DB Chamber After Hours
TONIGHT (Dec. 15), 5:30 p.m.
Deerfield Beach Chamber, 1601 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
“Giving N’ the Holiday Spirit.” Food from several restaurants, music, decorations, networking. Bring unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. Bring food or drinks to share. $15 at door. 954-427-1050.
AARP Driver Safety program
Thursday, Dec. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
NE Focal Point Senior Center, 227 NW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Save money, earn a discount on your car insurance and update your driving skills! Provides those over 50 years old with updated information on current Florida Statutes, as well as coping with changes. $14 for 6-hour course ($12 AARP member). Space limited, reservations required. 954-480-4447 or e-mail mflower@deerfield-beach.com.
Percy White Library Holiday Fair
Through Dec. 23, Mon.,Wed., Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tues.,Thurs., noon to 8 p.m.
Percy White Library, 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Holiday decorations/cards. Come early for best selections. Call 954-360-1380.
Winter Wonderland
Thursday, Dec. 15, 3 to 5 p.m.
Villages of Hillsboro Park, 4111 NW 6 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Enjoy an afternoon of frolicking fun featuring two snow hills, horse-drawn hayrides, a giant peppermint twist game, refreshments and holiday treats. www.Deerfield-Beach.com.
Kung Fu Panda 2
Friday, Dec. 16, 7 p.m.
Main Beach Parking Lot, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
“DB FilmFest” provided by Paragon Deerfield 8. Bring blanket or lawn chairs. Refreshments available for purchase. 954-480-4430.
Prime Timers Yard Sale
Sat., Dec. 17, 9 a.m. to noon
1008 SE 3 St. (first right off 12 Ave.), Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Clothes, furniture, books, bedding, assorted items. Proceeds go to Community Presbyterian Church. 954-642-6419.
Christmas Coffeehouse with carols
Saturday, Dec. 17, 6 to 7 p.m.
Community Presbyterian, “Briggs Hall”, 1920 SE 4 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Observer editor plays with Luminotti bassist. Bring your friends. Christmastime message by Rev. Dennis Andrews. Part of the Saturdays at Six series at Steeple on the Beach. 954-427-0222.
35th Annual Boca Raton Boat Parade
Saturday, Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m.
Along with a spectacular boat parade and fireworks display, also featured is the famous ‘on the water’ U.S. Marines’ Toys for Tots drive featuring dockside donation pickups during the parade to benefit needy children in our area. Tow boats travel the parade route and collect new, unwrapped toys from folks using flashlights to signal the tow boats along the route.
Registration is free and all entries are guaranteed to win prize packages and/or cash prizes, valued at over $10,000. Parade is FREE and open to the public with bleacher viewing areas at Red Reef Park and Silver Palm Park. The parade begins in the Intracoastal Waterway at the C-15 Canal at the Delray Beach/Boca Raton border and continues south to the Hillsboro Boulevard Bridge just south of the Boca Raton city limits.
For more information, call 561-239-1536 or 561-393-7827. www.myboca.us/rec/specialevents.
Christmas set-list w/rockin’ 5-piece band
Sunday, Dec. 18, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Boca Raton High School, Performing Arts Theatre, 1501 NE 15 Ct., Boca Raton, FL 33486
Rock into Christmas with band. Journey Church, a young, open to the public, hip group, that has fun learning about the Lord. For more information, call 561-245-8264.
Dixieland Jazz
Sunday, Dec. 18, 1 to 4 p.m.
Henry’s Hideaway, 1500 S. Andrews Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Presented by the Hot Jazz & Alligator Gumbo Society. $10. 954-563-5390 or 561-394-0269.
Surfers for Autism Holiday Happy Hour and 2012 Tour Release Party
Sun. Dec. 18, 3 to 8 p.m.
Oceans 234, 234 N. Ocean Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
LIVE entertainment, happy hour drink prices, discounted menu. 954-428-2539.
The Deerfield Beach Chapter of Hadassah Meeting
Monday, Dec. 19, 12:15 p.m.
Century Village E., Le Club-Activity Room B, 3501 West Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Speaker: Irving Baker on “The Impact of Islam on Judaism.” Refreshments served. Guests welcome. 954-428-6265 or 954-427-9902.
Yappy Hour
Tuesday, Dec. 20, 6 p.m.
Deerfield Beach Toyota, 1441 S. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Celebrate the season with The Florida Humane Society. Refreshments and treats for you and your dog! Get a holiday pic with you and your best four-legged friend. RSVP: Ted@neweyesmarketing.com.
History at High Noon
Wednesday, Dec. 21, noon to 1 p.m.
Old School Museum, 232 NE 2 St., (near City Hall), Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
FREE lecture by Deerfield Beach Historical Society. Speaker: Owner of Dixie Divers, Pavan. Topic: Underwater history. Donations welcome. 954.429.0378.
Holiday food giveaway
Saturday, Dec. 17, 10 a.m. to noon
408 Hammondville Rd., Pompano Beach, Florida 33060, (Street next to the E. Pat Larkins Community Center)
State Representative Gwyn Clarke-Reed, Dist. 92, in conjunction with Jack Cory and the Pompano Beach Farmer’s Market bring this event to Pompano. Bags are courtesy of Broward Health. There is no cost for produce.
