Friends of the Arboretum
Thursday, Feb. 11, 7 p.m.
Deerfield Beach Arboretum
2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach FL 33442
Speaker Jeff Nurge, of Florida Native Gardening, discusses how to create a native plant landscape that supports birds, butterflies and other native wildlife. Plant giveaway. Free, open to public. Call 954-480-4495 or visit www.treezoo.com.
Annual Friday Night Fish Fry
Friday, Feb. 12, 5 to 8 p.m.
St. Ambrose Catholic Church
380 S. Federal Hwy.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Everyone welcome! During the Lenten season we abstain from meat on Fridays, so let’s get together and have some fish! Fish Fry held again Feb. 26 and March 11. $10; $5 for kids. Call 954-427-2225 or visit http://stambrosedeerfieldbch.com.
Sunset Kayak Adventure
Friday, Feb. 12, 6 to 8 p.m.
Quiet Waters Park
401 S. Powerline Rd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Ages 13 and up. $15 for tour. $15 boat rental. For information, call 955-357-5100.
Stations of the Cross
Friday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m.
St. Peter’s Anglican Church
1416 SE 2 Terr.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Come worship during the first week of Lent. Call 954-695-0336 for information.
Concert: Dark Star Orchestra
Friday, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Pompano Beach Amphitheatre
1801 NE 6 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Bringing the energy and experience of the Grateful Dead. $28. Visit www.pompanobeacharts.org.
Valetine’s Soirée
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2 to 4 p.m.
Woofgang Bakery
2016 NE 36 St.
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
America’s Top Dog Model Reunion – meet winning pooch Peaches, Paw-litical rally, valentine photos, costume contest, adoption opps. Look pretty in red, white and blue. RSVP: 754-205-6150 or americastopdog@aol.com.
Music of the American Revolution
Saturday, Feb. 13, 2 p.m.
Percy White Library Auditorium
837 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Renowned musician Matthew Sabatella brings his guitar and banjo for a lively one-hour presentation of Music of the American Revolution. Part of the Celebration 240 Years of Freedom series sponsored by the Friends of the Deerfield Beach Percy White Library.
Swing Into Country
Saturday, Feb. 13, 5 to 10 p.m.
Florida Atlantic University
(Next to Football Stadium)
777 Glades Rd.
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Family fun event with country stars Drake White and the Big Fire, Clare Dunn and local musician Maggie Baugh. Celebrity kickball, kids zone with games, face painting and more. Benefits Student ACES leadership program, serving Broward, Dade and Palm Beach counties. $10 per person. Free to military and first responders. For tickets, visit www.swingintocountry.com.
Sweet Life Dessert Comedy Theatre
Saturday, Feb. 13, 6:45 p.m.
Grace Baptist Church
501 NE 48 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Enjoy a sweet treat of clean comedy with Scott Davis, great music and yummy dessert. Dessert service at 6:45 p.m., comedy show at 7:30 p.m. $10 advance, $15 at the door. Call 954-421-0190 or visit www.gbcfl.org.
Deerfield Farmers Market
Sunday, Feb. 14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pioneer Park
NE 5 Ave.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Free. Meet your sweetheart at the Farmers Market on Valentine’s Day! Charm her with some fresh flowers, sweeten him up with a jar of home-grown honey or get yourself out of the dog house with home baked dog treats! Also, farm fresh produce, jellies, pickles and much more.
Valentine’s Day Pet Expo
Sunday, Feb. 14, Noon to 5 p.m.
Pompano Citi Centre
1955 N. Federal Hwy.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Pet adoptions, costume contest, product samples, puppy kissing booth, radio station 99.9 Kiss Country. Donate an item to participating rescue or charity and receive a raffle entry. Leashed pets are welcome. Free. Visit www.pompanocitycentre.com/events.
TEDx Boca Raton “Ingenuity 2016”
Friday, Feb. 16, 5 to 10 p.m.
Mizner Park Amphitheatre
590 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, FL 33432
TEDx programs offer “ideas worth spreading.” Speakers include: Nathaniel Develoe, Robert Hacker, Raymond Miltenberger, Tina Reine. $75 per person. Visit www.tedxbocaraton.com.
History at High Noon
Wednesday, Feb. 17, Noon to 1 p.m.
Deerfield Beach City Commission Chambers
150 NE 2 Ave.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Donation welcome. Clifton Rambert, of the First Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Deerfield Beach, will be this month’s speaker. See more about him and church getting historical marker, Pg. 1.
Save the Date! : DBHS Class of 1976 40th Reunion
April 22-23
Event includes party and gala. For details, e-mail Milane LaRoy at milanelaroy@yahoo.com or Dave Brousseau at dbrouss76@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page under DBHS Class of 1976 Reunions.