Izabella Hernandez, a self-proclaimed superhero nerd, has a cartoon version of herself  embracing a globe on cards that read: Help End All Litter. Though a lofty goal, Hernandez, a high schooler at Barbara Goleman Senior High School, is ready to do just that. Through her work with www.seemybeach.com where she would film on location for tourist attractions in Florida, Hernandez came face to face with the unfortunate reality of...

  Miami Lakes resident and Bob Graham Education Center student, fourth grader, Ayden Abreu was inspired by a family trip to Washington D.C. As an aspiring artist, even taking art classes with art teacher, Gary Anuez, at Miami Lakes Educational Center, Abreu wrote a letter and created artwork for the President of the United States. Abreu was moved by the history of the capital and by the art his family saw.  President Obama...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during April: For Children and Families: Read the Book, Watch the Movie – Share in stories and enjoy the book based films. Films include “WALL-E,” “Strange Magic,” Disneynature Oceans,” “Over the Hedge,” and “Norm of the North.” Event is sponsored by the Miami Lakes Education Advisory...

  In early March, Miami Lakes piano teacher, Maria Cama was recognized for International Women’s Day on the America Teve, television program Arrebatados hosted by Maria Lara.  The show commemorated the works of local women from the Cuban exile community and how they’ve empowered women in Cuba to succeed, in the midst of the Castro regime. The program also featured Carmen Machado from Rescate Jurídico and...

  Miami Lakes Cultural Affairs Committee will host the annual “Paint a Picture for Mom” event just before Mother’s Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 7, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to be creative and paint something special for their moms. Canvas, brushes and paint will be provided free of charge. This year’s event will also...