Christmas Emporium

Friday, Nov. 4, 5  to 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov, 5, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 6, 8 a.m. to noon

St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 100 NE Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton, FL 33432

Features 160 fabulous gift baskets, magnificent Christmas decor, Attic Treasures, Toyland and Dollar Table. Lunch on Saturday 11 to 1. Profits benefit charity.

East Village Uncorked

2700 Block of E. Atlantic Blvd.

Friday, Nov. 4, 6 to 9 p.m.

2600-2700 block of E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Free art, wine, strolling, featured specialty merchants, restaurants and planned improvements. Free parking available. 954-786-7824.

Model Railroad Flea Market and Swap Meet

Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Westside Park Recreation Center, 445 SW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, Fl 33441

Trains, track, books, scenery, RR memorabilia. Donation: $2 adults/$1 Children. 954-448-8935.

Volunteer Work Day

Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m.

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

Bring your own work gloves. Water and lunch provided. 954-480-4494 or Jerry@ treezoo.com.

Holiday Bazaar

Saturday Nov. 5, 8 a.m. to noon

First Presbyterian Church’s Fall Festival, 2331 NE 26 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Held by The MOMS Club of Lighthouse Point. Highlights moms with home-based businesses.

Wild Card Wine Night

Saturday, Nov. 5, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.

Wyndham DB Resort, 2096 NE 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Food, wine, raffles & fun! $65 (includes $25 chips in free play). Classic games like craps, roulette, blackjack and poker – all purely for entertainment. Prizes for best dressed high rollers. Fundraiser to help with scholarships for local students through Rotary Club!

Community Health Fair

Saturday, Nov. 5, 9 a.m. to noon

Lighthouse Point Fire Station, 3740 NE 22nd Ave., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Hosted by Broward Health North Broward Medical Center. Free health screenings. www.browardhealth.org. for more info.

Florida Humane Society

Sunday, Nov. 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

3870 N. Powerline Rd., Pompano Beach, FL 33073

Also, Dec. 10 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Learn Pet CPR & First Aid for cats and dogs. Includes ABC’s of pet First Aid, restraining/muzzling an injured pet, CPR & rescue breathing, choking management, and excessive heat, drowning, snakes and Bufo Toads. 561-809-2313.

Boca/Deerfield Beach Christian Women’s Connection Country Fair Luncheon

Monday, Nov. 7, 11:30 a.m.

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

Speaker: Jill Jackson – “Can Cinderella Marry & Live Happily Ever After with Prince Charming?” $21. Reservations a must. 954-427-8434.

GFWC Woman’s Club of Deerfield Beach

Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 1 p.m.

Deerfield Beach Woman’s Club, 910 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Speaker: Dr. Ann Mody Lewis, Ph.D, author. Topic: “Women face a new and final frontier.” Book signing. Guests are welcome. 954-596-2992.

Pompano-LHP Rotary Club meeting

Tuesday, Nov. 8, 7:30 a.m.

Galuppi’s, 1103 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Speaker: Brian Fleming, purple heart recipient, author of five books. Fleming was attacked by a suicide bomber, who exploded 3 feet from him in Kandahar, Afghanistan, and endured 14 months reconstructive surgery.

3rd Annual America’s Moms for Soldiers Concert

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m.

Century Village, Le Club, 3501 West Dr., Deerfield, FL 33442

Free. Florida 9th District American Legion Symphonic Band plays patriotic music honoring America’s troops, past and present. Fans can write notes of thanks and encouragement to active men and women in service. 954-358-9358 or www.americasmomsforsoldiers.com.

Save the Date: Friends of the Arboretum meeting

Saturday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.

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

Guest speaker: Bonnie Seibert. Topic: vegetable gardening and composting. Everyone welcome. Refreshments served, door prize. 954-480-4494 or email Jerry@ treezoo.com.

Job Fair

Saturday, Nov. 19, noon to 4 p.m.

Hilton Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom, 100 Fairway Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Sponsored by Toyota of Deerfield Beach. Free, except table and sign charge.  Car Show on Nov. 20! Contact Ted Smith: 561-310-0109.

Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m.

Photos by Diane Emeott

See more in 10-27 Observer newspaper.

Video soon on ObserverTV

More than 10,000 came out to Mizner Park in Boca Raton early Saturday morning, Oct. 22, to walk the 2.5-mile course along the newly completed Palmetto Park Promenade in an effort to combat cancer.

Got Books?

Collection boxes located at: Boys & Girls Club of Broward County                             

Jim & Jan Moran Unit, 27 S. Dixie Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

954-725-5545

Contributions of new and gently used children’s books are being collected during Oct. and Nov. for distribution on Nov. 18 to families who cannot afford books.

