On May 25, the Kiwanis Club of Deerfield Beach had its Scholarship Awards Dinner at the Woman’s Club to present $12,000 worth of scholarships to local kids, in addition to three smaller scholarships also presented by Deerfield Kiwanis West. Congrats, students!
Don’t drink & drive. Tow to Go! Call 1-855-2-Tow-2-Go AAA will be working to keep impaired drivers off the road for Memorial Day weekend. The Auto Club Group is reactivating its Tow to Go program for the holiday period, providing safe transportation for impaired drivers and their vehicles. Tow to Go is active from 6 p.m. […]
Funding Arts Broward (FAB) is pleased to announce that it has raised and awarded $282,000 in grants to sustain and cultivate arts programming in the region. The non-profit volunteer-based organization awarded 27 grants of $249,300 (ranging from $3,000 – $15,000) for 2023 for performances and programs to nonprofit organizations. FAB awarded an additional $32,700 in […]
Bailey Contemporary Arts Center (BaCA) is pleased to present a free visual art exhibit featuring original works by local ArtsUnited members. Artists are challenged to create relevant art using only shades of black, white and grey. Two-and three-dimensional works include photography, painting, pencil, sculpture, metal works and mixed media. The opening reception takes place during […]
Rebounding from COVID-19, The Pap Corps Champions for Cancer Research, located in Deerfield Beach, came back full swing with their fundraising for the 2021/2022 fiscal year. At their May meeting, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit donated $3.5 million to Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, also located in Deerfield. Almost 300 Pap Corps members, along with leaders from Sylvester, enjoyed […]
Posted on 10 June 2022
Due to the unusual amount of rain from last week’s storm, the Broward County Mosquito Control Section will be spraying larvicide to reduce the development of mosquitoes, such as the Aedes aegypti, a known disease-transmitting mosquito and aggressive biter. Larvicide kills mosquito larvae before they can become flying, biting adults. Beginning […] Continue Reading
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Posted on 03 June 2022
The National Weather Service is warning local communities to expect heavier than normal amounts of rainfall due to the advancing unnamed tropical system that has resulted in Broward County being placed under a Tropical Storm Warning and a Flood Watch. Broward County’s Public Works Department is completing standard pre-storm preparations to secure infrastructure. Highway and […] Continue Reading
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Posted on 02 June 2022
The Department of Parks and Recreation and International Fishing Pier, located at 200 NE 21 Ave., is happy to announce Pier Walking Club for any persons 50 years of age or older. The club will begin on Monday, June 6, and takes place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 6 to 8 a.m. For […] Continue Reading
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Posted on 26 May 2022
The City of Deerfield Beach and the American Legion will host a Memorial Day Ceremony at the International Fishing Pier, 200 NE 21 Ave, on Monday, May 30 at 9 a.m.. The ceremony will occur at the “T” of the fishing pier. The ceremony will honor and salute the brave men and women of […] Continue Reading
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Posted on 26 May 2022
To keep Broward County’s roads safe this Memorial Day holiday, the Broward Sheriff’s Office D.U.I. Task Force will conduct a high visibility saturation and enforcement operation over the long weekend. The operation will occur daily from 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Friday, May 27, to Monday, May 30. It will take place throughout […] Continue Reading
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Posted on 25 May 2022
Doing Hurricane Prep? Be aware there is a Sales Tax Holiday on certain items starting May 28 through June 10. It includes items like batteries, reusable ice, leashes for pets, pet food, portable radios, generators and much more. Get all the details at https://floridarevenue.com/DisasterPrep. Continue Reading
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