Swinging Fore golf tourney set Oct. 9 at Shula's

Community Wednesday, September 16, 2015

  The 19th annual Swinging Fore Charity Golf Tournament, which benefits Catholic Hospice based in Miami Lakes, has been scheduled for Friday, October 9, at Shula’s Golf Club’s Senator Course. Monies raised from the tournament help Catholic Hospice provide treatment to patients who are unable to afford services. Funds also help grant patients final wishes through the organization’s Wishes Granted program, provide pet...

Voice of Love 5K scheduled for December 5

Sports Wednesday, September 16, 2015

  This year’s annual 5K run sponsored by the Voice of Love and Training Development, Inc. will be held December 5 at Amelia Earhart Park, 401 E. 65 Street in Hialeah. It also has been renamed the Jingle Bell 5K Walk/Run/Roll Family Fun Event. The move is part of an effort by Voice of Love to bring more families together and increase participation in the event. Sponsorship opportunities are available including $5,000...

Catholic Hospice recruiting new Patient Care volunteers

Community Wednesday, September 16, 2015

  Catholic Hospice, a not-for-profit health care organization based in Miami Lakes and providing end-of-life care to terminally ill patients and their families, is currently recruiting hospice volunteers to visit patients and their caregivers. Hospice volunteers can help with errands, provide a listening ear or help in other meaningful ways. All interested volunteers will receive necessary training and are partnered with patients who...

PSUMC hold indoor yard sale Oct. 2-3; 9-10

Community Wednesday, September 16, 2015

  Palm Springs United Methodist Church (PSUMC), located at 5700 W. 12 Avenue in Hialeah, is hosting a Fall Indoor Yard Sale on Fridays and Saturdays October 2-3 and October 9-10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a variety of items available for sale at bargain prices. Some items to expect are fabrics, craft supplies, clothing, linens, records, videos, toys, baby items, luggage, lamps, pictures, collectables, small furniture, books and...

M. Lakes resident Jeremy Matthews courageous in childhood cancer fight

Featured By R.A. Romero, Laker staff Thursday, September 3, 2015

Little Miami Lakes resident Jeremy Matthews is a young piano student with a deep love and appreciation for music and cars. In most regards, Matthews is like many 4-year-olds, with the exception of his eyes. He has been fighting Bilateral Retinoblastoma, a rare form of eye cancer that affects the retina, since he was 15 months old. Despite having a great pregnancy and giving birth to a healthy baby boy who met all developmental milestones,...
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