Family Halloween Hoedown

Thursday, Oct. 27, 6 to 9 p.m.

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

Halloween games, activities, petting zoo, costume, pie eating, pumpkin carving contests.  Hayrides, pumpkin patch and refreshments for a small fee. 954-480-4495.

Pompano Republican Club meeting

Thursday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m.

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

Speaker, Mark McCarthy, Treasurer of Broward Republican Executive Committee, speaks about Florida Presidential Primary. Open to public and refreshments served.

954-786-7536 or www.pompanobeachgop.com.

City of Pompano Beach Halloween Fun Fair

Thursday, Oct. 27, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1801 NE 6 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

For children 10 and under. $2 per child or bring two canned goods to be donated to Our Father’s Soup Kitchen and St. Laurence Chapel. Children’s activities, including bounce houses, rock climbing wall, games, food, antique fire truck, face painting, magic show, costumes on parade, pumpkin carving and decorating contest. All pumpkins should be carved and decorated prior to the event. 954-786-4111.

Movie in the Park: Tangled

Friday, Oct. 28, 6:30 to 9 p.m.

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

Bring blanket or lawn chairs. Refreshments available for purchase. 954-480-4430.

Family Hayride and Campfire

Friday, Oct. 28, 7 to 9:30 p.m.

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

$3.50, includes hayride and one bag of s’mores. Reservations required. 954-357-5100.

2nd Annual Halloween Spooktacular Costume Party

Saturday, Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Christine’s on the Green, Deerfield Country Club, 50 Fairway Dr. , Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 

Featuring the Live Wire band playing R&B, Dance, Top 40 music from 8 p.m. to midnight. No Cover Charge! Costume Contests – Most Original, Sexiest, Scariest. 954-427-4400, ext. 201.

Free Community Day/ Health Fair

Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Deerfield Beach Food Bazaar, 202 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Free services including health fair, entertainment, car wash, words of inspiration,  kids’ corner, haircuts, clothing bank, giveaways, unlimited food and multiple vendors. Commissioner Preston will also speak.

Family Fall Festival

Saturday, Oct. 29, 3 to 6 p.m.

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

Kids can wear costumes and trick-or-treat in classrooms. Also, games, crafts, pizza/pasta plus trimmings $4. Bring canned goods for Gateway Community Outreach. Bring entry for pie/cookie baking contest and bake sale. Music by Fiddleworks and Maria’s House students. Church service after festivities. 954-427-0222.

Intracoastal History Tours

Sunday, Oct. 30, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Deerfield Island Park , 1720 Deerfield Island Park, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Walk and boat tour discusses changes at Deerfield Island Park and relevance to South Florida. Ages 6 and up, $5 per person. Participants must be at Sullivan dock by 9:30 a.m. to catch the boat shuttle. Limited space, pre-registration required. 954-357-5100.

Halloween Festivities at Westside Park

Monday, Oct. 31, 6 to 8 p.m.

Westside Park, 445 SW 2 St. (west football field), Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Carnival-like atmosphere with games, prizes, treats and costume contest. 954-480-4481.

SAVE THE DATE: Job Fair

Saturday, Nov. 19, noon to 4 p.m.

Hilton Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom, 100 Fairway Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Sponsored by Toyota of Deerfield Beach. Free, except table and sign charge.  Contact Ted Smith: 561-310-0109.

Classic Car Show

Sunday, Nov. 20, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Toyota of Deerfield Beach, 1441 Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Rescheduled from date of Pink Heals Tour. Sponsored by Olympia Flame, BSO, City Of Deerfield and others. $20 classic car registration. Benefits Greater Broward Firefighter Cancer charities. Gourmet food trucks. Dash plaques and trophies, kids activities. 954-410-5536 or jpmiranda@comcast.net.

Boca Raton Womans’ Club Benefit luncheon meeting

Thursday, Oct. 13, 11:30 a.m.

Via Addison Country Club, 6200 Boca Del Mar Dr., Boca Raton, FL 33433

Benefits Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA). Speaker-Jilliane Hoffman, former Assistant State Attorney, prosecutor, author of four legal thrillers. $25 per person.  561-368-2207.

Flu vaccines

Friday, Oct. 14, 3:30 until 6 p.m.

Dixon Ahl Hall (across from City Hall), 2220 NE 38 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

City of LHP Employees only. $25 per person (cash only) for Flu/H1N1 vaccine (walk-ins are welcome). Medicare recipients will be inoculated free with copy of Medicare documentation and photo ID. Copies will be turned over to Medicare for payment. 954-784-3425.

LHP 2011 Fall Sports registration

• Pee Wee Flag Football Registration

Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m.

