Miami-Dade County Public Schools recently launched the Lean and Green Initiative in conjunction with the Humane Society which label vegan and vegetarian options as well as offering morse fresh food choices and providing nutritional information.  MDCPS has long offered free breakfast during the school year and more recently free meals in select schools during the summer time. Another addition to MDCPS healthy initiatives is...

  The Pratt Institute, a New York City based creative hub and college campus, served as the temporary home for Barbara Goleman Senior High junior, Deirdre Cardona during a 4-week pre-college program prior to the start of the 2015-2015 school year. Cardona’s journey to Pratt began in her sophomore year Chemistry class where instead of taking notes, she was distracted by an email from the Institute extending an invitation for a...

  Shula’s Golf Course is hosting a “Thursday Night Shootout” every Thursday at 5 p.m. until November 5. The shootout takes place on Shula’s Senator Course at the golf club, located at 7601 Miami Lakes Drive and is open to anyone with an established handicap or GHIN number.  The event is $15 per person and covers carts and green fees and for those interested in the weekly cash prize pot can donate $10 for a...

  Palm Springs United Methodist Church (PSUMC), located at 5700 W. 12 Avenue in Hialeah, is hosting a Fall Indoor Yard Sale on Fridays and Saturdays October 2-3 and October 9-10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be a variety of items available for sale at bargain prices. Some items to expect are fabrics, craft supplies, clothing, linens, records, videos, toys, baby items, luggage, lamps, pictures, collectables, small furniture, books and...

  Miami Lakes Congregational Church, 6701 Miami Lakeway South, presents a Community Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 17. The fair will feature screenings for glucose, cholesterol, cardio, dental, chiropractic, and vision. Additionally, health information and demos will be shown on nutrition, fire safety, diabetes, exercise, mammograms and hospice care. Free chair massages will be available and kids will have snacks...