Extreme Kayak Fishing Tournament

• Registration/Summer Slam Kick-Off Party Thursday, August 14, 6 to 9 p.m.

Bru’s Room 235 S. Federal Hwy. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Free food & free goodie bags. Huge raffle giveaway including: paddle board, Costa Del Mar Sunglasses, Guy Harvey merchandise and more. 954-785-2227.

• Fishing Tournament

Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pompano Beach Pier 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Free food provided by Zona Fresca, free beer, live band, 30 + vendors displaying merchandise, face painting, games for whole family. Proceeds benefit Broward Children’s Center. Anglers shoot off-6 a.m./Weigh-in and Prizes giveaway-2 p.m. Sunshine SUP Series Race, 9:30 a.m-1 p.m. www. extremekayakfishing.com or 954-661-0175.

NE Focal Point Preschool Open House

Friday, August 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Serves children 2-5 years old. Tour classroom, meet staff. Open year-round, Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Breakfast, lunch, snacks included. Music, computer classes, swimming lessons offered. Teachers are certified. Free VPK offered 9 a.m. to noon, beginning Aug. 18. Call 954-480-4473 or email jhafer@fdeerfield-beach. com.

Back to School Splash

Saturday, August 16, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Sugar Sand Park 300 S. Military Trail Boca Raton, FL 33486

Enjoy water slides, dunk tank, giveaways, music and more. Popular food trucks will offer up ice cream, hot dogs and hamburgers (for extra charge). Event is for kids age 3 and up and is weather permitting. For more information, call 561-347-3900 or visit www.SugarSandPark.org.

Dive in Movie Night: “Rio 2”

Saturday, August 16, 8 p.m.

Pompano Beach Aquatics Center Houston/Sworn Pool 901 NW 10 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Enjoy yummy treats and wear a swimsuit. [If it is stormy, there is a chance it could get canceled so watch the skies]. Call 954-786-4111.

Woman’s Club of Deerfield Beach

Wednesday, August 20, 7 to 8 p.m.

910 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

For more information, call 954-421-4700.

Save the date: DBHS Class of 1974 40th Reunion

Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13

Embassy Suites Deerfield Beach 950 S Ocean Way Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

$85 per person, includes: “Meet & Greet” w/ hors d’oeuvres on Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m. and Saturday Dinner/Dance with DJ/photographer. Payment can be made to: Linda Threlkeld, 17580 Lake Park Road, Boca Raton, FL 33487 or by credit/debit card through PayPal for $5 more (email: 1974.DBHS.Reunion@gmail.com). For more info contact: debbywebb1@yahoo.com.

Curtain Call Theater Season Auditions

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

Open casting. Seeking: Males and females ages 18 to 70 and children ages 8 to 18. For specific breakdown, visit www.curtaincallplayhouse.com. Be prepared to wait. Non-equity. Some gratuity. Bring theatrical resume, headshot and list of schedule conflicts. Will be a cold read plus optional monologue, time permitting. For musicals, be prepared to sing a song in the style of classic musical theater. Bring recorded accompaniment on CD or MP3 player. No live pianist; amplification/ mixer provided. No a capella. Rehearsals (Nights and weekends only) start in October for “The Matchmaker,” mid-March for “Dial M,” November for “Annie Get Your Gun” and December for “Phantom/ Les Miserables.”

• Non-musicals: “The Matchmaker” & “Dial M for Murder”

Saturday, August 16, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday, August 18, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

• Musicals: “Annie Get Your Gun” & “Phantom/ Les Miserables”

Saturday, August 16, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 19, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

BACK TO SCHOOL EXPO

Saturday,August 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Town Center mall 6000 Glades Rd. Boca Raton, FL 33431

Schools, healthcare providers, WPTV News Channel 5 . For more information, go to www.wptv.com.

Free lunch for Back to School

Thursday, August 21, noon to 2 p.m.

Whole Foods Market 1400 Glades Rd.

Say goodbye to summer and hello to the school year with a grilled cheese meltdown featuring Organic Valley products in the lifestyle center. Kids eat free and a $5 donation for adults goes to the Whole Kids Foundation. Additional prizes and giveaways available. For more information, call 561-447-0000.

