The Helping Hands column focuses on the town’s 12 volunteer committees and boards that promote various causes in Miami Lakes and help the town government serve the community.    Committee activities are funded by the town budget and by ticket sales from some events. Committee Mental Health Task Force  Founded March 8, 2021 Chair Lindsay Wallick  Vice Chair Rosa...

     Hope Miami Lakes United Methodist Church will welcome families to its 25th Annual Pumpkin Patch, from Sept. 30 - Oct. 31.      The event helps fund church missions and relief efforts.      Admission to the farm-like setting at Miami Lakes Drive and Ludlam Road is from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 Monday - Thursday, $7 Friday - Sunday.       Kids 12 and younger...

     The dining deal that is Miami Spice lasts until Sept. 30, and Korner 67 in Miami Lakes is participating.      The restaurant at 6768 Main St. offers prix fixe meals for brunch, lunch and dinner. Diners may choose three dishes from each menu.       The $30 brunch is on Saturday and Sunday, from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. It includes avocado Eggs Benedict; escargot; Saganaki (Greek fried cheese with...

 Lindsay Wallick, Founder and president, Meraki Wellness Healing Behavioral Health and chair, Mental Health Task Force, Doral      “I am trying to stay indoors as much as possible, running from air conditioning to air conditioning pretty much,” Lindsay Wallick said. “Dressing [in] light [colors]."  Maria Luz Sanchez, Business Administrator and secretary, Mental...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Space is limited and registration may be required.  Teen Advisory Board Wed., Aug. 30. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.  CANCELED Earn community service hours and provide feedback to the library about books, movies, video games and more in its collections. Ages 16 – 19 Introduction to Ballroom Dance Thurs., Aug....