Boca Raton Womans’ Club Benefit luncheon meeting

Thursday, Oct. 13, 11:30 a.m.

Via Addison Country Club, 6200 Boca Del Mar Dr., Boca Raton, FL 33433

Benefits Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA). Speaker-Jilliane Hoffman, former Assistant State Attorney, prosecutor, author of four legal thrillers. $25 per person.  561-368-2207.

Flu vaccines

Friday, Oct. 14, 3:30 until 6 p.m.

Dixon Ahl Hall (across from City Hall), 2220 NE 38 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

City of LHP Employees only. $25 per person (cash only) for Flu/H1N1 vaccine (walk-ins are welcome). Medicare recipients will be inoculated free with copy of Medicare documentation and photo ID. Copies will be turned over to Medicare for payment. 954-784-3425.

LHP 2011 Fall Sports registration

• Pee Wee Flag Football Registration

Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m.

Frank McDonough Park, 3500 NE 27 Ave., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Ages 7 to 9. 954-943-6500.

• Youth Soccer Registration

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.

Dan Witt Park, 4521 NE 22 Ave., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Ages 10 to 13 (cannot be 14 before Dec. 1). 954-943-6500.

First Annual Trinity Church Fish Fry Festival

Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church, 3901 NE 22 Ave., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Free event, open to the public. Features local vendors, merchants and food. Live performances by local bands and musicians. 954-941-8033.

Blessing of the Animals

Sunday, Oct. 16, 9:30 a.m.

Saint Martin’s Episcopal Church, 140 SE 28 Ave., Pompano Beach, Florida 33062

Pet parade line-up and service at 10 a.m. Accompanied by bagpipes, Rev. Bernard Pecaro will lead procession on horseback from the north parking lot into  church. Pets and owners invited to come to altar for blessing. Food court, children’s games, bounce house, face paintings and petting zoo to follow. 954-941-4843.

Celebrate National Friends of the Library Week

Sunday, Oct. 16, 5 p.m.

Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 NW 9 Ct. ,Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Friends membership and recruitment drive. 954-357-7771.

Sukkot Family Picnic

Sunday, Oct. 16 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18 St. , Boca Raton, FL 33433

Early Childhood Center playground-waterpark (for children 5 and under). Field Day activities with a coach, crafts and more! Boxed lunches and drinks available. $12- non-member adults/ $7- non-members/ children. 561-392-8566.

Sukkot for Singles

Monday, Oct. 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18 St., Boca Raton, FL 33433

Open to all Jewish Singles 55+ in the community.  Enjoy wine and light appetizers. $10 pre-paid reservations/ $15 at door. 561-392-8566, ext. 349 for reserva-tions. www.bnai-torah.org.

DB Chapter of Hadassah meeting

Monday, Oct. 17, noon

Century Village, Activity Center, 3501 W. Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Goldie Witrock will discuss “Jewish Spies in the American Civil War.” Refreshments served. Guests welcome. 954-427-6265 or 954-427-9902.

Light Up a Life

Monday, Oct. 17, 5 to 11 p.m.

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center Auditorium, 1801 NE 6 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Concert to benefit Our Father’s Soup Kitchen and  The St. Laurence Chapel. $15, buffet included. Tickets can be purchased at Emma Lou Olson Civic Center.
954-786-4111.

Zonta Club meets

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m., followed by lunch (noon)

Duffy’s Grille, 401 N. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Guest Speaker, Poppi Mercier, executive director of the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, will bring the membership up to date on the new addition to the Museum’s campus, The Rickards House (and Jason’s Music Hall). 561-392-2223.

History at High Noon

Wednesday, Oct. 19, noon to 1 p.m.

Old School Museum (adjacent to City Hall), 232 NE 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Paul “Cowbone” Buster shares Seminole culture and history through artifacts and song.  Bring bag lunch.  Drinks and dessert provided. 954 429-0378.

SAVE THE DATE:

• Garden Club of Lighthouse Point meeting

Thursday, Oct. 20,11a.m.

