Holiday Cocktail Party
Thursday, Dec. 5, 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Butler House 380 E. Hillsboro Blvd Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Fundraiser for Breakfast with Santa. $10 donation.
Yuletide Parade
Thursday, Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m.
Riverside Drive west on Atlantic Boulevard to McNab Park Pompano Beach, FL
Floats, fire clowns, dancers, bands and more. Party follows with kids’ activities, tree lighting, and Santa will be there! Also fireworks this year! Please bring nonperishable food items to McNab Park for the less fortunate. For more information, call 954-786-4111, (See pg. 1).
Family Christmas event
Friday Dec. 6, 7:45 to 10:30 p.m.
Trinity Christian 3901 NE 22 Ave. Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Hosted by Trinity’s Women’s Bible and Book Club. Includes Christmas stories and songs. FREE. Bring donations of nonperishable food items. For more information, call 954-941- 8033.
The Masters Art Festival
Friday, Dec. 6, 6 to 9 p.m.
Greight Spaces 2611 E. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33062
FREE. Live music and refreshments served at adjacent cigar bar. Exhibit of local artists, non-commission sales of art. After party at The Vega Lounge.
Objects of Beauty
Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to noon
Deerfield Beach Percy White Library 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL, 33441
Mughal paintings of India and Turkish Embroidery. Lecture and slide presentation given by artist Arline Peartree. 954-357-7680.
Every Day Green Expo
Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Quiet Waters Park – Shelter #10 401 S. Powerline Rd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
FREE, except gate entry fee: $1.50/person (Children under 5, free). Learn about environmental issues, discover ways to reduce, reuse and recycle, create treasures from trash and experience how to live greener every day. 954-357-5100.
12th Annual Florida Turkish Festival
Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Emma Lou Olson Center 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Turkish music, dance, art, food, bounce houses, face painting and more. FREE. 954-588- 7957 or www.FloridaTurkishFestival.org.
Annual Deerfield “Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony”
Saturday, Dec. 7, 5 to 9 p.m.
The Cove Shopping Center 1550 Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Live entertainment, photos with Santa, miniature Pony Petting Zoo, snow flurries, kids’ activities, holiday magician, Athena the Snow Queen. Refreshments, snacks will be sold. Free shuttle service will be provided for those that park at the Main Beach Parking Lot (149 SE 21 Ave.) Bring unwrapped gifts to be donated to less fortunate. (See pg. 7) 954-480-4429.
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Butler House 380 E. Hillsboro Blvd Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
$10/family. Picture with Santa, goodie bags, breakfast, music, kids’ crafts.
Charitable Cancer Support Foundation fundraiser
Saturday, Dec. 7, 3 to 7 p.m.
The Cabin Sports Bar 154 N. Federal Hwy. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Tax-deductible donations help individuals and families who have been affected by Cancer. Info.: 954-960-3245.
Pompano Beach Boat Parade
Sunday, Dec. 8, 5:30 p.m.
Intracoastal from Lake Santa Barbara to north to Hillsboro Bridge Pompano Beach, FL
Watch the boats go by along the shore or ride aboard the Musette for $60, including dancing with DJ and buffet. Call 561-791-9686 for reservations.
Pompano Beach Garden Club
Monday, Dec. 9, noon
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060
“Growing and Cooking with Herbs” presented by Hadney Fayyaz, Edible Garden expert & educator. Refreshments served. 954-943-0029.
Toys for Tots
Monday, Dec. 9, 1 to 4 p.m.
The Allen West Foundation 6400 Congress Ave., Ste. 2050 Boca Raton, FL 33487
Grand Opening Party. Bring unwrapped new toy. If you cannot attend, you can still ship a toy to the address. 561-997- 6776. www.allenwestfoundation.org.
