“Ladies First”

Saturday, April 13, 8 a.m.

LTS Wake School 3731 NW 9 Ave. Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Wakeboard, wakeskate, wakesurf, waterski, paddle board, tubing, kneeboard, boat cruise, boat party, hot tub, bbq, bonfire, games, music and more-all in one day–for women of all ages and skill levels! Only $149! RSVP: 954-278-2812. www.facebook.com/events/163132487173869/?fref=ts.

Relay for Life

Saturday, April 13, 2 p.m. Registration Sunday, April 14, 9 a.m. Closing Ceremonies

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

Survivor’s ceremony and dinner, LIVE entertainment, Luminaria ceremony. Proceeds benefit American Cancer Society. Info: http://main.acsevents.org.

Voice lessons starting

Saturday, April 13, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Source 230 Lock Rd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Hosted by Gene Townsel. Info: 561-436-0868.

Pancake breakfast

Sunday April 14, 9 a.m. to noon

Elks Lodge 700 NE 10 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Hosted by the Benevolent Patriotic Order of DOES, Drove 142. Adults: $5, Children: $2.50. Open to the public. For information, call 954-587-1121.

Angelfest

Sunday, April 14, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Elks Lodge 700 NE 10 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Sponsored by Coral Cadillac, this family fun day includes sand volleyball, bocce ball, horseshoes, corn hole, Hula-Hooping, pet adoption, silent auction, Dunk-an-Angel booth, LIVE entertainment. Food available, including hog roast. Entry and parking: FREE. Car and Bike Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Registration: 9 to 11 a.m. On day of show, entrance fee: $15 cars, $10 for bikes. Car clubs welcome to participate: $100 for five or more vehicles. Proceeds go to Construction Angels, (which provides financial assistance to families of deceased road construction workers, including funding children’s trust funds, and giving money for college and counseling.)

Sunday Matinee Music Series Concert

Sunday, April 14, 3 to 4 p.m.

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

One-hour concert by worldrenowned classical and flamenco guitarist, Howard Greenblatt. Sunday Matinee Music Series events and concerts are sponsored by the Friends of the Boca Raton Library, a volunteer not-for-profit organization. Reservations required. www,bocalibrary,org, click on Events Calendar to register or visit library and ask staff. For more information, call 561-299- 8684.

Yoga fundraiser

Sunday, April 14, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

BCFitness Conditioning Center 1670 SE 3 Court (in The Cove), Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Sponsored by BCFitness Conditioning Center. $10 donation. Space limited. Funds help to get a kidney transplant, as well as aid in treatment and dialysis for 15-year-old Talia Bennardo, who has been diagnosed with Focal Segmental Glumerulo Sclerosis (FSGS), a life-threatening and irreversible kidney disease. 90-minute Vinyasa workshop taught by Melinda Bruck. For more information, visit http:// www.rnifla.com/fortaliabennardo.html or call 800-478-7913.

Avoiding Senior scams and identity theft

Monday, April 15, noon to 1 p.m.

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

Alexander Borge, director of Community Education for Consumer Credit Management Services, will be leading program. Info: 954-357-7680.

Detection and treatment of Breast Cancer

Tuesday, April 16, noon to 1 p.m.

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

Chanelle Udvardy, from the Florida Breast & Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program of the Broward County Dept. of Health, will present FREE educational program. Info: 954- 357-7680.

13th annual Cuisine of the Region

Wednesday, April 17, 5:30 to 9 p.m.

Hillsboro Club 901 Hillsboro Mile (A1A) Deerfield Beach, FL 33062

Enjoy cuisine from local restaurants, wine and delicious desserts while supporting the NE Focal Point. Door prizes, silent and LIVE auction. $50 in advance, $60 at the door. For information, call 954-480-4460 or email rwilliams@deerfieldbeach. Com.

VIP chef and winery selected for DB Wine & Food Fest

By Rachel Galvin

PJ Rex, of Deerfield Ranch Winery, and Chef Angelo, from Angelo’s Station House Grille, try to balance culinary delights and the fruit of the vine.l Galvin

On April 2, Chef Angelo Morelli of Angelo’s Station House Grille and PJ Rex of Deerfield Ranch Winery from Sonoma, CA had a special private Q&A about their upcoming partnership at the Deerfield Wine & Food Festival. Also in attendance was Alejandro Ferrari, CEO of Strategic Importers Inc, which sells wines from Deerfield Ranch Wineries. Chef Angelo will be serving a four-course dinner paired with the wines that Rex has hand-picked to pair with each course. The festival will be held April 26-28 at the Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach.

