The Giving Gators annual Thanksgiving Meal Drive helped families enjoy the holiday with a complete, traditional meal. The charitable group put together boxes that held all the fixings, including turkeys, and distributed them to more than 120 students at 13 schools in Miami-Dade County, founder Daylin Garcia said in an email. Sponsors included SFS Systems Furniture Services, Inc.; Kelley Kronenberg Attorneys at Law; Specialty Smiles;...

Youth Classes Archery Juniors ($) Ages 7-10 Mondays 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. MLOP Ballet 1 Ages 5-7 Mondays 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. MCCC Ballet 2 Ages 7-9 Mondays 5:30 p.m. -6:30 p.m. MCCC Ballet 3 Ages 9-11 Wednesdays 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. MCCC Ballet 4 Ages 11-16 Wednesdays 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. MCCC Code Explorers ($) Juniors Ages 7-9 Mondays 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. MLYC Code Explorers ($) Advanced Ages 10-14 Tuesdays 6 p.m....

Santa may be coming to town, but Mrs. Claus is not to be outdone. Miami Lakes parents may register children age 5 or younger for the 19th Annual Holiday Storytelling on Sat. Dec. 7. Presented by the town and its Cultural Affairs Committee, kids will receive books provided by the town’s Education Advisory Board. Visit www.miamilakes-fl.gov/eab to sign up. Stories will be told from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. at the Main Street Playhouse,...

The town of Miami Lakes and its Elderly Affairs Committee are sponsoring two events this month. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, the Mount Sinai Health Lecture topic will be colorectal surgery. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at town hall, 6601 Main St. Lunch will be served. A Holiday Luncheon for Miami Lakes seniors is planned for Saturday, Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Shula’s Hotel, 6842 Main St. Register at...

Samantha LopezHialeah“I hope to get the new job that I’ve been waiting for.”Julian PadroMiami Lakes“My biggest hope for the holidays is to get a new car.”Monique CoxPlantation(She grew up inMiami Lakes)“I think that the holidays are lonely times and my hopes are that everyone is able to share the love and festivities with family or friends. I just hope that no one is alone.”Lyn QuintanaHialeah“I hope I get to see all my family members and...