HAPPENINGS

Posted on 30 January 2014 by LeslieM

Enroll America

Saturday, Feb. 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Boca Community Center 150 Crawford Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33432

Find out more about Affordable Care Act and sign up if desired. Info: www.getcoveredamerica.org.

Jewish Folk Songs & Songs Of Peace and Social Justice

Sunday, Feb. 2, 3 p.m.

Century Village Activities Center 3501 West Dr. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

$10. Refreshments available. Reserve ticket by Feb. 1: 954-942-0394 or email Franknnick@Gmail.Com. Proceeds go to Peace Action Education Fund.

Matinee Music Series: “Friction Farm”

Sunday, Feb. 2, 3 p.m.

Spanish River Library 1501 NW Spanish River Blvd. Boca Raton FL 33431

Concert by Friction Farm, a modern folk duo featuring guitarist/vocalist Aidan Quinn and bassist/vocalist Christine Stay Free. Reservations required. Go to www.bocalinrary.org and click on Events Calendar to register. Info: 561-299-8684.

AAUW Membership Meeting

Monday, Feb. 3, 12:30 p.m.

Pompano Beach Historical Society 217 NE 4 Ave. Pompano Beach, FL 33061

FREE. Hosted by American Association of University Women, Pompano Beach Branch. Presentation/ discussion: “Brain Matters” by H. Murray Todd, M.D., medical director of Neurological Institute & Memory Center at Broward Health North, Deerfield Beach. Call: 954-524-2938.

Couch to 5K-Adult Exercise Program

Monday, Feb. 3, 6 p.m.

Middle School Athletic Complex 501 SE 6 Ave. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

9-week exercise program designed to prepare the non-exerciser, beginner athlete for 5K (3.1 mile) race. Classes Mondays and Thursdays. $20-Deerfield residents/$30-non residents. Registration until Jan. 31, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., Middle School Athletic office or any Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation facilities. 954-480-4427.

Pompano Beach Highlands Civic Improvement Assn. (PBHCIA)

Tuesday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m.

Pompano Highlands Park 1650 NE 50 Ct. Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Special guest: Brian Donovan, Assistant to the City Manager. Open to the public, light refreshments available. Visit www.pbhighlands.org.

Winter Concert Series

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Bossa Jazz. $12. For information, call 954-786-4111.

SAVE THE DATE: Florida Renaissance Festival

February 8 to March 16 (Weekends), 10 a.m. to sunset

Quiet Waters Park 401 S. Powerline Rd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

$20-adults/$9-children ages 6-11/Kids 5 & younger free. www.ren-fest.com or 800-3-REN-FES.

2014 theme weekends:

Romance Weekend-“Wine & Chocolate” – Feb. 8, 9

Pirates Weekend-“Pillage the Village” – Feb. 15, 16, 17

Wenches Weekend-“Bodacious Bodices” – Feb. 22, 23

Time Travelers Weekend–“From Steampunk to the Stars”– Mar. 1, 2

Game of Thrones –Mar. 8, 9

St. Patrick’s Weekend- “We’re going Green”–Mar. 15, 16

1st Annual Beach Walk at the Founders’ Days Festival

Sunday, Feb. 16, 9 a.m.

Deerfield Beach

Walk a Mile for the Cure. $12-advance/$15-after Feb. 1. Includes T-shirt and continental breakfast. Donations to American Cancer Society. www.relayforlife.org.

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HAPPENINGS

Posted on 23 January 2014 by LeslieM

The Greater Pompano Beach Republican Club meets

Thursday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m.

Emma Lou Olson Community Center 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Al Rickey, private analyst for the economy and federal budget, will discuss “The State of the U.S. Economy.” Refreshments served. 954-786-7536.

Flea Market/ Yard Sale

Saturday, Jan. 25, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Deerfield Country Club 50 Fairway Dr. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

25 vendors with misc. items, including household bric-abrac, Christmas decorations. 954-427-4400.

Aunt Mary’s Attic Sale

Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

St. Paul’s Apostle Catholic Church 2700 NE 36 St. Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Household items, furniture, jewelry, books and more. Refreshments available. 954-943-9154.

34th Annual Deerfield Beach Festival of the Arts

Saturday Jan. 25 & Sunday 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

On Ocean Avenue Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

FREE. More than 100 fine artists and craftsmen will exhibit work of various media in a juried show. Live music, kids’ activities; food available for purchase. Sponsored by City of Deerfield Beach & Cultural Committee. 954-480- 4429.

Used clothing fundraiser

Saturday, Jan. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Lighthouse Christian School 2331 NE 26 Ave. See Happenings, pg 15 Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Donate unwanted, gently used men’s, women’s and children’s clothes, shoes, purses, linens, blankets, comforters & stuffed animals. Put clothing in well tied, plastic garbage bags. Place shoes in a separate bag. 954-941-7501.

Pet Expo

Saturday, Jan. 25, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pompano Citi Centre 1955 N. Federal Hwy. Pompano Beach, FL 33062

FREE. Pet training demonstration, Best Dressed Pet Contest, Pet Blessings and Bark Mitzvahs, four-legged fashion show. Vendors and local animal rescue organizations on-site with information on pet products, pet safety and more. Raffle. Carousel open for $1 per ride. Leashed or caged pets welcome. For more information, visit www.pompanociticentre.com.

24th Annual Nautical Flea Market

Saturday, Jan. 25, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pompano Beach Community Park 920 NE 18 Ave. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Over 200 vendors with new and used products, including boat equipment, fishing gear, boating attire & shoes, nautical antiques & artwork, scuba diving gear, jewelry, motors, anchors, tackle centers, hard to find parts, manufacturer close-outs and more. Live music, “Kids Zone,” food and beverages available. $5; Kids 12 & under free. Free parking. Pets not permitted. 954-946-6419.

Dixieland/Hot Jazz Session

Sunday, Jan. 26, 1 to 4 p.m.

