Dive-in movie: Karate Kid

Friday, Feb. 17, dusk

Main beach parking lot, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Bring blanket or chair. 954-480-4430.

www.Deerfield-Beach.com.

DB Computer Club meets

Friday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m.

Westside Park, 445 SW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 

Classes: $1. 954-725-9331 or www.db-cc.org.

Walking Tour of Historic Downtown Pompano Bch.

Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m.

PB Green Market (PB Historical Society’s booth), NE 1 Street & Flagler Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

FREE. Handicapped accessible. 954-292-8040 or visit www.pompanohistory.com.

Community yard sale

Saturday, Feb. 18, 8 a.m. to noon

Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33432

Benefits Boca Raton Children’s Museum. Food/beverages available for purchase. 561-368-6875.

Annual Pre-Mardi-Gras Festival

Saturday, Feb. 18, 6 p.m. to midnight

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 417 S. Dixie Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Food, music, dancing. $5 per person.954-428-0111.

Safe Boating Course

Saturday, Feb. 18, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Imperial Point Medical Center, 6401 N. Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308

Presented by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Pompano Beach. $50 per person, includes materials. Lunch provided. 954-421-0502.

Renaissance Festival

Saturday, Feb. 18, Sunday, Feb. 19 & Monday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to sunset

Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Step back in time! This week: Pirates Weekend. $20, adults. $7, children (6 to 11), 5 and under FREE. 954-776-1642 or www.ren-fest.com.

LHP-Pompano Beach Doll Club Show & Sale

Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 2700 NE Sample Rd., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

$3, under 10 FREE. 954-783-2158 or 561-278-8683.

Andrew Morris Band plays

Sunday, Feb. 19, 9 p.m. to midnight 

Oceans 234, 234 N. Ocean Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

No cover. 954-428-2539. Also, Funky Biscuit, Feb. 23, 8 p.m. (303 SE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton, 33483, $5 cover, 561-395-2929.)

Family Life Celebration Week

Wednesday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, Feb. 26

Trinity Church, 3901 NE 22 Ave., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

For more info.: 954-941-8033. www.TrinityChurchLHP.com.

Save the Date: 3rd Annual Tea in the Garden

Saturday, Feb. 25, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.                                                                                                                         

100 NE 44 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33064

English Tea and pastries. Learn about local hunger issues, explore the tropical Food Forest, and stroll Tiki-lit garden paths while listening to LIVE music. $15 per person/$25 per couple. Limited seating. Purchase tickets at www.teainthegarden.info or call 954-247-1087.

Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation’s Art and Photographic Judged Show

Thursday, Feb. 9, 6 to 8 p.m.

Skolnick Civic Center, 800 SW 36 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Public invited. Artists present. Winners announced, prizes given at reception. Light refreshments served. Display up until Feb. 29. 954-786-4590.

Meeting on Pompano Urban Area improvements

Thursday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m.

E. Pat Larkins Community Center

520 Hammondville Rd., (Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.), Deerfield Beach, FL 33060

Discussion on land-use, zoning changes for Downtown Pompano (discussion on streetscape improvements and upgraded pedestrian connectivity plans for MLK Jr. Boulevard – Feb.16, 6 p.m.). 954-467-6822.

Florida Renaissance Festival

Saturday, Feb. 11, Sunday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. to Sunset

Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Opening weekend theme: Celtic Irish – Kiss the Blarney Stone. $20-adults/$7-children ages 6 to 11, 5 and under – FREE. www.ren-fest.com or 954-776-1642.

Miles for Meso

• Saturday, Feb. 11

Symposium, 3 p.m.

Hilton, 100 Fairway Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

• Sunday, Feb. 12

Pre-registration: 6 a.m., race: 7:30 a.m.

8K Run & 2 Mile Tribute Walk

Spanish River Park, 3001 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33431

Proceeds benefit Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. Symposium features speakers, including keynote speaker Dr. Raja M. Flores from Mount Sinai Medical Center. Race info: 561-361-1950. RSVP for symposium – mesosurvivor@aol.com or 954-303-5960.

DB Green Market

Sunday, Feb. 12, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Cove Shopping Center, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Sweetheart’s Day theme. 954-480-4430 or www.DeerfieldBeachGreenMarket.com.

“Music in the Park”

Sunday, Feb. 12, 4 p.m.

Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432

FREE. Florida Youth Orchestra performs contemporary and classical music. Bring blanket or chair (chairs available for $2 rent, benefits Boca Raton Police Explorers), food available for purchase. 561-393-7827.

Young Israel of Deerfield Beach 32nd anniversary dinner

Sunday, Feb. 12, 5 p.m.

Young Israel of Deerfield Beach Synagogue, 202 Century Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Gala smorgasbord/ dinner honors Toby & Seymour Kleiman and Ina & Dick Ciocca, “Aishes Chayi Awardee,” Lenore Schelew. Reservations: 954-571-3904

DB Democratic Club meets

Monday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m.

Century Village Activity Center, 3501 West Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Speaker: Broward County, Vice Mayor, Kristin Jacobs. Blood Pressures taken, 6 p.m, sell gold. Refreshments served.  954-415-5658.

Pompano Beach Garden Club meeting

Monday, Feb. 13, 12:30 p.m.

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE 6 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Program: “Native Plants for your Garden,” presented by Diane Guidry, Naturescape of Broward County. Open to public. Refreshments served. 954-943-2699.

A night of music to remember

Monday, Feb. 13, 7 p.m.

Deerfield Country Club, Christine’s on the Green, 50 Fairway Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Music and entertainment, including Petar Kecenovici, a master cellist who is in town performing with Andrea Bocelli, and Debi Incandela, a singer. Full bar and select menu. $10 at door helps 22-year-old fighting for life after motorcycle accident. 954-427-4400.

Valentine’s Day event NE Focal Point Senior Center

Tuesday, Feb. 14, 10 to 11 a.m.

227 NW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

The Ink Spots–Generations with The Shambala Band. All welcome. 954-480-4449.

AARP Driver Safety Program

Thursday, Feb. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

NE Focal Point Senior Center, 227 NW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Save money, earn discount on insurance. For seniors 50 yrs +. $14/$12-AARP members. Limited space, reservations required. 954-480-4447.

Open House and BBQ

Saturday, Feb. 3, 11:45 a.m.

American Flyers Flight School, Pompano Beach Airpark, 801 NE 10 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

FREE event and BBQ. Tours, presentation by certificated flight instructor, training aircraft on display, tour flight line and simulators. No reservations needed, guests encouraged to bring guests. 954-785-1450 or www.americanflyers.net/about/aviation_seminars.asp.

Pompano tops “Sensitive Men” list

Friday, Feb. 3, 6 to 9 p.m.

2700 block of E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

East Village Uncorked celebrates Pompano being No. 1 on Chemistry.com’s list as best city in the U.S. for women to find sensitive, loving, caring single men. Singles attending will be invited to special VIP section to mingle, meet and greet while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting. Stroll and look at art, wine, featured specialty merchants, restaurants and planned improvements for everyone. FREE parking available. 954-786-7824.

“The Truth about Health and Healing Naturally”

Friday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m.

Hilton Deerfield Beach , 100 Fairway Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Speaker: International natural health authority Dr. Peter Amlinger will discuss benefits of natural health from an international standpoint. Hear how to get out of pain and feel great without need for drugs and surgery. Free event/ticket required for limited seating. 954-426-3200 for reservations.

Unity in the community

Saturday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pompano Community Park, 2001 NE 10 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Free food, entertainment. Bounce houses, clowns, fun bus, DJ Joe Balistreri will manage entertainment. 954-899-5557.

Wishing on a Star Fashion Show & Luncheon

Saturday Feb. 4, Social-11:30, Luncheon-noon

Royal Fiesta Caterers­, 1680 SE 3 Ct., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Sponsored by St. Gabriel Council of Catholic Women. Raffles, door prizes and more. Donations: $35. Reservations necessary. 954 786-0667.

Boca/DB Christian Women’s Connection: Valentine’s Luncheon

Monday, Feb. 6, 11:30 a.m.

Deer Creek Golf Club, 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd. , Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Speaker: Henry Poates on “Peace and Everlasting Love,” program on golf tips. Vocalist: Mary Beth Williams, keyboard: Jane Forbes. $21. Reservations required:  561-715-6426 or 954-427-8434.

AAUW-Pompano meets

Monday, Feb. 6, 12:30 p.m.

Pompano Beach Civic Center, 1801 NE 6 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Presentation on “Elected Women in Power,” after brief membership meeting. New members welcome. No charge. RSVP: 954-524-2938.

PB Highlands Civic Improvement Assoc. meets

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 7 p.m.

