More than 350 Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ partners joined their principal counterparts in November to begin their day of service as “Principal TODAY.”Designed to build long-term business/school partnerships that benefit MDCPS students, the breakfast offers principals and business leaders the opportunity to prepare for their day of service that was held  on Thursday, December 8.The event is held in partnership with...

Miami Lakes Youth Center, “The Spot,” will host two more special events for middle and high school students during December at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive.Saturday, December 17 – Holiday Ice Skating Field Trip. Middle and high school students are invited to grab their gloves, scarves and jackets and join The Spot for an Ice Skating Field Trip to Pines Ice Arena. Registration is required by November 30 along with a registration...

JetStream Federal Credit Union, headquartered in Miami Lakes, announced the grand opening of its new Doral branch on Wednesday, January 25.JetStream president and CEO Jeanne Kucey explained the grand opening will also recognize JetStream’s distinguished designation as a Juntos Avanzamos Credit Union in recognition of the Credit Union’s commitment to serving and empowering the Hispanic Community.The event, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 1200...

Art Basel, the world's premier modern and contemporary art fair, returned to South Florida this year on the first weekend of December. Since its inauguration 15 years ago, the fair has partnered with Miami-Dade County Public Schools’ (M-DCPS) Visual Arts Department to expose students to the world of art.Students from all over the county participated in events such as the RAW Project and nearly 600 M-DCPS students attended Art Basel at...

Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during December: For Children and Families:Homeschool Science Class – Learn how to create different science projects. Space is limited. Contact branch to register. Scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 14.Kids on Canvas – Kids will paint on stretched canvas paper and canvas board with acrylic paint as they learn about the...