The Arc of South Florida in Miami Lakes serves Miami-Dade County citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It held a “Job-A-Palooza” on March 7 at the Robert Alonso Community Center. Students met employers including Publix Supermarkets; American Airlines; Starbucks; Trader Joe’s and the Dade County Federal Credit Union. Miami-Dade County Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho attended, along with, left to right,...

Houses of Worship

Religious Thursday, April 2, 2020

During the pandemic, many houses of worship are holding services online on their websites, YouTube or elsewhere on the internet. Check those locations for more information.The Church of the Epiphany Episcopal15650 Miami Lakeway NorthMiami 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.,...

How are you coping during the pandemic?

Home Thursday, April 2, 2020

As we all adjust to life during the coronavirus pandemic, schools are closed, sporting events are canceled and we’re isolating 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 cleaning the garage, gardening, cooking or doing homework and chores? Share...

The Library in Miami Lakes

Community Thursday, April 2, 2020

All of the library’s monthly courses are normally listed in these pages. But during the coronavirus pandemic, all of the branches in the county library system are closed and programming is canceled. Until libraries reopen, due dates are extended and late fees won’t be charged, the county said. Readers can download ebooks, audio books, movies and music at mdpls.org. If you relied upon the library to access the internet, you...

How to contact your elected officials

Government Thursday, April 2, 2020

U.S. CongressSen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.7400 SW 87th Ave., Ste. 270 Miami, Fla. 33166305-596-4224Twitter: @SenRubioPressOffice hours in Miami: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla.415 Clematis St., Ste. 201 West Palm Beach, Fla.33401561-514-0189Twitter: @SenRickScottRep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Miami 8669 NW 36th St., Ste. 100 Doral, Fla. 33166305-470-8555Twitter: @MarioDB Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5...
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