Art Exhibition of Vintage Trains

Through August 10

Lil’ Ole Caboose Restaurant

204 S. Powerline Rd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Exhibition of Tulla Lightfoot’s paintings of vintage trains. Artwork for sale. 954-428-1597.

Brynth “BP” Peterson CD Release Party

Thursday, August 7, 8 p.m.

Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA)

41 NE 1 St.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

$10 ea. For more information, visit www.bacapompano.org.  

“The Woodstock Jam”

Saturday, August 9, 9 p.m. until …

Firewater Bar

179 NE 2 Ave.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Celebrating 45th Anniversary of Woodstock. The Search and friends perform songs from the era. Wear tie-dye, enjoy four hours of Peace Love and Music, man. 954-428-8191.

Shredding event

Saturday, August 9. 6 p.m.

Shoppes of Beacon Light

Historic marker dedication for 108-year-old Hillsboro Lighthouse

Saturday, August 9, 11 a.m.

Hillsboro Inlet Park

2700 N. Ocean Blvd. (North end of A1A by Inlet Bridge)

Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Tours (starting at 9 a.m.), historic marker on display. Lighthouse Point chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution spearheaded marker approval. $25 for individual, $50 for family (includes membership). Must be 48” tall and wear closed toe shoes to climb the tower. Children must be with adult. Parking limited.

Bible study

Tuesday, August 12, 11 a.m.

St. Paul United Methodist Church

244 SE 2 Ave.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Fellowship and study of the Word. Topic is “love.”

GFWC Woman’s Club of Deerfield Beach

Tuesday, August 12, 2 p.m.

Clubhouse

910 E. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Special meeting.

Deerfield Beach Orchid Society meets

Tuesday, August 12, 7:30 p.m. SHARP

Women’s Club of Deerfield Beach

910 E. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Experienced growers demonstrate how to pot and mount orchids, as well as use of proper pesticides, fungicides and fertilizers. No charge for first 2 meetings. Membership fee after. www.deerfieldbeachorchidsociety.org.

Beach Boy Band Tribute-Live

Friday, August 15. 8 to 10 p.m.

City Pub

956 S. Federal Hwy.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Beach Party theme. Ladies, wear something “beachy” and receive complimentary cocktail! $20. Reserve table: 954-596-0058. On August 13, 8 to 10 p.m., ultimate Michael Jackson tribute at BB Kings in City Place in West Palm Beach ($20-$50). For more info. on that event, call 954-596-0058.

Save the date:

“Authors & Autographs”

Sunday, August 31, 2 to 5 p.m.

The Butler House

380 E. Hillsboro Blvd.
Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Features many local authors and their books. Used book sale, ice cream social, concert; proceeds benefit Historical Society. For more information, call 561-299-8684.

Art Exhibition of Vintage Trains

Through August 10

Lil’ Ole Caboose Restaurant

204 S. Powerline Rd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Exhibition of Tulla Lightfoot’s paintings of vintage trains. All artwork will be for sale and duplicates of images can be ordered.954-428-1597.

World percussionist performs

Friday, August 1, 3 p.m.

Boca Raton Children’s Museum

498 Crawford Blvd.

Boca Raton, FL 33432

Buckley Griffis will perform an amazing performance, exploring different countries through drum rhythms. Founder and program director of Rhythm Weavers, he performs for crowds around the state. Parents and kids get to play a variety of fun and interesting instruments. $10 per family. For information, call 561-368-6875. www.cmboca.org.

Country Music Festival

Saturday, August 2, noon to 9 p.m.

Main Beach Parking Lot

149 SE 21 Ave.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Boot scoot boogie to the country beats while enjoying the beach view. The country music fest features plenty of music, vendor booths to browse through, art to see and more, as well as a classic car show and a mechanical bull. Complimentary parking/shuttle service available at The Cove Shopping Center, continuously from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Ocean Way from Hillsboro Blvd. to SE 3 St. and Main Beach Parking Lot will close 6 a.m. on August 2 and will reopen Sunday, August 3 in the morning. See music schedule, Pg. 1. For information, call: 954-480-4429 or visit www.deerfield-beach.com/cmf.

About Boating Safely

Saturday, August 2, 8:30 a.m.

Imperial Point Medical Center

6401 N. Federal Hwy.

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

$50 includes ABS Booklet, Certificate of Completion, submission to State of FL for State’s Boater I.D. Presented by U.S. Coast Auxiliary Flotilla 34. 305-509-9034.

