The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering these in-person classes.  Space in classes is limited and registration may be required.  Talk Crafty to Me! Thurs., Aug. 17,  11 a.m. – Noon Take a break from adulting by making cool crafts and meet other creative people. Illuminate your room and let your canvas shine. Use paint and hot glue to bring your painting to life. Materials...

The board of the Giving Gators charity and Mayor Manny Cid presented flags in June to area schools that earned A ratings for the 2021-2022 academic year. Giving Gators, Layer 8 Solutions and Major League Signs sponsored the project.       First photo at Barbara Goleman Senior High School, from left: Giving Gators members Emily Garcia and founder Daylin Garcia; Mayor Manny Cid; Principal Dr. Manuel Sanchez III; Giving...

    There is a change in the way residents may sign up for recreational activities, youth sports or to reserve park pavilions in Miami Lakes.       The town is providing its CivicRec web page to accept those arrangements.       The move from the former software site etrak was made Aug. 1 and residents must use the new system.        Users who have log ins for...

    United Way Miami presented an Outstanding Youth Award to Julianna Correa of Miami Lakes.      Correa, 18, said she was recognized in June for reading projects that she did as a Girl Scout.       “Being in Girl Scouts not only taught me how to empower myself and believe in myself, but it’s also a part of my foundation,” Correa said. “They taught me how to be a good...

    The Miami-Dade County Public School District appointed Dr. Yesenia Aponte as its North Region superintendent on July 24.       Prior to her appointment, Aponte was administrative director with the district’s division of academic support and served as principal at Aventura Waterways K-8 Center and Bunche Park Elementary School, a district press release said.       Aponte was...