Menorah lighting
Wednesday, Dec. 17, 5:30 p.m.
Pompano Citi Centre (near carousel) 1955 N. Federal Hwy. Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Brought to you by Chabad of N Broward Beaches free. Lighting of 9 ft. menorah with Mayor Lamar Fisher. Doughnuts, latkes, free carousel ride, crafts for the kids! www.JewishLHP.com or 347-410-1106.
Winter Wonderland
Thursday, Dec. 18, 3 to 5 p.m.
Villages of Hillsboro Park 4111 NW 6 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Enjoy holiday activities, such as horse-drawn hayrides, photos with Santa, a real SNOW field; make your own “Frosty the Snowman.” Kids activities, holiday treats and the thrilling Polar Express ride. Small fee for refreshments and some activities. For more information, call 954-480-4494.
Chanukah event
Thursday, Dec. 18, 5:30 p.m.
Town Hall of Hillsboro Beach 1210 Hillsboro Mile Hillsboro Beach, FL 33062
FREE. Menorah Lighting with local dignitaries and Chanukah refreshments. Brought to you by Chabad of N. Broward Beaches. For more information, call 347- 410-1106 or visit www.JewishLHP.com.
Children’s holiday performance
Friday, Dec. 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Steeple on the Beach Montessori School, Briggs Hall 1920 SE 4 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Free. For more info., call 954-427-0222 or visit www.communitych.org.
The Matchmaker
Friday, Dec. 19, 6 p.m. (show), 7:30 p.m. (dinner) Sunday, Dec. 2, 2 p.m. (show only)
Skolnick Community Center 800 SW 36 Ave. Pompano Beach, FL 33069
“The Matchmaker!” presented by Curtain Call Playhouse is a comedy about a local merchant who hires a lively widow matchmaker; mayhem ensues. $30 Friday, $20 Sunday. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Herb Skolnick Community Center or online at www.Eventbright.com. For more information, call 954-786-4590.
Annual Christmas Dinner
Saturday, Dec. 20, noon
159 SW 1 Terrace Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Presented by Delta Lodge #519. Free food, family & fun.
Book talk
Saturday, Dec. 20, 1:30 p.m.
The Event Center 6101 NW 31 St. Margate, FL 33063
Local radio talk show host Anna Stephenson of WWNN Radio AM 1470 is holding a special free book talk event with six authors. For more information, call 786-376- 6118 or 305-274-0638
4th Annual Piles of Smiles “Snow Day
Saturday, Dec. 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sugar Sand Park 300 S. Military Tr. Boca Raton, FL 33486
Children ages 3 to 12 will enjoy playing in 25 tons of real snow. Features Zippy Pet rides, bumper cars, a Polar Ice slide, DJ, costumed characters, winter sport activities, a handmade craft show and more. Advance reservations are $12 ($15 day of event). For more info., call 561-347-2900 or visit www.SugarSandPark.org
Chanukah Festival
Sunday, Dec. 21, 4 p.m.
Sanborn Square 72 N. Federal Hwy. Boca Raton, FL 33432
Sponsored by Chabad of East Boca. Rides, food, concert starring Eduardo, menorah lighting with dignitaries, and more. Nominal fee for food and rides. For more information, call 561-417-7797 or visit www.Chabad-BocaBeaches.com.
Milo’s Dog Rescue Adoption and Donation Drive
Sunday, Dec. 21, 11 a.m. & 2:30 p.m.
Anuttara Yoga Shala 620 SE 10 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Come take an exhilarating yoga class and visit with the volunteers at Milo’s Dog Rescue who will have adoptable animals available just in time for the holidays. They will also be accepting donations such as pet food, treats, blankets, sheets, toys, cleaning supplies, kennels, etc. For info., call 954-322-YOGA (9642) or visit www. anuttarayoga.com.
Menorah lighting
On Sunday, Dec. 21, 5 p.m. on Deerfield beach, join the Chabad of the N. Broward Beaches as they light their menorah, offer up latkes and doughnuts and supply plenty of opportunities for fun, including face painting, sand art for the kids and more.