Fallen Heroes Ceremony
Thursday, Nov. 9, 9 to 10 a.m.
Pompano Beach High School
600 NE 13 Ave.,
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
There will be a ceremony celebrating fallen heroes with flag retirement, a gun salute and special guest speakers. For more information, call 754-322-2000.
Veterans Day event
Saturday, Nov. 11, 9 to 11 a.m.
Boca Raton Cemetery
449 SW 4 Ave.
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Featuring veterans groups, city officials, music by Ft. Lauderdale Highlanders and Boca Raton Community High School Band, drills by Boca Raton Community High School NJROTC, Boca Raton Police and Fire Honor Guards. Volunteers provided by Boca Raton Kiwanis. For more information, call 561-393-7807.
Veterans Day Concert
Saturday, Nov. 11, 7 to 9 p.m.
Mizner Park Amphitheater
590 Plaza Real
Boca Raton, FL 33432
Free concert featuring the Florida Wind Symphony: “An American Tribute.” For more information, call 561-393-7807.
Watercolor classes
Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to noon
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center
1801 NE 6 Ave.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
The class is for all skill levels. $25 per class. Held every Saturday through April 2018. For information, call 954-920-4574.
“Arts ‘n Crafts” Sale
Saturday, Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Butler House
380 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Handmade arts and crafts. Loads of creative crafts for gift-giving. Be a vendor or a shopper. For more information, call 954-429-0378.
Gridiron Grill-Off Food & Wine Festival
Saturday, Nov. 11, noon to 4 p.m.
Pompano Beach Amphitheater
1801 NE 6 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
It’s time to gear up for a weekend of food, football, music and philanthropy at this event presented by the University of Miami Health System. Miami Dolphins legends and top South Florida chefs are in position to compete at the eighth annual culinary showdown. For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.gridirongrilloff.com.
Hillsboro Lighthouse Tour
Sunday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Alsdorf Park
2974 NE 14 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33062
The first boat leaves the dock at 9 a.m. Boats leaving approximately every hour. Arrive at dock 10-20 minutes before departure time. $25 per person. For more information, including requirements to climb lighthouse, email information@hillsborolighthouse.org, call 954-942-2102 or visit www.hillsborolighthouse.org/tours.
Pompano Beach Garden Club meeting
Monday, Nov. 13, 12:30 p.m.
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center
1801 NE 6 St.
Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Open to the public. Topic: “Bromelaids” by Mike Michalski. For more information, call Cindy at 954-253-9938.
