During April 9th – 11th, five scouts from BSA Girl Troop 529 of Miami Lakes competed during the 2021 Phoenix District Camporee held at Camp Elmore in Davie. Among 14 girls’ and boys’ scout patrols, Troop 529 finished 2nd place overall, and won awards for First Aid; Knots; Knife Throwing; Fire String Burning; Patrol Flag, Campsite and Gateway, the troop said. They tied with Boy Troop 529 for the Spirit Stick.
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The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes is hosting an online auction to benefit three charities. There are vacations to bid on at the Hyatt Residence Club in Key West; a cabin in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, N.C. and a staycation weekend at Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club in Miami Lakes. Also offered are golf foursomes at Shula’s Golf Club and Miami Shores Country Club; a treatment from Miami Lakes Family Chiropractic; wine;...

Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral 16601 NW 77th Court, Miami Lakes Sunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m. Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m. The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal 15650 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes 305-558-3961 Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m. Sunday Eucharist: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. Escuela Dominical: 12:15 p.m. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints 8201 NW 186 St.,...

Cardholders with the Miami-Dade Public Library system may now borrow 8” Samsung Galaxy tablets, which are built with wireless internet access and Wi-Fi capability. Borrowers may use the tablets for up to 30 days per loan. The tablets will come with a kit of accessories including a keyboard case, power adapter and USB cables. To check availability of the devices, search the system’s catalog online or call your local...

Call it pandemic fashion, the colorful or utilitarian face coverings we wear to protect ourselves, our families, friends and neighbors from the COVID-19 virus.

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Photos by Linda Trischitta, The Miami Laker.