supporting women who have served in the military.       Lewis, 45, of Port St. Lucie, was this year’s grand marshal. She rode in a car along the mile-long parade through downtown Miami Lakes on Nov. 5 and spoke at Town Hall during the ceremony that followed.     ...

Miami Lakes Mayor Manny Cid is going to nominate attorney Mariam D. Yanes, chair of the town’s Planning and Zoning Board, to replace former Vice Mayor Carlos Alvarez, who resigned during a council meeting on Nov. 14. “There were a lot of qualified committee members,” Cid said Wednesday of the volunteers he considered for the council seat  who also serve on a dozen boards and committees in town. “What is unique...