UPDATE: This event has been canceled. Stay tuned for possible new date…

On Friday, March 13, from 6 to 9 p.m., join the members of the Deerfield Historical Society for an evening of food and fun at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, at 100 Fairway Drive, just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. The very popular Wildfire Band will be there, including the fantastic violinist Randi Fishenfeld and local fave Frank Beaton on the Bagpipes with the Drake School of Irish Dancers. There will also be a silent auction and hors d’ oeuvres. Proceeds benefit the Historical Society’s programs. 

Tickets are $60 for those wearing green and $75 without. Cash bar. Order online at www.deerfield-history.org or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meet-and-minglecelebrate-the-green-tickets-94554473977?aff=ebdssbdestsearch. RSVP By March 9. elilly707@aol.com or call 561-299-8684.

It’s time again for the Tipperary Pub’s annual Bearman & Cubs Pig Roast from 4 to 7 p.m. on March 1. Besides roast pork and all the fixins, they will have live music. They are located in The Cove Shopping Center at 1340 SE 4 Ct. in Deerfield Beach. For more information, call 954-421-9769.

The City of Deerfield Beach has announced that the American Public Works Association has recognized the city for its recent water and stormwater projects. The Water Project of the Year award was received for The West Water Treatment Plant Lime Contact Tank Rehabilitation Project, completed in December of 2019.  The project was technically challenging and occurred with minimum downtime, while the city continued to deliver high-quality water supply both during and after project completion.  The Stormwater Project of the Year award was received for the Kingfisher Canal Outfall Treatment Structure Project, completed in June of 2019.  This project consisted of innovative technology, the use of best construction practices with complex installation, and positive community engagement with residents who live on the canal. 

The City of Deerfield Beach Education Advisory Board meeting featuring special guest speaker Superintendent of Broward County Schools Robert W. Runcie will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at 7 p.m. at the Hillsboro Community Center, 50 Technology Way, in Deerfield Beach.

All interested persons are urged to attend the Educational Advisory Board meeting, send a representative or express their views by letter. Any person requiring auxiliary aids and services at this meeting may contact the City Clerk’s Office at (954) 480-4213 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the Florida Relay Service by using the following numbers: 1-800-955-8770 or 1-800-955-8771.

 For additional information, please contact Suzan Scott at 954-480-6420 or sscott@deerfield-beach.com.

The Deerfield Beach City Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at 7 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers of the City Hall Complex, 150 NE 2 Avenue, in Deerfield Beach, Florida. For additional information, visit www.deerfield-beach.com.

The City of Deerfield Beach Parks & Recreation Department, in conjunction with the Friends of the Deerfield Beach Arboretum, will be hosting the annual Sip & Stroll on Saturday, Feb. 29 at Constitution Park and Arboretum, 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd., from 6 to 10 p.m.

Guests will enjoy a sampling of wine, beer and cuisine from local restaurants while taking a stroll through the Arboretum listening to live music. Tickets can be purchased at Constitution Park for $35/person!

Performances by: Mister Trombone, Brent Charles & Blue Dolphin Express and Robert DeVere Moore!

Food and Spirits graciously provided by:
2019 Winner “Best of Sip & Stroll” • Sweet Lipz Desserts
VS  Importing, Inc • Barrel of Monks Brewing • Your Sweet Escape 
PDQ • Coopers Hawk • Cochic • Double Eagle Distributing, Inc
Veza Sur • Republic National Distributing Company • 4 Rivers
Steel Tie Spirits Co. • Sparkling Ice • Phat Boy Sushi & Kitchen 
Misfits Brewing Co • Anne Marie’s Pizza Company Inc

Please note: This is a 21 and over event with a limited amount of tickets. Additional event parking, with a free shuttle service, will be located at the east parking lot in the Target Plaza, 3313 W Hillsboro Blvd, from 5:45 to 10:30 p.m.

For more information, please call 954-480-4494.

Don’t miss this year’s carnvial at St. Ambrose. With proceeds benefiting the school, the event is filled with plenty to do, including carnvial rides, games and plenty of food. There also is always live entertainment from locals. Get more details at https://stambrosecarnival.com.

The City of Deerfield Beach Parks & Recreation Department would like to invite you to join us for the Annual Black Heritage Banquet on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m at the Leo J. Robb Gym, 445 SW 2 St. Come out for delicious food and live performance performed by after school theater program that is made up of 30 local 8- to 17 -year old children. See who is honored from the community this year and listen to a keybote speaker. Tickets are $25 at the door ($20 pre-sale). Tables are $180 for a table of 10. Buy your tickets at Central City Campus (401 SW 4 St.) on Tuesday’s or Thursdays from 2 to 4 p.m. or  at the Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex. *It is recommended that guests wear African attire; however, it is not required*

For more information please contact the Community Events and Outreach Division at 954-480-4429.

Local artist Pat Anderson will have a special event on Tuesday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pat teaches people to paint en plein air. As she always says, “Learn to Paint what you see while you see it…tomorrow it will change.”  The class includes a tour of the historic Bonnet House, art supplies and use of her patented Leaf Bar Table/easel at lakeside Royal Palms. You can learn Fashion Illustration by studying the influence of ERTE sculptures & Hugh the Swan for future figure art.  Pat taught Fashion Illustration at the Fort Lauderdale Art Institute and elsewhere. Only pay at the class, which goes directly to the Bonnet House.  Additional money Donations will be accepted by volunteers at the class.   Reserve your space now at Pat@PatAndersonArtist.com. This is just one of the weekly classes Pat has. Find out more info. at www.PatAndersonArtist.com/classes.