Feb 7 Elevate Church Love Day Prayer Drive-thru Receive a short, simple prayer from volunteers without leaving your car. 6250 Miami Lakes Drive East, 9 a.m. -Noon, Free. Feb. 7 Valentine’s Painting with a Twist Hosted by the Special Needs Advisory Board, 15501 Bull Run Road. 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Register at TOML.Eventbrite.com. Feb. 7 The 8th Miami Lakes Food & Wine Festival To benefit the Town Foundation and community causes....

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes for students in the month of February.      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.; Friday and Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., and closed Sunday. Homework Help...

     Finn is a 5-year-old miniature Australian Shepherd who is a pet of Aimee and Richard Hayden and their six children.       Finn has a red merle (patches of color) coat and distinctive eyes -- one has a blue iris, the other is  brown --  a condition called heterochromia.       The variation in his eyes does not affect his vision. The Haydens think he’s a wonderful...

    The Education Advisory Board is accepting nominations for the 2026 Awards of Excellence, presented each year to honor outstanding students and educators for contributions to their schools and community.       The Awards recognize exceptional dedication, leadership and service by individuals who embody excellence, integrity, and commitment and who inspire their peers and mentors.      Student...

     Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High Speech and Debate team continue their win streak taking 1st Place at the Stearns, Weaver, Miller Policy Debate Tournament on Jan. 10.  The competition held at Miami Dade College’s North Campus is part of the Miami Dade Urban Debate League. The Trojans took home the team sweepstakes trophy, which is 1st Place for the competition, the school said.      ...