Nature Tots
Thursday, August 9 – 10 to 11 a.m.
Fern Forest, 201 Lyons Rd. S., Coconut Creek, FL 33063
One-hour program, for ages 2 to 4 accompanied by an adult, focusing on stories, songs, or arts and crafts and ending with a short nature walk typically. This month’s theme is “Water.” Programs on the second Thursday of each month. $5 per child. Pre-registration required 954-357-8884.
Health and Financial Wellness Fair
Thursday, August 9 – 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE 6 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
FREE. Conducting free blood pressure checks, cholesterol and diabetes tests, stress reduction techniques, chair massages, checking strength and testing memory. Please note: fasting required for cholesterol and diabetes testing. Holy Cross Hospital will provide free on-site confidential rapid HIV testing with immediate results. Mammogram van tests offered at reduced cost. Free glaucoma/vision screenings by Rand Eye Foundation. 954-786-4626.
Splash Ahoy
Friday, August 10 – 6 to 10 p.m.
Quiet Waters Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Final Splash Ahoy of the season! The family-oriented event, for all ages, includes a movie, pirate games, a bounce house and other activities, along with splash time in the park’s Splash Adventure water park. $6-per-person admission fee does not include refreshments. Space is limited. Advance ticket sales are required and available by phone through the park office and at Splash Adventure during normal operating hours. 954-357-5100.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer
Saturday, August 11 – 6 to 9 p.m. (5:30 p.m. registration)
Strikes @ Boca, 21046 Commercial Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33486
$25-$30 per person, includes 3 hours bowling, shoes, pizza, soda, music, raffles and fun! All net proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. Tickets/ Info: 561-451-7858.
Back To School event
Saturday August 11 – noon to 6 p.m.
Rocketown, 371 S. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Teens can pick-up school supplies and receive a haircut or nail services. LIVE music. Hosted by FOCUS. For details, call 954-247-1915 or visit www.teenfocused.org.
Get Out the Vote Rally
Sunday, August 12 – 1 p.m.
LeClub in Century Village, 3501 West Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Hosted by Deerfield Beach Democratic Club. Greet Congressman Ted Deutch, Senator Nan Rich, Representative Gwyndolen Clarke-Reed, Howard Finklestein and others. Entertainment by Bobby Kent. FREE lunch included.
