| May, 2018

HAPPENINGS

Posted on 10 May 2018 by LeslieM

Historic Pompano Beach Tours

Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m.

Founders Park

217 NE 4 Ave.

Pompano Beach, FL

The two-hour narrated tour includes familiar landmarks such as the Sample-McDougald House, historic downtown, the Ali Building, the Hillsboro Lighthouse Museum and a number of “hidden” historic sites. You will have time from 9 to 10 a.m. to tour the Kester Cottages before the bus departs at 10 a.m. sharp. For more information, call 954-782-3015.

Uniting Broward “Community Policing Showcase”

Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Quiet Waters Elementary School

4150 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

This event will include demonstrations from the Broward Sheriff’s Office K-9s, SWAT Team, Fire Rescue, Bomb Squad and Police Athletic League Boxing Program. They are anticipating a great crowd, with more than 50 vendors and exhibitors, numerous musical performances, a children’s entertainment zone, food trucks and more. The event will also offer recruitment opportunities for anyone interested in joining the BSO team. For more information, e-mail EventInfo@Sheriff.org or call the BSO CORE Team at 954-480-4237.

High Tea Hat Parade

Saturday, May 12, 4 p.m.

St. Nicholas Episcopal Church

1111 E. Sample Rd.

Pompano Beach, FL 33064

There is a $20 donation. Annual event ties into anniversary year for St. Mary’s 100th Anniversary (The formal event takes place on Saturday, Nov. 17 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Deerfield). For more information, call 954-480-9340.

11th Annual Mother’s Day Celebration

Sunday, May 13, 2 to 4 p.m.

Star Ballroom

2309 E. Atlantic Blvd.

Pompano Beach, FL 33062

An Afternoon of Elegance & Tea.” Refreshments will be served. $15 donation (or 2 for $25). Proceeds to Benefit NE Focal point CASA*, INC. (*Children’s, Alzheimer’s, Senior and Adult Services). For reservations and tickets, contact Star Ballroom at 954-782-7760 or the Center for Active Aging at 954-480-4449.

#ParklandStrong Concert

Wednesday, May 16, 5 p.m.

Pompano Beach Amphitheatre

1801 NE 6 St.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

A benefit concert for the victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas School. All of the proceeds including ticket sales, concessions, merchandise and sponsorships will be donated to the official Broward Education Foundation Stoneman Douglas Fund. The concert will feature New Found Glory; Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional playing an intimate acoustic set and Ryan Key, formerly of Yellowcard. Tickets can be purchased at www.pbamp.com. For more information, call 561-223-7231.

Woman’s Club Scholarships available

The GFWC Woman’s Club of Deerfield Beach scholarship applications are still available. Contact Katy Freitag at 954-804-5474 for an application. Deadline May 15.

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CLERGY CORNER: When we fail

Posted on 10 May 2018 by LeslieM

Something we all do every day is fail God. Even though it is the goal of every follower of God to live our lives perfectly as He did, the Bible tells us that we all sin and fall short of God’s glory. It also says that if we say we don’t sin, we are a liar. So accepting the fact that we all fail God at times, I want to focus on how we respond when we fail. Listen to me closely; you will never be able to live this life victoriously until you learn the proper response when you fail God.

The most important thing you can do when you fail is to accept responsibility for your actions. We are masters at blaming others when we fail. Man has not really changed since the Garden of Eden. When Adam failed, he blamed Eve. When God confronted Eve with her failure, she blamed the serpent. When you take responsibility for your failure, you become sorry for letting God down and go to Him with a broken heart asking for forgiveness.

None of us is immune from sin. That is why God gives us His special promise in 1 John 1:9. It tells us if we will confess our sins, He will forgive us and cleanse us from all unrighteousness. We must trust His Word, know He has forgiven us and move on to fulfill our purpose of serving and glorifying God with our lives. We are no good to God when we allow our sin to strangle us and to paralyze us.

The devil loves to use our sin against us, to hold it over our head. However, the Bible says that when God forgives us, He not only forgives, but also forgets. If God forgets, then we need to as well so that we can move forward and live victorious, productive lives for the Kingdom. Jesus tells us in John 8:44 that Satan is a liar, that he is the father of lies. When he speaks, he speaks his native language, lying. One of the lies of the devil is to use your sin against you, to tell you that you are no good. He will tell you that you are not worthy of God’s love and grace.