Henry’s Hideaway 1500 S. Andrews Ave. Pompano Beach, FL 33069

$10. Presented by the Hot Jazz & Alligator Gumbo Society. 954-563-5390 or 561-809- 6410.

Holocaust Remembrance

Sunday, Jan. 26, 8 p.m.

Young Israel of Deerfield Beach 202 Century Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Join in solemn assembly in the synagogue’s Freilich Sanctuary to mark anniversary of infamous Wannsee Conference, which set in motion Hitler’s plan leading up to Holocaust. FREE. 954-571-3904.

Open House

Sunday, Jan. 26, noon to 2:30 p.m.

St. Ambrose Catholic School 363 SE 12 Ave. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

954-427-2226 or www.stambroseeagles.com

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Start 2014 strong at You Can Succeed Business Conference in Boca – Mark your calendar for January 31

Posted on 21 January 2014 by JLusk

For three years running, Kellimarketing pinkprint floridae Kuecha has put together an amazing presentation to start of your year in business right. This year at the event, Kuecha, a well-known branding and marketing coach will walk you through developing a Marketing PinkPrint for your business. This PinkPrint was developed after women around the world were asked about their biggest marketing challenges. The discussion started with a complimentary seminar on January 7 and continued on January 15 with Part 2. The goal is to help give entrepreneurs money and marketing strategies to thrive in 2014. Early feedback from the first seminar was overwhelmingly positive – the Marketing PinkPrint spreadsheet for social media was declared genius by attendees and it is exactly these tools combined with pure soul authenticity and a solid business network that continues to push you to grow that makes being a part of this event so much fun.

In addition to the two-part Marketing Pinkprint online webinars, the day-long “You Can Succeed” event will feature Kellie Kuecha’s Marketing PinkPrint strategies combined with the chance to mastermind and network with 15 amazing entrepreneurs in mini-mastermind sessions led by solid coaches in a variety of topics.

When you register for the event, you register to sit at the table of one of these beautiful souls and connect and learn from them throughout the day. Tickets are $147 and include lunch and a full day of learning and networking. Checkout the lineup below and be sure to register here. By the time you leave, not only will you have strategized with some great minds, but you will leave with your own Marketing PinkPrint for 2014. If you aren’t in South Florida, be sure to check out the LiveStream page to see how you can still participate from afar! Only 100 online spots available!

 

The full day event includes your very own mentor, hot gourmet lunch and intensive training with Kellie Kuecha and her team and your own customized Marketing Pinkprint™. The event is January 31, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. all day at the Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center, 5150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton.

Choose Your MastHERmind Leader!

Karen-M1

Karen Alleyne-Means

The Secret is in the Sales Strategy

Karen Alleyne-Means is a top sales strategist for entrepreneurs who want to attract more clients and have consistent cash flow. She excels in preparing businesses in their early stages creating strong and solid foundations so that they are anchored for sales success. Karen’s practical teaching methods, and clear and simplistic strategies, ensure growth for small businesses. As a top salesperson in her field for decades and the publisher of Herlife Magazine, Karen knows firsthand what is required to turns a conversation into a long term client.

 

Sharon-WSharon Wacks – Healing Activator

Activate Your Inner Healer So You Can Take Control of Your health and Focus on Your Wealth!

Are you a busy successful woman entrepreneur who eats healthy, exercises regularly, takes the right nutritional supplements, juices and then still doesn’t feel well? Do you feel there has got to be an easier and smarter way to keep yourself finely tuned, productive, healthy and feeling fabulous? Well then you want to work with Sharon Wacks, Registered Nurse, Surgical Coach and Healing Touch Practitioner. As founder of the simple and easy to use ENERGY SYSTEM REBOOT ™ she will nurture you while she teaches you the keys to transform WHAT, WHY, HOW, WHEN and WHERE you can rapidly heal the physical symptoms that prevent you from reaping the rewards in life you so richly deserve.

 

 


Sherry-KaneSherry Kane

Three powerful ways to go from overwhelmed and exhausted to energized and excited about living a WHOLE life you love

Sherry Kane is the creator and the inspiration behind the “I Am Complete Woman™” movement and is passionate about working with busy, successful women who are ready to engage in committed and consistent self-care so they live a whole life of personal and professional happiness, health and well-being and by doing so, serve others profoundly. A successful business owner for over fifteen years, a speaker and WPN Broward Chapter leader, as well as a wife for nearly twenty years and mom of two active boys, Sherry knows firsthand how living a busy life (even one you love!) can cause feelings of being overextended and overwhelmed. Her own journey of rediscovering herself increased her health, focus and productivity and gave her the courage to stop playing small and step into her bigger destiny. Sherry now holds “I Am Complete Woman™” retreats dedicated to helping women understand their own sense of worthiness so they are empowered and inspired to live lives they love and that are complete, while helping other women do the same. In your session with Sherry, you will learn how living a life that is busy may not necessarily be living a life that is complete, and what you can do to change that. Sherry will show you how to have more joy, balance, productivity and optimism so that you can live serenely and stress free. From increasing your energy and focus to strengthening your relationships (including the one with yourself), join Sherry to create a life that has you excited about getting out of bed every single day!


StaciStaci Clarke – The Maximizer

Navigation & Implementation for Creating & Maintaining a Purposeful, Productive & Profitable Business & Life

If you want different results in your life and business, then you have to do something different. If you are feeling overwhelmed, and you know that you are not doing anything but putting out fires—please listen closely.

There is a BETTER way! Systems of Success™

Stop telling yourself that you don’t have the time to create SYSTEMS (which would permanently put out most of the fires). If you don’t start working ON your business more strategically and in proportion to what you want FROM your business—you will always work IN your business without the results you want and with LOTS of frustration.

Staci Clarke who is known as “The Maximizer” is a Business Advisor, Speaker, & Entrepreneur. She is a Systems Expert and has been helping businesses and their owners for 25+ years. Compelled to always B.A.R.™ (Be a Resource) to those around her, Staci will bring together the Systems, Tools & Technology to help you to Be Aligned, Be Productive, Be MAXIMIZED!


