Friends of the Arboretum
Thursday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m.
Deerfield Beach Arboretum
Constitution Park
2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Free. Gene Dempsey, Urban Forester for the City of Ft. Lauderdale and Adrienne Ehle, Environmental Analyst for the City of Ft. Lauderdale, discuss impacts of weather changes and flooding on our area. Plant giveaway. Call 954-480-4495 or visit www.treezoo.com.
Car Wash and Historical Tours
Saturday, Jan. 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Historic Butler House
380 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Car wash sponsored by Junior Historical Society. Tours of the historic Butler House.
Sea of Jazz Fest
Saturday, Jan. 16, 7 to 11 p.m.
Pompano Beach Amphitheater
1801 NE 6 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Jazz lovers rejoice! Acts this evening include: Terrel Stafford, Dick Oattes, Randy Brecker Quintet with Ada Rovatti, Shelly Berg, Ken Peplowski, David Finck, Ernie Adams and Tim Horner. $23 to $53 at www.Ticketmaster.com, call 954-519-5500 or visit www.pompanobeacharts.org.
Deerfield Farmers Market – Grow Deerfield
Sunday, Jan. 17, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pioneer Park
217 NE 5 Ave.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Free. Buy fresh vegetables, homemade foods, jellies, honey, pickles, dog treats, soaps, flowers and more!
Cool Wheels Car Show
Sunday, Jan. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Quiet Waters Park, Shelter #10
401 S. Powerline Road
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Music, food trucks, raffle, prizes and more. Kustom Kulture artist Ben Mitchell. Benefits the Youth Automotive Training Center. Best in show wins $1,000. Gift bags to first 300 cars. $20 advance; $25 at gate. Visit www.yatc.com.
Author Talk: Rose Doherty
Sunday, Jan. 17, 3 p.m.
Spanish River Library
1501 Spanish River Blvd.
Boca Raton, FL 33431
Free. Author Rose Doherty speaks about her book Katherine Gibbs: Beyond White Gloves. Doherty recounts her experiences at the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School and the influence of Gibbs on generations of businesswomen who began careers there. Call 561-807-7141.
Zonta Meeting and Lunch
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 11:45 networking, noon lunch
Duffy’s Sports Grill
401 N. Federal Hwy.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Guests welcome. Guest speaker Jayne Morrison will discuss serving in the military. RSVP to Ellen Vacirca, 561-368-2653 or ellenv806@bellsouth.net.
Relay for Life Fiesta
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 5:30 p.m. to closing
Baja Cafe
1310 S. Federal Hwy.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Sponsored by Relay for Life Team Hillsboro. Come out and enjoy fun, raffles, prizes and great food and drinks. 15 percent of proceeds to benefit Relay for Life. Contact Lana Hazou, lhazou@gmail.com.
Taste of Lighthouse Point
Tuesday, Jan. 19, 6 to 9 p.m.
Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club
2701 NE 42 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
It’s that time again! The Taste of Lighthouse Point is here. Gather for an evening of wine, food and raffles to support the Lighthouse Point Chamber and the local community. Enjoy a wide variety of samples from over 25 local restaurants. Tickets are $50 in advance; $60 at door. Visit www.lhpchamber.com for information.
Deerfield Beach Island
Community Association Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 21, 6 p.m.
Community Presbyterian Church
Briggs Hall
1920 SE 5 St.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Featured speaker: Arilton Pavan from Dixie Divers. For information, contact Debby Hoffman at debbyhoffman@comcast.net.
Talk to the School District
Thursday, Jan. 21, 6 p.m.
Deerfield Beach High School
910 SW 15 St.
Deerfield Beach, 33441
Broward County Public Schools is holding its annual Conversation with the District, a town hall-style meeting to gain input and feedback from parents, students, staff and community members. Call Nadine Drew, 754-321-2300.
Murder Mystery Dinner
Friday, Jan. 22, 6 to 10:30 p.m.
Royal Fiesta Caterers
1680 SE 3 Ct.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Bobby Rodriguez Productions and the Deerfield Beach Chamber of Commerce present “Death of a Blackheart”, a dinner murder mystery! Menu includes hors d’oeuvres, field greens, Chicken Francaise and Roast Sirloin Marsala, with green beans and potatoes, Red Velvet Cake. Cash bar. Register in advance at www.deerfieldchamber.com under Upcoming Events. $50 for Chamber members; $65 for non-members.
Save the Date!
26th Annual Nautical Flea Market
Saturday, Jan. 23, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 24, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pompano Beach Community Park
2001 NE 10 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Find hundreds of vendors with items both new and old for boating and diving. Clothing, marine surplus, anchors, moorings, arts and crafts, food at the Knotty Lounge, a kid zone and more. $5 per person, children under 12 free. Call 954-786-4111.