American Legion Post 144 hosted its 2nd Annual Community Health Fair on April 26 that drew about 145 people to the campus of Ana G. Mendez University in Miami Lakes.      Twenty-two vendors from medical offices, Medicaid and Medicare experts and AARP had displays, said Pedro Fiallo, director of Public Relations for American Legion Post 144.       Miami-Dade Fire Rescue...

     The Scholarship Committee of the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes awarded $1,000 scholarships to two graduates of Barbara Goleman Senior High School in May. The students will continue their educations in the state of Florida.

   

     The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative based in Miami Lakes is providing free mammograms at Macy’s Westland Mall on June 21.       Baptist Health South Florida, Jackson Health System and Mount Sinai Medical Center will be on site to do heart tests.      The event is by appointment only, call 305-825-4081 to schedule screenings from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.   ...

     American Legion Post 144 gave awards to students in local schools during graduation season. The recognition is the highest honor the Legion presents to American youth. Recipients display six qualities, American Legion Post 144 Commander Gary Cardenas said in an email. Those qualities are:       Courage: to do the right thing when peers may not.       Honor: to be honest –...

June 21 Skate Miami Lakes Grab your skateboard, rollerblades, roller skates or scooter and come out to the monthly Skate Miami Lakes program, in conjunction with nonprofit organization SkateFree. Participants must bring their own equipment. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Free. 10 a.m. June 25 Business Networking at Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Business Networking International and the...