Save the date: National Night Out on Crime

Tuesday, August 5, 6 to 9 p.m.

Quiet Waters Park

401 S. Powerline Rd., Pavilion #10

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Turn on your porch lights and come out for an evening of fun with your neighbors, local businesses and Broward Sheriff’s Office as they take a stand against crime. Music, food, prizes, children’s activities and BSO demonstrations. Operation Medicine Cabinet — bring your unwanted, unused and expired medications for $5 Publix gift card (one per family, while supplies last). Shred your documents –FREE, maximum 5 bags or boxes. For information, call 954-571-4553.

Save the date: Brynth “BP” Peterson CD Release Party

Thursday, August 7, 8 p.m.

Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA)

41 NE 1 St.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

CD release event for BP, who was born and raised in Pompano Beach. Tickets available at the door for $10 ea. For more information, visit www.bacapompano.org.

Save the date: DBHS Class of 1974 40th Reunion

Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13

Embassy Suites Deerfield Beach

950 S. Ocean Way

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

$85 per person includes “Meet & Greet” with hors d’oeuvres, Friday 5:30-7:30 p.m., and Saturday dinner/dance with DJ/photographer. Payment can be made to: Linda Threlkeld, 17580 Lake Park Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33487 or by credit/debit card through Paypal (1974.DBHS.Reunion@gmail.com). Paypal price is $90 due to processing fees. For more information, call debbywebb1@yahoo.com.

“Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations “(Psalm 90: 1).

Moses’ statement written for the benefit of the tribes in the wilderness is often borrowed and applied to contemporary communities of faith.

It is a declaration that beyond buildings and roofs, God himself is the abode of the believer.

In God, he puts his trust, his confidence and his faith. His offspring and succeeding generations inevitably follow the same pattern and make the same proclamation. It springs from the realization that God guides, comforts, protects and provides for those who put their trust in Him. He can be counted on to be faithful, dependable and true.

One such community of faith in our fair city is the Cathedral Church of God (365 S. Dixie Hwy).

For 90 years, the congregation has witnessed the faithfulness of God as they have served him and the community.

In August of 1924, at the corner of Dixie Highway and SW 2 Street, a small group of Christian believers proclaimed the “Full Gospel” and laid a foundation for what would become Deerfield Beach’s first Pentecostal church.

In the ensuing decades, the church would grow as many individuals and families began to put their faith in God and bear witness to the power of the Gospel. Many of the founding members’ progeny are still actively involved in this ministry of faith.

Today, the church is celebrating a rich history and legacy that has lasted for several generations. Cathedral Church of God is one of the leading congregations in the Florida/Cocoa Church of God (Cleveland, TN). It has produced numerous leaders who have served the state and national offices in administrative positions. Various other ministries and congregations have also emanated from the church.

Current community outreach includes an afterschool tutoring program, bi-weekly feeding program, and support for various social service agencies. All of which are an expression of an abiding faith in God and a desire to demonstrate that faith in service to others.

In honor of their 90-year milestone, the church is planning a host of activities for the month of August.

In addition to the dynamic worship and preaching that takes place every Sunday, there will be an outreach to the community on the church’s property August 13 to 15 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. each night. Activities include music, testimony, proclamation and praises, as well as distribution of bags of groceries and children’s backpacks on Friday, August 15th.

Saturday, August 30 at 3 p.m., the church will hold a celebration and homecoming service with many dignitaries (both civic and ecclesiastic), ministry partners, friends and former members.

The concluding event will be a grand banquet at the Westin hotel in Ft. Lauderdale on Sunday August 31 at 3 p.m.

The entire community is invited to come and help celebrate in any of these events.

More information can be obtained by calling the church’s office at 954-427-0302.

Bishop Patrick L. Kelly,

Pastor

Cathedral Church of God Deerfield Beach

Christmas In July

Friday, July 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Broward Outreach Center 1700 Blount Rd. Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Helps homeless by offering showers, free haircuts and clothing. Brand new sneakers will be given to over 600 needy children. BBQ meal, live entertainment, including local bands and the Regeneration Singers, residents of the Miami Rescue Mission, will be provided. Children’s Corner includes visit from Santa Claus. For additional information, visit www.browardoutreachcenter.com.