Frank McDonough Park, 3500 NE 27 Ave., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Ages 7 to 9. 954-943-6500.

• Youth Soccer Registration

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.

Dan Witt Park, 4521 NE 22 Ave., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Ages 10 to 13 (cannot be 14 before Dec. 1). 954-943-6500.

First Annual Trinity Church Fish Fry Festival

Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church, 3901 NE 22 Ave., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Free event, open to the public. Features local vendors, merchants and food. Live performances by local bands and musicians. 954-941-8033.

Blessing of the Animals

Sunday, Oct. 16, 9:30 a.m.

Saint Martin’s Episcopal Church, 140 SE 28 Ave., Pompano Beach, Florida 33062

Pet parade line-up and service at 10 a.m. Accompanied by bagpipes, Rev. Bernard Pecaro will lead procession on horseback from the north parking lot into  church. Pets and owners invited to come to altar for blessing. Food court, children’s games, bounce house, face paintings and petting zoo to follow. 954-941-4843.

Celebrate National Friends of the Library Week

Sunday, Oct. 16, 5 p.m.

Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 NW 9 Ct. ,Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Friends membership and recruitment drive. 954-357-7771.

Sukkot Family Picnic

Sunday, Oct. 16 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18 St. , Boca Raton, FL 33433

Early Childhood Center playground-waterpark (for children 5 and under). Field Day activities with a coach, crafts and more! Boxed lunches and drinks available. $12- non-member adults/ $7- non-members/ children. 561-392-8566.

Sukkot for Singles

Monday, Oct. 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18 St., Boca Raton, FL 33433

Open to all Jewish Singles 55+ in the community.  Enjoy wine and light appetizers. $10 pre-paid reservations/ $15 at door. 561-392-8566, ext. 349 for reserva-tions. www.bnai-torah.org.

DB Chapter of Hadassah meeting

Monday, Oct. 17, noon

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

Goldie Witrock will discuss “Jewish Spies in the American Civil War.” Refreshments served. Guests welcome. 954-427-6265 or 954-427-9902.

Light Up a Life

Monday, Oct. 17, 5 to 11 p.m.

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

Concert to benefit Our Father’s Soup Kitchen and  The St. Laurence Chapel. $15, buffet included. Tickets can be purchased at Emma Lou Olson Civic Center.
954-786-4111.

Zonta Club meets

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m., followed by lunch (noon)

Duffy’s Grille, 401 N. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Guest Speaker, Poppi Mercier, executive director of the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, will bring the membership up to date on the new addition to the Museum’s campus, The Rickards House (and Jason’s Music Hall). 561-392-2223.

History at High Noon

Wednesday, Oct. 19, noon to 1 p.m.

Old School Museum (adjacent to City Hall), 232 NE 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Paul “Cowbone” Buster shares Seminole culture and history through artifacts and song.  Bring bag lunch.  Drinks and dessert provided. 954 429-0378.

SAVE THE DATE:

• Garden Club of Lighthouse Point meeting

Thursday, Oct. 20,11a.m.

St. Paul’s Educational Hall, 2700 NE 36 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Guest speaker: Asif Ali, Natural Resource Specialist. “Know the Flow” – What we  should know about South Florida’s precious water. Free. Refreshments served. 954-975-9157 or www.lhpgc.org.

• 2011 U.S. Army/South FL Business Leaders Summit

Thursday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m.

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

Free. Business casual attire. MUST RSVP BY OCT. 13.  305-403-8479.

• Deerfield Chamber After Hours

Thursday, Oct. 20, 5:30 p.m.

Sign-A-Rama, 1101 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

954-428-7446. www.signaramadeerfield.com.

• BSO PAL Open House

Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

DB Fire Station, upstairs, 928 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Find out about their boxing programs and their new music program, a great outlet for kids! 954-778-0174.

Blood pressure & depression screenings

Thursday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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

No cost. Age 60 years and older. 954-480-4449

Deerfield Chamber breakfast

Thursday, Oct. 6, 7:30 a.m.

The Horizon Club, 1208 S. Military Tr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Speaker: Michael Galvin, VP Marketing – Better Business Bureau. Topic: “10 Most Successful Scams.”

Sisterhood of Temple Beth Israel Meeting

Thursday, Oct. 6, 11:30 a.m.

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

Guest speaker: Robert Kunst, of Shalom International. Donation – $2.50.  Mini-lunch served. Guests welcome.
954-421-7060.

East Village Uncorked

Friday, Oct.7, 6 to 9 p.m.

2600-2700 block of E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Oktoberfest, features German music, wine and beer. Free art, wine, strolling, featured specialty merchants, restaurants and planned improvements. Free parking available.  954-786-7824.

