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...

     Mater Gardens Academy received its ‘A’ flag on Sept. 28 at the campus, at 9010 NW 178th Lane in unincorporated Miami-Dade County. The banner represents the school’s performance during the 2021-2022 academic year. The Giving Gators charity, Mayor Manny Cid and Councilman Tony Fernandez presented the flag to the school. Giving Gators, Layer 8 Solutions and Major League Signs sponsored the...

     St. Thomas University in July appointed a former circuit judge from Orange County to lead its Benjamin L. Crump College of Law.      Dean Tarlika Nunez-Navarro met with the community on Sept. 28, including STU Law graduate Miami Lakes Councilman Josh Dieguez.      When Nunez-Navarro’s hiring was announced, St. Thomas University President David A. Armstrong said in a press...

 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....