Splash Ahoy

Friday, July 25, 6 to 10 p.m.

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

All ages, $6 + tax per person/1 yr. and under—free. Advanced registration required. 954-357-5100.

2nd Annual Prayer Breakfast & Award Ceremony

Saturday, July 26, 8:30 a.m.

Johnny L. Tigner Community Center 445 SW 2 St. Deerfi eld Beach, FL 33441

$25. Guest Speaker: Dr. Celia Earle, Former Lieutenant Governor-Div. 23. Presented by Kiwanis Club of Deerfi eld Beach-West. 954-732-9883.

Spring Fling Community Yard Sale

Saturday, July 26, 2014, 8 a.m. to noon

Boca Raton Children’s Museum 498 Crawford Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33432

Everyone is invited to be a shopper or vendor. Special Spring Fling activities will include an Egg Hunt, pictures with a Big Bunny, DJ music and games, sand art, food trucks, and special vendors of all sorts. Unique items include children’s items, jewelry, beauty and skin care, handbags, toys, household items, clothing and collectibles. In case of rain, the sale will be moved indoors. For more information, call 561-368-6875 or visit www.cmboca.org.

Backyard “July Jubilee” Sale

Sunday July 27, 1 to 5 p.m.

The Butler House 380 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfi eld Beach, FL 33441

Bargain hunter delights, antiques, collectibles; concert starting at 2 p.m. by DYMiN 561-299-8684.

Family and Friends Day

Sunday, July 27, 2014 11 a.m.

St. Paul United Methodist Church 244 SE 2 Ave Deerfi eld Beach, FL 33441

Worship, fellowship and picnic lunch!

July Beach Tennis Tournament

Sunday, July 27, 9:30 a.m.

Pompano Beach Municipal Pier 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Categories: Men’s and Women’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Juniors (12 and under); Levels: Pro and A. Registration: Adult Men and Women — $20-1 category, $25-2 categories, Juniors: $10. Grade: G-4 Ranking Points. To register, email MyBeachTennis@aol.com. Registration emails must be received prior to this date. Cash only will be accepted at event.

NE Focal Point Family Night

Tuesday, July 29, 5 to 10 p.m.

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

Friends, family, neighbors, co-workers welcome. Eat, drink, have fun. 10 percent of evening’s proceeds to benefi t NE Focal Point C.A.S.A., Inc. 954-480-4449 for information.

Gateway Community Outreach event

Tuesday, July 29, 6 to 9 p.m.

401 E. Las Olas Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale 33301

Networking and fundraising event to bring awareness to the public about Gateway Community Outreach in Deerfi eld Beach and the services provided. Good food, silent auction plus prize drawing tickets. $20 per person. Purchase at the door or online through website at www.gcofl orida. org by clicking the “Donate button.” Gateway Community Outreach’s mission is to help overcome poverty and make a substantial impact in helping to make a difference in the lives of those they touch.

Save the date: BRACE for the Storm Workshop

Tuesday, Aug, 19, 10 a.m. to noon

Florida’s Division of Emergency Management, in part nership with Volunteer Florida and the Be Ready Alliance Coordinating for Emergencies, presents the BRACE for the Storm Workshop for Broward County. This internetbased FREE workshop is designed to provide information to homeowners on how to reduce damage to their homes from hurricanes and other disasters that threaten South Florida. In addition, homeowners can learn how they can save money on the windstorm portion of their home owner’s

insurance premium. Register at www.bereadyfl orida.org. For more information on hurricane preparedness, visit Broward.org/Emergency, follow on Twitter.com/Ready Broward, like them on Facebook.com/EMD or call 954- 831-3900.

Save the date: Country Music Festival

Saturday, Aug. 2, noon to 9 p.m.

Main Beach Parking Lot Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

With the beach in the background, the Country Music Festival will bring in crowds looking to boot scoot boogie to the music and browse through the many vendor booths. They can grab a bite to eat and then mingle among the locals, showing their hometown spirit. See Pg. 9 for music schedule. For additional information, visit www.Deerfield-Beach. com/CMF.

My wife and I were thrilled this week to touch, feel and see one of life’s most exciting new possibilities. The occasion was to spend quality time with Lucy Anne, our first granddaughter.

