Monsignor Edward Pace High School senior Nicolas Macias, 18, of Hialeah, was awarded a $40,000 Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship. Amazon will pay Macias $10,000 each year while
he attends the University of Florida. He plans to begin classes in Gainesville in the fall and major in computer science. Macias was a member of every honor society offered by the Catholic school, which is in Miami Gardens, Pace said. He was also president of the...

The Town of Miami Lakes and its Youth Activities Task Force are hosting the 22nd Annual Bike Rodeo and Safety event on Saturday, June 12th. Kids can learn about safe riding; see a police K-9 demonstration; watch the BMX Trickstars perform and enjoy music. The first 200 kids who arrive will receive free helmets and a chance to win a new set of wheels. It’s all happening from 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Ana G. Mendez University, 15201...

The replacement of poles that support electric wires along 1.5 miles of Northwest 67th Avenue in Miami Lakes began on May 23rd. It is a project that is expected to last approximately 30 days, until around June 23rd. Drivers should expect north and southbound sections of the avenue between Loch Ness Drive and Lake Patricia Drive to close in active work zones. The work is scheduled for Sunday through Thurs- day nights, from 10 p.m. to...

The Town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee will host a LGBTQ Pride gathering on Saturday, June 26th. It will be held from 6 p.m. until 10 p.m. at the courtyard/atrium at Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club,
6842 Main St. in Miami Lakes. Dress is casual. Lite bites may be served and there may be music and a DJ and karaoke, pending funding by the town council. For information email Willie Sanchez at...

Step Up to Balance The Step Up to Balance exercise will help with balance and improve the strength of your core muscles. 1. Stand tall with good posture in front of a sturdy bench, chair or a box that is not higher than your knee. Dumbbells can be
held in each hand, the weight dependent upon your strength level. I suggest starting with 10-pound dumbbells. 2. Place one foot on the apparatus of choice and use that leg to pull...