Dedication of Fish & Wildlife Signs
Saturday, Jan. 2, 10 a.m.
Deerfield Beach Arboretum
2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Boy Scout Troup 199 and the Deerfield Beach Arboretum will dedicate the new fish and wildlife sign created by Boy Scout Tyler Kruger for his Eagle project. The sign depicts the various types of freshwater fish found in the waters of the Arboretum.
Movies in the Park: Planes: Fire & Rescue
Friday, Jan. 8, 7 p.m.
Villages of Hillsboro Park
4111 NW 6 St.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Free. Bring a blanket and lawn chairs, and enjoy a night at the movies. Snacks and glow items available for purchase.
3rd Annual Brandon’s Run for Autism
Saturday, Jan. 9, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Quiet Waters Park
401 S. Powerline Rd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
5K event. Top 3 in each division receive medals. Event benefits the International Society for Autism, which fund re-search, scholarships and job training for those affected by Autism. Entry fee: $25 in advance, $35 at door. Call 305-305-0540.
Hillsboro Lighthouse New Year tour
Saturday, Jan. 9 at 8:30, 9:15, 10 and 11 a.m.
Alsdorf Park Dock
2974 NE 14 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Transportation by boat. Must wear flat, closed shoes. Children must be 4 ft. tall to climb the tower. No pets. $25, free to HLPS members. Visit www.hillsborolighthouse.org/tours.
Pet CPR Course
Saturday, Jan. 9, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Florida Humane Society
3870 N. Powerline Rd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33073
Save your pet in an emergency with CPR and first aid techniques. Please bring an item to donate to Florida Humane Society such as paper towels, bleach, cat litter. Space limited; register in advance at www.PetTech.net. Call 954-974-6152. For info. on Pet CPR or human CPR classes, please call CPR Training 2 Go, 954-461-8203.
Save the Date!
Oshogatsu Festival
Sunday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
4000 Morikami Park Rd.
Delray Beach, FL 33446
Celebrate the Year of the Monkey at the Morikami’s 38th Annual Oshogatsu New Year’s Festival. Experience the tastes, sights and sounds that define the Japanese New Year. Ticket prices: Ages 11 and up: $12 advance, $15 at gate; ages 4 – 10: $6 advance, $10 at gate; museum members and under 3: free. Tasting rooms 21 and over: $30 members, $35 non-members. (includes general admission.) Tickets online at http://morikami.org/cultural-programs/oshogatsu.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Birthday Celebration
Friday, Jan. 15 to Monday, Jan. 18, 2016 (Times TBA)
Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex
445 SW 2 St.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
This four-day event features a weekend carnival, games and live entertainment, before drawing to a close on Monday, Jan. 18 with a two-mile long parade and awards ceremony. Sponsorships available. Contact the Community Events and Outreach Division at 954-480-4429.
Cool Wheels Car Show
Sunday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Quiet Waters Park, Shelter #10
401 S. Powerline Rd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Benefitting the Youth Automotive Training Center. Best in show wins $1,000. Gift bags to first 300 cars. Music, food trucks, raffle, prizes and more. Kustom Kulture artist Ben Mitchell. $20 advance; $25 at gate. For more information, visit www.yatc.com.
Wings of Freedom Historical Airplanes
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2 p.m. to Sunday, Jan. 31, 4:30 p.m.
Boca Raton Airport
903 NW 35 St.
Boca Raton, FL 33431
WWII veterans free. Discounts for school groups. Tour working WWII aircraft, learn about history and even book a flight. Aircraft include the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress heavy bomber, the B-24 Liberator heavy bomber and the P-51 Mustang fighter. Flights available in B-17 or B-24 for $450 per person. Pilots can fly in the P-51 for $2,200 for a half hour, $3,200 for an hour. Tickets: $12 adults and $6 children under 12. Call 800-568-8924.
Watercolor Painting Classes
Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon, Jan. through April
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center
1801 NE 6 Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Henriette “Kitte” Arnold’s watercolor classes for all skill levels are back. $20 per session. Call 954-920-4574.
new year’s events
Thursday, Dec. 31
First Night 2016
City of Delray Beach
(Activities located in downtown district)
5 p.m. to midnight
Offers fun and games, music, food and entertainment for the whole family from toddlers to teens. Wristbands are $10 in advance at the Delray Beach City Hall and Public Library, $15 on Dec. 31. Children under 3 free. Visit www.visitdelraybeach.org/firstnight for details.
New Year’s Eve Dinner
Two Georges at The Cove
1645 SE 3 Court
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Two Georges is offering a special New Year’s Eve menu, which includes Stuffed Lobster Tails, Prime Rib of Beef, Lobster Risotto, Grilled Sea Bass and Chicken Chesapeake Béarnaise. Call 954-421-9272.
Friday, Jan. 1
New Year’s Day Buffet
Friday, Jan. 1, Noon to 5 p.m.
Deer Creek Grille
2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Options of pork loin, mahi mahi, chicken or penne a la vodka with sides, or choose the salad bar, clam chowder or breakfast from the omelet and egg station. Many options available. See ad on Pg. 14 for more details. $23.95 adults; $11.95 children, plus 20 percent gratuity. Reservations required: 954-421-5553.