Yom Kippur Services

Friday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. (Kol Nidrei Prayer Service)

Chabad Jewish Center, 4081 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Saturday, Oct. 8:

10 a.m. (Morning Prayer Services)

11:30a.m. (Yizkor Memorial Service)

5:30 p.m. (Closing Prayers followed by a delicious break-fast spread)

To RSVP, ask questions, call 347-410-1106. www.JewishLHP.com

K9 Water Fest

Saturday, Oct. 8 & Sunday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Water playgrounds open only to dogs (and lifeguards). Dogs must be off-leash when inside and will be free to play in water park, must be well-behaved, have proof of current rabies vaccination, county license tag. Donations of dog and cat food, treats, blankets, toys accepted for homeless animals. $5/dog/ 50-minute session, plus $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) park entrance fee. Both days from 4 to 4:50 p.m. will be for small dogs only (under 25 lbs.). 954-357-5100.

Benefit for the Observer’s Karen Rice

Sunday, Oct. 9, 4 p.m.

Boca Raton Plaza, 2901 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL 33431

DJ, beer, hot dogs, hamburgers, sides, jello shots and raffle. $20-adults/$5-kids. Karen is currently battling Cancer. Please support her and her family! Contact Ariel Rice: 954-324-6994 or Denise Jann: 561-702-5294. To donate: www.wepay.com/donate/181410.

Pink Heals Tour

Sunday, Oct. 9

• ONLY 9 to 11 a.m. – Register for Classic Car & Truck Show

Duffy’s Sports Grille, 401 N. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

(Cars caravan down to beach. $20 tax deductible donation.)

• 11:30 a.m. – Parade (starts at Quiet Waters Park; Powerline Rd. to Hillsboro Blvd.; east on Hillsboro Blvd. to the beach).

• Following on beach (Main Beach Parking Lot, S. Ocean Way & SE 1 St., Deerfield Beach, 33441)

(Approximate times:)

12:30 to 1 p.m. – Opening ceremonies

1 to 3 p.m. – Broward Sheriff’s Office PAL Boxing Event

2 to 5 p.m. – Live music by Amber Leigh

7 p.m. – Luminaries on the beach

Support women in the fight against Breast cancer. Mammography Van – provided by Boca Raton Regional Hospital (pre-registration required – 561-955-4700), pink fire trucks, skin cancer screenings, bounce houses, food from local vendors, kids play area, etc. Parking at The Cove, shuttles available. www.pinkhealsdb.com.

PINK Paragon Monday

Monday, Oct. 10

Paragon Theaters – Deerfield 8, 3984 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL  33442

Watch 50/50 at any time this day and Paragon will donate 50 percent of proceeds to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (Walk Oct. 22). Wear PINK, receive free glass of wine at Wine Bar. 5:30 to 7 p.m., bring a bra and decorate it PINK – supplies, provided. 954-571-2445. www.paragontheaters.com.

Mammo-palooza

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

North Broward Medical Center, 201 E. Sample Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33064

Part of week-long event countywide. Includes walk-through tour of AmeriBreasts exhibit (3-D representation of breast and pathology, info. on self-exams, etc.). Mammograms offered for $99. Insurance accepted. Schedule appointment: 954-759-7500 or visit www.BrowardHealth.org/mammo.

Save the Date: Flu and Pneumonia vaccines

Friday, Oct. 14, 3:30 until 6 p.m.

Dixon Ahl Hall (across from City Hall), 2220 NE 38 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

City of LHP Employees only. $25 per person (cash only) for Flu/H1N1 vaccine (walk-ins are welcome). Pneumonia vaccine (effective for 10 yrs) available for $70. Medicare recipients inoculated free with copy of Medicare docs., photo ID. For Pneumonia vaccine, advance notice must be given by Oct. 10 by contacting 954-784-3425.

LHP 2011 Fall Sports registration

• Pee Wee Flag Football

Registration Ages 7-9

Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m.

Frank McDonough Park, 3500 NE 27 Ave., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

• Youth Soccer Registration

Ages 10-13 (cannot be 14 before December 1)

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.

Dan Witt Park, 4521 NE 22 Ave., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

For info., call 954-943-6500.

Rosh Hashanah Services

• Thursday, Sept. 29

10 a.m. – Morning Prayer Services, 11 a.m. – Shofar Blowing, 7:30 p.m. – Evening Prayer Services

• Friday, Sept. 30

10 a.m. – Morning Prayer Services, 7:30 p.m. – Evening Prayer Services

Chabad Jewish Center, 4081 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33064

No membership required. RSVP: 347-410-1106. www.JewishLHP.com.

