1st Annual Leading Dad’s Walk
• Friday, June 15 – 7:30 p.m. – “Courageous” shown
• Saturday, June 16, 8 a.m. to noon
Celebrating Dad’s Day with his kid leading dads.
Mayo Howard Park,1131 SW 11Way, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Info: 954-657-3041
LHP Library C.S.I. Summer Camp
Through Friday, June 15 – 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 2700 NE 36 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Ages 6-12. Kids learn about fingerprinting, spatters, decomposition rates, contamination, fiber analysis and more using biology, chemistry and physics. By the end of program, students will analyze mock crime scene to solve the case. $195 per child, includes snack, programming, guests, sports and activities. To register, call 954-946-6398.
Hillsboro Lighthouse tour
Saturday, June 16 – starting at 8:45 a.m.
Sands Harbor Hotel dock, 125 N. Riverside Dr., Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Park in Pompano Beach City Parking Lot (fee required) across from hotel. Transportation by tour boat. First boat leaves approx. 9 a.m., last boat – 2:30 p.m.,(last boat returns approx. 4 p.m.). To climb lighthouse, must have flat shoes with rubber soles, closed toes. No sandals, flipflops or shoes with heels. Children must be accompanied by adult and must be 4 ft. tall to climb tower. No pets allowed. 954-782-3313.
Blues & Sweet Potato Pie Festival
Saturday, June 16 – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Northwest Branch Library 1580 NW 3 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
FREE. Held each summer, in honor of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, it features LIVE music, dance, stories, contests and Summer Reading Program kick off. 954-786-2186.
Old Time Concert in the Park
Sunday, June 17 – 6 p.m.
Count D’Hoernle Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432
FREE. Blankets and chairs permitted. Food available on site. No coolers, pets or alcohol. Rain or shine. Information: 561-393-7984
LHP Summer Day Camp & Youth Sailing Program registration
Monday, June 18 & Tuesday, June 19, 8 a.m. to noon
Dixon Ahl Hall, 2220 NE 38 Street, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Summer Day Camp runs June 20-27, 8:45 a.m. To 3 p.m. at Dan Witt Park. Ages 6-13. $250 LHP residents, $400 non-residents (First 50). Youth Sailing Camp runs June 25 to July 25. Two sessions – 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Ages 9-13. $125 LHP residents, $225 non-residents. For more information, call 954-784-3439
Zonta luncheon
Tuesday, June 19 – 11:15 to 11:45 a.m.
Duffy’s, 401 N. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Improving the status of women worldwide. Meetings held on 3rd Tuesday of the month. RSVP at 561-392-2223.
Democratic Women’s Club of Northeast Broward
Wednesday, June 20 – 7 p.m.
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE 6 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Host: Britni Rillera, regional field director, Obama for America. 954-942-8711.
Pompano Beach Kiwanis Club meets
Wednesday, June 20 – noon
Sands Harbor Hotel, 125 N. Riverside Dr., Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Meet every Wednesday. Interesting speakers, good food and mingling with business-minded people. 954-783-4999.
NE Focal Point Fall VPK
Registration open
227 NW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Accredited five-plus star school. Family Central Vouchers accepted. Vouchers must be obtained by making appointment: www.familycentral.org/VPKParentAppointmentsBC.
Fall VPK Program
• Begins Aug. 20 and ends June 6, 2013
• Hours are 9 a.m.-noon, Monday through Friday
• Child must have been born between Sept. 2, 2007- Sept. 1, 2008
Facility open year-round, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. For more information, call 954-480-4473.
Simply Soccer Camp – Register now
Camp held: June 25-29; July 23-27 and Aug. 13-17
Registration: Pompano Civic Center, 1801 NE 6 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Boys and girls, ages 5-14, of all skill levels.
Learn variety of soccer skills from dribbling to shooting. Three sessions each day ranging from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $100 weekly; extended hours camp – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $125 weekly; Tiny Tot program (ages 5 and 6) from 9 a.m.-noon for $55 weekly. Bring soccer ball, swimsuit, shin guards, water bottle and lunch. For more information, call 954-786-4119.
