Movies on the Lawn – The Wild Life

Friday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m.

Great Lawn

Intersection of Atlantic & Pompano Beach Blvd

Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Hosted by the City of Pompano Beach Parks, Recreation & Cultural Arts Department. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnics on the first Friday of every month for this free, family-friendly event.

Relay for Life meeting

Saturday, Feb. 3, 11 a.m.

Under the Banyan tree at the Butler House

380 E. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

The Deerfield Beach/Pompano Beach Relay for Life will hold open meetings. Learn how you can get involved in the community coming together in the fight against Cancer. Everyone is welcome. For more information, e-mail T.J. at Eagentjego2@aol.com.

Annual Winter Tea

Saturday, Feb. 3, 1 to 3 p.m.

Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex

445 SW 2 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Bring your favorite teacup and join them for an afternoon of food, friendship, entertainment and tea! Hats and gloves are suggested, but not required. $10. For more information, call 954-480-4481.

Friends Of The Deerfield Beach Arboretum meet

Thursday, Feb. 8, 7 p.m.

Constitution Park

2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Guest speaker: Cara Abbott MSC, a program manager, education and outreach coordinator for the Institute For Regional Conservation. The institute is dedicated to the protection and long term management of diversity on a regional basis, and to the prevention of regional extinctions of rare plants, animals and ecosystems. Research suggests one in four South Florida native plant species are either critically imperiled or extinct. Usual plant giveaway. Light refreshments served. Free and open to the public.

Tropical Postcard Club

Saturday, Feb. 10, noon to 3 p.m.

Old Schoolhouse

323 NE 2 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Come on out and look at old postcards and listen to guest speakers. Swap cards and talk about them! Held every second Saturday of the month. For more information, call Amie Kay at 954-254-8937.

Watercolor classes

Every Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center

1801 NE 6 Ave.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

For all skill levels. Classes will be held through April 2018. Cost $25 per class. For information, call 954-920-4574.

Save The Date:

Woman’s club of Deerfield Beach

Friday, March 16, 7:30 a.m.

Join them for a trip to Ft. Myers to see Mamma Mia! Trip includes one night at the Holiday Inn Express, hot breakfast buffet, visit to Miromar outlets with coupon booklet, visit to Immokalee Casino with promotion pass book, dinner and the show, wine & cheese party at hotel before the show, lunch at Nervous Nellie’s and a candy bar at the hotel. $197 per person. Not just for the Woman’s Club … invite your friends, husband or boyfriend. For more information, call Sally Brinkworth at 954-427-2175.

By Gary Curreri

The Deerfield Beach High School girls basketball team looks poised to make a deep run in the playoffs this season under new coach Tami Vaughn.

She has also coached at Boyd Anderson, Pompano Beach, Northeast and was an assistant at Florida Atlantic University (2006-07). She also played overseas in Europe (England, Spain and Ireland).

“They are very disciplined and work together as a team,” said Vaughn, who still has former coach Portia Williams on the staff. Williams stepped down from her head coaching duties due to health issues.

“I enjoy coaching this group of girls. We are trying to rebuild the tradition here,” said Vaughn, whose fiancé is Jevon Glenn, the varsity football coach. “We also have Shuteamia Brayboy on the staff and she won state here. She is able to tell the girls what it means to be a Lady Buck and coach Williams is still here. The tradition is big here with girls basketball and I am very honored to be a part of it.

“I was an assistant for three years and this is my first year as head coach,” Vaughn said. “We have everyone back from last year.”

One of the returners is sophomore guard DenAsia Mitchell, who tore her anterior cruciate ligament at the end of the last season and has helped the team get off to an 18-2 start, including key wins over District rival Douglas High School.

“Losing her last year was very tough because we had some high expectations,” Vaughn said. “With her going out with the ACL, it put a damper on things. This year, with her back, we are on a roll. We are excited.”

Vaughn said they play more as a team this year and they have been listening more.

“I think we can make a run for it if everybody stays healthy and we are praying that everybody stays healthy,” Vaughn said. “We need to play in bubble wrap. Beating Douglas this year shows they are ready and they are focused. Everything we have been doing is helping us for down the road.”

Vaughn said Ashley Shell and Mitchell have been two of the catalysts this season and said a pleasant surprise has been freshman Aaliyah Reid.

“She’s been a rebounding machine,” Vaughn said.

