Miami Lakes Library Programs

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, January 19, 2024

   The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes. Most events require preregistration, call the branch at 305-822-6520 or email truglioj@mdpls.org. Talk Crafty to Me!  Thurs., Jan. 18,  11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Work on crafts with other adults. Materials provided. Ages 19+. Homework Help & Tutoring  Sat, Jan. 20, 27 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Certified...

Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce welcomes educator

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, January 4, 2024

     The crowd at the Miami Lakes Hotel on Main was a welcoming one for Dr. Georgette Perez, when many of her friends from Hialeah and colleagues from her two decades-long career in higher education attended the Miami Lakes Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Dec. 13.      “I think [Miami Dade College] is one of those institutions that in this community ... it’s very difficult to be in a room and not...

Miami Lakes Library Programs

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, January 4, 2024

     The Miami-Dade County Library branch in Miami Lakes is offering classes. Most events require preregistration, call the branch at 305-822-6520 or email truglioj@mdpls.org. Adult Learning Academy Basic English for Beginners Mon., Jan. 8, 22, 29  6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.  This 10-week course is designed for adults who do not speak any English. The semester is Jan. 8 – March 18. Certified...

Back to school sales tax holiday kicks off

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Parents can take advantage of a second school tax holiday through l Jan. 14.  The tax free holiday includes items such as clothing; footwear; certain accessories under $100 per item; school supplies under $50 per item; learning aids and jigsaw puzzels under $30 per item; personal computer, laptops, monitors and certain computer related accessorites with a sales price of $1,500 or less.  Computer items must be purchased...

BGEC student to perform with All-State Middle School Honors Band

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Monday, December 18, 2023

     Sean Velez, an eighth grader at Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes, will represent the school in the Florida All-State Middle School Honors Band.       The All-State Middle School Honors Band invites the best students from across the state to perform in January at the Florida Music Educators Association Convention in Tampa.        Sean is the principal clarinetist...
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