Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School’s 22nd annual Children’s Fashion Show and luncheon, “An Evening in Morocco,” was a stylish fundraising success. The show was held October 20 at the Doubletree Miami Airport Convention Center. It featured 130 student models, from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, and drew more than 600 guests. The event is the largest fundraiser for the first half of the school year. Money...

The next Spanish-language play to be produced by Main Street Players opens on November 30 at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street. Te Juro Juana, Que Tengo Ganas (‘I swear to you, Juana, I want to’ in Spanish.) is a hilarious farce written by Emilio Carballido. The complex story of love, passion, secrets and lies has a web of small plots which are eventually brought together. Although it is a Spanish show, it is not...

In early October, Mayor Manny Cid, Councilmember Luis Collazo, and Councilmember-Elect Josh Dieguez celebrated the expansion and grand re-opening of First Origin Mortgage. Owner Ray Palacios has been a long-standing member of the banking and mortgage industry for over 20 years. The firm is located at 14100 Palmetto Frontage Road, Suite 210.

The Town of Miami Lakes is hosting a Toy Drive to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign. Residents are encouraged to brighten a child’s spirits during the holiday season by dropping off toy donations at Town Hall, 6601 Main Street, through Friday, December 14. The mission of Toys for Tots is to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas, and to play an active role...

Miami Lakes Public Safety Committee is encouraging the community to be sure to lock vehicles and remove any valuables during the holiday season. Removing gifts and shopping bags from cars, and locking doors, may seem simple enough, but many residents simply forget or get sidetracked due to the stress of the holidays. The theft of a purse, wallet, or documents with sensitive information can also result in identity theft. These crimes can be...