Pompano Beach Highlands Park, 1650 NE 50 Ct., Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Speaker: Real Estate Broker Gerry Contrino. Topic: Current market trends, opportunities in bank-owned properties. Also, Attorney Paul DeBianchi will discuss foreclosure process, options available to homeowners. FREE admission, all welcome. 954-933-6393 or www.pbhighlands.org.

Coed Volleyball League Open Nights

Tuesday, Feb. 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Westside Park Gymnasium , 445 SW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Every Tuesday, same time. Have a casual game of Volleyball with friends. Once enough participants come out, teams can be formed. They hope to start the league mid-February.

Also – Adult basketball and Women’s Flag Football set to begin new seasons in February.

954-480-4439.

Classical pianist Francesco Attesti in concert

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m.

Herb Skolnick Community Center, 800 SW 36 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Performance will include pieces by Beethoven, Chopin, Bach and Piazzolla. Opening guest performer – pianist Emily Nourishirazi. $12 – general admission/ $18 – V.I.P tickets. Semi-formal to formal attire preferred. Valet parking available. 954-786-4590.

Sunset Green Market

Wednesday, Feb. 8, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

2240 NW 19 St (corner of Butts Rd. & 19 St.), Boca Raton, FL 33431

Farmer’s market featuring locally-grown produce, bakery items, plants & flowers, organics, doggie treats, Amish foods, soaps, teas & coffee, fresh herbs, and more. 954-270-9917.

Singles Support Group

Thursday, Jan. 26, 3 to 4 p.m.

NE Focal Point Senior Center, 227 NW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Are You Single? Make new friends, give and receive support, and discuss interesting topics. Divorced, widowed and separated singles are welcomed! 954-480-4449.

Parks and Recreation: Open Public Forum

Thursday, Jan. 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Constitution Park, 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Share ideas, thoughts and concerns. For more information, call 954-426-6898 or visit www.Deerfield-Beach.com/parksandrec.

Jeff Fisk band plays CJ’s

Friday, Jan. 27, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.                                                                                                                                       

CJ’s Drafthouse, 1825 W. Hillsboro Blvd., (corner of Military Trail), Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

For more information, call CJs at 954-428-9129.

32nd Annual Deerfield Beach Festival of the Arts

Saturday, Jan. 28 & Sunday, Jan. 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Main Beach Parking Lot, (South of Pier between Hillsboro Blvd. and SE 4 St.), Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

More than 130 artists, food, ethnic vendors, beer, wine, continuous LIVE music. Monies raised fund scholarships for graduating Deerfield Beach seniors.  954-426-6898.

Nautical Flea Market

Saturday, Jan. 28, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 29, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pompano Community Park, 2001 NE 10 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Bargains for boating and diving gear, nautical clothing, marine surplus items, anchors, mooring products, nautical arts and crafts, food and more. Low Tides perform on Sat., 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. $5 per day, children 12 and under, FREE. 954-786-4111 or visit www.nauticalfleamarket.com.

Coed Volleyball League Open Nights

Tuesday, Jan. 31, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Westside Park Gymnasium, 445 SW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Every Tuesday, same time. Have a casual game of Volleyball with friends. Once enough participants come out, teams can be formed. They hope to start the league mid-February. Also – Adult basketball and Women’s Flag Football set to begin new seasons in February. 954-480-4439.

Sunset Green Market

Wednesday, Feb. 1, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

2240 NW 19th St. (corner of Butts Rd. & 19 St.), Boca Raton, FL 33431

Farmer’s market featuring locally-grown produce, bakery items, plants & flowers, organics, doggie treats, Amish foods, soaps, teas & coffee, fresh herbs, and more. 954-270-9917.

­Save the date: Unity in the community

Saturday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pompano Community Park, 2001 NE 10 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

FREE food, entertainment. Bounce houses, clowns, fun bus, DJ Joe Balistreri will manage entertainment. 954-899-5557.

Wine & Cheese event

Thursday, Jan. 19, 6 to 8 p.m.

Butler House, 380 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, Fl 33441

Meet local artist, Louis Mezian, who paints Deerfield historic sites. Items available for sale. Benefits Historical Society.  $5 per person. 954- 429-0378.

DB  Island Community Association Meets

Thursday, Jan. 19, 7 p.m.

Community Presbyterian Church, 1920 SE 4 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Everyone invited.

