Sisterhood of Temple Beth Israel
Thursday, Dec. 13 – 11:30 a.m.
Temple Beth Israel 201 S. Military Tr. Deerfield Beach, Fl 33442
Chabad Children’s Choir entertains. Menorah candles for Chanukah. Mini-lunch served. Guests welcome. Donation: $2.50. 954-428-7060.
Deerfield Beach Arboretum
Thursday, Dec. 13 – 7 p.m.
Arboretum at Constitution Park 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
FREE Event. Speaker: Dotty Molski, Sawgrass Nature Ctr. and Wildlife Hospital FREE plant raffle. Open to public. 561-391-3735.
DB GFWC Woman’s Club
Thursday, Dec. 13 – 7:30 p.m.
910 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Cookie Swap: Bake 3 doz. of favorite recipe, take home an assortment. Join this fun activity! Call 954-421-4700.
Family Hayride & Campfire
Friday, Dec. 14 – 7:30 to 9 p.m.
Quiet Waters Park 401 S. Powerline Rd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Fee: $3.50/person, ages 3+ (includes 1 hayride, 1 bag of s’mores fixings). Pre-registration/payment required at park office. Note: Gate fee applies – $1.50 per person (children 5 & under free). Visit: broward.org/parks/things to do or call 954-357-5100.
“Coffee and Conversation” series
Friday, Dec. 14 – 10 to 11 a.m.
St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church 2500 NE 14 St. Causeway, Pompano Beach, 33062
Topic: End of life issues, highlighting information and resources that can helppeople be more prepared, whether anticipated or unexpected. Speaker: David L. King, Business Development Director of Hospice of Broward County. Refreshments provided. 954-942-4473.
Christmas Auction in the Park
Saturday, Dec. 15 – 10 a.m.
Westside Park Johnny Tigner Rec. Center 445 SW 2 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Fun, food, music. Wear holiday attire. Benefits Kiwanis Deerfield West project which aids in support of scholarships. FREE. For information or to make donation, call 954-732-9883.
Bake & Yard Sale for Hurricane Sandy victims
Saturday, Dec. 15 – noon to 4 p.m.
Istanbul Cultural Center 2500 W. Sample Rd. Pompano Beach, FL 33073
Handel’s Messiah
Sunday, Dec. 16, 2012 – 2 p.m.
Pompano Beach High School Gymnasium 600 NE 13 Ave. Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Featuring New Presbyterian Church 100-voice Concert Choir, Soloists and Orchestra. No tickets needed. Offering taken. Call 954-448-5083 or visit www.newpres.org.
Dixieland/ Hot Jazz Session
Sunday, Dec. 16 – 1 to 4 p.m.
Henry’s Hideaway 1500 S. Andrews Ave. Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Presented by the Hot Jazz & Alligator Gumbo Society Adm. $10. 954-563-5390.
Deerfield Beach Hadassah Meets
Monday, Dec. 17 – 11:30 a.m.
Century Village-LeClub 3501 West Drive Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Dr. Jordana Herschthal, dermatologist, will speak on seniors’ skin problems. Refreshments served, guests welcome. 954-427-4970.
Holiday Donation Drop Off
Monday, Dec. 17 and Tuesday, Dec. 18 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Wednesday,Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Jim & Jan Moran Family Center 4700 NW 3 Ave. Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
Toys for boys & girls: infant to 12 yrs.; teen gifts for boys & girls: 13 to 17 yrs.; gifts for moms and dads that children will select to give to their parents. Benefits Women in Distress of Broward County. New and unwrapped gifts only, no stuffed animals or toy weapons.
Oasis Reading Rm. Open House
Tuesday, Dec. 18 – 5 p.m.
Deerfield Park Elementary 650 SW 3 Ave. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Following grand opening is the book fair and holiday concert.
History at High Noon
Wednesday, Dec. 19, noon
Butler House 380 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Hosted by Deerfield Historical Society. Special exhibit of vintage amateur images of old Deerfield. FREE. Donations welcome. Light refreshments served. 957-429- 0378.