Bird Walk / Intracoastal History Tour

Saturday, Oct. 1, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Sullivan Park , 1601 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Ages 6 and up. $3 per person. Limited space, pre-registration required. 954-357-5100. Be at Sullivan dock by 8 a.m. to catch shuttle.

Semi-Annual Garage Sale

Saturday, Oct. 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

2500 NE 22 Court (behind bowling alley), Pompano Beach, FL 33073

Proceeds benefit The Florida Humane Society (Rain date Oct. 8). Donations also accepted. 954-785-2165.

Volunteer Day

Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m.

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

Held by Friends of the Deerfield Beach Arboretum. Bring work gloves. Water and lunch provided. Jerry@treezoo.com or 954-480-4494.

Broward Water Partnership

Starting Oct. 1, Deerfield residents can begin applying for rebates for WaterSense®-approved High-Efficiency Toilets. Must be pre-approved before buying toilet. Rebates up to $100, or the cost of the toilet, whichever is less. Must replace toilet that currently uses more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush, visit (starting 9/30) www.ConservationPays.com for info and eligibility.

Calling All Concerned Residents of Deerfield Beach

Monday, Oct. 3, 6 p.m.

All My Children Daycare IV, 355/377 NW 3 Court, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Come with all issues, problems and concerns. Sponsored by Community Action Team of Deerfield Beach. 954-871-2280 or www.myperspectives.blogspot.com.

Pompano Beach Chamber meets

Monday, Oct. 5, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Zuckerello’s, 3017 E Commercial Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308

$10-Chamber members/guests (RSVP by 10/3), $15 at the door (members), $20 (visitors).  Must  RSVP by Monday, Oct. 3 to info@pompanobeachchamber.com or call 954-941-2940.

Fall Fashion Luncheon

Monday, Oct. 3, 11:30 a.m.

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

Held by Boca/Deerfield Christian Women’s Connection. Speaker Linda Moore. Topic: “When the Going Gets Rough is Shopping Enough?” and Fashion Show by Black/White. $21. Reservations required. 954-427-8434.

Highlands Neighborhood Meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

Highlands Park, 650 NE 50 Court, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Pompano Beach Highlands Civic Improvement Assn. welcomes Tiffany Holloway, Broward County liaison for the street improvement project, currently underway.  Residents can ask questions and relay concerns about street reconstruction, water and sewer utilities replacement, and other issues related to the County’s work extending through 2013. The PBHCIA meets the first Tuesday of each month. 954-933-6393, www.pbhighlands.org.

Save the Date: Benefit for the Observer’s Karen Rice

Sunday, Oct. 9, 4 p.m.

Boca Raton Plaza , 2901 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL 33431

DJ, beer, hot dogs, hamburgers, sides, jello shots and a raffle. $20-adults/$5-kids. Karen is currently battling Cancer. Please come support her and her family! Contact Ariel Rice: 954-324-6994 or Denise Jann: 561-702-5294. To donate: www.wepay.com/donate/181410.

Save the Date: Pink Heals Truck & Car Show

Sunday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Duffy’s Sports Grill, 401 N. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL  33441

Sponsored by Olympia Flame Diner and BSO Fire Dept. Awards, dash plaques, live music and fire truck parade. Register at Duffy’s and caravan down to beach. 954-410-5536.

Adult Basketball league

New 18+ Women’s Basketball League forming Thursday Evenings. Begins in October. $40/Deerfield residents, $50/others. 25+ Men’s Basketball League on Wednesday evenings begins Oct. 5. $400/team, individuals welcome. 954-480-4426 or 954-480-4427.

AARP Driver Safety Program Classes

• Thursday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

954-480-4441

• Tuesday, Sept. 27 and

Wednesday Sept. 28, 1 to 4 p.m.

Herb Skolnick Center, 800 SW 36 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Save money on your car insurance, learn how to drive safely, keep up on current Florida statutes regarding u-turns, cell phones and much more. Ages 55+. 954-786-4590.

Grand Re-Opening of E. Atlantic Blvd.

Friday, Sept. 23, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Beach Block of E. Atlantic Blvd., Between A1A and Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL  33062

Hosted by Pompano CRA. Local shops and restaurants participate with sidewalk displays and sampling. Food and beverages may also be purchased. LIVE music by Billy Bones. 954-786-4531 or www.pompano
beachcra.com.

NE Focal Point Open House

Friday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

227 NW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Visit and meet staff. Entertainment, interactive activities, exhibits, refreshments, door prizes and more. Find out about volunteer opportunities. Winners of “What the NE Focal Point Means to Me” contest announced. Thrift Shop offering 30 percent off. 954-480-4449.

6th Annual Food for the Poor’s “5KWalk/Run For Hunger”

Saturday, Sept. 24, Registration: 6 a.m.

