Volunteer Day
Saturday, July 9, 9 a.m.
The Deerfield Beach Arboretum, Constitution Park, 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Bring your own work gloves. We will supply both water and lunch. E-mail Jerry@treezoo.com or call 954-480-4494
Sol Children Theatre Troupe –“The Last Five Years”
Friday, July 15, 7 p.m., Saturday, July 16, 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday, July 17, 2 p.m.
Sol Children Theatre, 3333 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL 33431
Discretion advised due to language and adult content. Early reservations recommended. Tickets: $12 includes refreshments. Call 561-447-8829 for reservations or info. www.solchildren.org.
“Summer in the City” music series – Soul Survivors Band
Friday, July 15, 7 p.m.
Mizner Park Amphitheater, 327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Free concert. The state-of-the-art backup band, that sounds like a 16-piece orchestra, has recorded the original music in Miami studios for people like The BeeGees, Barbra Streisand, Marc Anthony and others. They are joined by four musically-diverse singers. 561-393-7827. www.myboca.us/rec/specialevents
Luminotti plays
Saturday, July 16, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The French Quarter Bar & Grill, 2341 N. Federal Hwy. (in front of Muvico), Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Local classic rock band Luminotti is playing a new venue – The French Quarter, this Saturday night. Bring a friend to hear lead singer Steve Minotti with bandmates Mark Barovich, Kenny Minotti, Chris Korzen and Paul Vouté. Save the date for next gig: Deerfield Beach’s Firewater, Friday, July 29.
Pompano Beach free tree giveaway
Saturdays, July 16 and 23, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pompano Beach Nursery, 1000 NE 3 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Two trees per residence; first come, first served basis. Must live within city limits and provide identification, such as a driver’s license or water bill to verify residency. Varieties include: Mahogany, Live Oak, Dahoon, Holly, Red Maple, Red Cedar, Queen Palm, Foxtail Palm, Crape Myrtle, Paradise, Bulnesia and Simpson Stopper. Instruction sheets for planting included. 954-786-5516.
COBRA launches
Saturday, July 16, 5 to 8 p.m.
Sanborn Square, 72 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton 33432
COBRA stands for City of Boca Raton Athletics. This new program will be announced. Event is part of the Florida Panthers Blueprint Parks “We See Red” tour. Panthers Patrol will bring along their inflatables, interactive games, Panther facepainters, live music, giveaways and other activities to complete a “sports-fun” experience. Special appearances by Panthers Ice Dancers, Stanley C. Panther and other Panthers personalities. 561-393-7827, www.floridapanthers.com.
Zonta comes to Deerfield Beach
Tuesday, July 19, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. (networking), noon (lunch)
Duffy’s Restaurant, 401 N. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Held on third Tuesday of each month. Zonta International is a classified service organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women locally and world-wide through service and advocacy. The organization has more than 1,200 clubs in 67 countries, with a membership of nearly 33,000. The Zonta Club of Greater Deerfield Beach is a 501(c) 3 organization, registered in the United States. RSVP to Sandy Manning at 561-392-2223 for reservations.
The Democratic Women’s Club of NE Broward meets
Wednesday, July 20, 7 p.m.
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE 6 St. , Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Topic: New voting laws enacted in the 2011 legislative session. Refreshments served. 954-942-8711.
Save the Date: 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. N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach. Contact Nona at 954-304-4248 to sign up by July 15.