We try our best each day to live like Jesus. We are all faced with the temptations of this world. We are all faced with the traps the enemy lays for us. From time to time, we all fall into sin.

How we respond to our sin is critical. Running from God is a natural response, but the wrong one. We quit reading the Bible, quit praying, quit going to church, which makes us an even bigger target for the enemy. Instead of running away from God, we must run to God, accept responsibility for our actions, and have the guts to say, “I sinned.”

What I want you to understand today is not if we sin, but when we sin, what our response must be. When you fail, you must accept responsibility for your sins and ask God for forgiveness, and move forward with your life.

God has much for you to do. He has a great plan for your life. Let me assure you today that He loves you. Whatever you may have done doesn’t change that. Our failure does not change God’s love for us!

Tony Guadagnino is the pastor at Christian Love Fellowship Church, located at 801 SE 10 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441. For more information, call 954-428-8980 or visit www.clfministries.org.

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Forrest commits to FAU

Posted on 03 May 2018 by LeslieM

By Gary Curreri

Blanche Ely High School senior basketball star Michael Forrest is taking his basketball talents 12 miles north to Boca Raton as he continues his hoops career.

Forrest, who led the Tigers to the state championship, made the announcement that he was headed to play basketball at Florida Atlantic University on his Twitter page and honored his grandmother in the process.

I would like to thank my grandma for instilling in me the value of life and working hard to achieve my goals. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA,” Forrest wrote on Twitter. “With that being said, I am pleased to announce that I will be continuing my athletic and academic career at Florida Atlantic University. GO OWLS.”

Forrest averaged 26 points, five rebounds, four assists and three steals per game for the Tigers and helped Blanche Ely win their 5th state championship in seven seasons as they cruised past Jacksonville Creekside, 77-54, in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s Class 8A state championship on Saturday night at the RP Funding Center in Lakeland.

Forrest, who was named the Sun Sentinel’s Player of the Year this season, was also a first-team All-County selection as a junior when he averaged 14 points a game for the regional finalist.

She’s the one that’s always pushed me to be better,” said Forrest of the inspiration and motivation he was provided from his grandmother. “She said she would rather have me set a high bar and almost make it than set it low and get [there].”

Newly-hired FAU Men’s Basketball coach Dusty May said he was going to make South Florida recruiting a “high priority.”

Forrest also wrote: “I would like to thank GOD for giving me the ability to play the game of basketball. Thank you to all of the schools that have recruited me. I would also like to thank the coaches of Blanche Ely: Mr. Randall, Coach Reg, Coach BJ, Romaine Roshane and Dallas for pushing me and taking my game to the next level.

Thank you to Coach Sweat and the South Florida Spartans organization for believing in me,” he continued. “Thank you to my No. 1 supporters, my parents, for supporting me through everything.”

Junior lifeguard program gearing up

A little more than a month remains before the Junior Lifeguard program begins this summer.

Nemia L. Schulte, president of the Pompano Beach Junior Lifeguards, said registration for the four summer sessions is ongoing during business hours at the Pompano Aquatic Center.

She said there will be a parents’ meeting to discuss the summer schedule for the 2018 Junior Lifeguard/Grommets Program on Thursday, May 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the Civic Center.

The Junior Lifeguard program will compete on June 30 in the state competition (Ft. Lauderdale), then July 28 at the Regionals (Flagler Beach) and then on Aug. 8 at the Nationals in (Virginia Beach, VA.).

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FLICKS: Avengers: Infinity War & RBG

Posted on 03 May 2018 by LeslieM

By “Cinema” Dave

http://cinemadave.livejournal.com

#ThanosDemandsSilence was Disney/Marvel’s serious marketing angle to promote Avengers: Infinity War. In early April, I had to sign an acknowledgement of a press embargo until Tuesday, April 24. On Wednesday, April 25, Wikipedia revealed the biggest spoilers of Avengers: Infinity War. [Don’t worry… no spoilers in this review].

Clocking in at almost three hours, this film features every hero (minus two, but there is another Marvel movie opening in July) from the previous 18 Marvel comic movies. Each hero is given their moment to shine, but the featured character is Thanos (Josh Brolin), a mad titan who believes it is time to save the universe by weeding out the undesirable humans. To achieve his genocidal goal, Thanos must complete his collection of the infinity stones that we have seen filtered throughout the previous 18 Marvel Comics movies.

