Art Basel, the world's premier modern and contemporary art fair, returned to South Florida this year on the first weekend of December. Since its inauguration 15 years ago, the fair has partnered with Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ (M-DCPS) Visual Arts Department to expose students to the world of art.Students from all over the county participated in events such as the RAW Project and nearly 600 M-DCPS students attended Art Basel at...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during December: For Children and Families:Homeschool Science Class – Learn how to create different science projects. Space is limited. Contact branch to register. Scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 14.Kids on Canvas – Kids will paint on stretched canvas paper and canvas board with acrylic paint as they learn about the...

Mater Academy’s girl’s basketball team is blowing out the competition.The Lady Lions (8-1, 5-0 in district play) have won by an average  margin of 34 points per game, holding the Goleman Gators to their lowest score, 9 points, in school history in the season opener.Mater Academy defeated Mourning, 50-13, Hialeah Miami Lakes, 58-19, St. Brendan, 61-40, Westland Hialeah, 55-19, Ronald Reagan, 42-23, Hollywood Christian, 48-28,...

Last year’s Dade Christian girl’s volleyball team fell short of their goal of winning the state title.This year, the Crusaders made sure the championship trophy came home.In dominating fashion, Dade Christian defeated Liberty Baptist in straight sets, 25-2, 25-7, to capture the Class 3A state championship in Ft. Pierce. It’s the first state title for the school’s volleyball team.Led by Katherine Kemp, Lily Sierra,...

Christmas time again! Remember when you were a child, the wonderful anticipation of Christmas morning, the excitement of running to the Christmas tree to open your presents? What a feeling of joy and happiness. Even as an adult you get that same feeling, remarkable how that joy is everlasting throughout your lifetime.Is joy during Christmas about giving or receiving? Has the essence of Christmas has been lost through its commercialized...