Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during April: For Children and Families: STEM Saturdays – Experience a hands-on lesson where FIU undergraduate and medical students teach how to take rocket science skills to new heights. Scheduled at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 7. Science in the City – Enjoy hands-on lessons infused with experiments to spark interest in STEM. Each...

  Miami Lakes K-8 Center (MLK-8) educator Ada Romeu is the middle school chairperson as well as the teacher for MLK- 8’s Pre-Law class, which is the first of its kind in their law studies program. Romeu’s class is on the Lead2Feed Student Leadership Program, which inspires students to serve the community. Several projects are currently being implemented in conjunction to this program. Sixth graders Sabrina Pena, Alyssa...

  The Optimist Club of Miami Lakes is holding registration for its youth basketball program for summer league play for girls and boys on Saturdays, April 14, 21 and 28, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. The registration cost is $160 per person. Tryouts for all players are scheduled between 9 a.m. and noon, on Saturday, May 5 at Barbara Goleman High School, 14100 N.W. 89 Avenue. The players’...

  After the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas's (MSD) tragedy on February 14, the staff at Spanish Lake Elementary (SLE) knew they would be facing a sensitive and challenging situation in the days to come with students and their families. Through teamwork, courage, compassion, empathy and the support they found in one another, the staff reaffirmed that the world is a good place.  The SLE family prides itself in doing everything possible to...

  Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students at “The Spot” from 6 to 8 p.m. during April at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Friday, April 13 - Horror Night. It’s a screaming and creepy Friday the 13th at The Spot. Attendees can dress as their favorite spooky horror villain for a costume contest. Friday, April 20 - Popcorn Night. It’s a tasty Popcorn...