Summer fun at summer camp

Community Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Summer camp for kids ages 5 – 12 continues through Aug. 21 at Shula’s Athletic Club in Miami Lakes.Drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m. and pick-up is between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Aftercare is available until 6 p.m. for an additional fee. Rates are $35 to register and $149 for members, $169 for non-members.Shown playing outdoors are, clockwise from bottom left: Chase Torres; Jayden Perera; Bryan Wong; Aiden Sanchez; Alain Sanchez; Jayson Perera; Juan...

Houses of Worship

Community Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Christ the SaviourOrthodox Cathedral16601 NW 77th Court, Miami LakesSunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m.Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m.The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal15650 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes 305-558-3961Misa 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 Saints8201 NW 186 St., Hialeah, 305-205-4956Sunday service: 9 p.m.Sunday...

Veteran & RN makes masks to protect town’s essential workers

Community By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Wednesday, August 5, 2020

      If you’ve seen town officials wearing masks to prevent transmission of the coronavirus, chances are Veronica Sepulveda made them.     Sepulveda has donated 130 of her handmade masks to the Town of Miami Lakes’ essential workers, including police officers, firefighters, town staff and Mayor Manny Cid.     “Miami Lakers always take care of each other and Veronica is a great example to all of our residents,” said Cid.      His mask, shown...

COVID-19 testing site comes to town

Community Wednesday, August 5, 2020

A COVID-19 testing site set up for two weeks in Miami Lakes drew nearly 2,000 people eager to know whether they had the virus.    “People from all over Miami [-Dade County] were there,” said Alejandro Damiron, chief of staff for SOMOS Community Care said after the first day on July 20.     SOMOS is a non-profit network of health care professionals in New York City who primarily treat immigrant and low-income communities.     The company...

Resources during the pandemic

Community Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Listed below are places to turn to 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.aspFor 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 or Tools for...
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