Listed below are places to turn to for help during the coronavirus outbreak:MasksMiami-Dade County Public Libraries are giving away free masks while supplies last. https://www.miamidade.gov/releases/2020-07-23-library-free-mask-distribution.asp For Small Business Owners--Miami-Dade County Small Business Assistance Forgivable Loan Program, up to $25,000, 0% interest, no origination fees. Contact Partners for Self-Employment, 786-605-8585...

Cypress Village Shopping CenterBeverly Hills Café7312 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-8201.Take-out, delivery, UberEats, outdoor dining.Dr. Limon7341 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-228-9199.Take-out, delivery, outdoor dining.Gauchos Gourmet Market 7357 Miami Lakes Drive305-384-1334. Take-out, UberEats, outdoor dining.Holiday Bakery7313 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-558-2180.Take-out, outdoor dining.McDonald’s7435 Miami Lakes Drive, 305-824-0800.McDonalds.com....

Meet Mambo!
The adorable pup shown at right was recently welcomed home by the Cao family.
“He is a sweet, playful male Havanese puppy,” Amy Cao said. “We are all obsessed with him.”
If you would like to introduce your pet to the readers of The
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Photo courtesy of Amy Cao.

     Hialeah-Miami Lakes Adult Education Center is offering courses for the 2020-2021 school year.     “The classes will allow students to graduate and go to college or to a technical school,” said Assistant Principal Yamilka Sena.     Though classes began Aug. 26, students can continue to enroll for online lessons.     Students may eventually be allowed to return to classes in the school building later in the year.     Adult education...

Two students from Miami Lakes Middle School tested their speech and debate skills for a chance to win a college scholarship.Among eight competitors in the annual Optimist International South Florida District Oratorical Contest on June 14, Anabelle Calles, who was then a MLMS seventh grader, finished third.Calles won a $1,000 scholarship from Optimist International which she will receive when she enrolls in college, said Jim Hamilton, a...