Those Fabulous’ 40s Concert
Thursday Mar. 6, 7 p.m.
Herb Skolnick Community Center 800 SW 36 Ave. Pompano Beach, FL 33069
$12. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. 954-786-4590.
Movies in the Park: “The Lorax”
Tuesday, Mar. 7, 7 p.m.
Villages of Hillsboro Park 4111 NW 6 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Bring blankets/ lawn chairs. Call 954-480-4429 or visit www.Deerfield-Beach.com.
Author Presentation & Luncheon
Saturday, Mar. 8, 11:30 a.m.
Lighthouse Point Yacht Club 2701 NE 42 St. Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
American Association of University Women (AAUW), Pompano Beach fundraiser. Patsy West, ethno-historian & preservationist speaks on “bathing costumes to bikinis.” $40 (includes silent auction.) Reservations Required: 954- 524-2938.
Huge Yard Sale
Saturday, Mar. 8, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
3870 N. Powerline Rd. Pompano Beach, FL 33073
Benefits “no kill” Florida Humane Society. Donations accepted Thursday – Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. 954-785-2165. Rain date: March 15.
Soroptimist International Annual “Casino Night”
Saturday, Mar.8, 7 to 11 p.m.
Elks Lodge 700 NE 10 St Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Theme: “Shake your Shamrock,” features dinner, dancing, gaming, raffles, auctions. $65 (includes $100 in chips) Tickets: 954-553-0887. Benefits Woodhouse of Pompano Beach.
Hillsboro Lighthouse Tour
Saturday, Mar. 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Transportation from: Sands Harbor Hotel & Marina 125 N. Riverside Dr. Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Transportation to and from the lighthouse grounds by boat. $25 per person. Must have flat shoes with rubber soles and closed toes. Children must be accompanied by an adult and must be a minimum of 48″ (4‘) tall to climb the tower. No pets allowed. www.hillsborolighthouse.org.
Music under the Stars: WT Heck and the Indelibles
Saturday, Mar. 8, 7 p.m.
Herb Skolnick Community Center 800 SW 36 Ave. Pompano Beach, FL 33069
FREE concert: Jazz and Blues. 954-786-4590.
About Boating Safely
Saturday, Mar. 8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Spanish River Park HQ Bldg. 3939 N. Ocean Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33431
Everyone who completes the class is given a certificate and will be sent a Florida Boating ID card, which is required for boaters under 22 years old. Topics include boating terminology, boat handling, navigation rules, aids to navigation, federal and Florida regulations, safety equipment and other boating techniques. Materials fee is $35. For questions or RSVP, call 561-391-3600 and leave a message.
Mardi Gras Celebration — Chamber GALA
Saturday, Mar. 8, 6 p.m.
Deer Creek Country Club 2801 DC Country Club Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Held by Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce. A portion benefits International Society for Autism. Info: www.deerfieldchamber.com.
Sunday Matinee Music Series Concert
Sunday, Mar. 9, 3 to 4 p.m.
Boca Raton Downtown Library 400 NW 2 Ave. Boca Raton, FL 33432
Free admission/open to the public. Features “Great American Songs” by Jim Kovalcik Trio. Reservations required. Visit www.bocalibrary.org or call 561-299-8684.
Pompano Beach Garden Club Meeting
Monday, Mar. 10, 12:30 p.m.
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060
“Demonstration of Floral Design” presented by Cindy Rieger and Joanne Nelson. Open to the public. Refreshments served. 954-943-0029.
Deerfield Beach Orchid Society Meeting
Tuesday, Mar. 11, 7:30 p.m.
Women’s Club of Deerfield Beach 910 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Orchid Auction (and orchid accessories). Arrive by 7 p.m. to preview items. Guests or new members welcome. No charge for guest visit first two times. After, there is membership fee. Visit: www.deerfieldbeachorchidsociety.org or contact deerfieldbeachorchidsociety@gmail.com.
Greater Pompano Beach Senior Citizens Club meets
Wednesday, Mar. 12, 10 a.m.
Emma Lou Olsen Center 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Activities and events for seniors. 954-786-3902.
8th Annual Festival of the Arts
Thursday, Mar. 6 to Saturday, Mar. 15
Mizner Park 327 Plaza Real Boca Raton, FL 33432
Enjoy world-class musicians, authors and other performances. For more info., call 561-368-8445 or visit www.festivalboca.org.
