Posted on 08 January 2020 by JLusk
Learn everything you need to know about how to operate your boat safely with a Safe Boating Class. Held Jan. 21 from 7 to 9:30 a.m. The class is $35 to $85 and includes your textbook, handouts and education card. For more information, visit www.PompanoSafeBoating.com.
Posted on 08 January 2020 by JLusk
The Book Art & Music Extravaganza will be held Thursday, Jan. 16 at the Herb Skolnick Community Center, 800 SW 36 Ave., 6 to 9 p.m.
This is free event which will include a meet and greet with local published authors, browse and a buy books section, local artists display, Spirit of Liberty Fife & Drum Corps, name that book contest, live music, free hors d’oeuvres by Farraddays Steakhouse, prizes and more.
For more information call 954-786-4590 or visit the city’s website at www.pompanobeachfl.gov.
Posted on 07 January 2020 by JLusk
Foodies delight! Taste of LHP is coming Jan 14 from 6 to 9 p.m.at the Lighthouse Point Yacht & Racquet Club, 2701 NE 42 St. in Lighthouse Point. Eat, drink and be merry! This is a good way to sample some of the nearby restaurants who will have samples available! There also will be live music and a silent auction, and raffles! This event benefits the Rotary Fund, the charitable foundation of the Rotary Club of Pompano Beach. Tickets are $50 in advance/ $60 at the door. To register, visit https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07egqkotrhf7e5f6b5&oseq=&c=db9aa2e0-f4d7-11e7-b184-d4ae52a686bc&ch=dbd86f30-f4d7-11e7-b18f-d4ae52a686bc
Your participation in this event helps the Pompano Beach Rotary raise funds for local and global charities and their initiatives, and provides scholarships for nine college students currently in school.
Posted on 07 January 2020 by JLusk
Commissioner Bernie Parness invites all District 3 residents to a Workshop Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 at 7 p.m. at the Crystal Lake Clubhouse, 4791 NW 18 Ave., in Deerfield Beach. This workshop will be discussing traffic improvements at Green Road relevant to the Crystal Lake community.
Posted on 06 January 2020 by JLusk
On Saturday, Feb. 1 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Galuppi’s Restaurant in Pompano Beach, the Exchange Club of Pompano Beach will be holding their 63rd annual 150 Charity Dinner, Auction and Drawdown.
The evening will begin with a Tailgate Party from 6:30 to 7:30 on the private back lawn of Galuppi’s with activities, appetizers and silent action. Then, guests will move indoors to the private events room for dinner and more fun.
There will be an open bar all night, buffet dinner, live tribute band “Big Rock,” dancing and a photo booth. Fundraising activities include a Superbowl squares game, 50/50 raffle, wine wagon and booze cooler, the 150 draw-down and silent auction.
Proceeds will all go toward local charities and community organizations such as The Children’s Healing Institute, the Broward Children’s Center, the Boys & Girls Club, First Tee of Broward, Our Father’s House Soup Kitchen, Woodhouse, Dynamos, the DAV, Honor Flight and many more, along with providing student scholarships.
There are a limited number of tickets and none will be sold at the door, so please purchase them in advance online only for $150 at
http://www.bidpal.net/bowlbash($100 is considered a charitable donation). Ticket price includes dinner, open bar all evening and entry into the 150 draw-down for a chance to win $5,000. Attire is casual this year and guests are encouraged to wear their favorite football team’s gear.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available and the Exchange Club is accepting donations for their auction to help promote your business. The Exchange Club is a 501(c)3 non-profit service organization, which focuses on child abuse prevention, community service, student recognition and scholarships, and Americanism and Veteran’s support. Contact Donn Atkins at
donn.atkins@gmail.com for more information.
Posted on 06 January 2020 by JLusk
New Year, New Career…
The City of Deerfield Beach is seeking employers and businesses, that are looking to fill open positions in 2020, to participate in the semi-annual Career & Resource Fair. This fair will be held at the Hillsboro Community Center, 50 Hillsboro Technology Dr., Deerfield Beach, on Wednesday, Jan. 15, from 4 to 7 p.m.
The fair will provide the opportunity to meet local career seekers that are interested in a variety of industries. Recruiters who attend these events will have the chance to meet face-to-face with talented individuals and explain their application process while promoting their organization’s culture and job openings.
Registration is free, but space is limited. Employers will receive a 6-foot table, two chairs, snacks and refreshments.
To register, please fill out our online Exhibitor Registration Form at http://deerfield-beach.com/1724/Career-and-Resource-Fair.
For additional information, contact Gigi Chazu at 954-395-6051 or gchazu@deerfield-beach.com.
Posted on 06 January 2020 by JLusk
By Rachel Galvin
It is time for the 10th Anniversary of JA World Uncorked, a JA Circle of Wise Women’s Signature Event, presented by Breakthru Beverage Florida. Held Saturday, Jan. 18 from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Junior Achievement of South Florida, at the Lillian S. Wells Pavilion, 1130 Coconut Creek Blvd. in Coconut Creek, this is the place to be for food and drink lovers. They expect over 900 people to attend.
Here, South Floridians meet and mingle while tasting some signature creations by local chefs and sampling wine, craft beer, spirits, and specialty cocktails in the 60,000 sq. ft. facility. There will be over 35 restaurants and 35 beverage partners there.
There is always some unique performances with live music and a great dance floor, raffles and a silent auction. Guests can also duck into specialty lounges and discover even more to do and see. It truly is a unique event and great place to meet people.
You must be at least 21 to attend this fundraising event. For more details on the event and Junior Achievement, visit www.jasouthflorida.org/events/ja-world-uncorked/.
Posted on 06 January 2020 by JLusk
ArtLit2020 is a free, all-ages celebration of art and literature featuring live chalk art, canvas art, music, virtual reality demonstrations, interactive experiences, food trucks and more.
Looking for a fun event for the family this weekend? Come out to ArtLit2020 on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Pompano Beach Library & Cultural Center, at 50 W. Atlantic Blvd. See artists create live, listen to music, enjoy other interactive experiences, grab a bite from a food truck and more.
#ArtLit2020 is sponsored by Broward County Library and the City of Pompano Beach. It is the signature event for NEA Big Read: A Lesson Before Dying, a month-long program that celebrates the power of the written word and features events for all ages. The NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. It is designed to broaden our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book.
Posted on 06 January 2020 by JLusk
Join the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Pompano Beach Branch for their monthly membership meeting and educational presentation on Feb 4, 2020 at 12:30 p.m.. After a brief membership meeting, attorney Tom Regneir will present “What Happened to the Constitution?” The event is to be held at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, at 1801 NE 6 St., in Pompano Beach. New members welcome.
Posted on 03 January 2020 by JLusk
Held on Saturday, Jan. 18th & Sunday, Jan. 19 in Community Park at 820 NE 18 Ave. in Pompano Beach. This is the best place to shop for all your nautical needs! For more information, visit their website
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