Friends of the Deerfield Beach Arboretum
Thursday, May 12, 7 p.m.
Deerfield Beach Arboretum
2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Rose Bechard-Butman, the Naturescape Coordination and Natural Resource Specialist for Broward County, will teach residents how to create a landscape that conserves water, reduces pollution and adds property value. Free. Refreshments available. Last meeting until September 2016. For information, call 954-480-4495.
2nd Annual BSO Golf Tournament
Saturday, May 14, 8 a.m. shotgun start
Crystal Lake Country Club
3810 Crystal Lake Drive
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
All proceeds benefit the Sheriff’s Foundation of Broward County Fallen Heroes Fund, to assist the families of officers who die in the line of duty. Register at www.deerfield-beach.com/golftournament or call 954-480-4429.
Hillsboro Lighthouse Tour
Saturday May 14, hourly 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sands Harbor Dock
125 N. Riverside Dr.
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
$25; free to HLPS members. Transportation is by boat. Must wear flat, closed shoes. Children must be 4 ft. tall to climb the tower. No pets. Visit www.hillsborolighthouse.org/tours.
Worth the Drive! Art Show: Lori Pratico
Saturday, May 14, 6 p.m.
Gallery 2014
2014 Harrison St.
Hollywood, FL 33020
Deerfield Beach-based artist Lori Pratico, widely recognized for her nationwide mural project “Girl Noticed,” will be the featured artist at Gallery 2014 with her show “Learning to Dance.” The public is welcome to attend the opening reception. Free. Call 954-505-3291 or visit www.gallery2014.com.
Farm Heritage Day
Sunday, May 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sample-McDougald House
450 NE 10 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
This event will make you feel like you are stepping back in time when this was a farming community. This is part of the centennial celebration of the historic home. There will be classic cars and tractors, a blacksmith to talk about the trade, live entertainment, food and so much more. $5 per person. For information and tickets, visit www.SampleMcDougaldHouse.com or call 754-307-5446.
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, May 15, 9 a.m. to noon
Pompano Elks Lodge
700 NE 10 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
A delicious pancake breakfast hosted by Benevolent Patriotic Order of DOES, Drove 152. $5 adults, $2.50 children. Open to the public. Call 954-255-3130 for information.
BSO Community Hero Night
Monday, May 16, 5 to 8 p.m.
Chick-Fil-A
3648 W. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Kids, dress up as your favorite superhero and come meet the real BSO heroes who serve our community! Kids dressed in costume get a free 4-piece Nuggets Kids Meal. Call 954-570-0404 for information.
Broward Nature Book Club: The Old Man and the Sea
Wednesday, May 18, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Deerfield Island Park
Shuttle boat: Pioneer Park Dock
217 NE 5 Ave.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
The Broward Nature Book Club meets monthly at nature sites for a 60-minute book discussion, followed by a 30-minute light hike led by a Parks naturalist. This month, the great Hemingway classic is up for discussion. Free. RSVP to NaturalAreas@Broward.org or call 954-357-5100.
History at High Noon: Author Susan Gillis
Wednesday, May 18, Noon to 1 p.m.
City Commission Chambers
150 NE 2 Ave.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Susan Gillis, Curator and Archivist, Boca Raton Historical Society and Museum, will discuss her new book, Palm Beach County During World War II, a pictorial history of our area during World War II. Free; donations accepted. Light refreshments. Call 954-428-0378 for information.
Save the Date! 8th Annual Congemi Beach Tennis World Cup
Friday, May 20 to Sunday, May 22
Top beach tennis athletes from around the world meet on the beach in Deerfield to compete for the $5,000 first prize.There will not only be plenty of tennis weekend-long but a Havana Nights Welcome Party at 2 Georges at The Cove on Friday. Don’t miss the awards presentation and JB’s Players Party on Saturday, and Flanigans Beach Bash on Sunday. Pre-register at www.beachtennis.us.
Save the date! Miami Marlins Baseball Event
Tuesday, June 21
Tickets must be purchased by May 13
Herb Skolnick Community Center
800 SW 36 Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Come see the Miami Marlins v. Atlanta Braves game. $50 per person includes BBQ, home plate seating and transportation to and from game. All ages; children must be accompanied by an adult. Handicapped accessible. Tickets available at the community center. For more information, call 954-786-4590.