St. Paul’s Educational Hall, 2700 NE 36 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Guest speaker: Asif Ali, Natural Resource Specialist. “Know the Flow” – What we  should know about South Florida’s precious water. Free. Refreshments served. 954-975-9157 or www.lhpgc.org.

• 2011 U.S. Army/South FL Business Leaders Summit

Thursday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m.

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

Free. Business casual attire. MUST RSVP BY OCT. 13.  305-403-8479.

• Deerfield Chamber After Hours

Thursday, Oct. 20, 5:30 p.m.

Sign-A-Rama, 1101 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

954-428-7446. www.signaramadeerfield.com.

• BSO PAL Open House

Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

DB Fire Station, upstairs, 928 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Find out about their boxing programs and their new music program, a great outlet for kids! 954-778-0174.

At around 6:25 a.m. this morning Broward Sheriff’s Fire Rescue (Deerfield Beach) responded to Advance

Auto Parts at NW 3 and Hillsboro for a reported fire. Units from Deerfield and back up from Engine 23 quickly

knocked down the fire inside the store that was centered on the

north side of business.

To see video of the scene after the knockdown click on ObserverTV “Latest Video’s”

Early this morning BSO deputies responded to a vehicle burglary that just occurred in the 900 block of SE 15 Court.  A perimeter was quickly established with K9 and Aviation Unit responding.  One suspect was apprehended by the K9, a second suspect was arrested by deputies nearby.  The suspects committed 30 burglaries to unlocked vehicles.  Deputies have recovered several cell phones, GPS devices, and other electronics.  Please lock your doors and do not leave items of value in your vehicle.  Call 911 immediately if you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood.

Broward Sheriff’s office brought out the 2 thieves on their way to be booked. They showed  the goods that they  had stolen from the vehicles in The Cove neighborhood in Deerfield Beach. ObserverTV was there.

To see video of the 2 guys who ripped off all the cars in The Cove and a table full of the items -click on ObserverTV- “Latest Video’s”

An altercation between two homeless men turned deadly after the victim and suspect rolled into a canal and continued fighting until one man killed the other.

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies were alerted to a body in a canal along the 3100 block of Hammondville Road just after 4 p.m. Monday. According to a witness, Thomas James Dean, 50, and another homeless man, 59, were fighting near the canal bank when the two rolled into the water as they fought. The 59-year-old victim was killed by Dean. After responding to the scene, BSO deputies quickly located Dean at a gas station at 1101 NW 31 Ave. and took him into custody.

Eastbound Hammondville Road was closed to traffic in the area of NW 31 Avenue during rush hour as BSO divers recovered the body and Crime Scene Unit investigators processed the scene.

Dean is being charged with second degree murder and will be booked at the BSO Main Jail in Ft. Lauderdale. The investigation continues while detectives attempt to notify the victim’s next of kin.
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–By Rachel Galvin–

On Sunday, Oct. 9 The Pink Heals Tour made a stop in Deerfield Beach. Not only was there a parade of pink firetrucks, but also activities on the beach, including a Mammovan where women could have a mammogram for only $99, vendor booths, kids activities and more. Commissioners Preston, Miller and Ganz spoke as well as emcee radio DJ Paul Castronovo (and his wife Gina, who beat breast cancer) and Sheriff Al Lamberti, among others. This is the 2nd year for Pink Heals, created by retired firefighter Dave Graybill, which helps show love for women and awareness for breast cancer. Broward Sheriff’s Office also held a PAL boxing event at the fire station, on Hillsboro and Federal, benefiting 16-year-old Cody Meiers, a young athlete who was diagnosed with a rare bone cancer. Look for video coming soon on ObserverTV and see the Oct. 13 issue for more details.

