Mayri Martinez, Bob Graham Education Center’s dance coach (pictured with her dance team members), was recognized at the December Town Council meeting for her 10-year dedication to her dancers. Each day after school, she has mentored, motivated and instilled confidence in her team. This past year, the Bobcats team won second place at the American Alliance Regional Dance Competition and first place at the Contest of Champions Nationals.

By Weiss and Schneerson, Chabad of Miami Lakes. Dear friends, please join us in a public menorah lighting ceremony and celebration on December 28 at 7:30 p.m. in front of Town Hall in Miami Lakes. Let’s illuminate the world together. As a message relevant for today I have decided to share a letter based on the words of my mentor and leader, the Lubvitcher Rebbe, Rabbi Menachem M. Schneerson of Blessed Memory. This letter was...

A total of 51 students from Pace High School were inducted into the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society (NHS) at a special ceremony held inside the Spartan Center on December 1. Every year, exceptional Pace students are invited into NHS by a faculty council and inducted in a ceremony that has become a December tradition. Students are invited by showcasing excellence in the foundations of the National Honor Society:...

By Rev. Fr. Joseph Lucas, Christ the Saviour Orthodox Cathedral. “O Christ our God, your Nativity has shone to the world the light of wisdom. For by it, those who worshiped the stars were taught by a star to adore you, the Sun of Righteousness; and to know you, the Morning Star on High. O Lord, glory to you.” (Orthodox Hymn of Christmas).This ancient song, traditionally chanted every Christmas at Orthodox Church services, leads us...

By Rev. Dianne Hudder, Miami Lakes Congregational Church. Miami Lakes Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, 6701 Miami Lakeway South, sends holiday blessings to all who celebrate holy days during the month of December. We invite anyone and everyone to join us as we celebrate Christmas with a candlelight service December 24 at 7 p.m. and Christmas Day at our regular worship time of 10:30 a.m.Remember, “No matter who you are or...