DBICA meets
Thursday, Feb. 26, 7 p.m. (Date was changed)
Community Presbyterian Church (Briggs Hall) 1920 SE 4 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Deerfield Beach Island Community Association meets. Guest speaker: Lieutenant Darrel Stallings from Broward Sheriff Office to talk about Crime Watch for the Island. Election of 2015 Board of Directors and more.
St. Ambrose Carnival
Thursday, Feb. 26, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, 5 to 11 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 28, 1 to 11 p.m. Sunday, March 1, 1 to 8 p.m.
St. Ambrose Church & School 380 S. Federal Hwy. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Carnival games, rides, treats, live music, raffles and more. For more info., visit www.stambrosecarnival.com.
Grand openings
Thursday, Feb. 26, 5 to 8 p.m.
3500 block of E. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL
Grand opening for Inesitas Colombian Bar and Restaurant, Jersey Dogs, Soul Relaxing and Planet Chic Boutique. Ribbon cutting with dignitaries. Free food and specials from merchants. Participate in scavenger hunt, win gift certificates. LIVE music by Bushwood. 954-786-7824.
Boca Raton Greenmarket
Saturday, Feb. 28, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Royal Palm Place Southwest Parking Lot S. Federal Highway & SE Mizner Boulevard Boca Raton, FL 33432
Free. New vendors in addition to old standbys offer everything from fresh fruits and vegetables to baked goods, fresh flowers, seafood, pasta, soap, doggie treats & more. Enjoy live music every Saturday. For more info., call 561-299-8684.
Celebration of Life
Saturday, Feb. 28, 5 p.m.
Cathedral Church of God 365 S. Dixie Hwy. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Celebrate 30 years of Ministry with Bishop Patrick L. Kelly. 954-427-0302.
6th annual Tea in the Garden
Saturday, Feb. 28, tours start at 3:35 p.m.
Parkway United Methodist Church 100 NE 44 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33308
English tea and pastries, explore tropical Food Forest, stroll Tiki-lit Garden paths, listen to LIVE music. Fundraiser by The Fruitful Field, which feeds the hungry and provides education and inspiration for youth. Purchase in advance — lawn seating, $20 per person, $10 for children ages 2 through 10. For more information, visit www.thefruitfulfield.org or call 954-247-1087.
HIV & AIDS Awareness
Saturday, Feb. 28 5 p.m. (HIV testing) 7 p.m. (play)
E. Pat Larkins Community Center 520 Martin Luther King Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33060
The Theatre of Creative Consciousness of the Arts presents “A Devastating Impact,” a play about a 19 year old college student and virgin who never did drugs or had a blood transfusion and yet ends up HIV positive. Tickets online. $20 adults, $10 children 13 and under. $5 seniors and students. First 50 to get testing get free ticket. For more info., call 786-879-4402 or visit www.tccaflorida.eventbrite.com.
Concordia Choir performs
Saturday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Pompano Beach 2331 NE 26 Ave. Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Hailing from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, this 75-voice a capella choir will visit Pompano as part of their 15- day tour of the Southeast U.S. Guest conductor: Michael Smith. Music ranges from Bach to Morten Lauridsen and includes spirituals and hymns, a cappella and accompanied works, and several selections by Eastern European composers. Touring nationally and internationally since 1918, the choir has performed in nearly every major hall in the United States. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door and available at www.ConcordiaTickets. com or at the door.
Paws for a Cause
Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Woman’s Club of Deerfield Beach 910 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Vet services, pet grooming, homemade pet treats, pet clothing & accessories, adoption centers, pet photos, meet Canine for Companions service dogs, door prizes and raffles, and pet costume contest at 1 p.m. Benefits Canine for Companions for Independence in conjunction with Wounded Warriors. 954-804-5474.
8th Annual Pig Out
BBQ n’ Deerfield Beach
Saturday, Feb. 28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Hillsboro Blvd. & Intracoastal Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
BBQ competition for backyard & professional cookers –chicken, ribs, pork and brisket. Music all day — Uproot Hootenanny, Steve Minotti, Jess Taylor and others, including student singing competition. Kids corner with face painting, bounce house and balloon artist, raffle items and vendors