Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during October: For Children and Families:Paws to Read – This reading program aims to improve the literacy skills of children through the assistance of therapy dogs who serve as literacy mentors. Parents may bring a book or choose one from the library collection. Event is at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 8.Reading Ready Toddler Storytime –...

Shula’s Athletic Club announced a “Blacklight for Breast Cancer” week to be held from Monday, October 24 to Sunday, October 30. During the week the club will host a series of fun and energetic-based classes and activities that are open to both members and non-members all conducted in a blacklight environment.“We are very excited about this year’s lineup,” said Bill Higgs, Shula’s Athletic Club’s...

The Foundation for New Education Initiatives, Inc. will host the inaugural “On The March – Miami-Dade County Public Schools Marching Band Classic” to showcase the District’s marching bands and to raise funds for the participating bands. The march will take place at Tropical Park, 7900 S.W. 40 Street in Miami.The Foundation is a M-DCPS direct-support organization created by the School Board to seek philanthropic funding...

The 2016 Corey for St. Jude benefit golf tournament was held on September 12 at Shula’s Golf Club. The event raised $57,000 for St. Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Shula’s director of golf Kenny Fill presents the tournament proceeds check to Dr. Thomas Merchant (left), director of Radiation Oncology. In 14 years, the annual event has raised over $567,000 for the hospital. Title sponsor was Mike Napoli of the...

Basketball was the highlight in late August at Shula’s Athletic Club as part of the Miami Lakes Senior Games schedule and events included a Free Throw contest, three point shooting, and a Bean Bag toss. George Pringle (above) shows his Free Throw form in the male 70-79 age group. Pringle took a silver medal for 2nd place with Jim Hamilton, celebrating his 72nd birthday, placing first. Dave Oliver placed third.