First time college students have an opportunity to obtain an associate degree for free through the new Future Ready Miami-Dade Scholarship program.       The scholarship is funded by Miami-Dade County for residents to obtain a two-year degree in the arts or sciences at Miami Dade College.       To be eligible, students must be county residents.       Those...

    South Florida Autism Center, Inc. and South Florida Autism Charter Schools, Inc. plan to open a new $9 million center in 2024 that will serve children, families and adults with autism spectrum disorder.     Officials broke ground on Oct. 25 for the South Florida Autism Center, at 3751 W. 108th St. in Hialeah, designed by the CIVICA architecture and design firm.      It will be a three-story,...

    Calling all young thespians! The Main Street Players will be holding a holiday children’s theater workshop.       Theater professionals will teach young actors ages 7 to 14 to sing, dance and perform in an original holiday show.        Tuition is $650 and includes a $100 registration fee; two tickets to the show; a costume and script.       Camp is Nov....

      Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High School junior A’kierya Render received a $40,000 BigFuture Scholarship from the College Board, a not-for-profit known for administering the SAT, Advanced Placement and PSAT tests, among other exams.       The College Board also offers monthly drawings for $500 and $40,000 scholarships.       A’kierya is one of two students who...

 The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Most events require preregistration. Talk Crafty to Me!  Thurs., Nov. 16, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Make cool crafts and meet other creatives. Materials provided. Ages 19+. Toddler Sign and Sing Workshop Tues., Nov. 21, 11 a.m. – Noon, Learn basic American Sign Language through children’s music and find...