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...

     The Miami Lakes Town Foundation is accepting applications for 20 qualified grants of up to $2,500 each.       Through Nov. 20, residents can submit paperwork seeking funds for a community project that focuses on continuing education, literacy, development of youth programs, beautification and cultural events.       In 2022, the foundation awarded 19 grants, money that came from...

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes.  Most events require preregistration, as space is limited. Magic Butterflies Craft Wed., Nov. 1, 4 p.m. – 5 p.m. Decorate, wind and release magic butterflies from your hands. Materials provided. Ages 8 – 18. Homework Help & Tutoring Sat., Nov. 4, 11, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Certified teachers meet...

     The chess club at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School performed well at the 2023 Florida Scholastic Chess League’s National Chess Day Tournament on Oct. 14.      Fifth grader Ethan Byder won a 2nd place trophy and two teams won their sections, the school said.      OLL competed against other schools in the tournament held at Hialeah Gardens Senior High...