Sye-Wells1Sye Wells – The Syber Syechologist

Shine Online With Sye: 6 Syechological Strategies to turn your poorly converting website to a profit driven golden egg

Sye Wells is a Web Presence Consultant and Developer who helps busy entrepreneurs create, maintain and leverage dynamic web presences through social media so they get noticed, become ‘sticky’, and get business. Entrepreneur, author, web presence and WordPress wonder, Sye will teach you what must be done and what you don’t need to worry about when it comes to your business website. In this session with Sye, you’ll learn three key strategies so you can leverage and layout an engaging website that speaks to your target markets’ needs, influence their decision process by applying 3-5 key sticky website techniques, and naturally walk your target market through the buying process to create ongoing sales. Sye will also show you how to quickly and easily integrate Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and YouTube, strategically into your website so that you save time, money and your sanity. After your session, you’ll walk away heaving a big “Sye of Relief” knowing that your online presence is going to be seen in a big, bold way. Now, that’s some Ex-Sye-ting stuff!


MeghaMegha Rodriguez – Automation Alchemist

Social Media Tune-up: Engaging Content and Better Connections In Less Than 30 Minutes A Day

Claim your freedom from the computer! Stop spending hours in front of your computer “playing” on social media and start capitalizing on apps that free up your time AND grow your social media footprint. No matter how “non-techie” you are, you can make these strategies work for you. We’ll cover social apps and strategies that help you masterfully:

  • Find and share new content quickly
  • Engage with more members of your tribe more frequently
  • Capture leads instead of just posting content
  • Host online conversations that build trust and transparency

NinaNina Obier – Your Leadership Liaison

Leadership is a “Lifestyle” Not a Life “Title”- 7 Success Steps to Lead Your Life

Do you have a clear vision for your life? Are all your decisions based on your absolute yes’s? If I met you for the first time would I be drawn to your positive personality? Can you communicate effectively? Are you personally productive and experiencing efficiency on a daily basis? These are the top qualities of successful leaders. We are all leaders, leadership is not a title, it’s a lifestyle. Since leading starts with learning, it will be my goal to share with you the 7 success steps to lead your life, which I have used throughout my 25 years as a leader in my corporate hotel job, training position at the Federal Reserve Bank, within my Direct Selling business and with the softball booster club. If you feel like your life is leading you, I want you to join our table and start leading your life

 


Elyse-MElyse Marie Santoro

Feng Shui your Space and Life in the New Year for Evolutionary Success Doing what you are Passionate about!

Elyse Marie is Miami’s Top Feng Shui Designer, and now is offering a powerful Training course called “Enlightened By Design”. This one of a kind experiential hands on learning course will teach people how combining Feng Shui principles with Soul-style design is the key to manifesting your dreams and goals Elyse is a trained and certified Feng Shui expert, Soul Coach and published Interior Designer who has been the catalyst in changing lives for over 25 years, incorporating both the intuitive and classical Feng Shui methods

Elyse has a gift for inspiring and teaching people to create sustainable lifestyle changes in their homes and workspaces that will support their life purpose and creative passions, that open the doors for flow and financial abundance

The method she has created of Aware Design is the key to living a Peaceful and Prosperous life

Learn more about how you can use your creativity and environment as a canvas to paint the life of your dreams in her fun, and inspiring presentation

As a Lifestyle Designer & Educator, Elyse creates a distinctive vision and new meaning for the concept of “Quality of Life.” Working with her clients and spaces that connect and reaffirm nature and the human spirit are her signature and her delight, whether these spaces are indoors or outdoors.


MaggieMaggie Lamarre – Visual Content Architect

The Secrets to Visual Marketing on Pinterest

She is the founder of Cascade Avenue and is a well respected Pinterest Visual content Coach and Trainer,Corporate Brand Strategist, Social Media Speaker, and Marketing Consultant. She was gifted with the mind of a techie but the soul of an artist and is able to connect to a wide range of audiences because of her broad and deep background in the arts, business, hospitality industry and blogging community.

As an early adopter on Pinterest, Maggie has seen it from the inside and charted it’s potential and analyzed it’s technical aspects since early 2011. Her technical background has allowed her to develop a revolutionary program to harness the power of Pinterest. As her testimonials show she is able to clearly translate how to do that to an audience and to express the value of Pinterest in any Branding and Marketing strategy.Better Homes and Gardens recently honored her as one of the top Pinners on popular Social Network, Pinterest.Maggie’s accomplishments include: Increasing her Pinterest followers from 350 to over 25,000 in 4 short months. Growing her niche blog in less than a year and creating a loyal following of over 6000 Google readers, a mailing list of over 8000, with 6000 Google Friends currently.


CassiCassi Eubank

3 Mistakes You are Probably Unconsciously Making That Sabotage Your Success and How to Quickly Overcome Them

Are you working hard and hardly getting anywhere? Are you getting minimal results with great effort? You deserve more. Once you learn the psychology of success, you will find it is easy to accomplish your goals and create the wealth and abundance you deserve.

In this liberating frame of mind, you will find your true purpose, your why. Your true purpose will spark your passion so that any action plan designed for your future, in any area of your life, will meet with certain success. I believe that every one of us deserve to live an extraordinary life filled with abundance and joy. AND YOU CAN!

Join me at my table as I reveal how to quickly overcome the 3 unconscious mistakes that sabotage your success.


drbruceDr. Bruce Hofmann – The Results Doctor

The Energy of Money™ and How to Make it Work in Your Favor

For most of us money is a taboo subject. We want it, we strive for it, yet for most of us it is eluding. Early on Dr Bruce’s grandfather lit the path of success and money concepts which enabled him to accumulate 1 million dollars by the age of 32. Money has energy his grandfather would say! How you treat it, respect it, and handle it is so vitally important. Do you or a loved one find that at the end of the day, the week and even at the end of the year find yourself asking the proverbial question “HEY WHERE IS MY MONEY”? Join him as you will see, learn, witness, feel, and for the very 1st time understand the power that $$$$$ holds. His experiential process will capture you from the start. Attendees who have participated with Dr. Bruce are regularly Wowed by his interactive presentation style and ability to connect with his audience. You will never look at money in the same way again. Discover this untold secret of prosperity… develop the understanding that money has energy, how to harness it and put that energy to work for you and your family’s growth NOW! This IS the most important essential tool/process necessary to reach your FINANCIAL Independence!


