At the 64 Squares Foundation Tournament in Doral on Dec. 7, chess teams from Mater Lakes Academy and Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy competed to win or place in their divisions.As part of the 2019-2020 Grand Prix Series, students from Jose Marti took first place in the K-12 division that day.Pictured above, left to right are Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy Principal Jose Enriquez; Manuel Oliva; Brandon Medina; Richard Amaro; Jose Garcia; Dennis...

A police officer from Palm Springs North who died while on duty was remembered by loved ones and friends when a street sign was unveiled a few blocks from his family’s home.Larry E.Marrero, a 28-year law enforcement veteran and a detective with Miami Beach police, collapsed while at the police station on Nov. 28, 2018.He died at a nearby hospital.Relatives, government leaders and two dozen police officers from several departments gathered...

The Nativity scene outside of Miami Lakes town hall on Dec. 16.
Photo: Linda Trischitta, The Miami Laker.

The Church of theEpiphany 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.Dec. 24 Christmas EveService 10:30 p.m.Dec. 25 Christmas DayService 10 a.m.The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints8201 NW 186 St., Hialeah305-205-4956Sunday service: 9 p.m.Sunday Spanish service: 11 a.m.Tuesday: youth activities for...

Hanukkah, the Jewish eight-day festival of lights, begins Sunday, Dec. 22.Jews observe the holiday by lighting a candle each night on a candelabra called a menorah, by saying special prayers and enjoying traditional dishes.In Miami Lakes, Rabbi Mendel Weiss ofChabad Jewish Center will light a menorah outside of town hall on Monday, Dec. 23.The public is invited to the celebration that will begin at 6 p.m. at6601 Main St.There will be donuts...