The YMCA is hosting its annual Summer Camp at two different locations for kids to participate in summer fun activities and sports. The YMCA’s Exploration Camp will be held at the North Pointe YMCA Youth Activity Center at 6881 N.W. 179 Street, and at Norman and Jean Reach Park, 7901 N.W. 176 Street. The camps started on June 9 through Friday, August 8 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. for kids ages 5 to 12. The cost is $115. Kids enjoy a...

  Bryan Benaiges and Rachel Oei were the 2014 winners of the Miami Lakes Keys to the Town Scholarship Award sponsored by The Graham Companies. Each student received $1,000 to be used for college. Benaiges, who graduated from Barbara Goleman High, recorded a 6.167 GPA and 377 community service hours. He will be attending the Georgia Institute of Technology in the fall. Oei, who graduated with a 5.8 GPA from American Heritage as the...

  Shula's World Cup Challenge began Sunday, June 1, and will continue through Sunday, July 20. The World Cup Challenge brings together the best of soccer and golf with golf course events that parallel the 2014 Fifa World Cup. To participate in Shula's World Cup Challenge, register at the Golf Pro Shop at Shula's Golf Club. This challenge is open and free to all guests who choose to play. Once registered, participants will select a...

  Mater Academy Charter Middle and High School, located in Hialeah, is the home school of two local Silver Knight Winners – Ashley Gomez and Luis Miguel Rodriguez. The recipients of the prestigious award were recognized during a ceremony at the James L. Knight International Center by The Miami Herald.  Gomez won her scholarship in the Business category and Rodriguez won for Mathematics. Both were honored as part of the 15...

  Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fl) recognized Doral Academy Charter High School senior Gaia Rodriguez for her winning piece in the 2014 Congressional Art Competition in Florida’s 25th congressional district. Her piece, titled “Haggard,” was chosen out of 141 entries submitted from 18 participating schools for the annual art competition “An Artistic Discovery.” Her painting will represent District 25 and...