Run/Walk: 9 a.m.

Quiet Water’s Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

888-404-4248 or www.FoodForThePoor.org/walk  to sign up, start a team or make donation.

Poets for peace

Saturday, Sept. 24, 2 p.m.

The Promenade, Bottega Wine Bar, 4455 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Just in time for Peace Week, the Palm Beach Poetry Festival and 100 Thousand Poets For Change host this event. Poets perform work to promote social, political, environmental sustainability and change. Attendees welcome to read own work or favorite poems by other poets. Limit: one page. Special guest acoustic musicians will play songs for peace. www.palmbeach
poetryfestival.org.

Free Softball Clinic

Saturday, Sept. 24, 2 to 4 p.m.

Deerfield Middle School Athletic Complex, Field No. 1

701 SE 6 Ave., Deerfield Beach , FL 33441

For Girls ages 8-12. Hosted by Deerfield Beach Sharks Travel Softball team.

South Florida Chamber Ensemble

Saturday, Sept. 24, 8 a.m.

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

Performance kicks off 2011-2012 inaugural season. Tickets $15-adults/$10- students and seniors.  954- 803-3762.

Ashley Cleveland Concert

Tuesday, Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m.

Rocketown Florida , 371 S. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Christian singer/songwriter, 3-time Grammy Award winner and Dove Award winner performs. $12 General Admission. Purchase tickets at www.ticketweb.com. 954.786.1116.­­

Golf Tournament

Monday, Sept. 26, 1:15 p.m. (shotgun)

2 Georges at The Cove, 1754 SE 3 Ct., Deerfield Beach, FL

(Pick up your Dunn’s Run registration packet here on Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Clubs. 954-427-0353.

PLAN AHEAD: FREE High Holiday services

Chabad at 4081 N. Federal Hwy., in Pompano Beach, is holding FREE High Holiday services on Sept. 30 for Rosh Hashana and Oct. 7 for Yom Kippur. No membership needed. RSVP: 347-410-1106. Info: www.JewishLHP.com.

Volunteers needed: NE Focal Point Thrift Shop

301 NW 2 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Retail experience needed to sort and price donated items and assist customers. Flexible hours. 954-480-4447.

Yard sale

Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 a.m. to noon

First Christian Day School, 1860 NE 39 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Toys, books, clothes, misc. items for sale. 954-942-2549.

Auditions for Narnia the Musical

Thursday, Sept. 15, 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 17, 2 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m. to noon

Sol Children Theatre, 3333 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL 33431

Auditions by appointment only. Call 561-447-8829 for appointment or e-mail at solchildtroupe@aol.com. Details: www.solchildren.org.

Deerfield Beach Chamber After Hours

Thursday, Sept. 15, 5 p.m.

The Whale Raw Bar & Fish House, 7619 N. State Rd. 7, Parkland, FL 33073

Grand re-opening. Open bar 5 to 6 p.m., live entertainment for kids and adults. Free new menu samples. 954-345-9190. www.thewhalerawbar.com.

Exclusive showing of Senna

Friday, Sept. 16, Saturday, Sept. 17, Sunday, Sept. 18, time varies

Paragon Deerfield 8, 3984 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Only Broward County theater to release award-winning film about Brazilian motor racing champion, Ayrton Senna. 954-571-2445 or www.paragontheaters.com.

26th Annual Coastal Cleanup in Broward County

Saturday, Sept.17, 9 a.m. to noon

Sponsored by the Ocean Conservancy and coordinated by Broward County Natural Resources Planning and Management. Sign up at any participating beach, such as Deerfield or Pompano, on day of event. Bring hat, sunscreen, gloves and water. Info: www.broward.org/NaturalResources and click BEACH AND MARINE or call 954-519-1270.

Musical tribute to Elvis

Saturday, Sept.17, 7 to 11 p.m.

St. Coleman’s Parish Hall, 1200 S. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Men’s Club sponsors this dance social. Music from the ‘50s-‘70s. “David Morin,” an Elvis tribute artist, performs. Dance Contest, Lip Sync, Hula Hoop, Limbo contests. $15 per person includes hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, root beer floats and soda. $2 (beer), $3 (wine). Proceeds provide improvements to hall and for other philanthropic endeavors. 954-661-8007.

Passport Fair

Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Deerfield Beach Main Post Office, 212 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Need a passport for an upcoming vacation?  Bring required documentation and update your passport today! Bring proof of American citizenship or naturalization (a state-issued certified birth certificate, a previous official passport or a naturalization certificate if you are foreign-born); one officially acceptable state or government photo ID (a driver’s license or military ID); one recent photograph that meets specific passport requirements (available at participating Post Offices for $15); and fill out passport application, which can be downloaded and should be completed prior to visiting the Post Office (available at www.usps.com/passport). Do not sign the form ahead of time. 954-436-4451.