Sherinata-PollockSherinata Pollock – Master Illuminator

Learn how to become a more Intuitive Being for Greater Success, Abundance and Happiness in your life

Sherinata is an Intuitive Channel, Author, Healer, Spiritual Teacher and Activist for Humanity. She confidently states that in order to have healthier, happier and more successful lives we must recognize that we are not just spiritual beings, but most importantly, intuitive beings. We are born to be intuitive, but it is up to us to recognize our gifts and honor this magical way of life, rather than hide from it. When we honor this gift from God, we learn to become happier, healthier beings; understanding that in order to create a more conscious, positive planet it is about each individual making their own conscious, positive choices. In this unique Masterminding session, Sherinata will bring personal messages and insight to you from spirit and will teach you valuable lessons and tools to inspire you for personal growth and fulfillment. Her guidance will help you to breakthrough any obstacles that may stand in your way. Please bring your open mind and open hearts to this table!


Jessica-BraceJessica Brace

Talk Your Way to Profits – Turn a 2 Minute Conversation Into New Clients with Video Marketing

Each and every second there are millions of people searching online. Many of them are searching for EXACTLY what you have to offer. Your searchers are out there looking for you! What if I could show you a way to create a 2 minute video that will connect you with your searchers and turn them into paying clients? My unique “Courageous On Camera” technique will show you how you can easily record attention getting videoswith no expensive equipment and in only a few minutes. I have taught hundreds of entrepreneurs my strategies to create a winning online video presence. Join me at my table to learn how you can make sure your searchers find you! In our laser focused session I will help you:

· Discover 3 ways YouTube can help you build your business

· How to create a video with the camera you already have

· The 5 essential videos every business needs

· My secret blueprint for online video domination


Angela-LAngela Lomel – Moxie Map Girl

Secrets of the Silent Close – 3 Stealthy Strategies to Close Your Coolest Clients WITHOUT Saying a Word!

Is your voicemail and inbox FULL with requests from the bestest, coolest and most PRE-QUALIFIED clients who are clamoring to work with you? If not (or if you have room in your schedule for more) then join me at my table where you’ll learn how to maximize your marketing dollars by using these secrets of the silent close. They’re SO stealthy that by the time you do speak with your potential client, your main goal of the call will be to ask them ‘when do you want to start, and how would you like to pay’? As a result of our time together, you’ll have an outline/map of how YOU can use these strategies to increase the number of ideal clients (and ultimately income) in your business! Whappow! So dust off your decoder ring and register for your seat before this message self destructs! (insert spy music here…)

Angela Lomel’s fussy title is the Map Strategist for Entrepreneurs but her fun title is the Moxie Map Girl. Able to map small business plans in a single bound, Angela uses her gift of ‘creative strategery’ to determine the exact steps an entrepreneur must take in order for them to monetize their brilliance (a.k.a. Moxie) in a way that is proprietary to them.


Dorit-A Dorit Papelbaum – The Connector

My Secrets To Converting Your Connections To Cash

Dorit Papelbaum, known as “The Connector” is passionate about helping women find their true value so they are able to communicate their passion with confidence and clarity, while creating relationships that enhance and enrich their careers. Dorit’s exceptional ability to create connections that are essential and vital components of business success, ensure that women business owners learn how to attract their ideal clients and monetize their passion. Her proprietary method of teaching specific listening skills, combined with communication that connects, results in her clients quickly developing the know, like and trust factor for their own businesses.

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HAPPENINGS & MLK EVENTS

Posted on 16 January 2014 by LeslieM

LHP Garden Club

Thursday, Jan. 16, 11 a.m.

St. Paul’s Educational Hall 2700 NE 36 St. (E. Sample Rd.) Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Program: Bromeliads of the Americas by Ann Schandelmayer, NGC Master Judge FFGC Floral Design Instructor. Horticulture tips by Mona Johnston. Hostesses: Alice Lazowski, Elaine Snyder, Georgia Petkov. Ways & Means: Bromeliad sale and 50/50. For information, call 954-942-9310 or visit www.lhpgc.org and www.ffgc.org.

Food For The Poor: Designer Show House VIP event

Thursday, Jan. 16, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

2316 NE 30 Court Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Food For The Poor and Lighthouse Interiors have partnered with South Florida designers to showcase a multi-million-dollar Lighthouse Point home. “Savories and cocktails,” tour, silent auction. Proceeds will build homes in Haiti. $150. (Home also available to see Jan. 17- 19 from noon to 8:30 p.m. for $30.) 888-404-4248 or visit www.FoodForThePoor.org/ showhouse.

Boca Raton Children’s Museum Community Yard Sale

Saturday, Jan. 18, 8 a.m. to noon

498 Crawford Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33432

Jewelry, skin care, handbags, toys, household items, clothing, collectibles and more. Food/ beverages available for purchase. In case of rain, sale will be moved to Jason’s Music Hall at Rickards House on Museum grounds. Seeking vendors, deadline Jan. 17. 561- 368- 6875.

Historic Butler House Tour

Saturday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

380 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Call for appointment: 954-429-0378 or history@Deerfield-history.org.

Hillsboro Lighthouse Tour

Saturday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Boat departs from: Sands Harbor Hotel & Marina 125 N. Riverside Dr. Pompano Beach, FL 33062

$25. Must wear flat shoes with rubber soles and closed toes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets. www.hillsborolighthouse.org.

Three Tenors Concert

Sunday, Jan. 19, 2 p.m.

