Pace student wins third tech award

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, June 16, 2022

     Monsignor Edward Pace High School senior Diana Porras has won a third Regional Affiliate award from the National Center for Women & Information Technology.       Diana graduated with the Class of 2022. She will attend Florida International University’s Honors College and plans to tackle a double major, in Spanish and Computer Science.       Diana’s award...

Pace students raise $4,000 for school in Haiti

Education By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, June 16, 2022

    Monsignor Edward Pace High School raised over $4,000 from their annual Battle of the Bands and DJs, a fundraiser with a 30-year tradition.      The money will benefit Pace’s sister school in Haiti, and will be used to help pay salaries there, according to David Masters, theology teacher at Pace.       Masters helped start the event in 1991. It has since grown, not only as a way...

Women's Breast & Heart Initiative offers free mammograms

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, June 16, 2022

     The Miami Lakes nonprofit Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative is offering free mammograms to women who make an appointment for June 23.      Jackson Health System will perform the screenings at the Fresco & Mas parking lot, 1630 W. 49th St. in Hialeah, in the Westland Commons shopping center.      Those without appointments will not be able to get the test.    ...

Community Calendar through June 30

Community By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Wednesday, June 15, 2022

     Please check the town’s social media pages for last-minute updates. Register for events at toml.eventbrite.com.  June 17  Volunteer to fill sandbags. Join the Town of Miami Lakes and earn community service hours by helping to fill sandbags at Royal Oaks Park, 16500 NW 87 Ave. 10 a.m.  June 17  Father’s Day crafts at Youth Open Hang at The Spot. Kids ages 5 to 10 can craft...

A salute to Pride Month along Main Street

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, June 15, 2022

To celebrate Pride Month and the LBGTQ community, The Graham Companies has installed banners that say “Love Where You Live” along Main Street in Miami Lakes. Main Street is a private byway that is owned by the company. Also, volunteers will staff the 2nd Annual Pride Awareness booth at the Miami Lakes Farmer’s Market on Sat., June 25 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The market is at Main Street and New Barn Road.  
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