A new senior pastor will lead North Palm Baptist Church.James Cater, 54, has ministered to several congregations, most recently at Candlestick Bible Church in Pembroke Pines.“Promoting the Christian walk,” Cater told The Miami Laker on Oct. 23 about one of his priorities for North Palm Baptist Church, which has 35 members.Cater will be installed as senior pastor on Saturday, Nov. 16 during a service that the public is welcome to attend.Cater...

A “free throw and soccer championship” for boys and girls is set for Saturday, Nov. 9 at Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School.The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring the free event from 9 a.m. - noon at 6600 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes.Kids ages 9 - 14 maycompete. Lunch will be served and prizes will be awarded.The Knights of Columbus is a service organization and fraternity of Catholic men who support charity, unity, and patriotism.Their...

St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church will have a yard sale on Saturday, Nov. 2.
The money raised will help continue support for the church’s food bank and other ministry activities.
The sale will happen from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. at 575 W. 68th St. For more information call 786-760-0261.

So you have a shady spot on the north side of your house, where nothing ever seems to grow.You’d like to plant something to spruce things up, but what to use?You’re in luck!Meet Rojo CongoPhilodendron, or Rojo Congo for short.The Rojo Congo is native to South America and part of the Araceae family.It produces large, oval-shaped leaves that are thick and smooth in texture.The top side of the leaf is a deep emerald green color.On the underside...

Threats made against schools, employees or students are increasing, and Miami-Dade County Public Schools says it will not tolerate such acts.Parents should be aware that threats – whether spoken, made over social media or even written on a bathroom wall – can be prosecuted as a felony offense at the state and federal levels.And for a child who is arrested, that can meanexpulsion from school and even a 21 day sentence in a juvenile...