Dining Out for Life
Thursday, April 28, 5 p.m. to closing
Tijuana Taxi Co.
1015 S. Federal Highway
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Tijuana Taxi Co. will donate 25 percent of all food sales after 5 p.m. to Broward House, which has been helping Broward residents impacted by HIV/AIDS for 28 years. Enjoy a delicious meal while supporting a great cause! Call 954-708-2775 for information.
Spaghetti Dinner
Friday, April 29, noon to 7 p.m.
First Zion Missionary Baptist Church
125 SW 1 Ct.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Dinner includes spaghetti, salad, garlic bread and soda. Donation: $5 per person/$15 per family of 6. Each additional person: $2. For information, call Lorrine Cummings, 954-421-0592.
Spring Yard Sale
Saturday April 30, 8 a.m. to noon
St. Peter’s Anglican Church
1416 SE 2 Terr.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Air-conditioned indoor yard sale! Great variety of items priced to sell. Rain or shine event. Call 954-695-0336 for information.
10th Annual Fiesta De Shred
Saturday, April 30
• Registration, 8 a.m.
• Contest, 9 a.m., schedule determined by conditions
Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier
200 NE 21 Ave.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33073
Island Water Sports’ 10th annual Fiesta De Shred brings together skimmers and surfers for a sombrero slinging showdown. All proceeds benefit the Kiwanis scholarship fund to send at risk youth to Surf Camp. Early registration: $25 for surf and skim; $50 Pro skim division; $10 ea. additional division. At the event: $35 for surf and skim; $60 Pro skim division. Register at http://www.eventbrite.com/e/fiesta-de-shred-esa-south-florida-tickets-15751834160. For information, e-mail linsey@islandwatersports.com.
Tour the Historic Butler House
Saturday, April 30, 10 to 2 p.m.
Historic Butler House
380 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Learn about the heritage of Deerfield Beach’s farming pioneers, including the Butlers. Donations welcome.
9th Annual PigOut ‘n Deerfield Beach
Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Quiet Waters Park, Shelter #10
401 S. Powerline Rd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
Prepare to Pig Out! Deerfield’s annual BBQ competition features both professional and backyard cooks, SingOut@PigOut singing contest, live music, Wyatt Earp Wild West Show, Kid’s Corner activities, vendors for food and drink. Everyone can sample the contestant’s entries and vote for the People’s Choice! $15 per person, or 4 for $40. Visit www.deerfieldchamber.com.
Animal Adopt-a-Thon
Saturday, April 30, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Lighthouse Point
2016 NE 36 St.
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Adorable dogs and snuggly cats are looking for fur-ever homes where they can be safe and loved. Pet adoptions from Forever Family, Little Paws of Love and Everglades Angels. Raffles and refreshments. Call 754-205-6150 for information.
Chili Cook Off and Tennis Round Robin
Saturday, April 30, 1:30 to 6 p.m.
Frank McDonough Park
3500 NE 27 Ave.
Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Trinity Church event to benefit Youth Sports and LHP Tennis Center. Tennis check-in at 1:30 p.m., matches 2 to 4 p.m., $20 per person. Juniors 4 to 5 p.m., $10 per person. Chili cook-off from 3 to 6 p.m. $5 tastings, includes drink and cornbread. Call 954-556-0542 for information.
Camping Special at Quiet Waters
Sunday, May 1 through Monday, Oct. 31
Quiet Waters Park
401 S. Powerline Rd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33442
The Escape Special is $25 per night Sunday through Thursday. The Family Fun Package offers $50 sites for Friday and Saturday. Campers are eligible for $7 all-day admissions to Splash Adventure; 20 percent off Ski Rixen USA passes or group lessons; 20 percent off bike rentals and 10 percent off all merchandise (excluding food) at Bike America. Two campsites with teepees and 25 sites with platform tents. Each site has running water, fire ring, picnic table, grill and electricity. Restrooms and shower facilities throughout campground. No RVs. Call 954-357-5100.
Deerfield Farmers Market
Sunday, May 1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pioneer Park
NE 5 Ave.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Free. Buy your week’s worth of healthy food direct from the folks who grow and make it. Farm delivered produce, homemade pickles, jellies and treats, fine handmade soaps and much more.
Highlands Community Meeting
Tuesday, May 3, 7 p.m.
Highlands Park
1650 NE 50 Ct.
Pompano Beach, FL 33064
Mayor Lamar Fisher will discuss new developments and upcoming improvements in Pompano, and answer residents’ questions. For more information, visit www.pghighlands.org.
Worth the Drive!:21st Las Olas Wine and Food Festival
Friday, April 29, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Las Olas Boulevard, between SE 6 Avenue
and SE 11 Avenue, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
The Las Olas Wine and Food Festival benefits the American Lung Association. Live music, culinary and mixology demonstrations, cooking competitions, private VIP lounges and MYO cocktail experiences, interactive retail displays and more. Get your taste buds ready! Tickets $100 per person; $150 VIP. Visit http://lasolaswff.com.