Happenings

Night of Magic

Thursday, Dec. 1, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Bru’s Room Sports Grill, 5460 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Dr. Magic will entertain you at this event sponsored by Team Gateway Logistics to benefit Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Donation of $15. Free glass of wine, beer or soda. 954-571-6999.

Chamber Breakfast N’ Deerfield

Thursday, Dec. 1, 7:30 to 9 a.m.

The Horizon Club, 1208 S. Military Dr.

Speaker – Molly Murphy, Outreach Manager of Horses For The Handicapped. Don’t miss – on Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Luncheon Leads Group at the Chamber, 1601 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, 33441. 954-946-5452.

Yuletide Parade

Friday, Dec. 2, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

NE 5 Avenue to Community Park ,Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Parade begins at 5 Avenue near Sample McDougald House, proceeds east to NE 10 Street to NE 11 Avenue, south to NE 9 Street and east into Community Park. Floats, bands, clowns, dancers and more. Park will have even more activities and Santa will be there. Mayor Fisher will light the Yuletide Tree. Refreshments will be available. 954-786-4111.

Nova Singers perform

Friday, Dec. 2, 8:15 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, 2331 NE 26 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Enjoy melodies from the 15th and 16th Centuries, songs with lyrics from Shakespeare as well as standard holiday songs by various composers and arrangers. $10 donation. 954-941-2308, ext. 112. www.pinkpres.org.

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, Dec 3, 9 to 11 a.m.

Butler House, 380 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Santa and his elves will arrive by fire truck and the Deerfield Beach Historical Society will provide breakfast, crafts for the children and a photo with Santa! $5 per person. Call for reservations: 954-429-0378.

Volunteer Day

Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.

The Deerfield Beach Arboretum, Constitution Park, 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Bring own work gloves. Water and lunch provided. 954-480-4494.

18th annual Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, Dec. 3, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Boca Raton Children’s Museum, 498 Crawford Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33432

Snow, Santa, pancake breakfast, train rides, multicultural crafts, entertainment by “Uncle Willy” and Flora Belle the Clown, sand art activities and more! Admission is $10 per person, infants are free. Reservations required. 561-368-6875 or visit www.cmboca.org.

Toys for Tots

Through Dec. 7

Bartell Chiropractic Life Center, 57 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Bartell Chiropractic Life Center is an official drop-off location for “Toys for Tots.” Bring in a new, unwrapped toy and receive a ”Health Pass” for $37 (value $300) and a chance to win a 1 night stay at Deerfield Beach Embassy Suites Resort and Spa. 954-426-3200.

Relay for Life seeking teams

The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Deerfield Beach, LHP & Hillsboro Beach is looking for teams. The relay will be held May 5-6, 2012 at Quiet Waters Park. For more info, contact Nona Breitenstein at nonabreit@gmail.com or 954-304-4248. www.relayforlife.org/dblpfl.

Toys for Tots Drive

Through Friday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Monday to Friday)

Allen West for Congress Headquarters, Fifth Avenue Shops, 2108 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL 33431

The Allen West for Congress Campaign and United States Marine Corps collected nearly 1,000 toys for needy children through the Toys for Tots program last year. This year, they hope for more. Bring new, unwrapped toys. 877-906-2010.

Deerfield Beach Computer Club meets

Fridays, except holidays

Westside Park, 445 SW 2 St, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Need some computer experience? This club can help. $1 per class. 954-725-9331 or www.db-cc.org.

Food Drive

NE Focal Point, 227 NW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Needed: Non-perishable food items such as peanut butter, canned vegetables, cereal (hot or cold), rice, pasta, canned soups & stews, canned fruits, dried or canned milk, canned tuna, and canned chicken or turkey. Please drop off your food donations: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 954-480-4449.

Seeking boats for 49th Annual Pompano Beach Boat Parade

To be held Dec. 11 on the Intracoastal Waterway, leaving from Lake Santa Barbara to Deerfield Beach, the Pompano Boat Parade is sure to bring many onlookers to see the lit-up decorated boats. For more information, visit www.observernewspaperonline.
com or contact Pompano Chamber at 954-941-2940 to register. Register NOW!

Ribbon cutting at MarCha’s Breakfast Shack

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 11-30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

3110 Plaza at 3100 N. Federal Hwy., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Free samples, snacks, drinks; lunch specials and delicious homemade hot soups. All food is made from scratch or is ordered from top quality organic producers and is hormone, antibiotic and preservative free. www.marchasbreakfastshack.com.