Zonta Club of Miami Lakes awards scholarships to Goleman graduates

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, June 18, 2025

     The Scholarship Committee of the Zonta Club of Miami Lakes awarded $1,000 scholarships to two graduates of Barbara Goleman Senior High School in May. The students will continue their educations in the state of Florida.

   

Free heart tests, mammograms, on June 21

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, June 18, 2025

     The Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative based in Miami Lakes is providing free mammograms at Macy’s Westland Mall on June 21.       Baptist Health South Florida, Jackson Health System and Mount Sinai Medical Center will be on site to do heart tests.      The event is by appointment only, call 305-825-4081 to schedule screenings from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.   ...

American Legion awards character medals to students in Miami Lakes

Education By Linda Trischitta and Alexandra Herrera Wednesday, June 18, 2025

     American Legion Post 144 gave awards to students in local schools during graduation season. The recognition is the highest honor the Legion presents to American youth. Recipients display six qualities, American Legion Post 144 Commander Gary Cardenas said in an email. Those qualities are:       Courage: to do the right thing when peers may not.       Honor: to be honest –...

Community Calendar

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, June 18, 2025

June 21 Skate Miami Lakes Grab your skateboard, rollerblades, roller skates or scooter and come out to the monthly Skate Miami Lakes program, in conjunction with nonprofit organization SkateFree. Participants must bring their own equipment. Miami Lakes Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Free. 10 a.m. June 25 Business Networking at Dr. Limon Ceviche Bar The Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Business Networking International and the...

Miami Lakes Library Programs

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, June 18, 2025

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.        Most events require preregistration and popular courses may fill up early. Sign up in advance to avoid being shut out of classes.         To check availability, call 305-822-6520, email truglioj@mdpls.org or sign up at bit.ly/3Wnp6tC.  The library at 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. is open Monday - Thursday,...
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