With the search for infinity stones being as similar as J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings or Richard Wagner’s opera, The Ring of Nibelung, the actions of Thanos feel mythical and iconic. More so than the other 18 movies, the word “tragedy” is most used when used to describe this new Marvel movie. Joe and Anthony Russo (the brother directors) trust the fan base to close Avengers: Infinity War on a silent, somber note. Given the raised stakes of Infinity Wars, these directors have their work cut out for them next year when the “Untitled” Avengers opens in Springtime 2019. Will the heroes triumph over Thanos or will the fat lady sing at the last Avengers opera?

It is a little lady who enjoys opera that is the feature of the documentary RBG, which opens next week, on Friday, May 11. RBG is Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Brooklyn-born from Odessa Russian immigrants, Ruth was taught to be polite and independent. Outwardly shy, Ruth was a listener and a thinker. Despite losing her mother at age 17, Ruth’s determination led her to Harvard Law School, where she met her future husband Marty. When Marty’s health failed, Ruth took a job at Columbia University.

Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s rise to power rose in conjunction with the civil rights movement of the 1960s, as well as the women’s rights movement of the 1970s. In an age of televised screaming and public protests, Ruth worked quietly behind the scenes drafting legal briefs that led her to defend in front of the Supreme Court. Her clear thinking and concisely written prose created laws that American citizens take for granted today.

Produced by CNN, RBG presents a likeable portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsberg.

The documentary lovingly presents her domestic life and her unique friendship with the late Justice Antonin Scalia. Thanks to Saturday Night Live’s Kate McKinnon’s comedic portrayal of the Supreme Justice, we learn how this 85-year-old authority figure has become the new counter culture rap icon – RBG.

With the 90-minute running time, RBG is a nice, sweet documentary. There is not much time to counter argue RBG’s continuous legal dissent, though the film does touch on her criticism of Donald Trump. There is still one week before RBG opens, but, in the meantime, don’t miss the opportunity to see Avengers: Infnity War, try it in the big screen at IMAX. With snappy dialogue, electric character interaction, mind-blowing visuals, Avengers: Infinity War deserves its blockbuster box office success on the big screen. You may want to see it before May 18 when [the next comic book film] Deadpool 2 opens.

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CRIME WATCH

Posted on 03 May 2018 by LeslieM

Deerfield Beach

April 17: A woman reported that a man she knew stole a drill, a charger and a battery from her garage at 190 SW 2 Terr.

April 17: A man reported that his ex-girlfriend hit him. The incident was reported at 1021 NW 45 St.

April 17: A man reported that a man he used to buy marijuana from threw a rock at his vehicle breaking a window. The incident was reported at 1500 S. Dixie Hwy.

April 18: A man said that a former roommate stole a payroll check valued at $1,488 and cashed it. The incident was reported at 770 SE 19 Ave.

April 18: A woman reported that $1,000 was missing from her SunTrust Account. The incident was reported at 1761 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

Lighthouse Point

April 5: A store employee said he observed a male subject take two items from the store at 3500 N. Federal Hwy. and left without paying for them. He was apprehended across the street from the store and the property valued at $40.78 was recovered.

April 5: The victim said they saw smoke coming from the ground at 2600 NE 43 St. and couldn’t tell the source. It was later discovered that it was mulch and the fire was cleared.

(This is a partial list. For Deerfield Beach Crime Watch in full, visit www.DFB.City and click on “Sign Me Up” to receive the city wide report.)

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HAPPENINGS

Posted on 03 May 2018 by LeslieM

National Day of Prayer

Thursday, May 3, Noon to 1 p.m.

City Hall Commission Chambers

150 NE 2 Ave.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

The City of Deerfield Beach once again welcomes everyone to unite and pray together as a community at the 67th Annual Observance of the National Day of Prayer. For more information, call 954-480-4429.

Run for the Angels 5K

May 5, 7:30 a.m.

Pompano Beach Airpark

1401 NE 10 St.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

All proceeds benefit Angel Flight Southeast’s mission, which is to arrange free flights so children and adults can have access to the far from home doctors that save their lives. This event is a road race through the airport and on the runway. Entry fee is $25 pre-registration ⁄ $30 day of event. First 200 registered get a T-shirt. Packet pick up: Friday, May 4 at Sheltair Pompano at the airpark from noon to 6 p.m. Registration will start at 6:30 a.m. or register at www.runsignup.com. For more information, contact Lisa Holland at 772-631-6611 or Lisa@teamholland.info.

