Miami Lakes AutoMall was transformed into a toyland this Christmas season when the dealership’s 18th annual toy drive collected 900 gifts for kids. The presents were given to Senior Pastor A.D. Lenoir of Westview Baptist Church in Opa-Locka and Team of Life, Inc. in Fort Lauderdale. Team of Life is a charity run by Essie “Big Mama” Reed, famed for her decades of support of that city’s children as well as for her...

Youth Classes Kidokinetics Miami Lakes Youth Center Ages: 2-5 Spring A Session: Mondays, Jan. 13 – March 30 (No class 1/20, 2/17, 3/23) Spring B Session: Mondays, April 6 – June 1 (No class 5/25) $11 per class 5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. To register: 954-385-8511 or www.kidokinetics.com Free T-shirt with first time enrollment Sportskinetics Miami Lakes Youth Center Ages: 5-12 Spring A Session: Mondays; Jan. 13...

Do you know a fabulous woman, someone smart and accomplished who makes life better for others? Would you like to see her get the recognition she deserves? The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee are seeking candidates for the Annual Women of Distinction Awards that will be held in March. Nominations are being accepted through Feb. 4 for the following categories: Arts: A woman who has contributed to the cultural life of...

A workshop about diabetes and healthy eating will be held Jan. 18 at Mary Collins Community Center. The event begins at 11 a.m. Sponsored by the Town of Miami Lakes and its Elderly Affairs Committee, speakers will describe healthy food habits for all seniors, including diabetics. Dr. Monica Musiet has extensive experience teaching the elderly population about the importance of health eating, the town said. Her talk will focus on...

The Town of Miami Lakes next free movie screening at Picnic Park West will be a pajama party. “Toy Story 4”will be shown at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10. Tickets are free and can be reserved at TOML.eventbrite.com. The town’s Youth Activities Task Force will be selling pizza, water, popcorn and cotton candy. Don’t forget to bring a blanket and chairs. The park is at 15151 NW 82nd Ave.