The Women’s Fellowship of Miami Lakes Congregational Church hosted its 7th annual Mother’s Day Spring Tea on May 9. The theme was “Tea Around the World” and featured a fashion show of international apparel from Scotland, China, Hungary, Columbia, India, Japan, France, England and America. Over 100 guests enjoyed music by harpist Colleen Murray and singer Bobby Cavanaugh.

  Palm Springs United Methodist Church, located at 5700 W. 12 Ave, is having its Summer Indoor Garage Sale for two weekends including Fridays ,June 6 and 13, and Saturdays, June 7 and 14, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church will have bargains on household goods, clothing, linens, records, videos, baby items, luggage, lamps, craft supplies, collectibles and antiques in the Fellowship Hall. In the building’s shed will be a large...

  In the fitness industry you typically hear goals such as “I want to lose 20 pounds,” “I want to drop 10 percent body fat,” or “I want to gain 10-lbs of muscle.” Unfortunately, I also hear goals like “I need to strengthen my back because of an injury to my spine,” or “my doctor told me I need to implement an exercise regimen because of a particular wellness issue” such as...

  Michael Plana, son of longtime Miami Lakes residents Patti and Andy Plana, was promoted to Driver Engineer with the Town of Davie Fire Department during a promotion ceremony on May 1. Born and raised in Miami Lakes, Plana is a 2005 graduate of Barbara Goleman Senior High School and was the 2005 Athletic Scholar Award recipient. Plana was the first Eagle Scout of Boy Scout Troop 566 in Miami Lakes. Plana began his career with Davie...

  Former T-Bred and Miami Lakes business owner Gary Snow, of Snow’s Jewelers, was inspired by the movie Calendar Girls to fundraise for former classmates who are battling cancer. Snow created and funded the idea for a playful girls calendar with each month featuring a Hialeah Senior High alumna from the classes of 1965, 1966, 1967 and 1969. The calendar, which runs from July 2015 through June 2016 includes Cheryl Jocz, Peggy...