Spanish Lake Elementary’s (SLE) principal, Jacqueline Arias-Gonzalez, along with other staff members, participated in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The challenge is a viral phenomenon which encourages people to donate to the ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) Association or to pour a bucket of ice water over their heads, though many choose to complete the ice challenge and still donate. ALS is also known as Lou Gehrig's...

  U.S Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart is inviting residents of Congressional District 25 to his Service Academy Day, scheduled for 8:30 a.m., Saturday September 20, at the U.S. Southern Command Center, 9301 N.W. 33 Street in Doral. Participants applying to a service academy will be provided a comprehensive overview of the United States service academies and their admission process. In addition, they will be able to meet with officials...

  The Beauty of Sight reception, recently held at the Perez Art Museum Miami, ushered in a new era for the Miami-based Florida Lions Eye Bank. Friends and supporters of the 52-year-old non-profit organization that has helped restore the sight of nearly 60,000 people celebrated the launch of the eye bank’s renewed brand and announced a series of marketing and communications initiatives. Amid the art and architecture of the museum,...

  The UCC Women’s organization at Miami Lakes Congregational Church is hosting a fall rummage sale on Saturday, October 4, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the church grounds, 6701 Miami Lakeway South, across from Miami Lakes K-8 Center. The community is invited to view a wide variety of items including dolls, craft items, kitchenwares, stuffed animals, clothing and jewelry. The annual sale is a long standing tradition for the UCC Women....

    The Enhance Fitness Exercise Class will celebrate its one year anniversary at Miami Lakes Congregational Church this month. The program focuses on heart healthy (cardio), strengthening (weight training), balance, coordination and stretching exercises. The group class, led by Certified Instructor Asha, is designed to improve balance, flexibility, bone density, endurance, coordination, mental sharpness and reduced risk of...