Miami Lakes Branch Library announced the following programs that are available for the public during the rest of February: For Children and Families: Science in the City – Enjoy hands-on lessons infused with experiments to spark interest in STEM. Each new lesson builds upon the previous lesson. For ages 8-18 years old. Space is limited so contact branch to register. Meets at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, February 24. Homeschool...

  Mater Academy girls’ basketball team last week won the 16-8A District Championship with a 60-6 crushing defeat over Mourning. The championship victory came after the Lions clobbered Ronald Reagan, 66-13, in the semifinal.   The Lady Lions advanced to regional competition this week. Monsignor Edward Pace girls’ basketball team (14-5) clobbered iMater Charter, 64-9, in a Class 5A playoff match-up and advanced to the...

  At Monsignor Edward Pace High School (Pace), the name Grace Li is synonymous with trail blazer. That is because the well-rounded Pace senior and Miami Lakes resident has worked tirelessly throughout her life to achieve both athletic and academic success. As a freshman in 2014, Li became a member of the girls Pace soccer team and led with 48 saves helping them reach the district playoffs. She continued to share her talents during...

  Miami Lakes K-8 Center’s dance groups, the Salsa Squad and Dazzlers,  and the school’s cheerleading team last week performed during halftime of the Miami Heat and Houston Rockets nationally televised game at American Airlines Arena. Heat fans usually grab a bite to eat and go for drinks during halftime but they stayed glued to their seats to watch the young dance groups’ performances on center court on the...

 

Miami Lakes’ Neighborhood Improvement Committee continues to host its monthly Community Bike Ride along the new route leaving from Miami Lakes Picnic Park East’s Youth Center, 6075 Miami Lakes Drive East. The ride is scheduled on Saturday, February 10, with registration at 9 a.m. for the 5.5-mile family-friendly loop.