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.
Little River Band, Ambrosia, Player
Friday, Jan. 8, 7 p.m.
Pompano Beach Amphitheatre “The Amp”
1801 NE 6 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Three great concerts for the price of one. Enjoy chart topping familiar hits of the late ‘70s to mid-‘80s. $45 – $75 per person. www.theamppompano.org.
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 fundsresearch, scholarships and job training for those affected by Autism. Entry $25 in advance; $35 at door. 305-305-0540.
Hillsboro Lighthouse tour
Saturday Jan 9, 8:30, 9:15, 10 and 11 a.m.
Alsdorf Park Dock
2974 NE 14 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Transportation is by boat. Must wear flat, closed shoes. Children must be 4 ft. tall to climb the tower. No pets. $25; free to HLPS members. 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. 954-974-6152. For Pet CPR or human CPR classes, call CPR Training 2 Go, 954-461-8203.
Coast Guard Safe Boating Course
Saturday Jan. 9, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Coast Guard HQ building
Spanish River Park
3939 N. Ocean Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33442
Certificate on class completion, plus Florida Boating ID card required for boaters under 26 years. Some insurers give discounts for course completion. Bring lunch. $35 per person. 561-391-3600.
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. More info.: http://morikami.org/cultural-programs/oshogatsu.
Deerfield Beach Orchid Society Meeting
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Woman’s Club of Deerfield Beach
910 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Free. Sheldon Takasaki, a well-known breeder of beautiful Hawaiian orchid hybrids and species and owner of Carmela Orchids, Inc. in Hakalau, Hawaii, will be sharing his vast knowledge about orchids. Call 954-464-8996.
Save the Date:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Birthday Celebration
Friday, Jan. 15 to Monday, Jan. 18, 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 with a 2-mile long parade and awards ceremony.
Cool Wheels Car Show
Sunday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Quiet Waters Park, Shelter #10
401 S. Powerline Road
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. www.yatc.com.
18th Annual Fashion Show Luncheon
Wednesday, Jan. 27, 11:30 a.m.
Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club
2701 NE 42 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Benefits NE Focal Point. $50 per person. 954-480-4460 for tickets and information.
