Monthly bazaar at Chela's Beer Garden to launch in March

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, January 20, 2022

     Chela’s Beer Garden in Miami Lakes is sponsoring a monthly outdoor bazaar to be held on Sunday afternoons.      From noon until 6 p.m., the Mexican restaurant at 15301 NW 67th Ave. at Main Street will welcome customers to its lawn.      That’s where 10 or more local vendors will set up a market. There will also be a DJ. A fitness instructor will help guests work off the...

UPDATE: Weekly food truck festival postponed in Miami Lakes

Community By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, January 20, 2022

     A weekly outdoor gathering that was to begin on Thursday, Jan. 27 and every Thursday night thereafter has been postponed. The event, called Food Trucks + More, is still planned to eventually be held in the municipal parking lot along New Barn Road near Northwest 67th Avenue in Miami Lakes. This report will be updated when organizers finalize their arrangements.      From 5 p.m. - 10 p.m., up to 15...

BGEC students turn in ring found at school

Education By Alexandra Herrera Thursday, January 20, 2022

     Two students from Bob Graham Education Center in Miami Lakes were recently honored for making an ethical choice.      Fourth graders Luna Santana and Brian Cruz turned in to school administrators what was described as a “very nice ring,” according to Ariadna Espinosa, executive director of Do the Right Thing Miami Inc.      The classmates, shown in the photo...

Giving Gators’ ‘Slugging for Toys’ charity softball tournament may become annual event

Sports By Alexandra Herrera, Reporter Thursday, January 20, 2022

     Giving Gators hosted its first charity softball tournament, “Slugging for Toys” at Miami Lakes Optimist Park on Dec. 18. The purpose was to raise money and collect new toys for 180 students who attend area schools.       It was such a fun event for such a good cause that it may become an annual tournament, said Giving Gators Founder Daylin Garcia.      Team Hialeah won...

Town and Miami Lakes Athletic Club offer boxing therapy

Sports By Linda Trischitta, Editor Thursday, January 20, 2022

    The Town of Miami Lakes has partnered with Miami Lakes Athletic Club to offer Rock Steady Boxing classes.       The program is designed to improve the symptoms of patients with Parkinson’s Disease through a boxing-inspired fitness regimen, town spokeswoman Clarisell De Cardenas said.      The disease can affect a person’s nervous system, movement and balance. Assessments of...
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