Altieri takes fourth at nationals

Deerfield Beach’s Lucas Altieri, a member of the Florida Panthers Figure Skating Club, recently took fourth in the Novice Men’s Division at the 2018 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating National competition in San Jose, Calif. Altieri, 16, a North Broward Prep School sophomore, had hoped for a first place finish. He was fifth last year.

“I skated my best so I am happy with it,” Altieri said. “When I first started, I wanted to be a speed skater and there is not much of that in Florida, so the coaches told me to try figure (skating) and I really liked it.

“On the ice, I love it when I am skating really fast and it is fun when you are landing all of your jumps really well and you know everyone is watching you,” he said. “It is awesome. When you fall, you just get back up. I do get really frustrated, but I try and think that if I reach my goals, it will be worth it. If not, I will have other chances to do well.”

DBICA meeting

Thursday, Jan. 25, 6:30 p.m.

Community Presbyterian Church

1920 SE 5 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Guest speakers: Deputy Periu, to talk about crime in the area, and Lee Breeblove, from code enforcement.

38th Annual Festival of the Arts

Saturday, Jan. 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Main Beach Parking Lot

149 SE 21 Ave.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

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Unity in the Community

Saturday, Jan. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pompano Community Park and Amphitheater

2001 NE 10 St.

Pompano Beach, FL 3306

Mayor Lamar Fisher will auction off a ride for two on the Goodyear Blimp, Wingfoot One. Proceeds benefit the Rev. William R. Clark memorial scholarship fund. Activities for children, musical performances and demonstrations by the Broward Sheriff’s Office and the Pompano Beach Fire Department. Free food and drinks. For more information, call 954-586-1123 or visit www.uicpompano.org.

Author Book Talk

Wednesday, Jan. 31, 10:30 a.m.

Lighthouse Point Library

2200 NE 38 St.

Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Open to the public. Seating is first come, first served. Book sale/signing also. Lauren Doyle Owens debut novel The Other Side Of Everything has received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Booklist, and Sun Sentinel. For more information, call 954-946-6398.

Save the Date: 8th Annual Billfish Tournament

Thursday, Feb. 1 & Saturday, Feb. 3

Two Georges at The Cove

1754 SE 3 Ct.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Proceeds benefit The Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County (Jim & Jan Moran Unit). Kick-Off Party: Thursday, Feb. 1. Fishing Day: Saturday, Feb. 3 with awards & dinner banquet to follow Saturday night. Thousands in prize winnings, trophies, silent auction, raffle prizes. For registration, sponsorships and more info. contact Denise Buzzelli at 954-427-0353.

Worth the Drive: Delray Beach Fashion Week

Downtown comes alive with style! Celebrate the 5th anniversary of Delray Beach Fashion Week from Jan. 24 to 28. Experience spectacular fashion, local designers, art and beauty at this special event created by the Downtown Development Authority and the Downtown merchants. Events include runway shows, hair shows, fashion luncheon, Stiletto Race and boutique shopping events. For more information, visit www.DelrayFashionWeek.com.

By “Cinema” Dave

http://cinemadave.livejournal.com

This Saturday, Jan. 20 at 2 p.m., President William H. Taft (with First Lady “Nellie”) will host the annual State of the Union at the Deerfield Beach Percy White multi-purpose room. A transitional figure in American politics, the Taft Administration oversaw the transition from an agriculture economy to the growth of the Industrial Age. A one term president, Taft later served as the 10th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Having performed as the Nixons in 2015, the Reagans in 2016 and John & Abigail Adams last year, William and Sue Wills return is a welcome event. Since Hurricane Irma, the library switchboard has received phone calls asking, “Are the president people coming?” Fortunately, this annual State of the Union is traditionally booked on or near Jan. 20, which happens to be Presidential Inauguration Day.

Starting in 1991, the Wills began researching, writing and performing a series of presentations they called “Presidents and Their First Ladies, dramatically speaking.” William does the research (using mostly existing books and magazine articles and some original research), writes the first draft of the scripts, then Sue edits the same. Sue either “finds” or creates all of their period costuming. Among Sue’s comedic costume highlight was Nancy Reagan’s rendition of “Second Hand Clothes,” a reworking of the classic “Second Hand Rose” made famous by Franny Brice and Barbra Streisand.

For 15 years, the Wills have performed along the Atlantic coast and Midwest, being away from home nine months of the year. For the last six years, the Wills have limited their traveling to Florida and special events — presidential museums and large organizations all over the USA.

