The Optimist Club of Miami Lakes is holding registration for its youth basketball program for summer league play for girls and boys on Saturdays, April 14, 21 and 28, from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Miami Lakes Optimist Park, 6411 N.W. 162 Street. The registration cost is $160 per person. Tryouts for all players are scheduled between 9 a.m. and noon, on Saturday, May 5 at Barbara Goleman High School, 14100 N.W. 89 Avenue. The...

  Several years ago, second grade gifted and dance teacher, Christina Herrera, accepted the challenge to form a dance troupe at Spanish Lake Elementary (SLE). In a short period of time, the troupe flourished and grew. The students participating learned how to stay strong under stress, as they learned to express their emotions through movement.  They learned a variety of dance styles, and strengthened their bodies. The girls in the...

  The American Patriots (AP) runners are a group of student athletes with special needs at American Senior High School (ASHS). These athletes are coached like varsity athletes and have achieved milestones. Most of the students run miles without stopping, and a few can run or walk the entire distance. These athletes train weekly to compete in all types of marathon events in Miami- Dade County. The last event AP Runners participated in...

  Bob Graham Educational Center’s (BGEC) Bobcat Dance Team headed to Nationals for an experience of a life time. In addition, they were invited to perform for Disney's Performing Arts in Disney Springs. They competed four group routines, eleven solos, and a duet against other competitors nationwide for Contest of Champions.  The Bobcats came home with two first place national awards, and a plaque for their superior job at the...

  Miami Lakes Youth Center will be hosting several fun and exciting programs for middle and high school students at “The Spot” from 6 to 8 p.m. during March  at 6075 Miami Lakes Drive. Friday, March 2 - Open Hang Night. The Youth Center is fully equipped with a billiard table, table tennis, indoor basketball shootout game. Microsoft Xbox One Console, and more. Bring friends for a night full of fun and games. Wednesday,...