Oreo is a 7-year-old Havapoo, a cross between a Havanese and a Poodle.      His “sister,” Lisa Arango Rivero, submitted him for the column to surprise her parents Ruben and Monica Arango and her sister Catalina Arango, of Miami Lakes.      Oreo is an affable guy and Ruben’s wing man, according to Arango Rivero.            He accompanies Ruben...

      Organizations with ties to Miami Lakes are sponsoring events in September to encourage women’s health and fight breast cancer.      On Sept. 21, the Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative will host its 9th Annual Pink Walk at Miami Dade College North Campus, 11380 NW 27th Ave., Miami, FL 33167.       There is a $40 registration fee. Registration begins at 6 a.m.,...

The Public Safety Committee hosted its first coffee at Fire Station 64 in Miami Lakes on Aug. 16. Residents learned about firefighting skills and met fire rescue professionals and the Venom One Response Unit, who taught them about reptiles. Sparky, the department’s mascot, greeted visitors to the station at 15324 NW 77th Court. Bon Vivant Charcuterie and Gourmet Market, Kona Ice and La Cafetera 305 served snacks and coffee....

Sept. 18 Senior Bingo Luncheon Join the Elderly Affairs Committee for bingo, a meal and prizes. Roberto Alonso Community Center, 16500 NW 87th Ave. Ages 60+. 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Free. Pre-registration required at Toml.Eventbrite.com.  Sept. 20 Skate Miami Lakes Grab your skateboard, rollerblades, roller skates or scooter and come out to the monthly Skate Miami Lakes program, in conjunction with nonprofit organization SkateFree....