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Tastings &Tapas

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

Carmen’s At The Top of the Bridge, 999 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Sample wines, get discount on dining. www.bocaratonbridgehotel.com

Movies Under the Stars – The Incredibles

Friday, June 10, 8 p.m.

Four Fields Complex, 1700 NE 8 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Free. Bring chairs, blankets, food, drinks. Drinks/snacks also available for sale. 954-786-4111 or www.mypompanobeach.org/events.

The Commedia Robin Hood

Friday, June 10 and Saturday, June 11, 7p.m.

Sunday, June 12, 2 p.m.

Sol Children’s Theatre , 3333 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL 33431

Early reservations recommended. $12, includes refreshments. 561-447-8829. www.
solchildren.org

NE Focal Point Childcare Open House

Friday, June 10, 9 a.m. to noon, 3 to 6 p.m.

227 NW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Tour classroom, meet staff. Center is 5+ quality-rated preschool. For ages 3-5 years. Open Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuition includes breakfast, lunch and snacks. Certified teachers. Administered by the City of Deerfield Beach. 954-480-4473.

Splash Luau

Friday, June 10, 6 to 10 p.m.

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

Movie, luau, games and other activities, along with splash time in the park’s Splash Adventure water park. $5.50 per-person admission fee does not include refreshments. Space limited. Advance ticket sales required. 954-357-5100.

Pier Clean-up

Saturday, June 11, 9 to 11:45 a.m.

Deerfield Beach Pier, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Yearly event. Help remove waste collected by divers or help sign up divers to go into water. Call 954-420-0009.

Auditions for Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

Saturday, June 11, 2 to 4 p.m.

Sol Children Theatre, 3333 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL 33431

Also Saturday, June 25, Sunday, June 26, 10 a.m. to noon. Saturday, July 16, 9 a.m. to noon- Final Auditions/Callbacks. Looking for actors ages 14 and older. Closed audition: 1-minute prepared monologue from published play or classic literature. All roles available and unpaid. If new to Sol Children Theatre, bring brief bio and headshot (does not need to be professional). Rehearsals begin August for October performances. Auditions by appointment only. 561-447-8829. www.solchildren.org.

Feel the Force: Hurricanes & other hazards

Saturday, June 11, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Miami Science Museum, 3280 S. Miami Ave., Miami, FL 33129

Just in time for Hurricane season. Tour an Emergency Rescue Vehicle, test skills of observation with Miami-Dade Police Department Homeland Security Bureau, learn how weather works, engage kids in disaster preparedness, be TV Weathercaster in the Hurricane Broadcast Center, receive free fingerprints of your children, meet local National Weather Service forecasters and more! www.miamisci.org

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Safe Boating Course

Saturday, June 11, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Imperial Point Medical Center (Auditorium C), 6401 N. Federal Hwy., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308

Presented by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 34, Pompano Beach. $50 (includes lunch/materials). 954-421-0502.

MadHatters Tea Luncheon

Saturday, June 11, 11:30 a.m.

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

Democratic Women’s Club of NE Broward meeting to discuss critical issues. Addition of hats is a bit of fun, which will include prizes for largest, smallest, most political and most outrageous. Honoree: Maureen S. Dinnen, Broward County School Board member. Luncheon cost- $40. 954-942-8722.

GOP BBQ

Saturday, June 11, 1 to 4 p.m. (general admission)

Bergeron Ranch, 211111 SW 16 St., Weston, FL 33332

May be worth traveling to for those wanting a “country afternoon” with Congressman Allen West, County Commissioner Chip LaMarca, Sheriff Al Lamberti, Rep. George Moraitis and Rep. Matt Hudson. VIP (12-1 p.m.) – $100. Gen. Adm. (1 to 4 p.m.) $35. Children – $10, under 5 – free. www.browardgop.com

Meet Best-Selling author!

Saturday, June 11, 11 a.m.

Barnes & Nobles, 1400 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33431

Florida-based author Laura Duksta will be on-hand with her best-selling children’s book “I Love You More” and her newest children’s book “You are a Gift To The World,” which flips over to “The World is a Gift To You.” www.LauraDuksta.com.