When Alexander Brito isn’t helping to shape the next generation of football players or creative writers, he’s writing. Brito, 32, an English teacher at Barbara Goleman Senior High School and the offensive line coach for its football team, recently published his debut novel, “Creatures of Habit” with Current Words Publishing. “Creatures of Habit” is the story of Yovanni Guerra, told through journal...

Students at Monsignor Edward Pace High School really got into the spirit of Earth Day through several activities at the school. “Supported by the Marist Green Team Ecology Grant, the initiative was rooted in the principles of Laudato Si’ by [the late] Pope Francis,” Surella Rodriguez, director for alumni relations at Pace, wrote in a press release about events. “[A 2015 encyclical has] a focus on ecological...

Miami-Dade County Public Schools are serving free breakfast and lunch on weekdays at 170 schools through July 31. There is no income requirement or registration required. Meals must be consumed on site; there is no longer grab and go service. Area schools including Bob Graham Education Center and Barbara Goleman Senior High School in Miami Lakes are serving students this summer. To find a school and see the days (some don’t serve on...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is closed for renovation. Patrons may visit the branch in Palm Springs North at 17601 NW 78th Ave. for classes. Many classes require registration, call for information at 305-820-8564 or padronc@mdpls.org. The branch is open 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday - Thursday; 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Friday -Saturday and closed Sunday.  It will also be closed June 19 and July 3 - 5. Monthly Book...

    The Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board is accepting applications for its student member advisor.       Open to students enrolled in schools in Miami Lakes, the non-voting advisor supports the board by attending meetings, reading research and getting answers to questions about agenda items.       The student is also responsible for gathering information regarding the interests of...