Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during June and early July:For Children and Families:Movies and Stories for Kids – Watch favorite movies with family and friends. Movies being shown this month are “Ratchet & Clank” (PG), “Turbo” (PG), and “Spider Man into the Spider-verse (PG). Events made possible by the Town of Miami Lakes Education Advisory Board at 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, June 19,...

Ailani Noelle Ortega, born and raised in Miami Lakes, graduated magna cum laude from Hialeah Gardens Senior High School (HGSH) on June 4. Ortega has been an active student who participated in several sports, activities and clubs. Ortega was selected as the female Scholar Athlete of the Year at HGHS and attended the Miami Dade Scholar Athlete Awards in which she was the recipient of the General Chappie James Scholarship. Ortega played four...

Bianca and Alyssa Soto signed a two year softball scholarship to Broward College on May 24. The twins have both played for Barbara Goleman for the past four years and are the captains of the team. The pitcher and catcher duo from Goleman are on their way to more success on and off the field. The girls are pictured during their signing at Broward College.

The Graham Companies’ Construction Department held its first “Swing for Charity” golf tournament on May 23 at Shula’s Golf Club. With over 103 golfers, the tournament raised over $40,000. Which will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami, the selected charity for this year’s event.The Florida Lemark + Sunbelt Rental team won the tournament and the prized trophy which will be passed down to the following year’s winner, much like the...

Miami Dolphins hosted the Barbara Goleman football team during one of their minicamp practices earlier this month. The team was given a tour of he Baptist Health Training Facility at Nova Southeastern University and heard from Dolphins Youth Program Ambassador and alum Twan Russell about the importance of mental toughness. The team also had the opportunity to watch the practice and meet with current players on the field. “To be out here and...