4th of July Celebration — Deerfield Beach
Friday, July 4, noon to 9 p.m.
Main Beach Parking Lot 149 SE 21 Ave. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Food, arts and crafts, kids’ zone and free entertainment. Fireworks show begins at 9:05 p.m. On North Stage, from 12:30 p.m. until fireworks, see bands: Flyin’ Blind, Steve Minotti & the Hotheads, Not Steve, Doug & Dan, Jesse Taylor, Billy G, Late for Dinner and special guests.
Road and facility closures:
• International Fishing Pier will be closed at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2 and will reopen at 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 5.
• On July 4, at midnight, Ocean Way from Hillsboro Boulevard to SE 4 Street will close, reopening on the morning of July 5.
• On July 4, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Hillsboro Boulevard Bridge, as well as A1A, from NE 1 Street to SE 3 Street, will be closed to traffic.
• The Hillsboro Boulevard Bridge will remain in the locked down position from 7 to 11 p.m.
Parking on the barrier island will be limited during the event. Complimentary parking will be available at The Cove Shopping Center, located at 1580 SE 3 Ct, and St. Ambrose Catholic Church, located at 380 S. Federal Hwy. Attendees can make the short walk across the bridge to the event or take the complimentary shuttle service between The Cove Shopping Center and the beach or St. Ambrose Catholic Church and the beach.
The Shuttle service will run as follows:
• Continuous shuttle service from 11a.m. to 5:45 p.m.
• NO shuttle service from 5:45 p.m. to 11 p.m. due to the closing of Hillsboro Boulevard Bridge.
• Continuous shuttle service will resume at 11 p.m. and run continuously until 12 a.m. www.deerfield-beach.com/4thofjuly or 954-480-4429.
Beach Bash & Fireworks Extravaganza — Pompano Beach
Friday, July 4, begins at noon
Pompano Beach Fishing Pier to the Great Lawn 10 N. Pompano Beach Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Watermelon eating contest, relay races, arts and crafts projects, airbrush and glitter tattoos, bounce houses, food and live entertainment! Starting at 2 p.m., bands include Poor Life Decisions, Grayson Rogers and the Blues Brothers Soul Band. Also, game show “What’s The Deal?” 9 p.m. – fireworks. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome; personal fireworks, glass containers, alcohol and pets prohibited. 954-786-4111.
Fabulous 4th—Boca Raton
Friday, July 4, begins at 6 p.m.
Spanish River Sports Complex 1000 NW Spanish River Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33431
Free event. 6 p.m. – family fun, 7 p.m. – live band, 9 p.m. – fireworks. Free Trolley Service will be available. Info: 561-393-7995.
Yard Sale
Saturday, July 5, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Peter’s Church 1416 SE 2 Terr. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
All sorts of wonderful items priced to sell. Inside air conditioned Parish Hall. Rain or shine. 954-695-0336.
Summer Horse Camps
Monday, July 7 to Thursday, July 10, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tradewinds Park & Stables 3600 W. Sample Rd. Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Also July 14-17, July 21-24. For ages 9 to 16 to get real experience caring for horses and riding them. All campers must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Participants should also bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a towel. Students must bring their own snacks and lunches. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Fees range. Limit: 12 campers/session. Other camps in August too. For details, call 954-357-8870.
Deerfield Beach Orchid Society Meeting
Tuesday, July 8, 7:30 p.m. SHARP
Women’s Club of Deerfield Beach 910 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Speaker: Dr. Brian Monk, of Blullama Orchids, will speak on warm-growing miltonias. For more information, e-mail deerfieldorchids@gmail.com or visit www.deerfieldbeachorchidsociety. Org
Job Fair to Hire 60 School Bus Operators
Monday, July 7, 3 to 6 p.m.
E. Pat Larkins Community Center 520 Hammondville Rd./MLK Jr. Boulevard Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Bring a resume and a transcript of driving record with no more than five points on driving record in past five years. For more information call 954-586-1132.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training Class
Thursdays, July 10 to Aug. 21, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Fire Station 102 1441 FAU Research Park Blvd. (3rd floor training room) Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
FREE training teaches the citizens about the basics of disaster preparedness, basic first aid in disaster situations, fire safety and utility controls, how to suppress a small fire, light search and rescue, disaster psychology, terrorism and more. Students will learn how the Deerfield Beach CERT Team is utilized in the community following a disaster (such as a hurricane, tornado, etc.), as well as how CERT helps the community, our police and our fire/rescue services in non-disaster times. To register, e-mail your name, address and cell phone number to CERT@Deerfield-Beach.com or call Carol Sjursen, CERT Coordinator at 954-803-6338.
