Miami Lakes Branch Library has the following programs available for the public during July: For Children: Chess Club – Sharpen skills by playing other fans of this classic game. For ages 6 years and up. Meets at 3 p.m. on Saturdays, July 13 and 27. Reading Ready Toddler Storytime – Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers. For ages 18 months to 3 years old. Registration required. Meets at 11 a.m. on...

On a recent Saturday afternoon, about 90 people gathered in the Fellowship Hall at Sunrise Presbyterian Church for the Second Annual Tea Party held by the Women’s Group. Although in existence for only 18 months, the group has been very active. They held their first tea party last year, as well as a successful piano recital last November. The theme of this year’s tea party was “Choose Life,” in honor of the Wesley...

On May 24 Monsignor Edward Pace High School’s 50th group of seniors graduated at Miami-Dade County Auditorium with all the pomp and circumstance of five decades of tradition.  Dressed in their scarlet caps and gowns, they joined the ranks of thousands of Spartans who proudly call themselves "alumni." This class was one of achievers, obtaining over $6 million in scholarships. They earned acceptances to a variety of schools around...

Chloe Schwinghammer and Maria Pino have been selected co-captains of the Miami Lakes K-8 Center Cheerleaders for 2013/2014. They are both third-year cheerleaders and have performed together at Disney, at Miami Heat games, town activities and other events. The girls have been close friends since preschool and participate in more than cheerleading. They have been in Girl Scouting together for nine years in Troop 248. They also participate in...

On June 17, the Miami Lakes Duplicate Bridge Club held a major Silver Point Tournament. The North and South winners were Toni Helfand and Lee Buck in first place, runners-up Liny Tino and Arlene Draizin, and Donald Russell and Dorothy Sheffman following in third place. The East and West winners were JoAnne McDowell and Gitta Kastner in first place, runners-up Jean Boyd and Maru Bushawn, and Mary Barbieri and Rashida Mamujee following in...