Ileana Merino passed away on Mother’s Day in 2016. Her granddaughter, Jessica Comellas, said it’s just like her Nana to want to make a grand exit. Merino’s life was marked by love for her family and music. Merino, a classically trained pianist, learned piano under the tutelage of her aunts in Cuba. She graduated from El Conservatorio de Musica de la Habana in 1953 and shortly thereafter began teaching private lessons....

Miami Lakes resident and violinist Jessica Mendoza recently performed at Florida International University’s “Fantastic Season Finale” as the first violinist.The 10-year-old Miami Lakes K-8 Center student previously performed at the University of Miami and Florida University.Mendoza, a native of Venezuela, is very passionate about her young career as a violinist and dreams of playing on a bigger stage.She currently takes...

Sunrise Presbyterian Church, located at 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue, is hosting it’s 5th Annual Tea Party. The event is scheduled from 3 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 3, and tickets for adults are $20, children under 12 are $10. For more information call Carmen at 305-308-4120.

Attention middle and high school students! Have you ever wanted to be a part of something that makes a difference in the community? Do you think you have the skills and qualities to govern the future of the Town’s Youth Center?“The Spot” at the Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive, is looking for self-driven leaders who wish to be a part of the Youth Council.The Youth Center Council provides participants with the...

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) is at the forefront of offering and providing access to outstanding educational programs. Students will have the opportunity to participate in educational services at selected school sites during the summer session scheduled for July 5 through August 1, 2017. These services are designed to assist students to successfully meet academic grade-level requirements.Students in grades 4-12 may enroll in a...