FAU to test emergency alert system
Thursday, June 30, 9:50 a.m.
Don’t worry, it’s not ringing in your ears. FAU is scheduled to test its emergency broadcasting system this morning. Those near the campus are likely to hear the loud sirens and a spoken message. They will also test their toll-free emergency number – 1-888-8FAU-OWL (8328-695).
Barefoot on the Beach
Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m.
Residence Inn Marriott, 1350 N. Ocean Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062
Drinks by Barefoot wine. Raffles, door prizes and art will be on sale. Proceeds benefit Food For The Poor. Monies from event will specifically go to 11-year-old philanthropist Rachel Wheeler’s effort to build a school in Haiti in Rachel’s Village, a village she helped build through her fundraising efforts. $15. R.S.V.P.: 954-783-5327.
East Village Uncorked Event
Friday, July 1, 6 to 9 p.m.
Harbor Village , 2600-2700 block of E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
Free. Art and wine strolling event. Find out about planned improvements in East Community Redevelopment Agency. Free parking available. 954-786-7824.
About Boating Safety (ABS) Course
Saturday, July 2, 8 a.m.
Dixon Ahl Recreation Center, 2200 NE 38 St. , Lighthouse Point, FL 33064
Presented by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 3-7, Lighthouse Point. Cost: $45 (includes materials/lunch). Limited space. Information/registration, call Gene Cain, 954-557-0582 or auxcain@hotmail.com. www.flotilla37.org.
Fortnight of Freedom, Fourth of July sale
Saturday, July 2 to Saturday, July 16
The Book Nook, Percy White Library, 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Buy any item (books, CD’s, tapes, art, everything goes). Get a 2nd item of equal or lesser value FREE, mix or match. Proceeds generated by the store are used to help the library. 954-360-1380.