Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School in Miami Lakes held its 23rd annual children’s fashion show and luncheon to raise tuition for families in need as well as to support the school’s educational needs. Students from prekindergarten through eighth grade -- 120 in all – wore clothes from Macy’s at the Pembroke Lakes Mall; Zayas Tuxedos & Formal Wear; Zayas Bridal & Quinceañeras; Step by Step;...

The town of Miami Lakes and its Elderly Affairs Committee are sponsoring two events this month. On Tuesday, Dec. 10, the Mount Sinai Health Lecture topic will be colorectal surgery. The event is scheduled for 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at town hall, 6601 Main St. Lunch will be served. A Holiday Luncheon for Miami Lakes seniors is planned for Saturday, Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Shula's Hotel, 6842 Main St. Register at...

Monsignor Edward Pace High School in Miami Gardens hosted the Broward All Catholic Conference cheerleading competition on Nov. 9.  For the past three years, Pace has partnered with the All Catholic Conference from the Archdiocese of Miami to provide cheerleading camps and competitions for ACC teams in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Last month’s event brought 11 middle and elementary schools from the Broward Catholic...

Florida seniors now is your chance to apply for a scholarship from Comcast! Applications will be accepted until Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. The one-time $2,500 scholarship is funded by the Comcast NBCUNIVERSAL Foundation and is to be used toward undergraduate education-related expenses only.To apply visit: comcastleadersandachieversscholarship.com. A list of requirements can be found online, for more information, call 1-800-537-4180 or...

When Juan Campiz steps up to home plate at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, opponents have to be ready. The nimble athlete swings the bat as if he had played pro ball. And he can field and catch, too. No one would guess that Campiz is 93-years-old. Campiz is one of the Geezers, a group of 30 men, mostly retirees, who gather two mornings each week to play softball in the park. They follow Geezer Ball rules, which means they don’t run...