Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during January: For Children and Families: Science in the City – Enjoy hands-on lessons infused with experiments to spark interest in STEM. Each new lesson builds upon the previous lesson. For ages 8-18 years old. Space is limited so contact branch to register. Meets at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 27. Homeschool Science Class –...

The Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF) and Miami Dade College have formed a partnership which focuses on enriching the HHF’s and Century 21 Real Estate’s Empowering Latinas Program, an educational and business opportunity to help Latina entrepreneurs in South Florida earn a real estate license. MDC’s role for the program is contributing to the cultural and intellectual enrichment of South Florida communities by training up...

  Middle and high school students are invited to join “The Spot” Youth Center for a field trip to Zoo Miami from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 20. Zoo Miami, also known as The Miami-Dade Zoological Park and Gardens, is the largest and oldest zoological garden in Florida and the only sub-tropical zoo in the continental United States. South Florida’s unique climate allows the zoo to keep a wide variety of...

Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students at “The Spot” in from 6 to 8 p.m. during January at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Friday, January 12 - Trivia Challenge. Who knows “The Spot” best! Join in for special “Spot” trivia questions with fantastic prizes. Wednesday, January 17 - Rockstar 101. Rock out with Rockstar 101. Put on a costume for the...

  It is with great pride that we congratulate our Miami Lakes K-8 Center Teacher of the Year, Kristina Cala.! Cala is a phenomenal gifted teacher, has educated students for 12 years, and is a role model to others. She exhibits dedication and persistence in teaching students and giving them the fun learning environment they deserve. Her passion for teaching was inspired by her mother, Gladys Pineda, who is also an educator and played a...