As both the Eisenhowers and the Trumans, William and Sue will perform at the Boynton Beach Civic Center on Feb. 7 in support of their nonprofit foundation, the Presidents Project to support Wounded Warriors. (For tickets, please visit www.presidentsproject.org).

William and Sue Wills first met in 1970 and have performed in almost 9000 shows together since. Their three children — Jennifer Hope, Daniel Parker and Rebecca Anne — were raised on-stage and backstage.

Jennifer Hope has performed on Broadway as a leading lady for Phantom of the Opera and Beauty and the Beast.

A Master’s degree graduate from Indiana University, she also teaches vocal performance.

A mother of five, Rebecca Anne served as the business manager for “Presidents and their First Ladies,” and is also a nurse. A Veteran of “Operation Iraqi Freedom,” Daniel Parker returned to his hometown in Ocean City, Maryland and works as an EMT dispatcher, while pursuing certification to become a paramedic.

As both history and theater, “Presidents and their First Ladies, Dramatically Speaking” is truly a labor of love. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis with a seating of 150 seat capacity. Thanks to the Friends of the Percy White Public Library, this unique performance is free to the public. Percy White Library is located at 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd.

Pompano Pier Food Truck Round Up

Friday, Jan. 19, 6 to 10 p.m.

Pompano Beach Fishing Pier

222 N. Pompano Beach Blvd.

Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Go and join the City of Pompano Beach for an evening of Food Trucks, music and fun! Bring blankets and folding chairs since seating is limited! For more information, call 954-786-7824.

It’s Only a Play

Friday, Jan. 19, 8 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 21, 2 p.m.

Pompano Beach Cultural Center

50 W. Atlantic Blvd.

Presented by Curtain Call Playhouse. On Broadway, it starred Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Stockard Channing and Megan Mullally. This is a spoof on what it takes to make a show a hit. $20-$40 (student/children/group discounts) To purchase tickets, visit https://tickets.ccpompano.org/.

5th Annual Brandon’s Run

Saturday, Jan. 20, 7 to 10 a.m.

Quiet Waters Park

401 S. Powerline Rd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

This year’s Brandon’s Run for Autism (a 5K) is bigger and better than ever! It’s Brandon’s goal to offer as many young people as possible the career readiness, social skills training, job training and community involvement they need to succeed. They are looking for runners, walkers, sponsors and donations for raffle. To register or get tickets, visit https://events.hakuapp.com/0eb8a21a0f2d6a39e659. For more information, contact Erica Rubin at 305-305-0540.

7th Annual Antique Car Show

Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Sample-McDougald House

450 NE 10 St.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Join them for an exciting display of antique cars, trucks and motorcycles 20 – 90 years old. There will also be live music and a Cuban food truck. Admission: $5/person, which includes a tour of the museum. Owners wishing to participate: $15 Advance, $20 Day of Show. For more information about registering to include your vehicle, please contact Evelyn Brown at 954-755-1723 or evelynbfl@aol.com.

7th Annual YATC Cool Wheels Car Show

Sunday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Quiet Waters Park, Bald Eagle Shelter

401 S. Powerline Rd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Over 500 fantastic show cars, a silent auction, raffles, food trucks and Broward Sheriff’s Office SWAT presentations. A great day for the entire family. Music from DJ’s Eugene, Rockin’ Rich and Scott the Music Man. Across the Universe, The Ultimate Beatles Tribute Band, will perform. Meet artist Ben Drag Daddy. Top 100 cars get trophies. Cash prizes! Show cars: $20 pre-entry, $25 day of show. No entry charge for spectators (except for gate fee, $1.50). For more information, call Joe for details at 561-452-3684. To register, visit www.yatc.org.

20th Annual Fashion Show Luncheon

Wednesday, Jan. 24, 11:30 a.m.

Lighthouse Point Yacht Club

2701 NE 42 St.

Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Hosted by the Auxiliary of the NE Focal Point CASA, Inc. (now called Center for Active Aging) Fashions are by Sondro at The Cove. $60 (in advance). Limited seating available. Benefits their Children’s, Alzheimer’s, Senior and Adult Services. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 954-480-4460.

Save the Date:

38th Annual Deerfield Beach Festival of the Arts

Saturday, Jan. 27 & Sunday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

International Fishing Pier

200 NE 21 Ave.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Hosted annually by the Deerfield Beach Cultural Committee. Includes over 125 juried artists from all over the United States along with continuous live music, a variety of food vendors, refreshments, a student art exhibit and a kids’ zone. Event is free. For more information, contact the Community Events and Outreach Division at 954-480-4429.