Pompano Beach High School 600 NE 13 Ave. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Presented by New Presbyterian Church. Concert includes Philip Alongi and friends – Benjamin Sloman and Jeremy Blossey. No tickets needed, offering taken. 954-205-2533 or www.newpres.org.

Zonta Club meets

Tuesday, Jan. 21, starting at 11:15 a.m.

DoubleTree by Hilton 100 Fairway Dr. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Meets 3rd Tuesday of month. Guest speaker: Tyra Bacon, Self-Discovery trainer. 561-392-2223 for reservations.

10th Annual Taste of Lighthouse Point

Tuesday, Jan. 21, 6 to 9 p.m.

Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club 2701 NE 42 St. Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Entertainment, food, wine, craft beer samples. $50 advance/$ 60 at door. Sponsored by LHP Chamber. 954-946- 3838, www.LHPChamber.com.

Fun and fundraising!

Tuesday, Jan. 21, 6 to 10 p.m.

World of Beer 4437 Lyons Rd. Coconut Creek, FL 33073

50/50 and raffles. Proceeds benefit Relay For Life.

Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 10 a.m. to noon

NE Focal Point 227 NW 2 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Speaker: Cathy Autry – director of Nursing, Nurse Next Door Home Care Services. Topic: Becoming an Alzheimer’s Whisperer. Meets Wednesdays. 954-480-4463.

North Broward Democratic Club meets

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 7:30 p.m.

Pompano Beach Civic Center 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Speaker: Pompano Beach City Commissioner Barry Dockswell. Topic: Update on Pompano development. FREE. Refreshments served. 954-783-8232.

Discussion on Healthcare Act and tax returns

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 7 to 9 p.m.

Crystal Lake Golf Villas Clubhouse 4791 NW 18 Ave. Deerfield Beach, FL 33064

Tax Professionals from H&R Block lead FREE discussion on Affordable Care Act and how it affects income tax returns.

NE Focal Point Fashion Show Luncheon

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 11:30 a.m.

Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club 2701 NE 42 St. Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Theme: “Cruise Into Spring.” Includes lunch, fashion show, entertainment, door prizes and raffle. $50. 954- 480-4460.

 

MLK CELEBRATIONS

 

DEERFIELD BEACH

Deerfield Kiwanis Club West Breakfast

Saturday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m.

Westside Park Johnny L. Tigner Community Center 445 SW 2 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Donation: $20. For tickets, call: 954-428-1537.

BOCA RATON

MLK memorial, march & celebration

Monday, Jan. 20, 8:30 a.m.

Adjacent to Ebenezer Baptist Church 200 NE 12 St. Boca Raton, FL 33432

Event, planned by the Pearl City Dialog Group, will start at 9 a.m. Followed by march at 10 a.m. to Hughes Park, 200 NE 14 St., for celebration program beginning at 11 a.m. March led by Boca Raton Community High School Marching Band. Event includes speakers, music and fun activities. For information, call 561-393-7073.

POMPANO BEACH

Let Freedom Ring” Parade/March

Monday, Jan. 20, line-up at 8 a.m.

Mitchell Moore Park 901 NW 10 St. Pompano Beach, FL, 33060

Followed by celebration at 10:30 a.m. at Blanche Ely High School Gymnasium, 1201 NW 6 Ave. Special Guest: Grammy & Stellar

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HAPPENINGS

Posted on 09 January 2014 by LeslieM

Movies in the Park

Friday, Jan. 10, 7 to 9 p.m.

Villages of Hillsboro Park 4111 NW 6 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Free. Presented by the City of DB Parks & Rec. Dept. in conjunction with Paragon Theaters. Bring blankets/ chairs. Refreshments sold. 954-480-4429.

MLK Rib Cook-Off & Cake Bake-Off

Saturday, Jan. 11, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

601 Martin Luther King Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Enjoy ribs, cakes and more. Live music by The Joey Gilmore Band plus other local community performers. Shop, Dine, Create. 954-786-7824. Sponsored by Pompano Beach CRA.

Yard Sale

Saturday, Jan. 11, 9 a.m. to noon

Community Presbyterian Church 1920 SE 4 St. Deerfield Beach, Fl 33441

Hosted by The Prime Timer’s Group. Clothes, books, furniture, assorted items. Proceeds to Community Presbyterian Church. 954-944-3526.

About boating safely” course

Saturday, Jan. 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Flotilla 36 Spanish River Park 3939 N. Ocean Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33431

Everyone who completes the class is given a certificate and will be sent a Florida Boating ID card, required for boaters under 22 years. Many insurance companies give annual discounts for completing this course. Topics include: boating terminology, boat handling, navigation rules, aids to navigation, federal and Florida regulations, safety equipment and other boating techniques. $25 per person. Bring lunch. For pre-registration or information about upcoming classes, call 561-391-3600 and leave a brief message for a call back.

Boca Green Market

Saturday, Jan. 11, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Royal Palm Place S. Federal Highway & SE Mizner Boulevard Boca Raton, FL 33432

Boca Raton Green Market, in its 17th year, has farm-to-table, freshly-picked produce (organics, too) from local growers. Local teenage country sensation, Brooke Galmarini, will perform live from the Piazza stage.

Community Garage Sale

Saturday, Jan. 11, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Palms of Deerfield Beach 425 NW 1 Terr. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Sponsored by F.A.C.T. Resident Council Board. Free. Speakers and guests promote growth through friends, family and finances. 954-675-9449.

27th Annual Boca Fest

Saturday, Jan. 11 to Sunday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m to 5 p.m.

The Shops at Boca Center in Boca Raton 5250 Town Center Cir. Boca Raton, FL 33486

Approximately 150 artists from around nation are scheduled to take part in this popular art show. FREE. 561-746-6615, www.artfestival.com.

