The Zonta Club of Miami Lakes presented the coveted Ida Snow Award to long time Zontian Jan Hammond at its May general membership meeting. The award is named in honor of the charter president of the Miami Lakes club, and the mother of local jeweler, Gary Snow of Snow’s Jewelers. Hammond’s service to the Miami Lakes Zonta Club, and to the community, encompassed the successful coordination of the club’s signature...

  Miami Lakes Branch Library has the following programs available for the public during July: For Children and families: Fizz, Boom Bang! Family Storytime – Enjoy stories and activities that will spark scientific curiosity. Registration required for ages 5-12 at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 2. Summer Reading Program – From now to July 19, a time to get electrified with a good book, discover sizzling finds, or start a reading...

  When you are 14 and you want to help save the world, what would you do? You can start in your own community, and if you are a Cadette Girl Scout, you can work on a Silver Award project. That’s the plan for Girl Scouts Chloe Schwinghammer and Emily Wong of Troop 248, local girls who want to reduce obesity by promoting health and fitness. The Scouts have created the “Fit Fair,” an event that will allow Miami Lakes...

  June 21 marked the official first day of summer, in other words, it’s time for ocean fun! Despite the almost perfect weather year-round, it’s during the summer that Miami-Dade residents take advantage of the sweltering heat and beaming sun to head down to the beach. However, it’s vital that beachgoers are aware of beach safety guidelines for the well-being of themselves and others. It’s important to remember...

The June 20 issue inadvertently omitted information in an article featuring the Wall of Presidents at Barbara Goleman Senior High School. In addition to Jordan Thompson, Bryan Benaiges, former Student Government president, is also honored on the wall, and former Student Government and Student Class presidents from past years will be honored as well. In the June 20 issue, local medical practitioner Ruth Schobel's name was spelled incorrectly,...