Adult Basketball league
New 18+ Women’s Basketball League forming Thursday Evenings. Begins in October. $40/Deerfield residents, $50/others. 25+ Men’s Basketball League on Wednesday evenings begins Oct. 5. $400/team, individuals welcome. 954-480-4426 or 954-480-4427.
AARP Driver Safety Program Classes
• Thursday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
NE Focal Point Center, 227 NW St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
954-480-4441
• Tuesday, Sept. 27 and
Wednesday Sept. 28, 1 to 4 p.m.
Herb Skolnick Center, 800 SW 36 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Save money on your car insurance, learn how to drive safely, keep up on current Florida statutes regarding u-turns, cell phones and much more. Ages 55+. 954-786-4590.
Grand Re-Opening of E. Atlantic Blvd.
Friday, Sept. 23, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Beach Block of E. Atlantic Blvd., Between A1A and Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Hosted by Pompano CRA. Local shops and restaurants participate with sidewalk displays and sampling. Food and beverages may also be purchased. LIVE music by Billy Bones. 954-786-4531 or www.pompano
beachcra.com.
NE Focal Point Open House
Friday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
227 NW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Visit and meet staff. Entertainment, interactive activities, exhibits, refreshments, door prizes and more. Find out about volunteer opportunities. Winners of “What the NE Focal Point Means to Me” contest announced. Thrift Shop offering 30 percent off. 954-480-4449.
6th Annual Food for the Poor’s “5KWalk/Run For Hunger”
Saturday, Sept. 24, Registration: 6 a.m.
Run/Walk: 9 a.m.
Quiet Water’s Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
888-404-4248 or www.FoodForThePoor.org/walk to sign up, start a team or make donation.
Poets for peace
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2 p.m.
The Promenade, Bottega Wine Bar, 4455 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Just in time for Peace Week, the Palm Beach Poetry Festival and 100 Thousand Poets For Change host this event. Poets perform work to promote social, political, environmental sustainability and change. Attendees welcome to read own work or favorite poems by other poets. Limit: one page. Special guest acoustic musicians will play songs for peace. www.palmbeach
poetryfestival.org.
Free Softball Clinic
Saturday, Sept. 24, 2 to 4 p.m.
Deerfield Middle School Athletic Complex, Field No. 1
701 SE 6 Ave., Deerfield Beach , FL 33441
For Girls ages 8-12. Hosted by Deerfield Beach Sharks Travel Softball team.
South Florida Chamber Ensemble
Saturday, Sept. 24, 8 a.m.
Zion Lutheran Church & School, 959 SE 6 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Performance kicks off 2011-2012 inaugural season. Tickets $15-adults/$10- students and seniors. 954- 803-3762.
Ashley Cleveland Concert
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m.
Rocketown Florida , 371 S. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Christian singer/songwriter, 3-time Grammy Award winner and Dove Award winner performs. $12 General Admission. Purchase tickets at www.ticketweb.com. 954.786.1116.
Golf Tournament
Monday, Sept. 26, 1:15 p.m. (shotgun)
2 Georges at The Cove, 1754 SE 3 Ct., Deerfield Beach, FL
(Pick up your Dunn’s Run registration packet here on Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Clubs. 954-427-0353.
PLAN AHEAD: FREE High Holiday services
Chabad at 4081 N. Federal Hwy., in Pompano Beach, is holding FREE High Holiday services on Sept. 30 for Rosh Hashana and Oct. 7 for Yom Kippur. No membership needed. RSVP: 347-410-1106. Info: www.JewishLHP.com.
