Miami Children’s Hospital (MCH) celebrated its grand opening on Saturday, October 5, at its new outpatient center in Miami Lakes. Then Mayor Ceasar Mestre presented Dr. Narendra Kini, president and CEO of Miami Children’s Hospital, with a proclamation dedicating October 5 as Miami Children’s Hospital Day in Miami Lakes. “This beautiful facility adds to the economic growth of our community, and offers our...

  Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo, Jr. and State Senator Rene Garcia are hosting a free Family Movie Night at the Park event, where families can get together and watch a free Halloween movie under the stars at a local park. Residents are invited to join the public officials on Friday, October 18, at Norman and Jean Reach Park, 7901 N.W. 176 Street in Palm Springs North, and watch “Hotel Transylvania,” a...

  “It’s time to Party, Prevent and Prevail together!” That’s the theme for the “Party In Pink” Zumbathon® charity event scheduled from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Friday, October 18, at Shula’s Athletic Club, 15151 Bull Run Road, in Miami Lakes. Miami Lakes area residents are invited to exercise their right as a Zumba® community and rock out with friends for a good cause to help raise funds for...

  Mother of Our Redeemer (MOR) Catholic School expanded its sports program by introducing cross country during the school’s orientation meeting in August. When MOR’s Sports Director Joseph Paolercio asked if there was an interest in cross country, there was instant reaction. “This is a great opportunity for all the students because no one gets cut like in most other sports,” said Paolercio. “The coaches are...

  On October 8, the Town Council presented Broderick Schwinghammer with the Mayor’s Volunteer Service Award for creating a new park for the town. Under Schwinghammer’s direction as Senior Patrol Leader and Eagle Scout candidate. Boy Scout Troop 566 of Our Lady of the Lakes, and 40 volunteers, worked for two days clearing an overgrown abandoned lot and creating “Poets Keep Park” located at 7350 Sabal Drive. The...