Oshogatsu

Sunday, Jan. 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Morikami Park 4000 Morikami Park Rd. Delray Beach, FL 33446

Traditional New Year celebratory festival. Rice-pounding, making mochi rice cakes, sado tea ceremony, omikuji (fortune telling), Games like hanetsuki, similar to badminton, and fukuwarai, similar to pin-the-tail-on-the- donkey, in addition to shishimai, the lion dance, are sure to bring good luck for New Year. $15 adults, $10 children 10 and under (at door); FREE — museum members, ages 3 and under. Rain or shine.

Sunday Matinee Music Series Concert

Sunday, Jan. 12, 3 to 4 p.m.

Downtown Library 400 NW 2 Ave. Boca Raton, FL 33432

The Les Mack Trio Performs “Music of the Ages.” Sponsored by Friends of the Boca Raton Library. Free admission/open to the public. Register at www.bocalibraryorg to reserve your seat.

Pompano Beach Garden Club Meets

Monday, Jan. 13, 12:30 p.m.

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Wildlife Yard Habitat Certification” presented by Master Gardener & Naturalist Mona Johnson. Open to the public. Refreshments served. 954-943-0029.

Art Hall

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

CRA Business Resource Center 50 NE 1 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Artwork displays by Nik Satterfield with live music. Food trucks/refreshments available. FREE. 954-586-1111.

Democratic Women’s Club of Northeast meets

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 7 p.m.

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Celebrating Roe v Wade 41st Anniversary. Speaker: Dr. Jane Caputi, professor Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies and Communication, and Multimedia, FAU. Refreshments served. FREE. 954-942-8711.

Fundraiser for James Suh Memorial Scholarship

Wednesday, Jan. 15, 6 p.m.

Paragon Theater 3984 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Wine wagon raffle, silent auction, 50/50 drawing. Showing of Lone Survivor at 7 p.m. Food available for purchase. Scholarship benefits senior students at Deerfield Beach High School. $15. 954-782-1864.

 

Relay for Life Fundraising Dinner

Sunday, Jan. 12, 4 to 10 p.m.

Amato’s Pompano CitiCentre 1901 N. Federal Hwy. Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Complete dinner, $25, 50 percent goes to Relay For Life.

Relay for Life Fiesta

Tuesday, Jan. 14, 5:30 p.m. til close

Baja Café Deerfield 1310 S. Federal Hwy. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Raffles & 15 percent goes to Relay For Life.

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Mayor & Pompano Christian Clergy –Prayer Breakfast

Saturday, Jan. 4, 9 a.m.

E. Pat Larkins Center 520 MLK Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

954-786-4527.

Art Series: Arline Peartree

Saturday, Jan. 4, 11 a.m. to noon

Deerfield Beach Percy White Library 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL, 33441

Artist Arline Peartree gives lecture and slide presentation. Guess the Artist: Test Your Eye! 954-357-7680

26th Annual Las Olas Art Fair, Part I

Saturday, Jan. 4 & Sunday, Jan. 5, 10 a.m.

Las Olas Boulevard (between SE 6 & SE 11 Avenues) Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

One of the largest outdoor art festivals in South Florida with 250 artists from 30 different states. FREE and open to the public. 561-746-6615, www.artfestival.com.

Program 4: Postcards (concert/art)

Sunday, Jan. 5, 3 p.m.

Emma Lou Olson Center 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

The South Florida Chamber Ensemble performs music inspired by artist Wendy White’s artwork while she creates a new work in real time. Bring sketchbook or easel and create your own new work of art and then browse the art gallery. $15 regular admission, $10 for students/seniors/military. Children under 12 FREE with paid adult ticket. For info., call 954-803-3762 or visit www.sfcemusic.com, Online ticketing is available at www.eventbrite.com.

Burning of the Greens

Monday, Jan. 6, 6 p.m.

Zion Lutheran 959 SE 6 Ave. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Ceremony celebrating the end of the Christmas season. 954-421-4250.

3rd Annual Giveaway of Vinyl Records

Monday, Jan. 6 to Friday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Florida Atlantic University, Wimberly Library 777 Glades Rd. Boca Raton, FL 33431

Thousands of LPs and 45 rpm vinyl discs spanning from 1940s to 1990s given away FREE. Cassette tapes and CDs also available. These are duplicates of those already preserved in library. Open to the public. Also Monday, Jan. 27 through Friday, Jan. 31. For more information on how to donate records, call 561-297-0080.

Lecture on Jewish American composers

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 11 a.m. to noon

Temple Beth Israel 201 S. Military Tr. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

The lecture on 1/1 was canceled due to the holiday and has been rescheduled to 1/8. Normally, it is the first Wednesday of the month. $10 for series. 954-421-7060.

FREE/Clinic Pickleball

Wednesday, Jan 8, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Constitution Park 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

FREE demo clinic. A combination of ping pong, tennis/ badminton, this sport has received a lot of attention lately. Helps bridge the generation gap between seniors and young adults, as it attracts all ages. For more information, call 786- 259-4711.

Greater Pompano Beach Senior Citizens Club

Wednesday, Jan. 8, 10 a.m.

Emma Lou Olson Community Center 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

For more info., call 954-786-3902.

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New Year’s Eve Celebration

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Deer Creek Country Club 2801 Deer Creek CC Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Hors d’oeuvres, buffet, open bar, DJ and photo booth, champagne toast at midnight. Pre-paid reservations required: 954-426-6588. On Jan. 1, come back for buffet. Reservations required: 954-421-5553. See ad on Pg. 14 for more details, including menu.

New Year’s word of faith/dinner

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m.

Comunidade Evangelica Internacional Zona Sul-Florida 2205 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Free Admission. Come receive a bold word of faith. FREE buffet dinner. 954-421-7737. www.ceizsflorida.com.

First Night Celebration

Tuesday, Dec. 31, 4 p.m. to midnight.

Downtown Delray Beach

Fun-filled evening for families with indoor/outdoor venues located throughout downtown area. Includes music, dance, theater, visual art, film programs, arts and crafts, obstacle courses, face painting, Improv Theater, carousels, ice skating, dancers, magicians. Fireworks at 9 p.m. & midnight. First Night buttons required & can be purchased for $10 in advance/$15 night of event. Call 561-279-1380 or visit www.VisitDelray Beach.org for details.

