A new kids camp for residents and tourists offers environmental lessons, thanks to the Miami Children’s Museum. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldBal Harbour has teamed up with the Miami Children’s Museum and the Sea View Hotel to launch a kids camp where youngsters will be able to learn about environmental conservation. “It’s part…
THE MIAMI RESCUE MISSION WOMEN AND CHILDREN’S CENTER RECEIVED A MINI-MAKEOVER PROVIDED BY 40 SOUTH FLORIDA HOME DEPOT EMPLOYEES BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldSylvia Rojas, 57, lost her job as a certified nurse’s aide a year and a half ago. She feared not having a place to live. “The thought of being homeless…
BAL HARBOUR A wheelchair that can travel over sand will allow those with disabilities better access to Bal Harbour’s beach. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to the Miami Herald In an effort to make the sand and surf accessible to all beachgoers, Bal Harbour has purchased mobile equipment to benefit people with disabilities. The village has purchased…
Young actors and a biblical setting brought the holiday spirit to Holy Cross Lutheran’s Christmas event. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial to The Miami HeraldCaroline Nozile raised her four children to read the Bible. On Friday, those biblical stories were re-created at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 650 NE 135th St. in North Miami. More than 300 people…
Nicaraguans came together for a Virgin Mary celebration in Little Havana, Sweetwater, Hialeah and Kendall. BY RODOLFO ROMANSpecial To The Miami HeraldStanding in front of a decorated altar with an image of Virgin Mary, Nicaraguan Maria Vellasquez sang to a statue of the holy figure, which brought back memories. Vellasquez, a Catholic, said praying and…
