DBICA meeting
Thursday, Feb. 18, 6 p.m.
Community Presbyterian Church
Briggs Hall
1920 SE 5 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
For more information, contact Debby Hoffman at debbyhoffman@comcast.net.
Kiwanis Caribbean Night
Thursday, Feb. 18, 6 to 8 p.m.
Oceans 234
234 N. Ocean Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Celebrate the 101st year of Kiwanis. This group is at pretty much every local event and helps out as much as possible in a wide variety of endeavors.
Marine Advisory Board
Thursday, Feb. 18, 6 p.m.
City Commission Chambers
150 NE 2 Ave.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
The Marine Advisory Board identifies programs, regulations and actions to encourage a healthy and friendly marine environment for Deerfield’s residents and visitors. For information, contact Patrick Bardes at 954-480-1426.
TEDx Boca Raton “Ingenuity 2016”
Friday, Feb. 19, 5 to 10 p.m.
Mizner Park Amphitheatre
590 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, FL 33432
TEDx programs offer “ideas worth spreading.” Speakers include: Nathaniel Develoe, Robert Hacker, Raymond Miltenberger, Tina Reine. $75 per person. Visit www.tedxbocaraton.com.
Tour the Historic Butler House
Saturday, Feb. 20, 10 to 2 p.m.
Historic Butler House
380 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Donations welcome. Learn about the heritage of Deerfield Beach’s farming pioneers, including the Butlers.
Yard Sale
Saturday, Feb. 20, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Florida Humane Society
3870 N. Powerline Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33073
Shop to help the dogs and cats at this nonprofit, no-kill shelter. Rain date is Feb. 27. Visit www.floridahumanesociety.org.
Survivor Island
Saturday, Feb. 20, 9 a.m. to noon
Deerfield Island Park
Take Shuttle boat from Pioneer Park Dock
217 NE 5 Ave.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Ages 8 and up can learn basic survivor skills and compete in fun challenges, overseen by veteran Parks naturalists. Closed-toe shoes are required. Free shuttle boat departs promptly at 9 a.m. Cost $8 per person; pre-registration required. Also Mar. 12 and Apr. 2. Call 954-357-5100.
26th Annual Pompano Doll Show
Saturday, Feb. 20, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Pompano Civic Center
1001 NE 6 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Sponsored by the Pompano Beach Doll Club of Florida affiliated with United Federation of Doll Clubs. Free admission and parking. For information, call 954-783-2158.
Amazing Auto Rallye
Sunday, Feb. 21, 8:45 a.m.
North Broward Preparatory School
7600 Lyons Rd.
Coconut Creek, FL 33073
Road rally includes a time/distance/speed component on the roads of northwest Broward and southwest Boca Raton. Check-in starts at 7:30 a.m. First car off at 8:45 a.m. Pre-registration is mandatory. Drivers must have valid license, insurance, GPS and timing device. Visit www.nbprep.com/autorallye or call 954-600-6086.
Family Fun Night
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 4 to 8 p.m.
Spadini’s Pizzeria
1645 SE 3 Ct.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
15 percent of food sales will benefit NE Focal Point. Raffles and door prizes. Can’t get to the restaurant? Deliveries over $10 count towards the benefit.
Save the Date! Paws for a Cause
Saturday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Deerfield Beach Woman’s Club
910 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Benefit for Canine Companions for Independence. Pet contest 1 p.m. Veterinary services, mobile pet grooming, homemade pet treats, pet clothing and accessories, adoptions, pet photos and more. Door prizes and raffle. Free. Call 954-421-2700.
HISC Youth Sailing Program
Saturdays in March (5, 12, 19, 26), 9 a.m.
Quiet Waters Park – Splash Adventure
401 S. Powerline Rd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
The Hillsboro Inlet Sailing Club Youth Sailing Program offers sailing and boating safety training to children 8 to 18. Open to all in age range who can pass a basic swimming evaluation. Each child required to wear a USCG life vest. Safety training every session. Learn to sail three different types of vessels. $65 for the four-week class. Email hiscyouthsailing@gmail.com.
Florida Renaissance Festival
Weekends through Mar. 27
10 a.m. to sunset
Quiet Waters Park
401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Huzzah! Enjoy Florida’s largest and liveliest Renaissance Festival. Entertainment, food, drinks, games, jousting and more await. Tickets: $21 for adults $9 for children 6 to 11, ages 5 and under free. Season passes: $75. Look online for ways to save. For information, visit www.ren-fest.com.
Themed weekends:
• Feb. 20 to 21: Vikings and Valkyries
• Feb. 26 to 28: Fantasy and Adventure
• Mar. 5 to 6: Voyage to the Orient
• Mar. 12 to 13: Kilts and Colleens
• Mar. 19 to 20: Steampunk Time Travelers
• Mar. 26 to 27: Carnivale Masquerade
