The Miami Lakes branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library System is hosting the following events in September:For Children and FamiliesCrafty Little Fingers Tuesday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Join us as we make a variety of craft projects while supplies last. Smaller toddlers may need help. No registration needed.Movies for Kids*Wednesday, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. For families and friends:Sept. 25 – “Toy Story 2” (PG)*Made possible by the Town of...

The 22nd Annual Pumpkin Patch – with pumpkins and baked goods for sale and entertainment for kids that includes face painting and balloons – are all available at the Miami Lakes United Methodist Church during the month leading up to Halloween.The patch is open daily from 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. at 14800 NW 67th Ave. Visitors can pay $3 Mondays through Thursdays and on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, $5.Kids 12 and younger get in free with a paying...

Miami Lakes Area Houses of WorshipThe Church of the Epiphany Episcopal15650 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes305-558-3961Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m.Sunday Eucharist: 10:30Children’s Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.Escuela Dominical: 12:15 p.m.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints8201 NW 186 St., Hialeah305-205-4956Sunday Service: 9 p.m.Sunday Spanish Service: 11 a.m.Tuesday Youth Activities for Spanish speakers: 7:30 p.m.Wednesday Youth...

When Hurricane Dorian slammed the northern islands of the Bahamas, South Floridians rallied to their aid, and Miami Lakers did their part.The devastation that struck Abaco Island and Grand Bahama over Labor Day weekend prompted local companies and residents to gather life-saving supplies that filled two rooms at town hall.Brown and Brown Insurance and restaurants NQC Miami and Anacapri Miami Lakes donated supplies as did residents who packed...

Barbara Goleman Senior High School’s football team is off to its best start in school history.The Gators (4-0) remained undefeated last week with a 46-6 home victory over Alonzo and Tracy Mourning Senior High on Sept. 11.The Sharks became the latest Gator bait: On their way to a so far undefeated record, the team ranked 204 in the state defeated Ronald W. Reagan Doral Senior High, 48-7; Felix Varela Senior High, 35-7 and G. Holmes Braddock...