The National Association of Federal Credit Unions (NAFCU) announced that Jeanne Kucey, president and CEO of JetStream Federal Credit Union, has been elected as NAFCU’s board chair. “I welcome this opportunity to serve alongside NAFCU’s officers and board members in this new role,” Kucey said. “NAFCU is the No. 1 advocacy organization for credit unions and is very well-respected among lawmakers, regulators...

  Pace High School junior Mayerli Cayon is one of the latest graduates of the FBI Summer Youth Academy hosted by Miami Dade College’s North Campus, the FBI Miami Citizens Academy Alumni Association (FBI Miami CAAA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Miami Division.  The week-long academy took place June 11 through 16 where Cayon and other local high school upperclassman took a deeper dive into the inner-workings of the...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during July: For Children and Families: Libraries Rock! Lava Lamps – Learn how to create a lava lamp using conventional materials. Space is limited, contact branch to register. Best for ages 8-12 years at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 21. Libraries Rock! Rock Band – Show off musical skills with Rock Band. Space is limited, contact...

  RE/MAX Unique Realty of Miami Lakes hosted its First Annual Agent Summer Contest spanning from May 11 to June 21. During this time, the agents’ hard work and competitive sides showed and the office was happy with the results. RE/MAX officials congratulated all the winners including Raquel Platt, 1st Place Listings winner; Cary San, 2nd Place Sales Winner; and Third Place winners Lynn Matos, Elizabeth Rodriguez Henandez, Raquel...

  The South Florida Youth Symphony is accepting new memberships and holding auditions for its 54th season beginning this fall. The announcement was made by Marjorie Hahn, Musical and Executive director of the South Florida Youth Symphony. Rehearsals are held on Sunday afternoons at Miami Dade College North Campus. For more information, call 305-238-2729, or visit www.sfys.net.