The event not only includes this special VIP dinner on Friday night, in addition to a Vineyard party, but also a Grand Tasting on Saturday with top local chefs, live entertainment, a farmer’s market, a retail bazaar and more. In addition, on Sunday is the MARTINI Jazz Bubbles & Brunch and Cruisin Classic Car Show.

Chef Angelo says winemakers have a tough time sometimes pairing with Italian food because they have to find a wine that can overpower the spiciness of the food. Even ubiquitous spices like oregano, rosemary, thyme and basil can be spicier than usual if not mixed in the right way to a dish.

Similarly, so much goes into the perfect wine. Rex’s husband, Robert, is called “the wine doctor” for his distinguishing palette and ability to coax the best flavors from their wines.

“You can’t make really good wine unless you have the best ingredients,” said Rex.

She picked a chardonnay to go with the bruschetta.

She said, “It is a nice pairing with acid from bruscetta, It is not over-oaked or over-buttered. It makes the bruscetta shine and makes the wine taste better.”

She paired the first course, the Mediterranean Calamari and Octopus Salad in a mint & herb vinaigrette served with sliced fresh tomato, arugula, and goat cheese, with pinot and the second course, fiocchi in a mascarpone, butter and sage sauce Pasta stuffed with four cheeses and a sweet pear, in a butter mascarpone and fresh sage sauce, with a merlot.

“When I see tomato sauce, I pull out the merlot,” she said.

For the third course, the Chicken Romano Involtino-with prosciutto, mozzarella, roasted peppers and spices in a butter sauce with peas and mushrooms, she picked a Cabarnet.

“It is very elegant and multi-layered,” she said.

For dessert, the tiramisu with strawberries, chocolate designs and cocoa powder, she selected Moscato.

“The tiramisu is not as sweet as you would expect. Moscato peps it up a step.”

Rex also came to South Florida to participate in the activities associated with the American Fine Wine Competition, including a cocktail party and gala held at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. http://www.americanfinewinecompetition.org.

For more information on the Deerfield Beach Wine & Food Festival, visit www.deerfieldbeachwineandfoodfestival.com.

It was a tight race between incumbent Mayor Peggy Noland and former Mayor Jean Robb and there was a recount held Friday, March 15. At 11:40 a.m., the SOE officially declared Jean Robb mayor by 27 votes.

By Dave Montalbano

AdventuresOfCinemaDave.com

As we watched Hurricane Sandy, the 27th Ft. Lauderdale International Film Festival presented Giancarlo Esposito with his Career Achievement Award in Grand Bahama Island, after much improvisation. Due to Sandy’s wind and rain, outdoor festivities were moved indoors.

The celebrity focus moves locally this weekend. Oscarnominated for Baby Doll, actress Carroll Baker will attend a screening Sunday night at Cinema Paradiso of But Not For Me, costarring Clark Gable. After the screening, Carroll will be interviewed by Professor Hirsch and will talk about her work in such classics as Giant, How the West Was Won, Ironweed and Kindergarten Cop.

Carroll’s daughter Blanche Baker will likely be in attendance. An Emmy Award-winner for Best Supporting actress for the miniseries Holocaust, Blanche has an impressive resume within her own right. She wrote, directed and stars in the title role in Ruth Madoff Occupies Wall Street, a short subject that will be screened Saturday night at the Sunrise Civic Center.

Tonight at 9 p.m., Director Julia Dyer and actress Molly Parker will bring The Playground to Muvico Pompano. Costarring character actor John Hawkes, this film is a dark drama about suburban life among the beautiful people. If you miss the Pompano screening, The Playground will be playing at Cinema Paradiso and the Sunrise Civic Center on Friday and Saturday, respectfully. Some of the best of this year’s FLIFF films are documentaries featuring music. David Bromberg, Unsung Treasure is a delightful historical documentary. Falling under the spell of the Reverend Davis’s Blues influence, Bromberg thrives in this art form and jams with Dr. John in New Orleans. Bromberg’s dedication leads the young prodigy into musical magic with Phoebe Snow and George Harrison. When he dropped out of the spotlight, Bromberg’s creativity grew.

Blues also influences Joe Camilleri: Australia’s Maltese Falcon. Though Australian, the Joe Camilleri story is similar to that of the Blues Masters from New Orleans and Chicago. Music becomes redemption for a rowdy youth who could have chosen a life of crime.

On Election Day, Cinema Paradiso will screen Mr. Cao goes to Washington, a documentary about a successful Republican politician who won a congressional seat in New Orleans. Representative Cao is scheduled to attend and his story is fascinating.

