The Christmas Emporium
Friday, Nov. 11, noon to 8 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church
100 NE Mizner Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
200 gorgeous gift baskets, magnificent Christmas decor, attic treasures, dollar table, baked goods. For info.,call 561-395-8285.
Christmas Boutique
Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
2700 NE 36 St.
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Handmade decorations, unique crafts, knitted and crocheted items, baked sweets and special raffles. Refreshments available for purchase. For more information, call 954-943-9154.
7th annual Gridiron Grill-Off Food & Wine Festival
Saturday, Nov. 12
Pompano Beach Amphitheater
1806 NE 6 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Features a Grill-Off competition with NFL legends and celebrity chefs from South Florida’s finest restaurants. Fans spend the afternoon eating, sampling fine Kendall Jackson Wines, voting on their favorite grill recipes and competing with their favorite NFL players in the annual cornhole tournament. For more information, event schedule and tickets visit www.gridirongriller.com.
Super Circuit Fitness program
Begins Saturday, Nov. 12, 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.
Pioneer Park
222 NE 2 Ave.,
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
One hour cardio and strength/endurance fitness training program. Classes run Saturdays from Nov. 12 to Dec. 31. Registration: $9 per class or 8 classes $64. Register at any community center or visit www.dfb.city/registration. For additional information, call 954-480-4361.
Pancake breakfast
Sunday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to noon.
Elks Lodge
700 NE 10 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Hosted by the Benevolent Patriotic Order of DOES Drove 142. Adults-$6/Children-$3. Open to the public. For information, call 954-587-1121.
Appreciation Cookout
Sunday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Forest Lawn North Funeral Home and Cemetery
200 Copans Rd.
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Thank you for veterans and first responders. Featuring live music by Joey Dale and the Gigolo’s, and games. Call 954-784-4000 to confirm your reservation.
Havana Nights
Sunday, Nov. 13, 3 to 6 p.m.
Frank McDonough Park
3500 NE 27 Ave.
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Features Cuban style food and Pop/Latin DJ. Family-friendly event hosted by LHP Chamber. For more information, call 954-946-3838.
Calling all Future Firefighters
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 6 to 8 p.m.
Fire Station 102
1441 SW 11 Way
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Free firefighter orientation class for those interested in pursuing a career in Fire Rescue Services. For more information, call 954-831-8223.
Memory & blood pressure screenings
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
NE Focal Point Senior Center
227 NW 2 St.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Screenings are for seniors age 60 years old and older. For further information, call 954-480-4449.
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 10 a.m.
NE Focal Point
227 NW 2 St.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Speaker: Joan Gould, FAU, Charles E. Schmidt School of Medicine. Caregiver training and support group for individuals caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease, memory impairments, dementia, and cognitive limitations. Individuals who would like to learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and available resources are also welcomed. Group held every Wednesday. For more information, call 954-480-4463.
History at High Noon
Wednesday, Nov. 16, noon to 1 p.m.
Deerfield Beach City Hall
Commission Chambers
150 NE 2 St.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Speaker, local historian and author, Mayra Repko, who wrote “My Favorite Place – Everglades City, Then and Now” will give a presentation. Free entrance; donations accepted. For more information, call 561-429-0378 or visit www.deerfield-history.org.
Library Book Sale
Thursday, Nov. 17 through Saturday, Nov. 19
9 a.m.to 4 p.m.
Dixon Ahl Hall
2200 NE 38 St.
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
For more information, call 954-946-6398.
Macy’s Kicks Off 9th Annual Believe Campaign
Letter writing program to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Through Dec. 24, customers can visit their local Macy’s store to drop their letters to Santa into big red letterboxes or send online at www.macys.com/believe. For each letter collected in-store and online, Macy’s will donate $1, up to $1 million, to Make-A-Wish. This year’s campaign will bring back the beloved National Believe Day on Dec. 9.