Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during July: For Children and Families: South Florida Chamber Ensemble’s Super You – Join in celebrating superheroes and what makes each special. Listen to superhero-themed music and make your own superhero symbol based on your strengths. All ages welcome at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 5. Libraries Rock! Board Game Hour –...

  During its annual meeting on June 27, the United Way of Miami-Dade appointed Perla Tabares Hantman, chair of the Miami-Dade Public School Board, as a member of its Board of Trustees. “It is my honor to be appointed as a Trustee and to serve the community in this capacity,” Hantman said. “I look forward to joining the mission of building a better, and stronger, community for all with the United Way of...

Miami-Dade Public School (MDPS) Board members thanked teachers, students, support staff, administrators, parents,and the community for the great work in a milestone achievement. 

  The Optimist Club of Miami Lakes is seeking to restart its fall softball program, which has been dormant for two seasons for lack of girl's participation and volunteers. Longtime club member Jim Hamilton said the 58 year-old organization is calling on girls between the ages of 12 and 14 to sign up to play softball and help recruit their peers to join the program as well. The Optimist Club needs at least 20 girls to resume the program...

  Florida International University softball standouts Stephanie Texeira and Julia Gilbert were selected in the inaugural American Softball Association (ASBA) Draft two weeks ago, as the pair seek to continue their stellar playing careers on the field. Texeira was drafted 32nd overall by Moh-BEEL! USA in the eighth round on Wednesday, while Gilbert was selected 75th overall by El Pro Ballers in the fifth on-call round. As an on-call...