Monsignor Edward Pace High School hosted 60 students at its Miami Gardens campus during two cheerleading camps last summer.  Participants worked on tumbling; lifts and tosses; dance and jump classes. They also did arts and crafts; field day activities; games; makeup classes; a fashion show; yoga and themed “dress out” days.       “We wanted to provide the community in the...

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Space is limited and registration may be required.   Homework Help & Tutoring  Sat., Sept. 16, 23, 30.  10 a.m. – 1 p.m.  Certified teachers meet students in grades K-12 for one-hour sessions to help with homework and tutoring in reading, math and science. This free service funded in part by The Children’s...

Many students in Miami Lakes returned to classes on Aug. 17. Their proud parents shared photos from the day. 

The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Space is limited and registration may be required.  Teen Advisory Board Wed., Aug. 30. 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.  CANCELED Earn community service hours and provide feedback to the library about books, movies, video games and more in its collections. Ages 16 – 19 Introduction to Ballroom Dance Thurs., Aug....

     It took 30 years, but Sly Fowler’s goal to get a school zone extended 90 feet to protect children who walk between the Crooked Palm neighborhood and Miami Lakes K-8 Center finally happened in time for this school year.      “I used to walk my son there and it was just scary,” Fowler said of his boy, Adam, who is now a man.       Cars pass at 40 mph outside of the...