Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) recognized Mater Academy Charter High School sophomore Melanie Gonzalez as the 25th Congressional District’s winner of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition “An Artistic Discovery.” Gonzalez’s painting, titled “Sunkised” (displayed on the wall), was chosen out of 66 entries submitted from 12 participating schools. Her creative piece will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

Mater Academy’s (Mater) FBLA participated in the Miami Autism Speaks Walk on April 28. Through a partnership with the Latin American Agribusiness Development (LAAD) the team was able for raise $15,272. Mater’s FBLA has a lasting partnership with LAAD and has participated with them in the Autism Speaks Walk throughout many years.

The Sunrise Presbyterian women’s group will present its seventh annual Tea Party on June 1 from 3 to 6 p.m. Tickets for adults are $20 and $10 for children 12 and under. It will take place at the church located at 18400 N.W. 68 avenue. For more information call Carmen at (305) 308-4120.

Local business A&P Air Conditioning (A&P) announced on April 18 that the company’s officers have established a $25,000 endowment in perpetuity for Florida International University’s (FIU) College of Engineering and Computing for first-generation students majoring in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering.All scholarships awarded will be matched by the State of Florida’s First-Generation Matching Grant Program.Both A&P’s president,...

Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee has scheduled a variety of events for senior residents during May.Senior Western Social - Saturday, May 4, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 N.W. 87 Avenue. Yee-Haw and be sure to wear your best western wearLunch Bunch and Bingo - Wednesdays, May 8 and 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Seniors can socialize and make new friends...