Food Truck Invasion
Thursday, April 7, 5 to 10 p.m.
Quiet Waters Park
401 S. Powerline Rd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
For more information, call the park at 954-357-5100 or visit www.FoodTruckInvasion.com.
4th Annual Pineapple Jamboree
Friday, April 8, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sample McDougald House
450 NE 10 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Live music, open pit fires for roasting pineapples and marshmallows, and a variety of everything pineapple – drinks, desserts, Jello shots and more. Hosted by Pompano Beach Chamber of Commerce. $35. Visit www.pompanobeachchamber.com.
Aaron Neville in concert at The Amp
Friday, April 8, 6:40 p.m.
Pompano Beach Amphitheatre
1801 NE 6 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Aaron Neville with The Funky Meters and Spred the Dub. Tickets: $45 to $75 at www.ticketmaster.com. More information: www.pompanobeacharts.org.
Hillsboro Lighthouse Tour
Saturday April 9, hourly 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sands Harbor Dock
125 N. Riverside Dr.
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Celebrate the State of Florida Lighthouse Day. 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. For more info., visit www.hillsborolighthouse.org/tours.
Toyota Pet Adoption Event
Toyota of Deerfield Beach
Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
1441 S. Federal Hwy.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Organized by Will’s Way, Inc. Call 877-585-7402 for information.
Tour the Historic Butler House
Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Historic Butler House
380 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Learn about the heritage of Deerfield Beach’s farming pioneers, including the Butlers. Donations welcome.
Health Fair for All Ages
Saturday, April 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
St. Paul United Methodist Church
244 SE 2 Ave.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Many services available, including blood pressure checks, cholesterol, HIV test, diabetes test, education, and information on Cancer, nutrition and other health issues. Fun and games for children, plus healthy snacks for all. Call 954-0427-9407 for information.
Deerfield Farmers Market and Garage Sale
Sunday, April 10, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pioneer Park
217 NE 5 Ave.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Locally grown produce, homemade pickles, jellies and treats, fine handmade soaps and more. Vendor spaces cost $20, call 954-429-0378.
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, April 10, 9 a.m. to noon
Elks Lodge
700 NE 10 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Open to the public. Hosted by the Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does. Adults $5, children $2.50. For information, call 954-255-3130
Travel Club: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Sunday, April 10, bus departs at 12:30 p.m.
from Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex
445 SW 2 St.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
The Deerfield Parks & Recreation Dept. invites everyone to visit the Broward Center for the Performing Arts production of Shakespeare’s play as imagined by the Miami City Ballet. Tickets are limited. $61. Register at any community center or visit www.deerfield-beach.com/registration. Call 954-480-4481 for information.
5th Annual Concert for a Cure
Sunday, April 10, 2 to 6 p.m.
Historic Butler House
380 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Steve Minotti & Friends, the Deerfield Kiwanis Club and Everything Deerfield Beach are holding a concert to benefit Relay for Life of Deerfield Beach, Lighthouse Point and Hillsboro Beach. $10 donation. Cash bar. For information, call 954-592-3150 or e-mail teagen@everythingdeerfieldbeach.com.
Pompano Beach Garden Club
Monday, April 11, 12:30 p.m.
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center
1801 NE 6 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Horticulturist Wade Matz presents “1000s of Unusual Plants.” Open to the public. Refreshments served. Call Jan for more information, 954-943-0029
16th Annual Cuisine of the Region
Wednesday, April 13, 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Hillsboro Club
901 Hillsboro Mile (A1A)
Hillsboro Beach, FL 33062
Entrees, desserts and wines from local restaurants; silent and live auction items. Benefits NE Focal Point. $60 per person in advance; $75 at door. Call 954-480-4460 or email rwilliams@deerfield-beach.com for information.
Save the Date: Relay for Life
Saturday, April 16 at 6 p.m. to sunrise on Sunday, April 17
Quiet Waters Park
401 S. Powerline Rd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
This beloved annual event honors Cancer survivors, remembers those who were lost, and raises money for cancer prevention and cure. Food, entertainment, vendor booths and more. For the Survivor Dinner, call Anais Vu at 954-200-7533. For event registration and information, visit www.relayforlife.org/dblpfl, or contact Event Co-Chairs Karen Hardy at karengle@yahoo.com or Kenny Brighton at kennyjbrighton@gmail.com.
Festivus Fitness Games
Saturday, April 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Crossfit Barracuda
740 S. Deerfield Beach Ave., #7
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Fourth annual Festivus Games Fitness Competition for beginner, intermediate and master athletes. Water provided; food vendors. Spectators free; $75 to compete. Register at www.festivusgames.com/register/537.