A pair of athletes with local ties recently competed in major international events for their native country, Colombia.Camila Gomez helped Colombia win a silver medal at the Pan American Games earlier this summer. And Santiago Patino played for Colombia’s national soccer team in qualifying for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo.Gomez is a former Miami-Dade College student. Patino played at Florida International University.Gomez, 24, helped lead...

Mater Academy alumnus Chris Mejia, who played basketball at Southeastern Louisiana University, has returned home to finish his college career at Barry University.In August, the school announced Mejia’s transfer to the Miami Shores campus, where the 6-foot-3 guard is expected to make an immediate impact.“As we wrapped up the signing class, we were very fortunate to have signed an experienced player that was available this...

The Miami Lakes United Congregational Church, at 6701 Miami Lakeway South, will be hosting their biannual rummage sale on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.Th e fall rummage sale has been held for over 3 decades.Profits of the sales benefit charities such as Crop Walk, Sara Mohammad Fayez from East Jerusalem and more.The sale has dozens of used items such as, cloth-ing, shoes, appliances, and much more.“Th e money raised helps...

Library offers September programsThe Miami Lakes branch of the Miami-Dade Public Library System is hosting the following events in September:For Children and FamiliesCrafty Little Fingers Tuesdays, Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24, 11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Join us as we make a variety of craft projects while supplies last. Smaller toddlers may need help. No registration needed.Movies for Kids*Wednesdays, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. For families and friends:Sept. 4 –...

Make new friends and work off calories while having fun.“Pedal, eat and sip” during a 5-mile guided bike tour for riders 21 and older.It stops at 10 different restaurants, including: NQC; Beverly Hills Cafe; Trattoria Pampered Chef; Gauchos Gourmet Market; Dr. Limon; Salata; Shula’s 2 Miami Lakes; Vicky Bakery; Domenico’s Italian Restaurant and Anacapri Miami Lakes.Tickets are $25 and available through eventbrite at:...