Born the first day of July, Lucy Anne weighs all of 9 lbs. She is fragile and completely dependent on the loving care of those entrusted with her well-being. But Lucy’s delicate frame will strengthen and grow. Before we realize it, she will demonstrate signs of mobility. She will be turning over and sitting up. She will be crawling then walking. She will be running even before she is potty trained. I imagine her in pre-school tomorrow and driving a car next week, but, hopefully, not on I-95!

However quickly life passes, like cars in the far left lane of the interstate; however messed up the world appears to be, whenever God presents new life in the form of a newborn child, then we pray the sun keeps rising and setting perfectly. We have this hope because we desire yet another generation touch, feel and see the thrill of new possibilities too.

But how is it so engrained in our psyche that we look to the future with such optimism for a tiny infant so small and weak and vulnerable in a world so large and troubled?

Like deep roots of a tree tall and strong, the explanation is in our faith. Jesus speaks to his followers about this in a parable saying, “The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field, which indeed is the least of all the seeds; but when it is grown it is greater

than the herbs and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.” (Matthew 13)

You see, we all may have small beginnings, but we are children of a big promise.

Paul writes in his letter to the Romans, “It is the Spirit that bears witness with our spirit that we are all children of God. We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to His purpose. What then are we to say about these things? If God is for us, then who is against us? For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor rulers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 8)

And so, my prayer is not only that the small will physically grow strong, but that we will all spiritually grow strong in our faith.

For, as we see a seed grow from small beginnings to become a tree strong and tall providing space for nesting and shade for resting, the roots of faith run deep to withstand the world’s testing. This is the ground of our confidence in Christ in whom we are heirs to a promise greater than the world. Through Christ our well-being is guaranteed.

Turns out we are not so fragile after all because nothing can separate us from the love of God in whose loving care we have been entrusted since before we were born….

Reverend Andrews is a minister at Community Presbyterian Church of Deerfield Beach (Steeple on the Beach), located five blocks south of Hillsboro on A1A. This Sunday’s chapel worship is at 10 a.m. and the message is “From Small Beginnings.”

Your Heart, Your Life

Friday, July 18 to Sept. 5, 10 a.m. to noon

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

Special 8-week workshop on preventing and controlling heart disease. Learn how to keep your heart healthy, recognize a heart attack/ stroke, ways to increase physical activity, how to eat in a heart healthy way and keep a healthy weight. Receive take-home materials to share with others. Contact Health Support at 954-480-4446 to register.

7th Annual Bowling Tournament

Saturday, July 20, events begin at 1:30 p.m.

Sawgrass Lanes 8501 University Dr. Tamarac, FL 33321

Hosted by South Florida’s chapter of the NFL Alumni, the Pompano Beach Exchange Club and Broward’s Children. Festivities will begin at 1:30 p.m., lunch at 1:45 p.m., bowling at 3 p.m. and an awards’ ceremony at 5 p.m. You can enter a team of four players for $400. You can also come out and root on your favorite players, participate in the raffle and purchase a lunch plate for $10. Space is limited and the entry deadline is July 18. An inexpensive, tax deductible, lane sponsor opportunity is available (just $100 a lane) for businesses wishing to get their company great exposure. Full details on participation can be found at hfabian@nflalumnisouthflorida.org.

Save the date: “July Jubilee Backyard ‘Garage’ Sale.”

Sunday, July 27, 1 to 5 p.m.

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

Be a seller or a buyer for community garage sale. Anyone interested in being a seller call 561-299-8684 or email elilly707@aol.com. Fees for renting seller space –$10 if you bring your own table/$20 to rent a table. Fees to benefit the Deerfield Beach Historical Society. Each individual garage sale vendor will be responsible for its own sales. Also, free concert featuring DYMiN & Lancelot (island-themed music.) Entrance to the event is free, with optional purchases for food, gifts and other mementos. Parking is available at the DFB Post Office, with limited parking adjacent to the Butler House.

Yard Sale

Friday, July 11, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

1860 NE 39 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Toys, clothes, furniture, household items, plants, many misc. items. Fundraiser for First Christian Church Day School.Early Care and Educational Pre-School Vintage School. 954-942-2549.

Music Under The Stars

Friday, July 11, 7 p.m.