About Boating Safety (ABS) Course

Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 a.m.

Dixon Ahl Recreation Center, 2200 NE 38 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Conducted by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 3-7.  Meets requirements for Florida’s Boater Education ID card for boaters born after Jan. 1, 1988. New and experienced boaters welcome. Topics include: identification of navigational aids, elementary boat handling, required safety equipment and rules for using local waterways. $45, includes all materials and lunch. Limited space. 954-557-0582.

Operation Kidsafe

Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, Sept. 18, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Toyota of Deerfield Beach, 1441 S. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Free digital fingerprint and photo safety program. Get free Child Safety Kit, including digital fingerprints and photograph, and petting zoo, video games and more. 866-962-5487 or www.toyotaofdeerfieldbeach.com.

Reduction sale

Through Sept. 29

Monday, Wednesday & Saturday, 10 a.m. to  6 p.m.,

Tuesday, Thursday, noon to 8 p.m.  

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

Friends of the Percy White library are having an inventory reduction sale in their bookstore. All books, CDs and VCR tapes will be half price during September. Magazines, jewelry and other items are not on sale. 954-427-3259.

Save the date: Cresthaven Neighborhood Watch

Thursday, Sept. 22, 7:30 p.m.

St. Elizabeth Social Hall, 3331 NE 10 Ter., Pompano Beach, FL 33064

(The Sept. 15 meeting was cancelled.) Meet new BSO officers and talk about upcoming events. Bring compliments and complaints. Refreshments served. 954-786-7536.

Moonlight Melodies

Friday, Sept. 9, 7 p.m.

Main Beach Parking Lot, SE 1st St. and Ocean Wy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Performance by Scott Ringerson (“The Elvis Experience”). Free. Bring beach chair or blanket. 954-480-4430 or www.DeerfieldBeach.com.

Friday Evening Talent Show Social

Friday, Sept. 9, 6- 8 p.m.

Sol Children Theatre, 3333 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL 33431

Free admission. Meet and greet directors, teachers, actors. Get info on upcoming auditions and classes. Theatre games and refreshments. 561-447-8829. www.solchildren.org.

Deerfield Computer Club Class

Friday, Sept. 9, 10 a.m. 

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

954-725-9331, 954-570-9470 or www.db-cc.org.

Hillsboro Lighthouse Tour

Saturday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Sands Harbor Boat Dock, 125 N. Riverside Dr., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Tour historic lighthouse. Hillsboro Lighthouse Preservation Society members free, non-members: $15 transportation fee. 954-942-2102 or www.hillsborolighthouse.org.

After-Labor-Day Pompano Beach clean-up

Saturday, Sept. 10, 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine)

Beach Pavilion #2 (just north of pier), Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Organized by The Pompano Beach Recycling and Solid Waste Advisory Committee. Gloves, trash bags and water will be supplied for volunteers, Pompano Beaches were awarded the “Blue Wave Award” by the Clean Beaches Council. For more information, call 954-786-4185.

9/11 Gift of Life Blood Drive

Sunday, Sept. 11, 1 to 6 p.m.

Mizner Park, 327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, Florida 33432

Hosted with Community Blood Centers of South Florida. Public invited. www.miznerpark.com or 561-362-0606.

A Patriotic Tribute

Sunday, Sept. 11, 7p.m.

Pompano Beach Amphitheater, 1801 NE 6 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Free to public. An incredible night of entertainment, guest speakers and local Clergy. Performance by The Liberty Voices.  Emceed by Mayor Lamar Fisher. Guest speaker – Chuck Lanza. American flag souvenirs will be given to all who attend. 954-786-4111.

Interfaith Family Day “A Sunday Afternoon in the Park”

Sunday, Sept. 11, 1 to 4 p.m.

Patch Reef Park, 2000 W. Yamato Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33431

Activities for all ages. Picnic, music, conversation, kid’s korner, games and sports. Silent area of reflection will be available at this event.  561-997-0791.

Pancake Breakfast

Sunday Sept. 11, 9 a.m. to noon

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

Open to the public. Adults-$5/Children-$2.50. Hosted by Benevolent Patriotic Order of DOES Drove 142. 954-725-5192.

GFWC Woman’s Club of Deerfield Beach

Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1 p.m.

910 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

First meeting of the season. Woman’s Club member Soutien Peng, former Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the United Nations, will give a presentation on her country. For more information, leave a message at 954-421-4700.

Greater Pompano Beach Senior Citizen’s Club

Wednesday, Sept. 14, 10 a.m.