Waterworks

Saturday, May 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Houston/Sworn Pool at Mitchell Moore Park

901 NW 10 St.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Get ready for a splash-tastic time. Come enjoy a day of everything water! It will be the coolest place to be with eight inflatable water slides, an enchanted coral reef photo station with live mermaids, a world of bubbles, gigantic water balloon launcher and so much more. Enjoy some good eats. Don’t forget to sign up for the raffle giveaway of all things fun in the sun. This is a free community event brought to you by the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department. For more information, call 954-786-4111.

Palm Aire Farmer’s Market

Tuesday, May 8, 2 to 7 p.m.

Herb Skolnick Community Center

800 SW 36 Ave.

Pompano Beach, FL 33069

The City of Pompano Beach Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department is proud to announce a brand new Farmer’s Market coming to the Skolnick Community Center weekly starting May 8. This international food Farmer’s Market will include local artisans and growers. Multi-cultural cuisines will be represented including Indian, Greek, Venezuelan and others, as well as fruits, vegetables, soups, organic items, street foods, local honeys and more. For more information, call 954-786-4590.

Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

Tuesday, May 8, 7 a.m.

Pompano Beach Cultural Center

50 W. Atlantic Blvd.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

This year’s theme is “Reclaiming God’s City.” Keynote speakers are former NBA Miami Heat Center & Hall of Famer Mr. Alonzo Mourning and NBA Hall of Famer and analyst Mr.Tony Massenburg. If you would like to attend or become a sponsor, please contact Sharon Stone-Walker at 954-224-7777 or mayorsprayerbreakfastpompano@gmail.com.

Learn about bats!

Thursday, May 10, 7 p.m.

Arboretum at Constitution Park

2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd,

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

You will go batty for this event. Guest Speaker Shari Clark, of the Florida Bat Conservancy, will debunk myths about bats and talk about their benefits. Did you know that bats are pollinators of many plants and help mosquitoes stay at bay? Come to the meeting and learn more about this much maligned creature. Plants will be given away too. Light refreshments will be served. The Friends of Deerfield Beach meetings are free and open to the public. Last meeting until Sept. 13.

Save the Date: Historic Pompano Beach Tours

Saturday, May 12, 9 a.m.

Founders Park

217 NE 4 Ave.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Learn about this history of Pompano Beach during this two-hour tour to familiar landmarks like the Sample-McDougald House, historic downtown, the Ali Building, the Hillsboro Lighthouse Museum and a number of other historic sites you may not have known existed. You will also have time from 9 to 10 a.m. to tour the Kester Cottages before the bus departs at 10 a.m. sharp. For more information, call 954-782-3015.

#ParklandStrong Concert

Wednesday, May 16, 5 p.m.

Pompano Beach Amphitheatre

1801 NE 6 St.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Benefit concert for the Victims of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas School. All of the proceeds including ticket sales, concessions, merchandise and sponsorships will be donated to the official Broward Education Foundation Stoneman Douglas Fund. Concert will feature such bands as New Found Glory; Chris Carrabba of Dashboard Confessional and Ryan Key, formerly of Yellowcard. Tickets: www.pbamp.com. For more information, call 561-223-7231.

Alexis Arnold sings

Saturday, May 19, 8 p.m.

The Wick Theatre

7901 N. Federal Hwy.

Boca Raton, FL 33487

Local singer Alexis Arnold is getting national buzz with her iTunes hit, “Take Me Back.” Join her for an exciting night of new music and covers of her favorite hits from artists she admires, including Adele, Celine Dion and Whitney Houston. She will be accompanied by a violinist and pianist. $25-$35. For more information and to buy tickets, call 561-995-2333 or visit http://thewick.org.

Worth The Drive: SunFest

Thursday, May 3 to 6

Flagler Drive along Intracoastal

West Palm Beach, FL 33401

South Florida’s biggest arts and music festival is here – four days, three stages, 50 bands! With performers like Billy Idol, PitBull, Ice Cube, Nick Jonas and so many more, it’s sure to be a great time for all ages. There is even a 5K race (on Friday at 5:30 p.m.) and fireworks (on Sunday at 9 p.m.). To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.sunfest.com.

