Representative Manny Diaz Jr. recently took a tour of the new University of Miami Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM CARD) in Miami Lakes. The new center joins six other state-funded locations that are dedicated to providing support and guidance for people with autism and other autism related disorders. “The University of Miami CARD location in Miami Lakes will do a great deal of good for our community,” Diaz...

  Michelle Orchid Rodriguez, owner of Miami Lakes based massage center Lumina Massage, is hosting community events aimed to inform the public on healthy living. Rodriguez will be giving a lecture titled “Miami Talk Foods For Spring: Eating Seasonally, Eating Fresh” at Nutrition Smart, located at 16250 NW 57 Avenue, on April 18 at 4 p.m. The event is open to the public and those interested in attending can RSVP by calling the...

  Miami-Dade County School Board approved three items proposed by Board Chair Perla Tabares Hantman at its March meeting. The Board unanimously voted to approve a resolution proclaiming April 2015 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month, endorse April 19-25 as Administrative Professionals Week, and April 22 as Administrative Professionals Day. “Miami-Dade Public Schools recognizes the unfortunate existence of child abuse and...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs are available for the public during April: For Children and Families: Reading Ready Toddler Storytime - Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their care givers at 11 a.m. on Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. Just Add Rhythm: A Drum Workshop - An accessible and engaging rhythm and music program offering an interactive drumming experience for physical, mental,...

  Team Mooo, made up of 14 team members led by cancer survivor Michael Barcelo, was busy on Sunday, March 22, washing cars at the Miami Lakes McDonalds to continue their fundraising efforts to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life event. The teenagers got an early start, determined to wash as many cars as possible to exceed their team fundraising goal of $1,000. The teens recruited some extra help from parents and...