Reports from the National Weather Service have indicated an extremely wet and windy weekend, and while we here at Observer Newspaper aren’t meteorologists, take precautions as you travel this weekend. Report below from National Weather Service: http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=FLZ172&warncounty=FLC011&firewxzone=FLZ172&local_place1=Pompano+Beach+FL&product1=Short+Term+Forecast

In short, look at the image to the right and the blue and red indicates high levels of rain, wind and moisture headed to South Florida.

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN MIAMI HAS ISSUED A
* FLOOD WATCH FOR A PORTION OF SOUTH FLORIDA...INCLUDING THE
  FOLLOWING AREAS...COASTAL BROWARD...COASTAL MIAMI DADE...
  COASTAL PALM BEACH...FAR SOUTH MIAMI DADE...INLAND BROWARD...
  INLAND MIAMI DADE...INLAND PALM BEACH...METRO BROWARD...METRO
  MIAMI DADE AND METRO PALM BEACH.

* THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING

* PLENTY OF DEEP LAYER MOISTURE SPREADING NORTH OVER THE LOCAL
  AREA WILL LEAD TO A PROLONGED PERIOD OF RAIN THROUGH THE
  WEEKEND. RAINFALL TOTALS ARE EXPECTED TO REACH THE 3 TO 6 INCH
  RANGE THROUGH THIS TIME WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS
  POSSIBLE...ESPECIALLY OVER THE COASTAL AND METRO LOCATIONS.
  RAINFALL TOTALS OVER THE PAST 12 TO 24 HRS HAVE ALREADY REACHED
  THE 1 TO 2.5 INCH RANGE. THESE SIGNIFICANT RAINFALL AMOUNTS
  COULD CAUSE FLOODING OF ROADS AND POOR DRAINAGE AREAS THROUGH
  THIS TIME.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A FLOOD WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR FLOODING BASED ON
CURRENT FORECASTS.

YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE ALERT FOR POSSIBLE
FLOOD WARNINGS. THOSE LIVING IN AREAS PRONE TO FLOODING SHOULD BE
PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLOODING DEVELOP.

Sunday, Oct. 29, 4 p.m.

Boca Raton Plaza Suites, at pool by Tiki Bar

2901 N. Federal Hwy.

Boca Raton, FL 33431

DJ, beer, hot dogs, hamburgers, sides, jello shots and raffle. $20 adults/ $5 kids. Proceeds go to Karen Rice to help with medical bills. Karen is currently battling Cancer. For information, contact954-324-6994. To donate, also visit www.wepay.com/donate/181410.

Pink fire engines and pink patrol cars will be the center of attention as they parade through Deerfield Beach this Sunday for the Broward Sheriff’s Office Pink Heals Tour 2011, raising awareness and funds for cancer charities.

The Pink Heals Tour was first brought to Broward County in 2010 by firefighters from then-Deerfield Beach Fire Rescue (now, proudly part of the Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue family). In continuing this tradition, BSFR, the International Association of Firefighters Local 4321 and the city of Deerfield Beach have planned a day-long, family fun event that, in addition to the parade, includes free entertainment, health screenings, food for purchase by local vendors and a survivor celebration.

Riding in the parade will be Sheriff Al Lamberti, along with BIG 105.9’s Paul Castronovo and his wife Gina, a cancer survivor, and Deerfield Beach elected officials. The parade will depart Quiet Waters Park at 11:30 a.m. and proceed north on Powerline Road, east on Hillsboro Boulevard and travel along the beach to the main beach parking lot located in front of BSFR Station 75 at South Ocean Way and Southeast First Street. Opening ceremonies are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. followed by a fire truck pull, Police Athletic League boxing match from 1 – 3 p.m. (tickets for the match are $15 to benefit the Children’s Cancer Caring Center) and a free concert from entertainer Amber Leigh at 2 p.m. Luminaries on the beach honoring cancer survivors and victims at 7 p.m. will close the event.

There will also be fire rescue and law enforcement equipment displays and demonstrations, a car show, kids play area with bounce house and other family-oriented events.  For more information on the Pink Heals Tour 2011, visit www.pinkhealsdb.com or www.pinkfiretrucks.org.