Pompano Beach Great Lawn Intersection of Atlantic Blvd. and Pompano Beach Boulevard Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Music and outdoor entertainment featuring Jack Flash. www.pompanobeachfl.gov or 954-786-4111.

“Rock the Night” Event

Friday, July 11, 6 to 9 p.m.

Pompano Citi Centre Corner of Federal Hwy. and Copans Rd. Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Stylists will be on-hand to make-up kids with temporary tattoos and rock star hair colors. Create own VIP passes to access Karaoke stage to perform. Also, Paparazzi photo booth, free rides on Rock ‘N Roll carousel, Just Dance video game station at GameStop. Cash bar for 21 yrs. +. Attendees encouraged to dress up as favorite rock star. First 300 kids get free inflatable guitar or microphone. Visit www.pompanociticentre.com.

Splash Ahoy

Friday, July 11, 6-10 p.m.

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

All ages. $6 + tax per person/1 yr. and under free. Advanced registration required. 954-357-5100.

About Boating Safely

Saturday, July 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

HQ Building, 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, which is required for boaters under 26 years. Many insurance companies give annual discounts for completing this course. The topics include boating terminology, boat handling, navigation rules, aids to navigation, federal and Florida regulations, safety equipment and other boating techniques. Materials fee is $35. For questions or RSVP, call 561-391-3600 and leave a message.

3rd Annual Boca Burger Bash

Saturday, July 12, 6 to 10 p.m.

Sanborn Square Park 72 N. Federal Hwy. Boca Raton, FL 33432

Firing up their grills this year are 19 battle contenders from all over South Florida. Here, guests will find everything from traditional juicy burgers to burgers of the gourmet variety. And don’t forget the sides … French fries, onion rings, truffle mac and cheese … oh, my! There is so much to choose from and it all can be washed down with a craft beer, Sangria, wine or other selections. The new cruiser motorcycle from Star Motorcycles will be available to check out in their interactive display. There is even a burger eating competi tion. A portion of proceeds benefit PROPEL. Tickets are $50, $120 VIP. For more info. on the special benefits avail able for VIP and the event overall, call 561-338-7594 or visit www.bocaraton.com.

Festival of Nations

Saturday, July 12 & Sunday, July 13, beginning at 10 a.m.

Pompano Beach fishing pier 222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Guests will be able to watch the final two days of the world’s biggest soccer tournament on a giant LED screen while enjoying “Footvolley Cup” competition as well as entertainment and food.

Toastmasters meet

Monday, July 14, 7 p.m.

The Old Schoolhouse 232 NE 2 St. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Toastmasters Club Paradise celebrates fourth year. New members welcome. Mission is to improve speaking, leader ship skills. Toastmasters meet every Monday. 954-427-8171.

The GFWC Deerfield Woman’s Club meets

Wednesday, July 16, 7 p.m.

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

New evening meeting. Be a part of friendly, goodwill among women carrying on the spirit of charitable, educational and civic improvement in our community. 954-421-4700.

ArtHall

Wednesday, July 16, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

CRA Business Resource Center 41 NE 1 St. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

FREE. Features the work of Andrea Huffman and Simone Spade, art educators and artists. Food trucks and compli mentary wine available. Live music provided by the Tommy Nehls Band. For more information, call 954-586-1111.

Save the date: “July Jubilee Backyard ‘Garage’ Sale”

Sunday, July 27, 1 to 5 p.m.

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

Be a seller or a buyer for community garage sale. Anyone interested in being a seller call 561-299-8684 or email elilly707@aol.com. Fees for renting seller space –$10 if you bring your own table/$20 to rent a table. Fees to benefit the Deerfield Beach Historical Society. Each individual garage sale vendor will be responsible for its own sales. Also, free concert featuring DYMiN & Lancelot (islandthemed music.) Entrance to the event is free, with optional purchases for food, gifts and other mementos. Parking is available at the Deerfield Beach Post Office, with limited parking adjacent to the Butler House.

4th of July Celebration — Deerfield Beach

Friday, July 4, noon to 9 p.m.

Main Beach Parking Lot 149 SE 21 Ave. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Food, arts and crafts, kids’ zone and free entertainment. Fireworks show begins at 9:05 p.m. On North Stage, from 12:30 p.m. until fireworks, see bands: Flyin’ Blind, Steve Minotti & the Hotheads, Not Steve, Doug & Dan, Jesse Taylor, Billy G, Late for Dinner and special guests.

