Jack McCall has coached so many young baseball players, including his sons and four grandsons, during his 40 plus years with the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes that he lost count.But the humorous anecdotes from his former players help jog his memory, as the coach of their kids and grandchildren who told him he was a big inspiration in their lives.“They would come up to me and say, ‘Mr. McCall, do you remember me? You coached me in T-ball and...

Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students from 6 to 8 p.m. during April at “The Spot,” 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East.Open Hang Nights are scheduled for Friday, April 5, Wednesday, April 10 and 17, and Saturday, April 26. The Youth Center is equipped with a billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game, Microsoft Xbox One Console, Nintendo Wii, and more. Bring...

To commemorate its 50th anniversary this year, the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes will enshrine Jack McCall into the organization’s inaugural Hall of Fame Class of 2019, honoring a man who devoted his life to coaching kids and helped improved their academic skills in the classroom for 45 years.On Saturday, July 27, at Don Shula’s Hotel in Miami Lakes, McCall is among four inductees who will be honored for their achievements as volunteers and...

Guido Inguanzo Sr., loved to play Dominoes.In fact, before Royal Oaks Park was converted to a full-pledged recreation facility, Inguanzo created a Dominoes Club and invited the community to play while their kids had fun in the park.“He loved Royal Oaks Park and spent a lot of time walking at the park,” Guido Inguanzo Jr., told Miami Lakes council members during their March 12 regular meeting. “When the grandkids came along, he took them to...

Miami Lakes Auto Mall’s Chevrolet dealership recently donated $500 to the Optimist Club of Miami Lakes as part of their partnership in support of the large automobile company and 50 year-old organization.The money is used for the baseball/softball and soccer programs at the club including purchasing uniforms and equipment.Chevrolet, which has been the club’s biggest supporter for eight consecutive years, also donates sporting equipment each...