“Friends” of the Deerfield Beach Arboretum meeting
Thursday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m.
Constitution Park, 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Speaker: Alan Chin-Lee. Subject: Butterflies (Lepidoptera). Refreshments served. Arboretum plant give-away, auction. 954-480-4494 or Jerry@treezoo.com
RAD Community Day
Saturday, Dec. 10, 10 a.m. to noon
Westside Park, 445 SW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Free lunch, health fair, education fair. Sponsored by Radiant Worship Center. 954-531-0200 or www.radiantliving.com.
Pet CPR & First Aid Class
Saturday, Dec. 10, 11am – 3pm
Florida Humane Society, 3870 N. Powerline Rd., Pompano Beach, FL 33073
Certified PetTech trainer Laura Kays covers pet first aid, restraining/muzzling injured pet, CPR & rescue breathing, choking, management, excessive heat, drowning, snakes & bufo toads. Limited space, reservation required. 561-809-3213 or nopaws4concern@msn.com.
Yuletide Christmas Concert
Saturday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m.
Community Presbyterian Church, 1920 SE 4 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Free admission, features performances by Fiddleworks Children’s String Ensemble (Keili Kids) and Steeple Singers. 954-427-0222 or www.communitych.org.
Gold Coast Youth Orchestra “Christmas Concert”
Saturday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church , 2331 NE 26 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Corelli Concerto Grosso Op. 6 No. 8 (The Christmas Concerto), selections from Handel’s Messiah and more. Freewill offering at door. 954-501-0401 or 954-594-3990.
Broadway Costume Luncheon
Sunday, Dec. 11, 11:30 a.m.
Costume World Museum, 2313 NW 30 Pl., Pompano Beach, FL 33069
View costumes, get behind-the-scenes stories about favorite Broadway shows. Lunch served on china and under crystal chandelier from “Tavern on the Green.” Hear toe-tapping tunes from best Broadway shows. Seats: Front/Center-$95 ea, other: $85 ea. Reservations: 954-463-8028. Symphony office: 954-335-7002 or www.symphonyofthe
americas.org.
Gingerbread Holiday Concert
Sunday, Dec. 11, 3 p.m.
Boca Raton Resort and Club Great Hall , 501 E. Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Lynn University Philharmonia performs under baton of Maestro Albert-George Schram. Benefits scholarship for Lynn Conservatory’s students. $35 includes valet. www.lynn.edu/tickets or call 561.237.9000.
George Brummer Park Grand Opening
Monday, Dec. 12, 9:30 a.m.
George Brummer Park, 3500 West Palm Aire Dr., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Information, call 954-786-4191.
Pompano Beach Garden Club Holiday Luncheon
Monday, Dec. 12, noon/meeting, 1 p.m.
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE 6 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Ida Molfetto presents “Creative Dried Flower Greeting Cards.” Refreshments served. Open to the public. 954-943-2699.
GFWC Woman’s Club of Deerfield Beach meets
Tuesday, Dec. 13, noon
Deer Creek Country Club Banquet Room, 910 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Holiday luncheon. Enjoy informative presentations and yummy refreshments.954-421-4700 for info.
(Park in lot on SE 9 Terrace, across from the rear of the fire station)
Trinity Church’s Annual Live Nativity
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 5:30 p.m.
Trinity Church, 3901 NE 22 Ave, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
5:30 to 6:30: Hot dog/ chili dinner, 6:45: Trinity Worship Team sings Christmas Carols outside sanctuary entrance. 7:15 p.m.: Live nativity. All children welcome to participate. Performance and live nativity are free to attend. Cost for dinner: $6- adult, $2- child, $15-families.
Ice Cream Social with Santa
Wednesday, Dec. 14, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Westside Park, 445 SW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Get in holiday spirit with games, family activities, a visit with Mr. & Mrs. Claus and elves and an ice cream snack! $2 adult, $1 child. 954-480-4481.
