The Kiwanis Club of Deerfield Beach is getting back into the swing of things with their annual golf tournament. Held on Sept. 12 at Galuppi’s/ Pompano Beach Municipal Golf Course, 1101 N. Federal Hwy. in Pompano Beach, the event is sure to be plenty of fun. It starts with an 8 a.m. shotgun start. 

There will be a light breakfast and lunch, and awards will be given, including for Hole in One, Closest to the Pin and Longest Drive, and they will have their famous Ball Drop! In addition, there will be a raffle, silent auction and 50/50, as well as drinks on the course!

It is $125 for an individual or $500 for a foursome. Proceeds benefit Kiwanis and their dictionary/ thesarus distribution to kids, as well as high school scholarships. 

To register, contact Deb Sullivan at 801-721-1738 or dwk1119.

Nominate an Outstanding Community Leader for the Boca Raton Historical Society’s 24th Annual Walk of Recognition Event on Nov. 4, 2020

The Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum is seeking nominations of outstanding individuals for their upcoming annual Walk of Recognition awards ceremony.  Now in its 24th year, the Walk of Recognition ceremony will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 6 p.m.

This year’s induction event, which will adhere to CDC guidelines and include social distancing and face masks, due to the coronavirus, will recognize individuals who have served in the interest of the community, and have enriched the lives of the citizens of Boca Raton.  The Walk of Recognition event’s Presenting Sponsors are Marta and Jim Batmasian; the Committee Co-Chairs are Marta Batmasian and Joyce DeVita; and the Committee Members are Denise Alman and Ann Schauer.

Instituted in 1997, the Walk of Recognition award has been presented to 99 deserving members and institutions from the community.  Each inductee’s name will be inscribed on a black granite star-shaped plaque on the Walk, or on a plaque on the Wall of Honor (for those who are deceased), which are both set into a commemorative monument–featuring the mission of the program–beneath the Mizner statue in Royal Palm Place in Boca Raton. The plaques are underwritten by Marta Batmasian, as part of her commitment to her community.

BRHS&M Executive Director Mary Csar states, “We look forward to receiving nominations–and learning about special people who are important to Boca Raton–for this year’s upcoming ceremony. The Walk of Recognition is my favorite event because it enables us to honor the outstanding individuals who have built our community. We are proud to recognize people, from all walks of life, who have made a positive impact on the quality of life here.”

Last year’s distinguished WOR inductees were Arthur Adler, Kerry B. Koen, the late George E. Barbar, the late Dr. Merrilee R. Middleton, and Florida Atlantic University.

Residents who would like to nominate an individual, for the 2020 Walk of Recognition, can find the application on the website at www.bocahistory.org.   Nominations should be emailed to office@bocahistory.org or mailed to the Boca Raton Historical Society & Museum, 71 North Federal Highway, Boca Raton, Florida  33432.  All nominations are due by Sept. 18, 2020.

It is important to note that the induction ceremony will be videotaped and made accessible on the BRHS&M website www.bocahistory.org. Furthermore, the 2020 honorees will be celebrated again, at the 2021 WOR ceremony and reception, which will be held at The Addison in Boca Raton. Due to the coronavirus, this year’s WOR will feature a smaller, more intimate ceremony without the traditional large reception, which normally includes dinner-by-the bite, music, and dancing. All past WOR honorees will be invited, to the 2021 celebration, and tickets for members of the community will also be available for next year’s event.

Don’t forget that Primary Election day is Aug. 18! Sanitary procedures will be in place. You will be asked to wear a mask. Poll workers will be wearing masks and face shields, and gloves. You will receive a pen you can keep that says “I voted.” Everything will be sanitzed to the utmost. Bring your ID to be scanned. For more information, visit https://www.browardsoe.org/

Wind whipping through Deerfield Beach on Saturday and into Sunday morning.	People got their boards and headed into the surf after the storm. Although the water looks calm, it actually was filled with waves due to Isaias.	Although most shelves were full, this shelf where there usually are paper towels was empty on Saturday at Publix in Deerfield on Hillsboro Blvd. & Federal Hwy.
Catching a wave!	Protecting wildlife.	Usually we hear about turtle nests, but this time, they are saving bird nests.
Lifeguards watch the action.	Non-stop traffic headed to the beach.	Families enjoy the beach, amidst the seaweed, after Isaias hits our area.

Photos & Story By Rachel Galvin

There was a little rain and some powerful wind gusts, especially in the wee hours of the morning on Sunday, Aug. 2, but, for the most part, Isaias left the area of Deerfield Beach unscathed. People did not seem too worried as media waivered as to whether the storm was going to just be a Tropical Storm or go up to a Cat. 1. Stores were fairly free from people and shelves were full for the most part. It seems that because people were already stocking up due to COVID-19, they already were more prepared than they may have been. Nevertheless, this storm did seem to sneak up on us, reminding us that, although the season started June 1, hurricane season now has entered its peak, and will continue until November. Luckily, this storm left our area alone and served as a great reminder that we should be prepared because there are already areas of interest out in the water to keep an eye on. In the meantime, those areas north of us still have some time to wait for the storm to reach their shores and we wish them the best as well!