60th National Day of Prayer Ceremony
Thursday, May 5, noon
Deerfield Beach City Hall campus, 150 NE 2nd Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Presided over by Commissioner Joe Miller, along with local spiritual leaders. The National Day of Prayer was established by the United States Congress in 1952, with the intention that it would be a day when members of all faiths could pray together in their own way. Refreshments served. 954-480-4433.
National Moms Night Out
Thursday, May 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Town Center Mall, 6000 Glades Road, #100, Boca Raton, FL 33431
FREE event features giveaways, raffles, samples, pampering and dance lessons from Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Boca and more. 561-368-6000.
Local resident’s art shown
Thursday, May 5 through Monday, May 30
Francine Bishop Good Artists Workspace, 1350 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304
Deerfield artist Regina Vila Verde, who was stricken at age 4 with Polio, has turned her life experiences into symbolic expression through her art. www.vilaverdeart.com.
Mother’s Day Weekend to Remember
Friday, May 6 to Sunday May 8
Saint Mary’s Episcopal Church, 417 S. Dixie Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
• Friday, 6 p.m. – “Hot-Hot Fish Fry & Cool-Cool Jazz,” featuring DJ Needles and rap/hip-hop artist Al Sermon, who performs under the name XEL, and acoustic guitarist Michael Demchak. Gate opens at 5:30 p.m. $15, $7 for children. Menu features fish or chicken. Proceeds to Saint Mary’s Parish & Building Fund.
• Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon – “Perfect Pancakes & Rummage Riot,” $5. (Rummage-sale vendors can rent tables for $20.)
• Sunday, 11 a.m. – Special service, children and youth give musical presentation and “something for the moms” immediately following the service.
More information, 954-428-3040.
“Music in the Park:” The Five Boroughs
Friday, May 6, 7 p.m.
Mizner Park Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Free family entertainment. Bring blanket/chair (chairs available for $2). Snacks available for purchase. 561-393-7806 x2 or www.myboca.us/rec/specialevents.
Art on the Boulevard
Friday, May 6, 6 to 9 p.m.
Greight Spaces, 2611 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Hosted by Greight Spaces Interior Design. Evening of free art & Music. Art sold commission-free. Light refreshments. 954-788-9044.
Pig Out in the Park
Saturday, May 7, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sullivan Park, 1601 Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Tastings of BBQ from local competing cookers, more than 20 vendors. Three live bands: Makayla Duvall, Southbound Trane & Uproot Hootenanny. Kids’ corner with bounce house, dunk tank, lemonade stand & face painting. Singing competition. Food available for purchase. $7 entry. Meet Observer staff at our booth. ObserverTVwill be broadcasting live. Discount Parking at USA Garage with coupon – www.deerfield parking.com/coupons. 954-464-7584.
Walk for Bladder Cancer
Saturday, May 7, 10:30 a.m.
Huizenga Park, 32 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
Check-in and free coffee starting at 9:30am. www.
firstgiving.com/fundraiser/marciabogdan/walkfor
bladdercancer.
LAST DAY: Boca Green Market
Saturday, May 7, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Royal Palm Plaza, S. Federal Hwy & S. Mizner Park Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33432
561-368-6875.
TUNES-FOR-TOTS
Saturday, May 7, 7 to 11 p.m.
Deerfield Country Club, 50 Fairway Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
TUNES-FOR-TOTS is a South Florida community of local singers who perform to benefit children’s charities for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Florida.
Event hosted by “Jammin Jimmy.” Table Reservations available with dinner only. Minimum Suggested Donation is $15. Food & drink available. http://tunes-for-tots.com/upcoming-events or call 954-427-4400.
Mother’s Day Dance
Sunday, May 8, 2 to 5 p.m.
Star Ballroom, 2309 E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Dancing and refreshments. $15, 2 for $25. Proceeds benefit the NE Focal Point Senior Programs. 954-480-4447.
Deerfield Beach Democratic Club
Monday, May 9, 7 p.m.
Century Village, Activity Center, 2400 Century Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Denis Eirikis, IM4Transit.org, to speak. Sock Drive – bring white Sweat Socks for the Troops. 954-415 5658.
Choose Peace, Stop Violence Community Conversation
Tuesday, May 10, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Deerfield Beach High School, Cafeteria, 910 SW 15 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Hosted by N. Broward Prevention Coalition and United Way of Broward County Commission on Substance Abuse. Dinner and entertainment by DBHS Jazz Band and guest speakers. RSVP by May 6 to 954-462-4850 ext. 141 or nvaniman@unitedwaybroward.org.
Save the Date:
Deerfield Beach/Lighthouse Point Relay for Life
Saturday, May 14, 5 p.m. to Sunday, May 15, 10 a.m.
Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Food, entertainment, raffles, auctions and cancer education. 954-427-2885.
Save the Date:
Deerfield Beach Rotary Youth Scholarship Golf Tournament
Friday, May 13, 7:15 a.m. (check-in), 8 a.m. (Shotgun start)
Deer Creek Country Club, 2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Proceeds for scholarships go to local students by Rotary. Call for pricing and info, prices range as low as $100 (sponsor) or $125 each for foursomes. 954-640-6225.