Lecture: Jewish American Composers on Broadway

Wednesday, Jan. 1, 11 a.m. to noon

Temple Beth Israel 201 S. Military Tr. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Cantor Irving Bell continues series including examples from their shows. Lectures held first Wednesday of each month. Fee: $10 for entire series. Call 954-421-7060.

Holiday Fantasy of Lights

Through Saturday, Jan. 4, 6 to 10 p.m.

Tradewinds Park 3600 W. Sample Rd. Coconut Creek, FL 33066

Drive through a magical world created with lights. Wednesday through Sunday, $14 per car. Monday and Tuesday, $10 per car. 3-D glasses, extra $3. 15+ capacity buses, $35 daily. Visit www.holidaylightsdrivethru.com for printable coupon. For more info., call 954-357-8870.

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Relay For Life Fundraiser

Thursday, Dec. 19, 5 to 8 p.m.

Sweet Tomatoes 7110 Beracasa Way, Boca Raton, FL 33433

Purchase a meal & beverage—20 percent of sales donated. 561-386-0018.

AARP Driver Safety Program

Thursday, Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

NE Focal Point Senior Center 227 NW 2 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Save money, earn discount on car insurance, update driving skills. $14, $12: AARP member. Limited space, reservations required, Ages 50+. 954-480-4447 or tsutton@deerfield-beach.com.

A Christmas Visit with Santa

Thursday, Dec. 19, 5 to 9 p.m.

E. Pat Larkins Community Center 520 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

FREE photo op with Santa. Sponsored by Pompano Beach district of Broward Sheriff’s Office.

Winter Wonderland

Thursday, Dec. 19, 3 to 5 p.m.

Villages of Hillsboro Park, 4111 NW 6 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Horse-drawn hayrides, photos with Santa, real snow, arts and crafts, kid’s activities, holiday treats, and, new this year, Polar Express ride. Small fee for some activities.

Westside Park Winter Break Camp

Friday, Dec. 20 through Friday, Jan. 3 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Westside Park 445 SW 2 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Field trips, indoor/ outdoor games, arts & crafts, New Year’s Eve party. $150 per child or $25 per day. Lunch not included. 954-480-4481.

Butler House Holiday Tour

Saturday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

380 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Every first and third Saturday or call to make an appointment – 954-429-0378 or history@Deerfieldhistory. Org.

Snow Day

Saturday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

300 S. Military Tr. Boca Raton, FL 33486

Recommended for ages 3+. $10. Fun in the snow, kids’ activities, games, and arts and crafts. Book snow time with advanced reservation. 561-347-3900.

DBHS 1973 Annual Christmas Party

Saturday, Dec. 21, 7 p.m. to midnight

Royal Fiesta Caterers Ballroom 1680 SE 3 Court Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Music by Miami Sound Byte Band. All-you-can-eat buffet. $50 per person. 754-235-5640.

Christmas Worship

Saturday, Dec. 21, Sunday, Dec. 22 & Tuesday, Dec. 24

Community Presbyterian Church 1920 SE 4 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Dec. 21, 6 p.m: Saturday @ Six service. Christmas songs featured. Dec. 22, 11 a.m: Canadian soloist Lucille Graveline presents special music at worship service. Christmas Eve, Dec. 24, 6 to 7 p.m: service includes live Nativity Scene, Santa Claus, candlelight worship, Christmas ballet excerpt from Deerfieldbased dance company “Expressions of Joy” and more. 954-427-0222, www.communitych.org.

Rock Star 101 Winter Break Camp

Monday, Dec. 23 to Friday, Jan. 3, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Constitution Park 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

For ages 6-12. Learn about vocal techniques, choreography, songwriting, rock & roll appreciation, microphone technique, stage presence. Register online: www.deerfield-beach.com or at any City Parks & Recreation facility. Prices vary. Call 954-480-4494 for info.

Candlelight Christmas – Outdoor Concert

Tuesday, Dec. 24, 3 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 6 p.m.

Mizner Park Amphitheater 590 Plaza Real Boca Raton, FL 33432

Over 1,000 candles lit. Features modern versions of Christmas carols played by The Journey Church of Boca Raton’s musicians. Plus Christmas message. FREE – Bring canned soup to benefit Boca Helping Hands. www.bocajourney.com

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Sisterhood of Temple Beth Israel meets

Thursday, Dec. 12, 11:30 a.m.

Temple Beth Israel 201 S. Military Tr. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Guest speaker: dietician from Holy Cross Hospital. Mini lunch served. Everyone welcome. 954-421-7060.

Holiday Open House

Thursday, Dec. 12, 4:45 to 7:45 p.m.

Percy White Library 827 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL, 33441

Holiday music and refreshments with harpist Lisa Kikol. 954-357-7697

Kiwanis Holiday Auction & Prayer Breakfast

Saturday, Dec. 14, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Westside Park Johnny L .Tigner Community Center 445 SW 2 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Speaker: Ms. Jackie Haywood, BCSB, Director of School Performance & Accountability. $20. Sponsored by: Kiwanis West & Mango Festival Scholarship Committee.

Jazz & Arts Festival

Sunday, Dec. 15, noon to 4 p.m.

Pompano Community Park 2001 NE 10 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

FREE. Featuring Mike Norris Jazz Orchestra. Includes wine tasting, live artists, sidewalk chalk art, food trucks and art for sale. 954-786-4111.

Steeple On The Beach Choir sings

Sunday, Dec. 15, 8:30 & 11 p.m.

Community Presbyterian Church 1920 SE 4 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Performs “A Christmas Carol Gallery,” Portraits of the Season. Also Dec. 14, Saturday at Six Worship, 6 p.m. Christmas songs featured. www.communitych.org.

Century Village East Symphony Orchestra Benefit Concert

Sunday, Dec. 15, 2 to 4 p.m.