Volunteers – Eco Days

Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Deerfield Island Park, 1720 Deerfield Island Park, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Clean up environment. Ages 13 and up. Bring gloves, hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, drinking water. Wear long pants, closed-toe shoes, long sleeves. Registration required. Participants must fill out workday form before participating. For volunteers under 18, parental signatures required. 954-357-5100.

Yard Sale

Saturday, Jan. 21, 8 a.m. to noon

First Christian Church, 1860 NE 39 St., Pompano Beach, Fl 33064

Proceeds go toward the Youth Ministry and church day school. For more information, call 954-942-2515.

The “A” Team Golf Tournament for Education

Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. (shotgun start)

Deerfield Country Club 50 Fairway Dr., Deerfield Beach FL 33441

$100 per golfer. Chick-Fil-A, providing lunch for golfers and volunteers. Proceeds go to purchase three Promethean Boards for Autism Cluster (the “A” Team) at Deerfield Beach Elementary. Contact: Jason, 954-553-5134; Stacey, 954-557-4021; or Deerfield Country Club, 954-427-4400. (itlstudios.com/ateam.html, to donate in honor of fallen fire fighter Bill Elliott, brother of Mary Beth Williams, coach for the A-Team).

Dixieland  Jazz session

Sunday, Jan. 22, 1 to 4 p.m.

Henry’s Hideaway, 1500 S. Andrews Ave., Pompano Beach, FL  33069

Presented by the Hot Jazz & Alligator Gumbo Society. $10. 954-563-5390.

“An Afternoon of Timeless Love Songs”

Sunday, Jan. 22, 2 p.m. 

Pompano Beach High School, 600 NE 13 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL  33060

Performed by Philip Alongi, tenor, and Caitlin Galardi, soprano. Presented by New Presbyterian Church. Admission is FREE. Offering will be taken. 954-205-2533 or www.newpres.org.

South Florida Chamber Ensemble performs Program 3: Mirror Images

Sunday, Jan. 22, 2 p.m.

Zion Lutheran, 959 SE 6 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

South Florida Chamber Ensemble performs Program 3: Mirror Images. $15 general admission/$10-students and seniors. 60-seat venue. 954-803-3762.

Deerfield Beach Green Market

Sunday, Jan. 22, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Cove Shopping Center, 1580 SE 3 Court, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Fresh produce, bakery goods, meats, seafood and specialty food items. Contact: T.J. Eagen – 954-592-3150. www.DeerfieldBeachGreenMarket.com.

Battle of Florida

Week of events culminating in a college football all-star game on Jan. 21 at FAU stadium at 8 p.m. Features legendary coaches Bobby Bowden and Howard Schnellenberger. For full schedule and information, visit www.thebattleofflorida.com.

Sunset Green Market

Wednesday, Jan. 25, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

2240 NW 19th St. (corner of Butts Rd. & 19 St.), Boca Raton, FL 33431

Farmer’s market featuring locally-grown produce, bakery items, plants & flowers, organics, doggie treats, Amish foods, soaps, teas & coffee, fresh herbs, and more. 954-270-9917.

Save the Date: Parks and Recreation Open Public Forum

Thursday, Jan. 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Constitution Park, 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Share ideas, thoughts and concerns. For more information, call 954-426-6898 or visit www.Deerfield-Beach.com/parksandrec.

Save the Date: 32nd Annual Deerfield Beach Festival of the Arts

Saturday, Jan. 28 & Sunday, Jan. 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Main Beach Parking Lot, (South of Pier between Hillsboro Blvd. and SE 4 St.), Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

More than 130 artists, food, ethnic vendors, beer, wine, continuous live music. Monies raised funds scholarships for graduating Deerfield Beach seniors. 954-426-6898.

MOVIE: Ghostbusters

Friday, Jan. 13, 7 p.m.

Main Beach Parking Lot, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

“DB Film Fest” provided by Paragon Deerfield 8. Bring blanket or lawn chairs. Refreshments available for purchase. 954-480-4430.

Miami Subs Grill helps 4Kids of S. FL

Sunday, Jan. 15, 22, 29, 4 to 7 p.m.

Miami Subs Grill, 750 W. Sample Rd., Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Any Sunday in January – 20 percent of all sales go to 4Kids of South Florida.

History at High Noon

Wed. Jan. 18, noon to 1 p.m.