Pat Anderson’s Plein Air Painter Classes

• Saturday, Jan. 27, Paint all morning and walk the beach – climb the Light. “Sketch with a Brush.” Tour and Boat rides from Alsdorf Park Dock, at 8:15, 9, 9:45, 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. Hillsboro Lighthouse, 907 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach, FL 33062.

• Monday, Jan. 29, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn to paint a Sportfishing Charter Boat at the Charter Fleet meet. Hillsboro Inlet Park & Museum, SE Bridge location, 2700 N. Ocean Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062.

• Secrets of digital photography (with iPhone aps and photoshop for beginners). It is a technique she developed for “the next 50 years… using the LEAF BAR table/easel for plein air painting.” Date & Time TBA.

Must register in advance at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center in Pompano. For more information, call 954-786-4111

Afrique — art exhibit

Thursday, Jan. 11 to Sunday, Feb. 18

Pompano Beach Cultural Center

50 W. Atlantic Blvd.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Exhibition features artists from Africa, Haiti, Jamaica, Puerto Rico and Florida, including Vladymir Acoloque, Adéwálé Adénlé, Nate Dee, Teeya, Daniel Garcia and Ruben Ubiera. Artists will be there at 7 p.m. on Thursday Jan. 11. Gallery is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Exhibition runs until Feb 18. Event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.ccpompano.org or call 954-545-7800.

Friends Of The DB Arboretum meet

Thursday, Jan.11, 7 p.m.

Constitution Park

2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Guest speaker: Dr. William (Bill) Kern. Dr. Kern is an Associate Professor in Entomology & Nemotology at the Ft. Lauderdale Research and Education Center at the University Of Florida. With his extensive background, he will be able to tell you about plant insects, diseases and pest management, and answer your many questions. Plant giveaway. Light refreshments served. Free and open to public. For more information, call 954-480-4495.

Singin’ in the Rain

Thursday, Jan. 11 through Sunday, Feb. 18

The Wick Theatre

7901 N. Federal Hwy.

Boca Raton, FL 33487

Opening Night: Jan 13. Matinees: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday, 2 p.m. Evenings: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday, 7:30 p.m. The plot offers a lighthearted depiction of Hollywood in the late 1920s, with the three stars portraying performers caught up in the transition from silent films to “talkies.” $85. For more info., visit www.thewick.org or call 561-995-2333.

MLK Birthday Celebration

Friday, Jan. 12 to Monday, Jan. 15

Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex

445 SW 4 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Weekend carnival, games and live entertainment, two-mile-long parade and awards ceremony on Monday. Carnival Schedule: Jan. 12: 5 to 10 p.m. Jan. 13: Noon to 10 p.m. Jan. 14: Noon to 10 p.m. Jan. 15: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Parade & Ceremony: Jan. 15, starts at 10 a.m. Ceremony to follow (Noon). Event is free. For more information, call 954-480-4429.

DBLL Registration

Saturday, Jan. 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

DBMS Athletic Complex

501 SE 6 Ave.

Deerfield Beach 33441

Registration packets available at www.dbll.us. Review proof of residency requirements and provide required documentation at signup. $150 per player and $100 tee ball. Sibling discounts apply. Registration will also be on next Saturday Jan. 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information, e-mail playeragent@dbll.us.

MLK Breakfast Celebration

Saturday, Jan. 13, 9:30 a.m. to Noon

Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex

445 SW 4 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Join the Deerfield Beach Kiwanis West to honor Martin Luther King’s Birthday. You may pay at the door. $25. For more information, call Traci Williams at 954-798-7526.

53rd Annual Broward Shell Club Show

Saturday, Jan. 13, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center

1801 NE 6 St.

Pompano Beach, Florida 33061

If you are a lover of shells, this is the place to be. They will have shells from all over the world. Free to attend. For more information, call 305-301-1296 or e-mail alicepace90@att.net.

Tropical Postcard Club

Saturday, Jan. 13, Noon to 3 p.m.

Old Schoolhouse

323 NE 2 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Come on out and look at old postcards and listen to guest speaker. Swap cards and talk about them! Held every second Saturday of the month. For more information, call Amie Kay at 954-254-8937.

