Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School held its annual Career Day in March with 28 professionals representing various careers speaking to students. Ambrosio Hernandez, senior news anchor for Telemundo 51, talked about careers in journalism and television broadcasting. A school parent, Judge Nuria Saenz of the 11th Judicial Circuit of Florida, spoke about careers in law. Pictured with Saenz (top left), Hernandez, and OLL Technology...

  Monsignor Edward Pace High School's campus minister, Andres Novela, asked his future and current pastoral ministry students and LIFE leaders to attend the Chrism Mass during this year's Holy Week.  The students felt blessed to be a part of this important event as the honorable Archbishop Wenski and all the archdiocese priests were in attendance. Students watched as the Archbishop blessed the Chrism oil that will be used during...

  The 2014 Florida Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) State Leadership Conference proved to be very successful for Mater Academy Charter High School junior Andy Alfonso, who was elected state president. During the four-day conference from March 21 to 24 in Orlando, which over 3,500 middle and high school students attended, Alfonso participated in a two-day screening and campaigning process that involved a speech, multiple...

  Miami Lakes Youth Activities Task Force presents the Movies in the Park series. The free movie watching event takes place at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 Montrose Road (N.W. 82 Avenue.) The series continues on Friday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. with the Academy-Award winning movie Frozen. The animated film tells the story of fearless optimist Anna who sets off on an epic journey, teaming up with rugged mountain man Kristoff and his...

  The Town of Miami Lakes is inviting residents to join in the annual Arbor Day celebration at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 25, at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 N.W. 82 Avenue. The event will feature a tree planting ceremony, information and educational materials for residents, as well as tree care demonstrations by the town’s Arborist. Miami Lakes is a “Tree City USA” and is recognized for its outstanding care of...