For the past seven years, JetStream Federal Credit Union has partnered with the EDGE for its annual toy drive. All JetStream branches in South Florida were collection sites for the campaign. The EDGE (The Early Development of Global Education) Charitable Foundation annually delivers over 1,000 toys to migrant families, children victimized by domestic abuse, and children victimized by human trafficking in South Florida. “Our toy...

  Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee announced the schedule of free field trips for residents, 55 years and above, for a variety of fun and cultural activities. The trips include: January 7, 10 a.m. – Hialeah Park Racing & Casino February 4, 10 a.m. – Zoo Miami March 3, 10 a.m. – Morikami Japanese Garden April 7, 10 a.m. – Perez Art Museum May to September, time TBA – Marlins baseball field trips....

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during January: For Children and Families: Paws To Read – Certified therapy dogs listen to children read aloud which can help with reading skills at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 9. Reading Ready Toddler Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months to 3 years old at 11 a.m. on...

  Miami Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club is one of the longest continuous clubs in the community and is looking for new members to take advantage of the club’s benefits. The club meets and plays every Monday at 11:45 a.m. at the Mary Collins Community Center, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. Games last to approximately 2:45 p.m. and refreshments and beverages are available before and during play. Annual dues are only $5 and weekly play is only...

  During the Holiday Season, the Mater Lakes Academy Bears girl’s JV soccer team, together with the law firm of Grumer & Macaluso, P.A., got into the spirit of giving by donating gifts, toys and volunteering their time at the annual Family Holiday Event sponsored by the Non-Profit Organization “Entre Nosotras” in Goulds, Florida.    This organization provides counseling and assistance to single parents...