Graham to lie in state at Florida Capitol

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Friday, April 19, 2024

Former Florida Governor and U.S. Sen. Bob Graham will lie in state at the Florida Capitol in Tallahassee on April 26. Graham, 87, died of natural causes on April 16 in Gainesville. The casket will be attended by military and state law...

BGEC teams join in town's Veteran's parade

Community Thursday, December 4, 2014

 

The Bob Graham Education Center Dance Team and Jump Rope Team continued tradition by participating in the town's annual event, the Miami Lakes Veteran's Day Parade.
  The Miami Lakes Optimist Club recently concluded its Fall 2014 flag football season under league commissioner Javier Zapata. More than 130 children participated in the football league this season, receiving trophies at the league’s closing ceremony event scheduled for Saturday, December 6, at Royal Oaks Park. The season was made possible in part by the generous sponsorship from league sponsors: Global Management Services,...

 

Miami Lakes K-8 Center held its annual Fall Scholastic Book Fair in late November with special events for attendees and was labeled by the school a success. The students and parents were treated to a night of “Reading Under the Stars,” face painting, crafts, and a Trash or Treasure show with some courtly dances from the Renaissance dance troupe. 

Area houses of worship plan services and events

Religious Thursday, December 4, 2014

  Miami Lakes area houses of worship have announced a variety of special holiday religious services and events. Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church, located at 6600 Miami Lakeway North, will be holding special holiday services. On December 24 the church will have a 5 p.m. English vigil service and a bilingual midnight service. On December 25, an English service will be held at 10:30 a.m. and a Spanish service at 12:30 p.m. On December...

M-Dade sets Winter Break Camps

Community Thursday, December 4, 2014

  Miami-Dade County’s Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department’s Winter Break Camps will be held from December 22 through January 2, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with early drop-off available at 7:30 a.m. and late pick-up until 6 p.m. (Camps will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day.) General camp programs will thrill and challenge youngsters, ages 6-14, with a variety of activities from...
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