Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School in Miami Lakes held its 23rd annual children’s fashion show and luncheon to raise tuition for families in need as well as to support the school’s educational needs. Students from prekindergarten through eighth grade -- 120 in all – wore clothes from Macy’s at the Pembroke Lakes Mall; Zayas Tuxedos & Formal Wear; Zayas Bridal & Quinceañeras; Step by Step; Neptune’s...

Miami Lakes Branch Library 6699 Windmill Gate Rd. Miami Lakes, Fla. 33014 305-822-6520 Through Dec. 6, drop off new, unwrapped toys for children of all ages, part of Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez’s toy drive. For teens, consider gift cards from bookstores, clothing stores, electronics and gaming stores. Monday, Dec. 9 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. Staff from the office of Florida Sen. Manny Diaz, Jr. available. For...

You may not often think about using native plants as part of your landscape. Most of us are used to the colors and standard plant material we see at the big box stores. But shrubs that are indigenous to our region provide food and shelter for all types of wildlife, and support pollinators such as butterflies and hummingbirds. I’m going to suggest three plants native to Florida that are all part of the Verbenaceae...

Monsignor Edward Pace High School in Miami Gardens hosted the Broward All Catholic Conference cheerleading competition on Nov. 9. For the past three years, Pace has partnered with the All Catholic Conference from the Archdiocese of Miami to provide cheerleading camps and competitions for ACC teams in Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Last month’s event brought 11 middle and elementary schools from the Broward Catholic Conference...

In the last issue we presented ways to do the dreaded push-up. So why not continue with the pain? This time, it’s all about the sit-up. Using an exercise ball can make this calisthenic more fun, and can help develop balance, too while strenghtening core muscles and flattening your tummy. --Lie on the ball, keeping your lower back and upper buttocks on it. --Link your fingers behind your head, with bent elbows pointing to...