Old School Museum, 232 NE 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Free, donations welcome. Special guest, John Cutrone, Director, Jaffe Center for Book Art at FAU.  1/19 – Wine & Cheese at Butler House, 380 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield, 6 to 8 p.m. $5. Items will be on sale to benefit historical society. 954-429-0378.

Democratic Women’s Club meets

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2012

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE 6 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

39th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Speaker: Former Florida House Leader and West Palm Beach Mayor Lois Frankel, a supporter of women’s reproductive rights. Installation of officers. Refreshments will be served.  954-942-8711.

Candidate debate night

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 7 p.m.

Dixon Ahl Hall, 2220 NE 38 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Moderated city-wide debate for all candidates running for two open positions on city commission. Hosted by The Lighthouse Point Gardens North Condo Association. Audience can submit written questions.

Save the Date: Miles for Meso

• Symposium

Saturday, Feb. 11, 3 p.m.

Hilton, 100 Fairway Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

• 8K Run & 2 Mile Tribute Walk

Sunday, Feb. 12, Pre-registration: 6 a.m., race: 7:30 a.m.

Spanish River Park, 3001 N. Ocean Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33431

Proceeds benefit Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation.  Symposium features speakers, including keynote speaker Dr. Raja M. Flores from Mount Sinai Medical Center. Race info.: 561-361-1950. RSVP for symposium- mesosurvivor@
aol.com or 954-303-5960.

War vs. Human Needs discussion

Thursday, Jan. 5, 7 p.m.

Century Village, 159 Keswick C , Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

No fee, hat passed. R.S.V.P. required. For info contact: bobbende@gmail.com.

Cove Neighborhood Watch Meeting

Thursday, Jan. 5, 7 p.m.

529 SE 13 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

R.S.V.P. and questions: DFBCove@gmail.com.

Luminotti plays The Wishing Well

Friday, Jan. 6, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m.

111 SE Mizner Blvd. , Royal Palm Plaza, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Ease into the new year with classic rock band Luminotti, playing favorites from the ‘70s and beyond. 561-750-5208.

Volunteer Day

Saturday, Jan. 7, 9 a.m.

Constitution Park, Deerfield Beach Arboretum, 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Held by Friends of the Deerfield Beach Arboretum. Bring your own work gloves. Will supply water and lunch. 954-480-4494 or Jerry@ treezoo.com.

Tedder Flea Market

Saturday, Jan. 7, 8 a.m. to noon

Parkway UMC, 100 NE 44 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33064

Monthly Flea Market & More! Call about space availability – 954-942-8310. Sponsored by Tedder Neighborhood Watch & Parkway UMC.

Relay for Life fundraiser

Saturday, Jan. 7, 1 to 5 p.m.

Shoppes of Hillsboro , 2221 W. Hillsboro Blvd. , Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Get info on Relay for Life. Hosted by Team Jazzercise. Silent auction. Blood mobile on site. Vendors: $50 for booth, plus raffle gift. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society.

Deerfield Beach Green Market

Sunday, Jan. 8, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Cove Shopping Center, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Theme is health, beauty and wellness. Food items, valuable information, demonstrations and products. 954-480-4430 or www.DeerfieldBeachGreenMarket.com.

Pancake Breakfast

Sunday, Jan. 8, 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: $5, Children $2.50. Open to public. 954-725-5192.

Deerfield Beach Democratic Club meets

Monday, Jan.  9, 2 p.m.

Century Village Activity Center, 3501 W. Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Speaker: The Hon. Mike Satz (State Attorney). 954-415-5658.

Pompano Beach Garden Club meets

Monday, Jan. 9, 12:30 p.m.

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE 6 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Scott Bryan from Secret Woods Park will talk about “The Good and Bad Fungus among Us.” Refreshments will be served. 954-943-2699.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

Wednesday, Jan. 11, 10 a.m. to noon

NE Focal Point, 301 NW 2 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Weekly Caregiver Support Group every Wednesday. 954-480-4460.

(This is just a sampling of events. For dinner, make sure you RSVP. They are booking fast!)

2 George’s

1754 SE 3 Court, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

New Year’s Eve specials, LIVE entertainment, champagne toast and party favors. 954-421-9272.

Barracuda

1965 NE 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

New Year’s Eve 4-course dinner with complimentary champagne. 954-531-1290.

City Pub

956 S. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

LIVE entertainment, complimentary champagne, party favors, hors d’oeuvres, dessert. 954-427-8213.

