Zonta Club of Miami Lakes (Zonta) held its January 2018 general meeting on Saturday, January 27 at South of the Border in Miami Lakes. Traditionally the club honors the aviator Amelia Earhart, an early Zontian, at this meeting. A highlight of this annual event is awarding the club’s Amelia Earhart Scholarship to an outstanding local young woman pursuing a degree in the aerospace field. This year’s winner of the $500...

  The South Florida Council Boy Scouts of America will host its annual William “B” Graham Memorial Golf Tournament on Monday, April 30, at Shula’s Golf Club, 7601 Miami Lakes Drive. Registration will begin at 7 a.m. with a Shotgun start at 8 a.m. Sponsored by The Graham Companies, the tournament is one of the longest standing fundraisers for the Boy Scouts with a 44-year history. Participants will get to enjoy a...

  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...