By Rachel Galvin

The 16th Annual Dunn’s Run took place on Oct. 7 on a sunny morning in Deerfield beach. Thousands of runners and walkers lined up for the 5k walk/run and 5 mile run, which benefits Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Last year, they raised over $100,000.  In addition to the race, there were activities for the kids, including a bounce house and Paint a Firetruck. Local businesses participated by sponsorship or by having a booth.

(Left): Walkers and racers line up for the start, photo by Rachel Galvin

Jon Volpi won the 5 mile race again this year, improving his time from last year’s race. Valerie Azra was the female winner of the 5 mile. Danielle Kleptan was the female winner for the 5k and Agustin Rey for the men.

In addition, they held a tribute before the race began for fallen BSO Deputy Christopher Schaub, who was on the force for 22 years, with a moment of silence and a release of 12 doves. Runners ran beneath a huge United States flag hoisted up by a Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue truck. Saxophonist Markus Howell, a senior at Deerfield High School, played the national anthem.

As the runners and walkers took off, Congressman Allen West was among them, as usual, holding the United States flag high. The Deerfield High School Cross Country team had many boys and girls running, including two boys who ran with their fathers and a mother and daughter together. Some parents brought even their littlest children out with them, some in strollers. One 9-year-old boy barely broke a sweat running in the race and racing in among some of the first of the pack. Sports mascots like TD the Dolphin, Billy the Marlin and Stanley C. Panther gave the runners high fives as they crossed the starting line. They also was a drum line along the route playing in support.

ObserverTV was there! Look for video coming soon…

See more coverage in this week’s Observer (10/11/12)

Drumline, photo by Sari Pelkey (below), doves, photo by Rachel Galvin:

DEERFIELD BEACH

August 20 A man was arrested and charged with grand theft. He entered Target at 1200 S. Federal Hwy. and stole meat, a suitcase and razors.

August 20 A woman reported that more than $1,000 was taken from her apartment at 702 SE 2 Ave. There was no sign of forced entry. The woman believes her ex-boyfriend took the money because he has a key to the apartment.

August 21 A man reported his residence at 5050 NE 10 Ave. broken into. He reported that a television, $5,000 worth of jewelry, and a gun were stolen.

August 23 A woman reported that her home at 4375 SW 10 Place was broken into and two laptop computers were stolen.

August 23 A man reported that his home at 2762 SW 14 Court was broken into and ransacked.

August 23 It was reported that a residence at 3478 Palladian Circle was broken into. A rear sliding door was smashed. Once inside, the individual stole a laptop, sports memorabilia, cash and jewelry.

August 23 A business at 100 S. Military Trail was burglarized by at least two men. They cut a hole in the roof, entered a safe, and stole $7,000 in currency and checks.

DEERFIELD BEACH – District 4

August 14 Residential burglary was reported in Crystal Heights on SW 12 Street at 2:27 a.m. – a several month time delay as victim is out of state. Unknown person pried open front door. Two flat screen TVs were stolen. Scene was processed. A locksmith secured the residence.

August 15 Auto theft was reported on S. Powerline Rd. at 1:04 p.m. Caller said the company truck, 1999 Ford F450, was last seen on August 8 parked in back of their building. There are no liens on the truck. Keys are located in the office. There were no suspects, witnesses.

Remember, if you see anything suspicious call 911 immediately.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

August 16 A woman reported that her car parked at 2411 NE 51 St. was entered and money in the car was taken.

August 16 It was reported that a car parked at 5220 NE 26 Ave. was entered and rummaged through.

• See more LHP crime at ObserverNewspaperOnline.com.

Burglary Arrests — LHP

August 22 at 1:24 p.m., Lighthouse Point Police Department arrested four males –19-year-old Jerquian Brown, 30-year-old Dominique Brown, 24-year-old Terrall Davis, and 21-year-old Terrence Wilkins — all from Boynton Beach – for armed burglary, after a concerned citizen reported suspicious persons in his ncighbor’s yard. Officers were dispatched after a subject was observed knocking on the front door of a residence and there was no answer. Two subjects were observed entering the backyard of this residence in the 3800 block of NE 22 Way. One subject was immediately taken into custody as he fled on foot from the location and was found to be armed with a .380 caliber handgun stolen during another residential burglary in Boynton Beach. The second subject also fled on foot and was apprehended a few blocks away.This subject was found to be in possession of a backpack containing a large quantity of jewelry and cash. The third and fourth subjects who participated as the driver and lookout fled in a vehicle were taken into custody after they were spotted fleeing the area. The suspects gave statements to investigators, which implicated them in two residential burglaries in Lighthouse Point and three residential burglaries in Deerfield Beach. Deerfield Beach detectives responded and were able to additionally charge the suspects with armed burglary. Citizen participation contributed significantly in the apprehension of these four suspects for armed burglary. “This is a great example of community involvement,’ said Lt. Jack Vaccaro, PIO.

