Non-profit ministry raises funds for local charities, event scheduled for Nov. 2

Community By Roselind Romero, The Miami Laker staff Wednesday, October 30, 2013

  Dancing for the King is a non-profit ministry dedicated to raising funds and awareness for charities and institutions that promote positive change in society through committed volunteers and events. This year, Dancing for the King is holding a fundraiser for three South Florida institutions scheduled for Saturday, November 9, at the IBB Miami Auditorium located at 7701 N.W. 57 Avenue. The event will also feature "La Voz Niños"...

ML Chamber hosts M.D. Property Appraiser

Community Monday, October 28, 2013

  Miami-Dade County Property Appraiser Carlos Lopez-Cantera will be the special guest speaker at the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s monthly membership luncheon. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, November 6, inside the Grand Ballroom at Don Shula’s Hotel, 6841 Main Street. Networking starts at 11:30 a.m., luncheon at 12 noon. Born in Madrid, Spain and raised in Miami, Cantera graduated from Miami-Dade College and...

MLEC named National Merit Scholars

Education Wednesday, October 23, 2013

  This year, Miami Lakes Educational Center (MLEC) is proud to announce that nine students were recognized by the College Board as National Hispanic Merit Scholars and three as semifinalists for National Merit Scholars. Students in the eleventh grade of high school enter National Merit Scholarship Competition (NMSC) by taking the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test and National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT), which serves...

Girl Scout Silver Award Project

Community Tuesday, October 22, 2013

  Have you ever wanted to make a difference in your community? Girl Scouts of America is the way.  Ever since I joined Girl Scouts in the 2nd grade, I have always wanted to make an impact and help people. I am now an 8th-grade student at Bob Graham Education Center, and the Girl Scouts have given me the opportunity in many ways to give back. They have taught me leadership, organizational and communication skills. With all of the...
  The Town of Miami Lakes is looking for Reserve and Auxiliary Officers. The program is administered by the Miami-Dade County Police Department and is generally comprised of community members who volunteer their time to fulfill many of the roles handled by full-time sworn officers. Their primary responsibility is to supplement the Department’s efforts in the prevention and detection of crime, and the general enforcement of laws...
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