The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes. Space is limited and registration is required for many events.  Costume Karaoke Wed., Oct. 18, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Dress as your alter ego and sing! Experienced and first-time karaoke singers welcome. Ages 13 – 19. Talk Crafty to Me! Thurs., Oct. 19, 11 a.m. – Noon.  Make cool crafts while meeting other creatives....

Monsignor Edward Pace High School is marking its 62nd year educating young people. The Catholic high school is hosting an open house for prospective students this month. Guests will be welcomed to the 44-acre campus in Miami Gardens on Saturday, Oct. 21, to tour the classrooms and athletic facilities at 15600 NW 32nd Ave. The first session will be held at 8:30 a.m., followed by the second session at 10:30 a.m. Attendees should...

    The Education Fund has issued an urgent call for classroom supplies.      Public school teachers in Miami-Dade County may visit The Education Fund Ocean Bank Center for Educational Materials in Medley and get what they need for their students and classrooms, all for free.      But this year, demand for materials has exceeded the inventory, the organization said.       It...

   The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Space is limited and registration is required for many events.   Freedom to Read Selfie Station  Wed., Oct. 4, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.  Celebrate your freedom to read by taking a selfie with your favorite book. Presented by the Teen Advisory Board. Ages 13 – 19.  Florida Licensing on Wheels Fri.,...

    St. Thomas University President David A. Armstrong told the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce that he wants the Miami Gardens school to “become the premier Catholic university in the south.”     During his five-year tenure, Armstrong has doubled enrollment and increased fundraising; started the football team and built several new buildings, fields, three residence halls and even opened a pub on...