Florida Renaissance Festival
Through March 16 (Weekends), 10 a.m. to sunset
Quiet Waters Park 401 S. Powerline Rd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
$20-adults/$9-children ages 6-11/Kids 5 & younger free. www.ren-fest.com or 800-3-REN-FES.
St. Ambrose Carnival
Thursday, Feb. 27 to March 2
St. Ambrose Church 380 S. Federal Hwy. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Rides, games, food, drinks, entertainment, Bingo and more! Ticket prices for rides vary. 954-427-2225 or www.stambrosecarnival.com for more info.
Pompano Beach Republican Club meets
Thursday, Feb. 27, 7 p.m.
Emma Lou Olson Community Center 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Guest speaker: Andrea McGee, candidate for Congress, District 22. Refreshments served. 954-786-7536.
Premier Master’s Art Show
Friday, Feb. 28, 6 to 9 p.m.
2611 E. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Artists from around Florida showcasing photography, painting, collage and mixed media. Live music and wine. Admission free/open to public. 100 percent of art sales go directly to artist. 954-788-9044 or www.greightspaces.com.
First Christian Church Yard Sale
Saturday, Feb. 28, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
First Christian Church 1860 NE 39 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Proceeds go toward church youth fundraiser activities. 954-942-2515.
First Annual Victorian Gothic Masquerade
Saturday, March 1, 7 to 11 p.m.
Sample McDougald House 450 NE 10 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060
New Orleans, early 1800s setting, costumed dance unique and interactive performers, musicians, DJ, opportunities to learn the waltz and be professionally photographed. Black tie affair, mask required. $65 per person (includes hors d’oeuvres and two drinks. Cash bar available.) Tickets must be purchased in advanced at http://artisticproductionsinc.com.
Historic Butler House Tour
Saturday, Mar. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Butler House 380 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Call for appointment: 954-429-0378.
Boca Raton Green Market
Saturday, Mar. 1, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Royal Palm Place S. Fed. Hwy. & SE Mizner Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33432
Farm-to-table, freshly-picked produce and organics from local growers, plants, flowers, bakery items and more. 561- 299-8684.
Women’s History Month event
Saturday, Mar. 1, 11 a.m.
Deerfield Beach Percy White Library 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
The History of Women Artists from the 1500s. 954-357- 7680.
Free Prostate Screening
Saturday, Mar. 1, 10 a.m. to noon
Broward Health North 201 E. Sample Rd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33064
Register for free prostate screening. By appointment only. 954-759-7400.
Intracoastal Clean-up
Saturday, March 1, 9 a.m.
Sullivan Park (on Riverview Rd., off Hillsboro Blvd.) Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Help remove trash and debris. Volunteers of all ages welcome and will receive WWCU T-shirt and invitation to “Trash Bash” after party. Wear close-toed shoes, sunscreen and clothes for getting dirty. Bring bottled water. Gloves provided. Visit waterwaycleanup.org for more information and to sign up.
Shimmy for a Cause
Sunday, March 2, 4 p.m.
Puppetry Arts Center Theater 94 NE 2 Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33444
See some belly dancing and give back! Hosted by the Anti- Cancer Belly Dancers, benefits Relay for Life. $25. www.beledy.net/acbd.
Annual Black Heritage, Women’s History Month Banquet
Saturday, March 1, 7 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.).
Westside Park Dr. Leo J. Robb, Jr. Memorial Gymnasium 445 SW 2 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Soul food buffet and entertainment by Reaxion Band and Ethnotricity African Dance Group. Guest speakers: Dr. Rosalind Osgood, Bishop Quan L. Miller. Also “Saluting Hometown Heroes” honorees: Troy Randell, William “Willie” West, Francine Baugh, Coach Allen Jackson, Amie Kay Tanner and Rev. Geraldine Miller. Tickets at Johnny Tigner, Sr. Community Center for $25. African attire recommended, but not required. For more information, call 954- 480-4480 or visit www.deerfield-beach.com
Women’s issues support group
Tuesday, March 4, 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Faulk Center for Counseling 2455 Boca Rio Rd. Boca Raton, FL 33433
For women who need support and to discuss concerns about everything from finances and divorce to caregiving issues, loss of a loved one, substance abuse, general malaise and more! First meeting free. Only $5 after. Call for more info: 561-483-5300. www.faulkcenterforcounseling.org
The Legends Rock On Show
Wednesday, Mar. 5, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Doors open 6:30 p.m. $12. 954-786-4111.
Pickleball / Free Demo Clinic
Wednesday, Mar. 5, 9 to 11 a.m.
Constitution Park 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Combination of tennis, badminton and ping pong. Great for seniors and young adults. 954-480-4494.
Save the date: DB Chamber of Commerce 2014 Annual Gala
Saturday, March 8, 6 p.m.
Deer Creek Country Club 2801 DC Country Club Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Visit www.deerfieldchamber.com for details.
