Vanessa Valle, Miami-Dade County Schools’ 2021 Francisco R. Walker Teacher of the Year, accepted the keys on March 7 to a new Toyota Corolla sedan. Valle is an English teacher and literacy coach at Hialeah Gardens Senior High. She received her new car, from Kendall Toyota, during the United Teachers of Dade picnic at Tropical Park. School Principal Maritza Jimenez, shown at right, joined Valle. Valle also won $5,000, the school district...

The standing row exercise works a group of upper back muscles: The rhomboids that are between the shoulder blades; the middle trapezius muscles between the spinal column and shoulder blades; the latissimus dorsi that cover the rib cage and the teres major, a back muscle that helps lift and turn the upper arm. The standing row exercise will give your biceps a workout, too! Benefits may include improved posture and upper body...

Due to preventative measures being taken by the town, programming is canceled until further notice. Check www.miamilakes-fl.gov for when classes will resume or call town hall, at 305-364-6100 for more information.Youth ClassesKidokineticsMiami Lakes Youth CenterAges: 2-5 Spring B Session: Mondays, April 6 – June 1 (No class 5/25) $11 per class5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.To register: 954-385-8511 or www.kidokinetics.comFree T-shirt with first...

The town of Miami Lakes and its Cultural Affairs Committee honored nine Women of Distinction during a luncheon March 7 at Shula’s Hotel & Golf Club. The winners (along with some information from their nomination forms) were: Arts Barbara Baron, painter and owner of a graphics business who designed art for town beautification programs.Business Kimberly Trelles, co-owner of The Trelles Cottage clothing and décor business.Honorary Education...

As we all adjust to life during the coronavirus pandemic, schools are closed, sporting events are canceled and we’re being told to isolate ourselves from others to reduce the spread of infection. How are you and your families and friends passing the time? Are you checking in on elders, having Scrabble marathons or binge-watching TV shows and movies? Maybe you’re tackling the garage, gardening, cooking or doing homework and chores?...