Zonta Club meets

Tuesday, Jan. 16, 11:40 a.m.

DoubleTree Hilton

100 Fairway Dr.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Have lunch and find out about this women’s group in the Everglades Room. Guest Speaker: Dr. Barbara Ganson, FAU Professor & expert in aviation history, talking on “The Life and Times of Amelia Earhart.”For more information, contact Sandy Manning at bosanboc@bellsouth.net.

Taste of Lighthouse Point

Tuesday, Jan. 16, 6 to 9 p.m.

Lighthouse Point Yacht Club

2701 NE 42 St.

Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Tastings from local restaurants and caterers and fine wine! 50/50 raffle, silent auctions and more. Proceeds go toward local and global charities and seven college scholarships for students, which are distributed by the Rotary Club of Pompano Beach. $50 in advance/$60 at door. http://bit.ly/TasteofLHP.

Save the Date:

The 5th Annual Brandon’s Run for Autism

Saturday, Jan. 20, 7 to 10 a.m.

Quiet Waters Park

401 S. Powerline Rd

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

This year’s Brandon’s Run for Autism (a 5K) is bigger and better than ever! It’s Brandon’s goal to offer as many young people as possible the career readiness, social skills training, job training and community involvement they need to succeed. They are looking for runners, walkers, sponsors and donations for raffle. To register or get tickets, visit events.hakuapp.com/0eb8a21a0f2d6a39e659. For more information, contact Erica Rubin at 305-305-0540.

20th Annual Fashion Show Luncheon

Wednesday, Jan. 24, 11:30 a.m.

Lighthouse Point Yacht Club

2701 NE 42 St.

Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Hosted by the Auxiliary of the NE Focal Point CASA, Inc. (now called Center for Active Aging) Fashions are by Sondro at The Cove. $60 (in advance). Limited seating available. Benefits NE Focal Point’s Children’s, Alzheimer’s, Senior and Adult Services. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 954-480-4460.

Pat Anderson’s
Plein Air Painter Classes

• Monday, Jan. 15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Paint the scene. Capture what you see while you see it. Motif #1. Hillsboro Inlet Park & Museum, 907 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach, FL 33062.

• Saturday, Jan. 27. Paint all morning and walk the beach – climb the Light. “Sketch with a Brush.” Tour and Boat rides from Alsdorf Park Dock, at 8:15, 9, 9:45, 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. Hillsboro Lighthouse, 907 Hillsboro Mile, Hillsboro Beach, FL 33062.

• Monday, Jan. 29, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn to paint a Sportfishing Charter Boat at the Charter Fleet meet. Hillsboro Inlet Park & Museum, SE Bridge location, 2700 N Ocean Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062.

• Secrets of digital photography (with iPhone aps and photoshop for beginners). It is a technique she developed for “the next 50 years… using the LEAF BAR table/easel for plein air painting.” Date & Time TBA.

Must register in advance at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center in Pompano. For more information, call 954-786-4111. www.PatAndersonArtist.com

Meet Kevin and Sandy Chapman, parents of four boys and a recently adopted daughter. They were high school sweethearts who have, at various times in the last five years, fostered 15 different girls.

Life is busy. Kevin and Sandy both work while juggling church activities, four different sports schedules, helping with the boys’ homework and caring for an infant.

“It’s a struggle at times,” says Kevin, as they work to model for their children a life surrendered to God, and pray other families will follow suit. In their pursuit of intentionally investing in their children’s spiritual lives, the Chapmans will tell you that it doesn’t come without its challenges.

Sandy says, “We’re not perfect by any means… It’s okay to mess up; it’s all a learning process. Ask for forgiveness; know what you did and make right of it.”

Find solace in knowing that building and modeling a lifestyle centered upon God — a lifestyle your children will hopefully adopt as adults — won’t materialize overnight (but is nonetheless, still mandatory). Yoda says, “Do or do not. There is no try.” So disciple you must.

Yet, an increasing number of church-going parents are choosing “do not,” expecting the church to fill the void. In his book Youth Ministry: What’s Gone Wrong and How to Get It Right, David Olshine calls this approach to discipleship “payroll entitlement,” which is the hiring of professionals to care for and shepherd youth apart from disconnected parents. As such, youth ministry “has often-times unknowingly contributed to the breakdown of parents’ role in the discipleship of their children” by accepting the role of the primary disciple-maker. This is a problem.