Road and facility closures:

• International Fishing Pier will be closed at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, July 2 and will reopen at 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 5.

• On July 4, at midnight, Ocean Way from Hillsboro Boulevard to SE 4 Street will close, reopening on the morning of July 5.

• On July 4, from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., the Hillsboro Boulevard Bridge, as well as A1A, from NE 1 Street to SE 3 Street, will be closed to traffic.

• The Hillsboro Boulevard Bridge will remain in the locked down position from 7 to 11 p.m.

Parking on the barrier island will be limited during the event. Complimentary parking will be available at The Cove Shopping Center, located at 1580 SE 3 Ct, and St. Ambrose Catholic Church, located at 380 S. Federal Hwy. Attendees can make the short walk across the bridge to the event or take the complimentary shuttle service between The Cove Shopping Center and the beach or St. Ambrose Catholic Church and the beach.

The Shuttle service will run as follows:

• Continuous shuttle service from 11a.m. to 5:45 p.m.

• NO shuttle service from 5:45 p.m. to 11 p.m. due to the closing of Hillsboro Boulevard Bridge.

• Continuous shuttle service will resume at 11 p.m. and run continuously until 12 a.m. www.deerfield-beach.com/4thofjuly or 954-480-4429.

Beach Bash & Fireworks Extravaganza — Pompano Beach

Friday, July 4, begins at noon

Pompano Beach Fishing Pier to the Great Lawn 10 N. Pompano Beach Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Watermelon eating contest, relay races, arts and crafts projects, airbrush and glitter tattoos, bounce houses, food and live entertainment! Starting at 2 p.m., bands include Poor Life Decisions, Grayson Rogers and the Blues Brothers Soul Band. Also, game show “What’s The Deal?” 9 p.m. – fireworks. Blankets and lawn chairs are welcome; personal fireworks, glass containers, alcohol and pets prohibited. 954-786-4111.

Fabulous 4th—Boca Raton

Friday, July 4, begins at 6 p.m.

Spanish River Sports Complex 1000 NW Spanish River Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33431

Free event. 6 p.m. – family fun, 7 p.m. – live band, 9 p.m. – fireworks. Free Trolley Service will be available. Info: 561-393-7995.

Yard Sale

Saturday, July 5, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

St. Peter’s Church 1416 SE 2 Terr. Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

All sorts of wonderful items priced to sell. Inside air conditioned Parish Hall. Rain or shine. 954-695-0336.

Summer Horse Camps

Monday, July 7 to Thursday, July 10, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tradewinds Park & Stables 3600 W. Sample Rd. Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Also July 14-17, July 21-24. For ages 9 to 16 to get real experience caring for horses and riding them. All campers must wear long pants and closed-toe shoes. Participants should also bring a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a towel. Students must bring their own snacks and lunches. Space is limited and preregistration is required. Fees range. Limit: 12 campers/session. Other camps in August too. For details, call 954-357-8870.

Deerfield Beach Orchid Society Meeting

Tuesday, July 8, 7:30 p.m. SHARP

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

Speaker: Dr. Brian Monk, of Blullama Orchids, will speak on warm-growing miltonias. For more information, e-mail deerfieldorchids@gmail.com or visit www.deerfieldbeachorchidsociety. Org

Job Fair to Hire 60 School Bus Operators

Monday, July 7, 3 to 6 p.m.

E. Pat Larkins Community Center 520 Hammondville Rd./MLK Jr. Boulevard Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Bring a resume and a transcript of driving record with no more than five points on driving record in past five years. For more information call 954-586-1132.

Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training Class

Thursdays, July 10 to Aug. 21, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Fire Station 102 1441 FAU Research Park Blvd. (3rd floor training room) Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

FREE training teaches the citizens about the basics of disaster preparedness, basic first aid in disaster situations, fire safety and utility controls, how to suppress a small fire, light search and rescue, disaster psychology, terrorism and more. Students will learn how the Deerfield Beach CERT Team is utilized in the community following a disaster (such as a hurricane, tornado, etc.), as well as how CERT helps the community, our police and our fire/rescue services in non-disaster times. To register, e-mail your name, address and cell phone number to CERT@Deerfield-Beach.com or call Carol Sjursen, CERT Coordinator at 954-803-6338.

