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Volunteer mentors want to show at-risk teens a great future that can be theirs. But only if they are willing to work for it.
North Central Miami-Dade Neighbors editor: Andrea Robinson arobinson@MiamiHerald.com, 305-376-2022, ext. 7106
Developing leadership is often a leap of faith and hope. In the past few weeks I have gotten e-mails from two or three different nonprofit organizations with outreach programs that are focused on professional talent development in the Miami area.
Laura and Brian Parada, siblings from Hialeah, went from table to table to hear about nutrition, do some exercises and have fun. In the end, they got a shiny medal, and lessons about how to be fit.
Since school started we have received many inquires from parents and teachers who would like to know how to prevent bullying.
MIAMI GARDENS A burglar broke the front door lock of a house in the 19900 block of Northwest 37th Avenue at 6:30 a.m. but fled when he encountered the resident. Damage was estimated at $30.
Miami Dade College will honor eight faculty members who have demonstrated a dedication to the craft of teaching with its 2008 Endowed Teaching Chairs.
Hallelujah! What a great time to be alive! It was on Aug. 29, 1963, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was making his historic I Have a Dream speech to the hundreds of thousands of Americans who had gathered for the March on Washington.
MIAMI GARDENS A burglar ransacked a house in the 18800 block of Northwest 42nd Court after breaking a window between 8:15 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Aug. 14. Damage was estimated at $200.
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Primary election is Aug. 26. Voter registration closes July 28. Candidate qualifying dates: June 2-9, 2008.
Run-off election is Nov. 4. Voter registration closes Oct. 6.CRIMEWATCH | BY CARMEN CALDWELL
In light of the several shootings in schools last year, many of you have e-mailed me regarding our schools safety. Keep in mind that students are not the only ones affected by school crime. It has been well documented that teachers have been victims of nonfatal crimes at schools.
MIAMI GARDENS
She captured Jamaican culture through her writing and inspired Jamaicans to embrace their own culture as well as British customs. On Saturday, the Sierra Norwood Calvary Baptist Church will host the third annual celebration honoring late Jamaican playwright, performer and activist, Louise Bennett-Coverley, popularly known as Miss Lou.
MIAMI-DADE
The National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Greater Miami Chapter, will hold a Women's Empowerment Conference 8 a.m. Sept. 13 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 1 Seminole Way in Hollywood.
SCHOOL SCENE
Calendar dates, what's on the menu, and school-specific info for all Miami-Dade students. Stay in the know with our School Scene wrap-up.
CRIME BLOTTER
MIAMI GARDENS A burglar stole a table saw and nail gun after backing a vehicle into a garage door in the 16200 block of Northwest 39th Place, forcing it open between 7 p.m. Aug. 11 and 7:15 a.m. Aug. 12. The stolen items were valued at $850. Damage was estimated at $1,230.
MIAMI GARDENS
It was good to be an incumbent in the city of Miami Gardens Tuesday as two City Council members running to retain their at-large seats easily held off old political foes.
MIAMI-DADE
In the nearly two years since the shooting death of University of Miami football player Bryan Pata, his family quietly has made strides to spread a message of nonviolence in Miami-Dade neighborhoods.
OVERTOWN
What was supposed to be a peaceful afternoon on May 14 at the playground of Happy Children of Overtown child-care center took a dangerous turn when a shooting broke out nearby.
NEIGHBORS IN RELIGION | By BEA HINES
Neighbors in Religion recognizes Bob Zander as our Parishioner of the Week. Zander, a member of Grace Lutheran Church at 254 Curtiss Pkwy. in Miami Springs, is being saluted for his ''tireless work above and beyond the call of duty,'' according to an article in the church's recent newsletter.
CRIME BLOTTER
MIAMI GARDENS A burglar stole a television, a DVD player, a laptop computer and a modem after breaking a patio door at a house in the 20800 block of Northwest 17th Avenue between noon and 7:30 p.m. July 29. The stolen items were valued at $1,380.
CRIMEWATCH | BY CARMEN CALDWELL
O n Tuesday, Aug. 12, over 450 participants attended the fifth annual Youth Gang Summit held at Signature Gardens. The event was coordinated by the Youth Gang Resource Center and funded through the Dade-Miami Criminal Justice Council.
MIAMI SPRINGS
In the wake of tough economic times, the Miami Springs City Council is considering a plan that would increase the number of yard sales residents can have each year.
CRIMEWATCH | BY CARMEN CALDWELL
On Tuesday, Aug. 12, over 450 participants attended the fifth annual Youth Gang Summit held at Signature Gardens. The event was coordinated by the Youth Gang Resource Center and funded through the Dade-Miami Criminal Justice Council.
BLACK IN TIME | BY DOROTHY JENKINS FIELDS
The beginning of school is a reminder of the influences of many local, state and national educators on black history and culture.
CRIME BLOTTER
MIAMI GARDENS Burglars stole a stove, a refrigerator, a dryer and storm shutters after prying open a sliding glass door at a vacant house in the 20700 block of Northwest 30th Court between 11:15 and 3:30 p.m. July 31. The stolen items were valued at $3,200.
LIBERTY CITY
A glossy political flier topped with Sen. Barack Obama's photo and campaign slogan has been circulating in some Liberty City churches and stores.
CRIME BLOTTER
MIAMI GARDENS A burglar stole $440 after prying open a bedroom window at a house in the 1700 block of Northwest 187th Terrace between 7:30 and 8:45 a.m. Aug. 4.
