The Moyer Foundation and Catholic Hospice presents Camp Erin, a special camp for children who have experienced the death of a loved one. The camp takes place March 14-16 at Camp Owaissa Bauer, 17001 S.W. 264 Street in Homestead. It is free for all children in need to bereavement support between the ages of 6 and 17. The camp provides a safe setting to assist children in dealing with their grief. The services offered include music,...

  On Friday, February 21, Miami Lakes Mayor Wayne Slaton threw out the first pitch of the Miami Lakes Optimist Baseball season. Slaton recognized Optimist Club president Luis Arrojas, vice president of Baseball Elbert Alfaro, as well as the Baseball commissioners for their efforts and dedication to the program. With over 45 teams and more than 550 children registered for baseball and softball, the season is off to a great start....

  Gabriela Garcia, age 6, a kindergartner at Miami Lakes K-8 Center, was recently crowned Little Miss Miami VIP. Gaby, as she is affectionately known, beams with an incredible personality and has been a staple of confidence which shows in her studies and extracurricular activities. The pageant seeks to motivate and empower young women to become leaders of tomorrow. Gaby’s confidence not only won her the Little Miss Miami VIP...

  The first adult day care center is coming to the Town of Miami Lakes thanks to Vice Mayor Manny Cid and the family of the town’s first vice mayor Roberto Alonso. Always At Your Side Adult Day Care, Inc. is inviting the entire community to the facility’s grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, March 8, starting at 10 a.m. at the Lake Patricia Shopping Center, 13965-67 N.W. 67 Avenue. The company’s staff...

Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic Church is hosting its 40th annual Spring Festival on the school grounds at N.W. 67 Avenue and Miami Lakeway North during the weekend of March 13-16. Festival hours are Thursday, March 13, from 5 to 10 p.m.; Friday, March 14, from 5 to 11:30 p.m.; Saturday, March 15, from 1 to 11:30 p.m.; and Sunday, March 16, from noon to 9 p.m. There is something for everyone in the family for a fun-filled day or weekend....