Battle of the Singing Preachers!
Thursday, July 28, 7:30 p.m.
South Florida Event Conference Center, 6101 NW 31 St., Margate, FL 33063
The Battle of the Singing Preachers kicks-off the 1st Annual Praise and Worship Conference & Choir Revival. Singing preachers include locals like Patrick Kelly of Cathedral Church Of God in Deerfield Beach, Rev. Ernest Gonder of Love Fellowship Church in Pompano Beach and Minister Adrian Wilson of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Pompano Beach. Tickets for the dinner show are $40 single, $75 couple and $35 each for a table of 10.
Scheduled to share in the Praise & Worship Conference at the Deerfield Beach Hampton Inn (660 West Hillsboro Blvd., 33441) is nationally acclaimed composer, clinician and director Dr. Margaret Pleasant Douroux. Conference closes with a Choir Revival at the Word Of The Living God Ministries in Pompano Beach.
Register at www.genetownselministries.com or call 561-436-0868.
2nd Annual Bowling Fundraiser
Friday, July 29, 7 to 10 p.m.
Diamond Strikes Lanes, 2200 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33062
“Spare Lives and Strike Out Cancer” by participating in a friendly competition of spares and strikes with this Relay for Life fundraiser. Team packages of $150 include 6 bowlers ($25 per person), 3 hours of bowling, shoes, pizza and wings, raffles, prizes, free bowling coupons and more.
“Summer in the City:” Neil Diamond tribute
Friday, July 29, 7 p.m.
Count de Hoernle Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Free concert, tribute to Neil Diamond by Rob Garrett. 561-393-7827 or www.myboca.us/rec/specialevents.
Saint Coleman’s “Walk on Water” Salt Water Fishing Tournament
• Kick Off Party and Captain’s Meeting
Friday, July 29, 6 to 9 p.m.
Saint Coleman’s Church Parish Hall, 1200 S. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33062
• Fishing Tournament
Saturday, July 30, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hillsboro Inlet
• Weigh in
By 4 p.m.
Alsdorf Boat Ramp, 2901 N.E. 14 St., Pompano Beach, Fl 33062
• Awards Party and Dinner
Saturday, July 30, 6 to 9 p.m.
Saint Coleman’s Church Parish Hall, 1200 S. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Benefits Special Olympics of Broward County. Open to public. Entry fees: $225 per boat. Additional anglers added for $20 per angler. For information, 954-682-2128 or www.stcmc.org.
Annual Sweet Summertime Birthday Bash
Friday, July 29, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Firewater Bar, 179 NE 2 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
All You Cancers & Leos, come celebrate the BIGGEST summertime birthday party of the year … Steve Minotti & Friends – featuring classic rock band Luminotti – singing all night long. FREE jello shots. 954-428-8191.
I Am My Brothers Keeper Car Wash
Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Deerfield Thrift, 165 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
$5. Proceeds assist in helping those returning from prison (and their families) to become productive citizens. Also hot dogs & drink for $3, $1 goes toward fundraiser. 954-418-0216.
GLEE inspired mini camps
Session 1: Monday, Aug. 1 to Friday, Aug. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Session 2: Monday, Aug. 8 to Friday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Showtime Performing Arts Theatre
503 SE Mizner Blvd., Ste. 73, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Space limited, extended hours available. Call 561.394.2626 or visit www.showtimeboca.com.
City of Lighthouse Point Summer Youth Soccer Camp
Monday, Aug. 1 through Friday, Aug. 5
Frank McDonough Park, 3500 NE 27 Ave., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
“British Soccer Camp,” ages 3 through 16. For Information and registration: www.challengersports.com or 954-784-3439.
SAVE THE DATE: DB Chamber Annual Gala
Saturday, Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m.
Hilton Deerfield Beach Hotel, 100 Fairway Drive, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Gala is a celebration that includes “Voice of the World” Awards. The Chamber is seeking nominations for this prestigious recognition. Submit (in 50 words or less) your contact information and why your business should be chosen as one of the recipients. (Deadline: Aug. 20). Also accepting applications for vendors to provide services, especially entertainment/music, décor, photographer/videographer and donations for auction items. Event is Black Tie optional. For more information visit: www.deerfieldchamber.com or call 954-427-1050.
Special Food Drive
NE Focal Point is accepting donations of non-perishible items, including canned vegetables, meats; dried or canned milk; cereal; rice and pasta; soups and stews, fruits. Items can be dropped off at NE Focal Point, 227 NW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441. 954-480-4449.
We want your waste!
The City of Deerfield Beach is accepting special waste items and recyclables at their Residential Recycling Drop-Off Center, 401 SW 4 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Recyclables accepted include newspapers, phone books, junk mail, glass and plastic bottles, paperboard, flattened corrugated cardboard, magazines, juice pouches, and aluminum and steel cans. Waste items accepted include latex paint, used motor oil and filters, antifreeze, tires, computers and electronics, fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks , and rechargeable and auto batteries.