Ana G. Mendez University offers remote learning

Education By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Wednesday, August 5, 2020

    The way to earn a college degree morphed several years ago from classroom learning to online classes, which offered flexible schedules and independent study.    Ana G. Mendez University in Miami Lakes has introduced another way to get college credits: remote learning.     Remote learning is very different from attending classes online, said Vicente Rodriguez, account executive at the university.     Remote learning follows the same...

Summer fun at summer camp

Community Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Summer camp for kids ages 5 – 12 continues through Aug. 21 at Shula’s Athletic Club in Miami Lakes.Drop-off begins at 7:30 a.m. and pick-up is between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Aftercare is available until 6 p.m. for an additional fee. Rates are $35 to register and $149 for members, $169 for non-members.Shown playing outdoors are, clockwise from bottom left: Chase Torres; Jayden Perera; Bryan Wong; Aiden Sanchez; Alain Sanchez; Jayson Perera; Juan...

Houses of Worship

Community Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Christ the SaviourOrthodox Cathedral16601 NW 77th Court, Miami LakesSunday Divine Liturgy: 10 a.m.Saturday Vespers: 6 p.m.The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal15650 Miami Lakeway North, Miami Lakes 305-558-3961Misa en Espanol: 9 a.m.Sunday Eucharist: 10:30 a.m. Children’s Sunday School: 10:15 a.m.Escuela Dominical: 12:15 p.m.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints8201 NW 186 St., Hialeah, 305-205-4956Sunday service: 9 p.m.Sunday...

How to contact your elected officials

Government Wednesday, August 5, 2020

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Ste. 270 Miami, Fla. 33166, 305-596-4224Twitter: @SenRubioPressOfc. hours in Miami:Monday - Friday9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.Ofc. hours in Miami Lakes Town Hall: 3rd Wednesdays11 a.m.-1 p.m.Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.415 Clematis St., Ste. 201 West Palm Beach, Fla.33401561-514-0189Twitter: @SenRickScottRep. Mario Diaz-Balart,R-Miami8669 NW 36th St., Ste. 100 Doral, Fla. 33166305-470-8555Twitter:...

Veteran & RN makes masks to protect town’s essential workers

Community By Megan Jacobo, Reporter Wednesday, August 5, 2020

      If you’ve seen town officials wearing masks to prevent transmission of the coronavirus, chances are Veronica Sepulveda made them.     Sepulveda has donated 130 of her handmade masks to the Town of Miami Lakes’ essential workers, including police officers, firefighters, town staff and Mayor Manny Cid.     “Miami Lakers always take care of each other and Veronica is a great example to all of our residents,” said Cid.      His mask, shown...
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