Open House
Friday Oct. 14, 5 p.m. & Sunday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m.
Elks Lodge, #1898
700 NE 10 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
The lodge will be open to the public. See what the Elks have to offer, how much the minimal annual membership fee is, family benefits and how it helps charities. Dinner available Friday and Saturday nights at Elks’ prices. Sunday breakfast offered at $6-adults/$3-children and football buffet also offered at Elks’ prices. For additional information, conact Garey Nehrke at 954-931-1475.
Book signings
Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Butler House
380 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Meet author Frank Gross, who wrote “Wolfgang” (www.wolfgangchronicles.com) and author Dr. Andrea MacVicar, who wrote several books. Also take a guided tour of the Butler House. Fee: donation. For more information, call 954-429-0378 or visit www.deerfield-history.org.
2nd Annual Deerfield Beach Fall Festival
Saturday, Oct. 15, 3 to 7 p.m.
Pioneer Park
501 NE Eller St.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Enjoy a day of fun with the entire family! This festive event includes several activities, including picking out the perfect pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, running through a hay maze, enjoying live entertainment, a friendly petting zoo, hay rides, tasty treats and much more! For more information, call 954-480-4429.
Granny’s Attic
Saturday, Oct. 15, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center
1801 NE 6 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Giant indoor garage sale. Free admission. For more information, call 954-786-4111.
Stand Up & Paddle For Cancer
Saturday, Oct. 15 & Sunday, Oct. 16, 7 to 10 p.m.
Island Water Sports
1985 NE 2 St.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Full moon SUP tour. All profits go to The Hagers and Grind for Life Fight Cancer. Cost: $30 per person. Boards and instructors are provided. If you have you own board, paddleand life vest, cost is $10. Glow in the dark necklaces/navigation lights are provided. Register in advance at www.Islandcamps.com/sup/full-moon-paddle or call 954-427-4929.
St. Ambrose Pumpkin Patch
Tuesday, Oct. 18 through Monday, Oct. 31
9 a.m. through 9 p.m.
St. Ambrose Church
380 S. Federal Hwy.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Large assortment of pumpkins, corn stalks, hay bales and other festive items. For more information, call 954-427-2226.
Book Signing and Discussion with Martha Lemasters
Wednesday, Oct. 19
• 12 p.m.
History at High Noon
Deerfield Beach City Hall
150 NE 2 Ave.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
• 2 p.m.
Century Plaza Leon Slatin Library
1856 W. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
• 7 p.m.
Deerfield Beach Woman’s Club
910 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Lemasters’ book, The Step: One Woman’s Journey to Finding her Own Happiness and Success During the Apollo Space Program, is a riveting insider’s look at the real dream team who made this extraordinary achievement, landing a man on the moon, possible. Bold and complex, women’s issues and equality are underlying themes of this richly woven tale. Science, history, humor and romance all intermingle in this fresh and inspiring account of one woman’s journey as she overcomes every obstacle on her path to finding happiness and success. For information, call 954-429-0378.
Fright Night
Thursday Oct. 20, 7 to midnight
Blue Martini
6000 Glades Rd.
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Hosted by Melissa and Joe Gorga. Performance by Chanel West Coast, costume contest. Space limited. Must R.S.V.P. to attend at egolden@thebermanlawgroup.com.
12th Annual Shriek Week
Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29
6 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sugar Sand Park
300 S. Military Tr.
Boca Raton, FL 33486
Appropriate for ages 7-12. “Lite Nite” (Thursday, Oct. 27, 5 to 9 p.m.) for ages 5-12, is a less intense version of the haunted house. Tickets: $8 per person. Reservations required and can be booked in person, online or by calling 561-347-3948. Other highlights include haunted walk-through attraction “Granny Grim: Alien Lab” where guests can find out if UFO’s really do exist, trackless train rides, free led lighted stilt-walking “robots” & DJ show, magic shows, food vendors, black light carnival game room, photo souvenirs, glitter tattoos. Many activities require additional activity tickets and can be purchased onsite. Free indoor Trick or Treat Trail will be featured nightly. For more information about volunteer opportunities, including auditions for scare actors, decorating, running activities & games please visit the website. For specific details, dates, times and costs visit www.SugarSandPark.org or call the Community Center at 561-347-3900.
6th Annual Daytime Radness
Friday, Oct. 21, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., VIP-5 a.m.
Island Water Sports
1985 NE 2 St.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Get ready for the madness to begin. It’s time for Daytime Radness! Fight Cancer with the Hager Family & GrindFor Life. Enjoy the biggest sale of the year plus ramp jam, water slide, meet the pros and much more. For more information or VIP passes visit www.DaytimeRadness.com.