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

Focus on general welfare, health, education and security of senior citizens in our area. Fun trips and outings.

Save the Date: 3rd Annual Ministry Fair

Monday, Sept. 26, Tuesday, Sept. 27, Thursday, Sept. 29, 6 to 8 p.m.

S. Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary, 1100 S. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Vendors: Apply today! Exhibit business or ministry for $25 donation (includes table and 2 chairs). Each student required to do minimum of 20 Christian Service hours at local church or para-church organizations. Opportunity to introduce your ministry/ business to student body.  Limited space available. 954-545-4500 or www.sfbc.edu.

East Village Uncorked

Friday, Sept. 2, 6 to 9 p.m.

2600-2700 block of E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Free art, wine, strolling, featured specialty merchants, restaurants and planned improvements. Free parking available. 954-786-7824.

Saturdays at Six

Starting Saturday, Sept. 3, 6 p.m.

Community Presbyterian Church, Briggs Hall, 1920 SE 4 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441-5099

New contemporary, casual, weekly worship service dubbed “Saturdays at Six” is being inaugurated this Saturday. Cross on roof of hall also re-dedicated after a long absence due to hurricane damage. 954-427-0222.

AARP Defensive Driving (COP and CERT members) registration

Deadline to Register: Sept. 3

Deerfield Beach West Sub-Station, 580 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Class: Wednesday, Sept. 10, 9 a.m. Fee: $12/AARP members, $14/non-members. Class size limited. To register, contact: santanal@comcast.net. 954-449-9760.

Friends of the Deerfield Beach Arboretum, Volunteer Day

Saturday, Sept 3, 9 a.m.

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

Bring own work gloves. Water and lunch supplied. 954-480-4494 or Jerry@treezoo.com.

Pre-Labor Day Concert  Temple Beth Israel of Deerfield Beach

Sunday, Sept. 4, 2 p.m.

201 South Military Tr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Cantor Irvin Bell, piano: Richard Shapiro, and Florine Rosenfield. Donation: $5/person at door. 954-421-7060.

Bo Raney Memorial Ride

Sunday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m.

Shelby’s Restaurant, 3952 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Motorcycle clubs, independents and cars for escorted ride leaving at noon from Shelby’s to Lauderdale Grill, 1901 Cordova Road, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316. Drawings, giveaways all day. Registration fee: $25 per bike or car (max. 2 people). Register: www.DWD4VETS.org or 954-857-7964. Additional raffle tickets available for donation. Proceeds benefit Death with Dignity.

Rineberg Tennis Training Academy (RTT)

Tuesday, Sept. 6

Deerfield Beach Tennis Center, 222 N. Dixie Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Director of RTT Academy is professional tennis coach Dave Rineberg, who started his career at Deerfield Beach Tennis Center about 20 years ago and has coached a multitude of players, including Venus & Serena Williams. Rineberg has published a book called Venus & Serena, My Seven Years as Hittng Coach. To sign up, call 561-350-3250 or e-mail: KMC84DR@aol.com.

Highlands Neighborhood Meeting

Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.

Pompano Highlands Park, 1650 NE 50 Court, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Pompano Beach Highlands Civic Improvement Assn. welcomes Mr. James Harris, Shoal Creek Properties, who will show plans for residential development located adjacent to North Broward Park. Residents – ask questions, make suggestions. 954-933-6393, www.PBHighlands.org.

LHP Girls Volleyball registration

Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.

Dan Witt Park, 4521 NE 22 Ave., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Ages 10 to 15. 954-784-3439.

AARP Driver Safety Program Six-Hour Course

Wednesday, Sept. 7 and Thursday, Sept. 8, 1 to 4 p.m.

LHP Library, 2220 NE 38 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064  

Save money on insurance, learn to drive safely, current Florida Statutes regarding U-turns, cell phones and more.  Age 55+. Call 954-946-6398.

General Membership board meeting

Wednesday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m.

Deerfield Beach Athletics Complex Press Box , 501 SE 6 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Meeting is to only elect Board of Directors. You do not need to join to vote. If interested in selecting who runs Deerfield Beach Little League, attend meeting. Cost of voting is $5 per ballot. Information, call 305-785-3357.

Save the Date: 3rd Annual Ministry Fair

Monday, Sept. 26, Tuesday, Sept. 27, Thursday, Sept. 29, 6 to 8 p.m.

S. Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary, 1100 S. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Vendors: Apply today! Exhibit business or ministry for $25 donation (includes table and 2 chairs). Each student required to do minimum of 20 Christian Service hours at local church or para-church organizations. Opportunity to introduce your ministry/ business to student body.  Limited space available. 954-545-4500 or www.sfbc.edu.