Fort Lauderdale Air Show

Saturday, May 5 to Sunday, May 6

Ft. Lauderdale Beach, FL 33304

The Thunderbirds canceled their performance for this event following the loss of Thunderbird No. 4, Maj. Stephen Del Bagno, who died in a crash during practice April 4. The U.S. navy announced that the F/A-18F SuperHornet will perform instead. Other military performers confirmed include the New York Air National Guard C-17 GlobeMaster III Demo and the U.S. Coast Guard Search & Rescue Demo. Other military aircraft flyovers are planned. This year’s show will also feature the return of action on the water. The Lucas Oil Offshore Racing Team will initially show everyone on the beach what it’s like to “fly” on the water and then it will take on the Lucas Oil Pitts in a high speed boat versus plane race. This is the first time since the return of the air show in 2012 that the event has featured a water component, which will kick off the show each day. For information on tickets, full event lineup and performers updates, visit: fortlauderdaleairshow.com.

Pat Anderson’s Plein Air Art Class

Saturday, May 12, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Hillsboro Lighthouse

Take Shuttle from Alsdorf Park

2974 NE 14 St.

Pompano Beach, FL 33062

9 a.m., 9:45 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.

Monday, May 14, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Pompano Beach Hillsboro Inlet Park

SE Corner of Hillsboro Bridge

2700 N. Ocean Blvd.

Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Classes include: art supplies, Canvas Art Tote, use of leaf bar easel. Thirty percent of proceeds benefit the City of Pompano Beach Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department. For more information or to register visit the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060 or call 954-786-4111.

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CLERGY CORNER: The Farmer

Posted on 03 May 2018 by LeslieM

A parable:

A farmer once married a princess and she moved to the farm. He was a nice man and treated her respectfully. The first day he taught her how to milk the cows; the second day, how to feed the mules; the third day, how to clean the horses. He gave her a comfortable bed near the stable, teaching her about the crow of the rooster that will awake her. Yet, his wife was miserable.

He consulted his father-in-law, the king, saying, “I am trying so hard to satisfy your daughter to no avail. She is miserable. What am I to do?”

The king responded: “You’re a fine and sincere young man. But you must understand: your wife grew in up in royalty; the life of the farm does not speak to her heart. You can’t offer her what she needs because you have no concept that it exists.”

This is a parable of the soul who married the body. The body is the peasant farmer, offering us Wall Street and condominiums and success, and power, and all other kinds of potatoes and tomatoes. Most of us live thinking that we are the peasant. That is why however much we have it is never enough … because we are feeding ourselves the wrong thing. It can be everything the peasant has ever dreamed of, but it’s still not enough because the princess has been raised on finer stuff.

Our bodies are nice and polite. They mean well. Our soul is anxious, so the body tells our souls: wait till you see what’s for breakfast. The body gives the soul the most delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner. But, alas, we still have a void: the void of a soul yearning for something more.

So the body takes the soul on expensive cruises, on fancy vacations, builds for it fancy homes and marvelous cars, labeled designer clothing and precious jewelry. But the soul still feels a void. Because the soul grew up in royalty, the delights of the “farm” will not do the trick. The soul needs transcendence; it is searching for the Divine.

As the soul enters into a body for a lifelong “marriage,” its self-expression becomes severely limited, as it is living with a partner who does not even understand its language. And, unlike marriage, where you can run away from your husband for a few hours to get some fresh air, the soul can never leave the body to take a break; it remains confined within the body. Sometimes, like in a marriage, the soul is completely ignored.

Yet, just as in a physical marriage that it is only as a result of the unity between man and woman that they can achieve eternity, so it is with the marriage of soul and body. It is only in this world, while enclothed in the body, that the soul can transcend itself and reach heights completely impossible to reach if it would remain “single” in heaven. Only in this world, through its arduous work within and with the body, can the soul fulfill G-d’s commandments —the “children” created by the marriage of body and soul — through which it connects to G-d Himself.

And it is only on earth that we can experience transformation, completely going out of our fixed limitations and becoming a new person. In heaven, we are what we are. In earth, we can transform ourselves. An addict can experience recovery; an obnoxious self-centered man can become noble and kind; a crooked liar can become an honest human being. In this world, we can make real changes. True growth is possible.

Rabbi Tzvi Dechter is the director of Chabad of North Broward Beaches, located in the Venetian Isle Shopping Center at 2025 E. Sample Rd. in Lighthouse Point. For all upcoming events, please visit www.JewishLHP.com.

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