By William E. Bucknam

1,988 days. That’s the number of days it took former Deerfield Beach Mayor Al Capellini to receive justice, from the day of his arrest on Dec.12, 2008 until the afternoon of May 23, 2014.

I was the only member of the public sitting in Courtroom 6900 in the Broward County Courthouse when Circuit Judge Marc Gold finally had his fill after listening to the evidence in Capellini’s trial for nearly two weeks. After hearing arguments on Capellini’s motion for a directed verdict from the prosecutor and the defense late that afternoon, Judge Gold asked rhetorically, “Where is the evidence of corrupt intent, where is the evidence of corrupt intent?” Finally, at 5:37 p.m. on the 1,988th day, Judge Gold put an end to this madness and granted the defense motion for a directed verdict of not guilty and that brought an end to Capellini’s nightmare.

Over the more than five years that this case was pending, I was constantly disappointed and somewhat appalled by the failure of the several judges to which it was assigned to act favorably on the numerous motions to dismiss that were filed by Capellini’s counsel, David Bogenschutz. Obviously fearing the electoral consequences of granting such a motion to a Republican mayor and then having to face the wrath of predominantly Democrat voters in Broward County resulted in complete judicial inaction and continuance after continuance. Kudos to Judge Gold for finally having the courage to do the right thing and grant the directed verdict of not guilty after listening to all of the evidence and preventing the government from being able to challenge his decision on appeal.

I was the last person to be surprised by Judge Gold’s bold move on May 23 since I had written two highly critical editorials for this newspaper about this case shortly after Capellini’s arrest: “Equal Justice Under law” on Jan. 15, 2009 and “Charge Against Capellini-The Ultimate Cheap Shot” on Feb. 12, 2009. In the first editorial, I pointed out that Broward State Attorney Michael Satz brought the overblown charge of unlawful compensation against Capellini while he sat silent and failed to take any action to investigate or prosecute two sitting Democrat County Commissioners who stood accused of far worse crimes than Capellini.

Years later, Satz was apparently shamed by my editorial into taking action against County Commissioner Diana Wasserman-Rubin, who finally pleaded guilty in April 2013 to misdemeanor charges and was sentenced to three years’ probation and a $3,000 fine. The more serious felony charges were dropped in consideration of the effects that Parkinson’s disease had on her health.

The United States Attorney’s Office finally pursued federal charges against County Commissioner Josephus Eggeletion after Satz continued to fail to act. In December 2009, Commissioner Eggeletion pleaded guilty to federal charges of moneylaundering conspiracy and failing to report income on his tax return. He was sentenced to two concurrent terms of 30 months in federal prison. Satz later decided to pile on some state charges and Eggeletion pleaded guilty to charges of accepting cash payments and a golf club membership from infamous Tamarac developers, Bruce and Shawn Chait.

In “The Ultimate Cheap Shot,” I decried the fact that the prosecution of Capellini was purely political since State Attorney Satz filed the charge and had Capellini arrested a mere 29 days prior to the end of candidate qualifying and the very day after Capellini filed his papers to run for reelection. The net effect of Satz’s action was to have Capellini immediately removed from office by the Governor and to saddle him with a criminal charge that would ultimately cripple his reelection campaign and end his political career, which is precisely what happened. It is interesting and no real surprise that this charge was filed shortly after one Democrat power broker was unsuccessful in convincing Capellini to bolt from the Republican Party and to become a Democrat.

Al Capellini not only had his name dragged through the mud for over five years, he was also seriously harmed financially. He has written proof that loans for his engineering firm were turned down by banks solely because of this pending case. He also has letters from prospective clients rejecting his services solely because of this case. How will he be made whole for this collateral economic damage and exactly where does Al Capellini go now to have his good name restored?

Fortunately for him, Capellini will have all of the money he has paid in legal fees fully reimbursed. Defense Counsel, David Bogenschutz, recently rendered an invoice totaling $1,035,015.45 for his representation of Capellini over the past five plus years and, unfortunately, this will be paid in full by the taxpayers of Deerfield Beach.

In my humble opinion, this money should come out of the retirement account of Michael Satz and if he should ever deign to run for reelection again, I hope the voters and taxpayers of Deerfield Beach will remember this case and force him into a long overdue retirement.