Deerfield Chamber After Hours
Thursday, May 19, 5:30 P.M.
Am Trust Bank, 3600 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Connect and thrive, meet local business members and enjoy the evening. 954-426-3232.
Cresthaven Neighborhood Watch Meeting
Thursday, May 19, 7 p.m.
St. Elizabeth Social Hall, 901 NE 33 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33064
South Florida LinkedIn Professionals hosts Networking “kickoff event”
Thursday May 19, 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Brooks Restaurant, 500 Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Hosted by Frank Congemi. FREE Admission for LinkedIn members. Register: www.linkedinlocal.eventbrite.com. For free LinkedIn membership/profile, sign up at www.Linkedin.com and look for LinkedIn Boca, Pompano, Deerfield Beach.
Splash Luau
Friday, May 20, 6 to 10 p.m.
Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Also June 10, June 24, July 8, July 22 and August 5. Activities include splash time, luau games and a movie. Advance ticket sales are required. $5.50. 954-357-5100
Guest Speakers: Orlando Nightengale, Housing Department – City of Pompano and Robert Wolfe, Representative Property Appraisers Office. Commissioner Charlotte Burrie and BSO will also be there with updates. 954-786-7536.
Palm Aire Park Groundbreaking Ceremony
Friday, May 20, 9:30 a.m.
3500 W. Palm Aire Dr., Pompano Beach, FL 33061
Six tennis courts, volleyball, playgrounds, handball courts, two tot-lots, bocce ball courts, basketball court, state-of-the-art exercise pavilion and more.
46th annual Pompano Fishing Rodeo
Friday, May 20 & Saturday, May 21
Alsdorf Boat Launch Park, 2815 NE 14 St. Causeway, Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Eligible species are dolphin, kingfish, wahoo, tuna and cobia. Payouts for biggest fish and heaviest combined catch. Entry fees: $235 per angler, $175 for drift boat anglers. Final registration is 5-10 p.m. TONIGHT. Call 954-924-4513, e-mail fishtherodeo@gmail.com or visit www.pompanofishingrodeo.com.
Garage Sale for Freidreich’s Ataxia
Saturday, May 21, 8 a.m.
3031 NE 46 St., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
Block sale. Proceeds to Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA), a progressive neuromuscular degenerative disease. For info, to volunteer or donate items, contact 954-478-5056.
About Boating Safety Course (ABS)
Saturday, May 21, 8 a.m.
Dixon Ahl Recreation Center, 2200 NE 38 St., Lighthouse Point, Fl 33064
Conducted by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 3-7, L.H.P. Program meets requirements for Florida Boater Education I.D. card required for all boaters born after Jan. 1, 1988. Cost: $45 (includes lunch and all materials). Advance registration required/space is limited. For info./ registration, 954-557-0582.
BSO-Deerfield Beach PAL Amateur Boxing
Saturday, May 21
Deerfield Beach High School, 910 SW 15 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
$5-General/$15-Ringside. Contact: Deputy Butch Santy 954-778-0174.
Art Night Pompano
Saturday, May 21, 6:30 to 10 p.m.
Pompano Citi Centre, center courtyard (space 104), 1955-201 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Vacant Spaces Project, music & art. DJ: PRose Featured artists: MarcPaperScissors, Jacklyn Laflamme and Julio Green. Additionally, the opening night of Art Aquatic, a mixed-media exhibition by Susan Clifton with video work by Doug Barkley will be on display in a nearby venue. www.artisticproductionsinc.com or 954-695-1587.
Dixieland Jazz Session
Sunday, May 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 or 561-394-0269.
Come Pawty
Tuesday, May 24, 7 to 11 p.m.
Neighborhood Bar & Grill, 6450 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL 33487
Food, fun, dancing, raffles & 50/50, music by “Kickback.” Proceeds help to save homeless pets. Dogs Rule Rescue Group – 954-380-DOGS (3647).
North Broward Democratic Club
Wednesday, May 25, 7:30 p.m.
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE 6 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Topic: Looking forward to 2012 Speaker: Mitch Ceasar, Chair, Broward Democratic Party. Free. Light refreshments served. 954-783-8232.
Save the Date: First Christian Church of Pompano Beach Yard Sale
Saturday, May 28, 8 a.m. to noon
1860 NE 39 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Proceeds go toward church day school and youth activities. 954-942-2515.
Save the Date: Island Water Sports Summer Surf Camps
June 13-17, Cocoa Beach, FL (Ages 11-14)
July 11-15, Flagler Beach FL (Ages 15-18)
Learn to surf with pro-surfers and professional, certified instructors, using provided boards. $599, includes round-trip transportation from IWS, efficiency apartment, meals, and all sports activities. For reservations, call 954-427-4929 or www.islandwatersports.com/camps.
