The Miami Herald’s 77th Annual Spelling Bee for Miami-Dade and Monroe counties had a repeat winner in Vasundra Govindarajan, a seventh grader from Archimedean Middle Conservatory, who is heading to the 90th Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington from May 28 to June 4.Govindarajan’s winning word was “boiserie.” Second place went to Kyler Pace from Ransom Everglades Middle School and third place to Lauren...

Florida International University’s Department of Occupational Therapy is partnering with Shula’s Athletic Club for a CarFit event on April 8 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Shula’s Athletic Club parking lot just south of Main Street in Miami Lakes. The event is free and open to the public of all ages but particularly for older drivers to improve the fit of their vehicle for safety and comfort. CarFit is a national program...

His House Children’s Home, located at 20000 N.W. 47 Avenue, encourages the community to participate in the $100,000 match challenge sponsored by the Batchelor Foundation. For every dollar donated the Batchelor Foundation matches the donation up to $100,000. As of March 10, $67,708 has been donated. Those who donate $50 or more get a “Love is Louder than DNA” t-shirt and those who donate $25 will receive a “Love is...

His House Children’s Home, located at 20000 N.W. 47 Avenue, encourages the community to participate in the $100,000 match challenge sponsored by the Batchelor Foundation. For every dollar donated the Batchelor Foundation matches the donation up to $100,000. As of March 10, $67,708 has been donated. Those who donate $50 or more get a “Love is Louder than DNA” t-shirt and those who donate $25 will receive a “Love is...

His House Children’s Home (HHCH) is known for its spectacular Silent Auction items offered at the organization’s annual galas. This year’s theme is “Seeds of Kindness” and will be taking place on April 1 at 12:30 p.m. at Jungle Island’s Treetop Ballroom, 111 Parrot Jungle Trail in Miami.The event will feature Mistress of Ceremony Ruthie J. Velez, a public speaker and on-air radio host at Z...