Pompano Beach Budget Presentation and Workshop
Thursday, May 15, 10 a.m.
City Commission Chambers 100 W. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Includes discussion of the estimated Fiscal Year 2015 Budget.
2nd Annual Silent Auction/Raffle
Friday, May 16, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Deerfield Beach Elementary School 650 NE 1 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
$1 and $5 baskets up for grabs. Donations needed, call Jennifer Miller, 754-322-6100.
2nd Annual Destination Graduation banquet
Saturday, May 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Royal Fiesta 1680 SE 3 Ct. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Hosted by Deerfield Beach Housing Authority (DBHA). Keynote speaker: Broward County School Board member Rosalind Osgood. DBHA will be honoring its graduating seniors with a GPA over 2.0. Program helps students who live in Section 8 and low income housing, defraying costs for cap and gown rental, and yearbooks. For those with GPA over 4.0, they pay for class rings.
Free vessel examinations
Saturday, May 17, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Silver Palm Park 600 E. Palmetto Park Rd. Boca Raton, FL 33432
Conducted by The Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 36 of Boca Raton. For more information, call 561-391-3600.
Hillsboro Lighthouse Tour
Saturday, May 17, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sands Harbor Hotel & Marina 125 N Riverside Dr. Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Transportation to and from the lighthouse grounds is only by boat from marina. $25 per person. Must wear flat shoes with rubber soles and closed toes. Children must be accompanied by an adult and must be a minimum of 48″ (4 ft.) tall to climb the tower. No pets. www.hillsborolighthouse.org.
“In the Round” music showcase —Nashville Style II
Saturday, May 17, 8 p.m.to midnight
American Rock Bar & Grill 1600 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Hosted by Steve Minotti, this musical showcase features Billy G, Cal Adams, Dirk Gilbert, JD Danner, Jess Taylor, Iggy, John Torres, Kirsten Spencer, Lina Marquez and Patrick Salsich singing “in the round” much like is seen in places like the Bluebird Café in Nashville. No cover. For info., call 954-428-4539 or visit www.americanrockbar.com.
Morning Kayak Tour
Sunday, May 18, 9 to 11 a.m.
Deerfield Island Park 1720 Deerfield Island Park Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
$15-with own kayak or paddleboard/$30- for rental, paddles, life jackets. Includes picnic (coffee & doughnuts.) Limited space/preregistration required. For ages 8+ (must be accompanied by adult.) Life jackets required. 954-357- 5100.
49th Annual Pompano Fishing Rodeo
Through Saturday, May 17
Alsdorf Park 2974 NE 14 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33062
For more info., visit www.pompanofishingrodeo.com.
Woman’s Club of Deerfield Beach meets
Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m.
910 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Guest speaker: Somy Ali, founder of No More Tears, Rising Star Award recipient. No More Tears is a completely volunteer organization that helps women (who are often fleeing from other countries), who are victims of abuse to obtain visas, find jobs, get medical assistance and more. (See more, Pg. 11) www.NMTproject.org. For more information, call Women’s Club at 954-421-4700.
History at High Noon
Wednesday, May 21, noon
City Hall Commission Chambers 150 NE 2 Ave. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Topic: History of hurricanes. Info.: 954-429-0378.
Democratic Women’s Club of NE Broward meets
Wednesday, May 21, 7 p.m.
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Speaker: Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, on female employment in Sheriff’s Office.Refreshments served. Free, open to public.
ArtHall
Wednesday, May 21, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Bailey Contemporary Arts 41 NE 1 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Featuring new art of past ArtHall artists, including N! Satterfield and Lori Pratico, and national artists like Derek Toomes, Diana Contreras, Melissa Haviland and David Colagiovanni. Tasting tables and live music. 954-586-1111.
2014 World Cup Beach Tennis
· Saturday, May 17 and Sunday, May 18
300 NE 21 Ave. (north of pier) Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
· Friday May 23 to Sunday, May 25
212 Pompano Beach Blvd. (south of pier) Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Enter to win prize money and world ranking points, or simply come and watch the action! Categories: Men’s and women’s doubles, men’s and women’s singles, mixed doubles and juniors doubles. All levels welcome. Sponsored by Frank Congemi in association with IFBT USA. Register: www.mybeachtennis.net.
