The popular Miami Lakes Cars for a Cure free annual auto show held on Main Street continues to top itself by increasing donations that fund pediatric cancer research at the UM Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. The 2024 show raised $50,000, the Alonso family said. They presented a check to the university on Nov. 22 at Chela’s Cocteleria. That evening was when they kicked-off the 2025 auto show that will be held once more on...

 Leaders of faith communities share their holiday messages with readers of The Miami Laker.   Rabbi Mendel Weiss  Chabad of Miami Lakes/Northwest Dade  “As we kindle the Chanukah lights, we’re reminded of the Lubavitcher Rebbe’s teaching: ‘A little light can dispel much darkness.’ Just as the Maccabees’ small flask of oil illuminated the Temple, our individual actions can...

 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 check availability, 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 - Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Friday and...

Dec. 21, 28 Miami Lakes Farmers Market The Florida Marketplace Group presents the weekly market with a variety of vendors of produce, clothing and crafts. At the corner of Main Street and New Barn Road. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.    Dec. 21 Holiday Senior Social Seniors 60+ can attend the annual holiday senior social and enjoy food, fun and music, presented by the Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee. Roberto Alonso Community Center,...

     In front of 150 cheering supporters at Miami Lakes Town Hall, Councilman Josh Dieguez swore an oath to become the fifth mayor of the town.      The way colleagues and law school classmates tell the story, Dieguez, 35, has wanted to be mayor of his hometown even before he won a seat on the dais in 2018.      On Dec. 10, he got his wish and will lead the council for the next four...