Family and friends gather to celebrate Rosa Nell Hammer’s 105th birthday

Featured By Linda Trischitta, Editor Monday, October 21, 2024

     When you turn 105, the birthday party comes to you.      And what a bash it was for Rosa Nell Hammer on Oct. 2, held in front of her home, on a street the town named for the retired Realtor.   ...

Tips on how to transition from summer to school

Education By Neyda Borges, special to the Miami Laker Thursday, August 1, 2019

The first day of school is just around the corner and with it, comes the first-day jitters. Children may be anxious and excited about the change, new classroom, new teachers, new friends and maybe even a new school. The change can be a littThe first day can be pretty nerve-racking for parents too. The best way to combat these stressors is to prepare, not just for the first day, but to set the grouFirst, dress up, coordinate and...

MDC recently opened Cloud Computer center

Education Thursday, August 1, 2019

MDC has opened a state-of-the-art Cloud Computing Center in order to address the ever-increasing demand for experienced cloud technology professionals. Located at the Eduardo J. Padrón Campus, the Center is the only venue of its kind in Florida. The Center will offer the only College Credit Certificate and Associate of Science degree in Enterprise Cloud Computing in Florida. In collaboration with Amazon Web Services, Generation and Microsoft,...
Miami Lakes Educational Center?s Abigail Castro was recently accepted into the six-month Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Online Science, Technology It serves rising high school seniors from across the country many of whom come from underrepresented or underserved communities. Students selected to participate in MOSTECdemonstrate in their applications a strong academic record and intereThe MOSTEC program begins the summer before...

MLCC hosts Old Dogs Band

Religious Thursday, August 1, 2019

Miami Lakes Congregational Church is hosting a concert with the Old Dogs Band on Saturday, August 3 at 6:30 p.m. The church is located at 6601 Miami Lakeway South.

A donation of $15 at the door includes the music, dancing and refreshments.

For more info call 305-822-4313.

MDC gets Batchelor gift

Education Thursday, August 1, 2019

The Batchelor Foundation is helping to feed more Miami Dade College (MDC) students in need thanks to a $40,000 donation benefiting the MDC Student Food Pantries. The funds will help replenish supplies across the College?s student food pantrThe MDC Student Food Pantries, which stock nonperishable foods, toiletries and, when available, fresh produce, provide a means for college students to stay focuThe program began at MDC?s North Campus in...
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