Zonta Club of Miami Lakes presented donations to three local charities at its May general membership meeting. Proceeds from the annual fundraising event, Claws for Celebration, were presented to Lotus House, Women’s Breast Health Initiative, and Casa Valentina. Each year club members choose several community organizations as benefactors of its signature Stone Crab dinner. This year’s event was under the direction of long...

  Miami-Dade Animal Services is offering “Summer Savings to Save Lives” with waived adoption fees for large dogs over 35 pounds, now through Sunday, August 31. All adopted large and lovable dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and ready to go to a forever home. Free adoptions for large dogs will also be offered at all off-site pet adoption events hosted by Miami-Dade County Animal Services. The Miami-Dade...

  The Main Street Players theatre troupe is hosting two  performances, a magic act and a full-length drama, in late June at the Main Street Playhouse, 6766 Main Street. On Saturday, June 28, at 7 p.m., the troupe is bringing back world-renowned Cuban-American magician, Dylan Ace, for one show only. Tickets are $12 general admission and are available at the door at 6:30 p.m., or online at www.mainstreetplayers.com. Dylan has...

  Having recently completed “Food Allergy Awareness Week,” this would be a great time to introduce ourselves and our services while sharing some important information regarding food allergy awareness. My name is Yoram Padeh, M.D., and I am one of the Allergists at Asthma and Allergy Associates of Florida. Food allergies, as many have come to realize, whether through friends, family members, or the media, are on the rise....

  Three local area residents were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines. The residents include Christopher Vazquez of Miami Lakes, Priscila Parada of northwest Miami-Dade, and Gilbert Gonzalez of Hialeah Gardens. These inductees are among approximately 32,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated...