Melissa King, who served as an assistant coach for St. Thomas University’s softball team, was named the head coach replacing Jeff Norman who’s retiring after 15 years at the helm.Laura Courtley-Todd, STU director of athletics, made the announcement last week during a press conference when she introduced King as the new Bobcats head coach.“Coach King is the ideal individual to succeed Coach Norman and guide the Bobcats for...

Former Miami Dade College baseball player Victor Caratini got the call of his career last week when the World Series Champions Chicago Cubs called him up to the big leagues as a catcher against the Milwaukee Brewers. According to the Cubs’ media guide, Caratini, 23, will back up Willson Contreras for the remainder of the season.Although Caratini’s role is primarily a catcher, he has played first and third base in the minors.With...

Sunrise Presbyterian Church, located at 18400 N.W. 68 Avenue, is hosting a benefit dinner on Saturday, July 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The meal provided, by a professional chef, will pair with entertainment. Tickets are on sale now for $15 per person. For more information visit the church’s website www.sunrisepc.org or call 305-821-5841 Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

His House Children’s Home is holding foster parent training days on Saturdays, July 22, 29, and Saturday, August 5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 20000 N.W. 47 Avenue in Miami Gardens.  Foster care parents receive daycare, medical and dental care, and a monthly subsidy to assist with the care of every child. In Broward County alone over 150 children enter into the foster care system on a monthly basis. Answer the call to become a...

Miami Dade College’s (MDC) School of Education will host a Job Fair for graduates and students in the teaching profession on  Monday, July 24, 4 to 7 p.m., at MDC’s North Campus Science Complex. The event is free and open to the community.This job fair will further MDC’s efforts to ensure that School of Education graduates move swiftly into the workforce and help to fill the community’s need for highly qualified...