Club House Auditorium 2400 Century Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

$10, call 954-428-6892, option 5. Enter CVE through the Hillsboro Security Gate and tell the staff that you are attending the concert. Tickets may be picked up at the “Will Call” table in the Club House Lobby.

Handel’s Messiah

Sunday, Dec. 15, 2 p.m.

Pompano Beach High School Gymnasium 600 NE 13 Ave. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Featuring the New Presbyterian Church 100 voice Concert Choir, soloists and orchestra directed by Dr. John L. Wilson. No tickets needed. Offering will be taken. 954-946-4380 or visit to www.newpres.org.

The South Florida Chamber Ensemble performs

Sunday, Dec. 15, 3 p.m.

Emma Lou Olson Center 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

$15, $10-students/seniors/military. Children 12 and under free w/paid adult ticket. For tickets visit sfcemusic.com or call 954-803-3762.

Deerfield Beach Hadassah Meets

Monday, Dec. 16, noon

Century Village Activity Center 3501 West Dr. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Speaker: Author Bernd Wollschaeger, M.D. Refreshments served, followed by meeting. 954-428-6265 or 954-427-9902.

Democratic Women’s Club of Northeast holiday celebration

Wednesday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m.

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Guest Speaker: Congresswoman Lois Frankel. Festive holiday food served, membership drive. Free, open to the public. RSVP requested. 954-942-8711.

 

SAVE THE DATE: Candlelight Christmas – Mizner Park

Tuesday, Dec. 24, 3 p.m., 4:30 and 6 p.m.

Mizner Park Amphitheater 590 Plaza Real Boca Raton, FL 33432

Over 1,000 candles will be lit. Modern versions of Christmas carols played by The Journey Church of Boca Raton’s band of top-notch musicians and more. FREE. Bring canned soup to Benefit Boca Helping Hands

Relay For Life fundraiser

Thursday, Dec. 19, 5 to 8 p.m.

Sweet Tomatoes 7110 Beracasa Way Boca Raton, FL 33433

Twenty percent sales of purchase meal & beverage, donated to Relay for Life. 561-386-0018.

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Holiday Cocktail Party

Thursday, Dec. 5, 5 to 7:30 p.m.

Butler House 380 E. Hillsboro Blvd Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Fundraiser for Breakfast with Santa. $10 donation.

Yuletide Parade

Thursday, Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m.

Riverside Drive west on Atlantic Boulevard to McNab Park Pompano Beach, FL

Floats, fire clowns, dancers, bands and more. Party follows with kids’ activities, tree lighting, and Santa will be there! Also fireworks this year! Please bring nonperishable food items to McNab Park for the less fortunate. For more information, call 954-786-4111, (See pg. 1).

Family Christmas event

Friday Dec. 6, 7:45 to 10:30 p.m.

Trinity Christian 3901 NE 22 Ave. Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Hosted by Trinity’s Women’s Bible and Book Club. Includes Christmas stories and songs. FREE. Bring donations of nonperishable food items. For more information, call 954-941- 8033.

The Masters Art Festival

Friday, Dec. 6, 6 to 9 p.m.

Greight Spaces 2611 E. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33062

FREE. Live music and refreshments served at adjacent cigar bar. Exhibit of local artists, non-commission sales of art. After party at The Vega Lounge.

Objects of Beauty

Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to noon

Deerfield Beach Percy White Library 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL, 33441

Mughal paintings of India and Turkish Embroidery. Lecture and slide presentation given by artist Arline Peartree. 954-357-7680.

Every Day Green Expo

Saturday, Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Quiet Waters Park – Shelter #10 401 S. Powerline Rd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

FREE, except gate entry fee: $1.50/person (Children under 5, free). Learn about environmental issues, discover ways to reduce, reuse and recycle, create treasures from trash and experience how to live greener every day. 954-357-5100.

12th Annual Florida Turkish Festival

Saturday, Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Emma Lou Olson Center 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Turkish music, dance, art, food, bounce houses, face painting and more. FREE. 954-588- 7957 or www.FloridaTurkishFestival.org.

Annual Deerfield “Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting Ceremony”

Saturday, Dec. 7, 5 to 9 p.m.

The Cove Shopping Center 1550 Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Live entertainment, photos with Santa, miniature Pony Petting Zoo, snow flurries, kids’ activities, holiday magician, Athena the Snow Queen. Refreshments, snacks will be sold. Free shuttle service will be provided for those that park at the Main Beach Parking Lot (149 SE 21 Ave.) Bring unwrapped gifts to be donated to less fortunate. (See pg. 7) 954-480-4429.

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, Dec. 7, 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Butler House 380 E. Hillsboro Blvd Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

$10/family. Picture with Santa, goodie bags, breakfast, music, kids’ crafts.

Charitable Cancer Support Foundation fundraiser

Saturday, Dec. 7, 3 to 7 p.m.

The Cabin Sports Bar 154 N. Federal Hwy. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Tax-deductible donations help individuals and families who have been affected by Cancer. Info.: 954-960-3245.

 

Pompano Beach Boat Parade

Sunday, Dec. 8, 5:30 p.m.

Intracoastal from Lake Santa Barbara to north to Hillsboro Bridge Pompano Beach, FL

Watch the boats go by along the shore or ride aboard the Musette for $60, including dancing with DJ and buffet. Call 561-791-9686 for reservations.

Pompano Beach Garden Club

Monday, Dec. 9, noon

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center 1801 NE 6 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Growing and Cooking with Herbs” presented by Hadney Fayyaz, Edible Garden expert & educator. Refreshments served. 954-943-0029.

Toys for Tots

Monday, Dec. 9, 1 to 4 p.m.

The Allen West Foundation 6400 Congress Ave., Ste. 2050 Boca Raton, FL 33487

Grand Opening Party. Bring unwrapped new toy. If you cannot attend, you can still ship a toy to the address. 561-997- 6776. www.allenwestfoundation.org.

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