Nov. 2 Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce Networking Business Expo. In its 23rd year, the expo brings together local businesses and the public. There will be fun games, prizes, music and more. Meet your neighborhood merchants all in one place during this free event. Vivian Gonzalez of WSVN-Ch. 7 returns as mistress of ceremonies. Miami Lakes Hotel on Main, 6842 Main St. Free. 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.  Nov. 3 Cafecito con Miami-Dade County...

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Most events require preregistration, as space is limited. Magic Butterflies Craft Wed., Nov. 1, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Decorate, wind and release magic butterflies from your hands. Materials provided. Ages 8 – 18. Homework Help & Tutoring Sat., Nov. 4, 11, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Certified teachers meet...

     Meet Bailey! The Proenza family of Miami Lakes -- Mirtha, Michael, Mercy, 11 and Peter, 13 -- adopted the 5-month-old girl from the county shelter.       “We fell in love with her and decided to bring her home,” Mirtha Proenza said of the family’s first adventure with raising a dog.        Though Bailey is “a wonderful, well-behaved puppy and great with...

     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...

     Miami Lakes Councilman Josh Dieguez held a campaign kickoff and fundraising party for his mayoral campaign at Chela’s Cocteleria Restaurant on Oct. 9. The attorney is serving in his second term on the town council.       Dieguez said on Instagram that he is a uniter who will share his ideas with voters about the future of Miami Lakes in coming months.       Shown in the photo...