      Due to the anticipated impact of Tropical Storm Isaac in Broward County, all Broward County public schools and District offices will be CLOSED on Monday,  August 27, 2012. **Palm Beach County Schools also closed.

        District officials are in contact and monitoring the storm’s track with Broward Emergency Management officials. While the storm’s impact is not fully known, officials agree there is the risk and potential for heavy rain and possible flooding throughout Broward County and high winds, which may cause power outages.  

        Information and updates will be shared with the public and the media as soon as available. Parents, students and BCPS employees will receive information via ParentLink (robot calls). Updates and information will also be provided via Twitter, Facebook, BCPS Rumor Control Hotline (754-321-0321), BECON-TV and local media.

        As soon as the storm passes, District officials and staff will assess any damages and conditions of schools, administrative sites and the safety of roadways. Following this assessment on Monday, a decision will be made about the resuming classes and normal operations on Tuesday. This information will be posted and shared as soon as available.

Andrew Morris

By Rachel Galvin
On August 4, Deerfield residents and other country music lovers from all over flocked to the beach to do a little dancing in front of the stage while Country crooners sung their hearts out at the 1st annual Deerfield Beach Country Music Festival. Others browsed the vendor booths or bought some food while listening to the Country tunes. Performances were by Emily Brooke, Shane Duncan, Andrew Morris, David Ray Band and Tom Jackson Band. Event was presented by the City of Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation Dept. Video coming soon on ObserverTV.

Apartment fire started in the back bedroom near a mattress. Fire was knocked down in less than 30 minutes. Building evacuated by BSFR. No injuries reported and building is being ventilated.

DEERFIELD BEACH

April 25 A senior superintendent for Thornton Construction Company reported that a saw, scaffold and drywall cart were removed from a work site at 201 E. Sample Rd.

April 25 A man reported that a safe in his bedroom at his home at 905 SE 13 Court was pried open and jewelry valued at about $7,000 was stolen. The man said his home is being renovated and that a number of contractors have been in his home.

April 26 Two men were arrested and charged with committing a burglary and battery on a victim at 4334 NW 9 Ave. The men were attempting to remove the victim from the apartment because of late rental payments.

April 27 A woman reported that someone stole four tires and chrome rims from her car parked at 1044 S. Military Trail.

April 27 A woman reported that a gold chain valued at $800 was taken from her home at 426 SE 13 Dr.

April 27 Four men were arrested and charged with burglary of a residence and grand theft. The men worked together to enter a home at 443 SE 13 Court and stole watches, electronic equipment and foreign coins. Total value of the items taken was estimated at more than $300.

April 28 It was reported that a car parked at 133 E. Hillsboro Blvd. was broken into and a money bag with $860 was stolen.

April 29 A man reported that his unlocked vehicle parked at 231 NW 38 Court was entered and $50, a checkbook, and entertainment headsets were stolen.

April 29 A man reported that he saw a man steal his bicycle from his residence at 760 SE 2 Ave. The victim chased the thief, who then dropped the bicycle. The man recovered the bicycle at 300 SW 10 St.

DEERFIELD – District 4

April 25 Residential burglary was reported in Deer Creek at Via Napoli between 6:40 and 10:20 p.m. Residents returned to find their home burglarized. Entry was made through rear sliding glass door (no forced entry noted). Stolen was: vast amount of jewelry, wrapped coins and paper money. Loss was estimated at more than $70,000. Detective was on the scene. Subject jumped rear privacy wall to enter backyard. Patio chair was moved to wall to facilitate leaving the scene. Scene was processed.

April 27 Loss of life was reported in the Villages of Hillsboro Park at 7:10 a.m. Passerby walking a dog discovered a body on canal bank. Homicide Unit and Crime Scene responded, along with district command staff. Investigation determined that victim succumbed to self-inflicted gunshot wound. Victim’s parent responded to scene for positive ID. Firearm was recovered from canal.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

April 20 A man reported that four tires and four rims were stolen from his car at 2430 NE 31 Court. A video surveillance camera showed two men taking the tires.

April 21 A man reported eight garden pavers stolen from his home at 2101 NE 32 Court.

April 22 It was reported that a car parked at 2640 NE 52 Court was broken into and a purse containing $120, a necklace, a driver’s license and two credit cards was stolen.

April 24 A man reported that his bicycle was stolen from his garage at 3100 NE 51 St. A surveillance camera showed a man taking the bicycle from the garage.

April 25 A man reported his jet ski stolen from 3801 NE 26 Ave.

April 25 A woman reported that someone entered her car parked at 2254 NE 31 St. and stole her purse with sunglasses and medications.