Cucina Orecchio

1825 E. Sample Rd., Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Prix fix New Year’s Eve menu. 954-946-7585.

First Night 2012

4 p.m. to midnight

600 Block, Atlantic Avenue East, Delray Beach, FL

www.downtowndelraybeach.com/first-night.
First Night Buttons: $10 in advance/$15 Dec. 31.

Hot Tomatoe

626 S. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach. FL 33441

New Year’s Eve menu. Toast with bubbly. Party favors, LIVE entertainment by Robert Price. 954-480-6464.

JB’s

3000 N. Ocean Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33432

954-571-5220

Free Admission. Big screen ball drop, party favors, champagne toast. After 7 p.m., first 100 people to DJ booth get $10 JB’s gift cert. 1/1 Aftermath Party. 954-571-5220.

Candlelight, carols with Rock Band

Friday, Dec. 23, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 24, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Mizner Park Amphitheater , 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Get into the Christmas spirit with Journey Church band outdoors at Mizner Park. Candlelight service. Families, local residents, visitors welcome.

All People’s Day Puppetry Extravaganza

Wednesday, Dec. 28, 10 a.m. to noon, 1 to 3 p.m.

Heart Painter Studio/Gallery, Royal Palm Place, 310 Esplanade, Suite 50 A, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Children can make puppets and perform on a puppet stage. The theme is bullying and resolution. $10 donation. Half of proceeds go to create the free All People’s Day Diversity Festival in Delray Beach this March. PRE-REGISTER to save a place and get more info – call Susan at 561-495-9818.

Holiday Fantasy of Lights

Through Jan. 2, 6 to 10 p.m.

Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Drive through three miles of animated holiday displays. $13 per car. Mon-Wed, $10. $3 for 3 pair of 3-D glasses. www.holidaylightsdrivethru.com.

North Pole Village

Through Jan. 8, 6 to 8 p.m. (daily)

1498 SW 2 St., Boca Raton, FL 33486

For the past eight years, Boca Raton resident Lance Liebl has delighted the community with this holiday display of lights and a miniature village complete with a train running by it. No charge for admission, Donations benefit Hospice by the Sea, Inc. Tomasso’s Pizza certificate for 20 percent off one of their delicious meals will be given to anyone donating more than $10 or more. 561-376-1198.

Chanukah

Pompano Beach

Thursday, December 22, 5:30pm

Pompano Citi Centre (in the courtyard), 1955-201 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Menorah lighting. Local dignitaries, sand art for kids, hot latkes, doughnuts, music, raffles! FREE!

Deerfield Beach

Sunday, December 25, 5 p.m.

S. Ocean Way (between 1 and 2 streets by the Main Beach Parking Lot)

Grand lighting of 9′ Menorah. Local dignitaries, sand art for kids, hot latkes, jelly doughnuts, music, dreidels, raffles!  FREE! For more info., call 347-410-1106 or visit www.JewishLHP.com.

Christmas Services

Deerfield Beach

Christian Love Fellowship Church

Christmas Day, 10 a.m.

747 S. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

For information, call 954-428-8980.

Community Presbyterian Church

Christmas Eve, 6 p.m., Christmas Day, 8:30 and 11 a.m.

1920 SE 4 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

For more information, call 954-427-0222.

First Baptist Deerfield Beach

Christmas Eve, 6:30 p.m.

Christmas Day, 10:30 a.m.

701 NE 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

For more information, 954-427-1216

New Horizon Church

Christmas Day, 10 a.m.

841 SE 2 Court, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

For information, call 954-427-3045.

St. Ambrose

Christmas Eve, 4, 5:30, 7:30, 9 p.m. and midnight

Christmas Day, 7:30, 9, 10:30, noon and 6 p.m.

380 S. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

For more information, call 954-427-2225.

St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

417 S. Dixie Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Christmas Eve, 5 p.m., Christmas Day, 11 a.m.

For more information, call 954-428-3040.

Zion Lutheran Church

Christmas Eve, 5:30, 8 and 10:30 p.m.

Christmas Day, 10 a.m., 959 SE 6 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

For information, call 954-421-3146.

Pompano Beach

First Presbyterian, “The Pink Church”

Christmas Eve, 3, 5, 7 and 9 p.m., Christmas Day, 10 a.m.

2331 NE 26 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

For more information, call 954-941-2308

Grace Baptist Church

Christmas Day, 10:45 a.m.

501 NE 48 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33064

For more information, call 954-421-0190.