Deuteronomy 6:6-9 instructs parents to impress upon their children God’s commandments—to talk about them at home, in the car and even while eating at Chick-fil-A. To feed and shepherd the flock God has given them… “to be the primary nurturers of their children’s faith,” Olshine writes.

To what end? According to John Piper, it’s a faith that allows for complete satisfaction in God, a faith that is “captured by the Gospel of Jesus,” authentic, sustainable and non-pursuant of behavior modification, and “churchy experiences.” It is faith that changes the heart because Jesus has become their “one, overriding hope and their greatest love,” writes Jack Klumpenhower in Show Them Jesus: Teaching the Gospel to Kids. And this begins when parents, like Kevin and Sandy, believe and live as though following Christ is life-changing and “better than anything else.”

Parents, show your children Jesus. Model for them a surrendered life in everyday interactions — exemplifying what it means to love God and love others. Your example is leading your children toward or away from Christ.

To do this, you won’t need skinny jeans or Snapchat. Start with what’s doable for your family and be consistent, and have some fun. Aside from their regular devotional times, Kevin recently gathered the family for a night of listening to and the singing of worship songs. Hugs, tears and forgiveness followed as the Chapmans realigned themselves with God’s priorities.

In addition to impromptu nights of worship music, Sandy encourages parents to keep a prayer journal for their kids. Because every child struggles differently, replace generic prayers for specific ones that address the child’s exact needs, she adds.

Consider sponsoring a child overseas and involve your children in the letter-writing process. Expose them to the realities other children endure; spend time as a family packing and distributing kits for the homeless, talk about how to responsibly engage in social issues; encourage your children to share their faith at school or through the context of their sports — even if they attend a private Christian school; or catch a movie and discuss its message afterword.

It takes work, but even the most regular activities, like driving to school, can be repurposed as discipleship opportunities.

The Chapmans agree that no parent will regret the intentional time spent disciplining their children. They’ll see how God used those moments to stir within their child a longing for Him and His commands.

Their children will have aspired beyond being “good adults,” and instead, by the grace of God, become saved adults who themselves, make disciples.

C.J. Wetzler is the NextGen pastor at The Church at Deerfield Beach. Before transitioning into full-time ministry, CJ was a commercial airline captain and high school leadership and science teacher. He loves to mentor the next generation of leaders and considers himself a fast food connoisseur. For questions or comments, connect with him on social media: @thecjwetzler.

Movies in the Park — Sing

Friday, Jan. 5, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Villages of Hillsboro Park

4111 NW 6 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Join the city for a night under the stars with Movies in the Park. The movie will begin at 7 p.m. Bring the family, blankets and lawn chairs for a fun family night out. For a full listing of this season’s movies and dates, visit www.dfb.city/moviesinthepark. Admission is free; snacks and refreshments available for purchase. For more information, call 954-480-4494.

Tour historic home

Through Jan. 6.

Sample McDougald House

450 NE 10 St.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Enjoy a tour throughout the 1916 Sample McDougald House all decorated with holiday spirit. The house is closed Sunday and Monday but continues tours Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call 754-307-5446.

Save the date:

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration

Friday, Jan. 12 through Monday, Jan. 15

Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex

445 SW 4 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Join the City of Deerfield Beach, along with city leaders, civic organizations and churches, as we pay homage to this great Civil Rights leader. This four-day-long event features a weekend carnival, games and live entertainment, before drawing to a close on Monday with a two-mile long parade and awards ceremony. Carnival Schedule: Jan. 12, 5 to 10 p.m.; Jan. 13, noon to 10 p.m.; Jan. 14, noon to 10 p.m.; Jan. 15, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Parade & Ceremony on Jan. 15, starts at 10 a.m. Ceremony to follow (at noon). Event is free. For more information, call 954-480-4429.

Kiwanis West MLK Birthday Celebration

Saturday, Jan. 13 9:30 a.m. to noon

Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex  

445 SW 2 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Join the Deerfield Beach Kiwanis West for a breakfast to honor Martin Luther King’s birthday. Tickets are $25. To purchase tickets, call Traci Williams at 954-798-7526.

Paint with Pat Anderson en plein air

Throughout January

Hillsboro Inlet & Museum

907 Hillsboro Mile

Hillsboro Beach, FL 33062

A chance of a lifetime, paint historic art in the parks. Starts Monday, Jan. 8.First class will be “start up brush control motif #1” — seascape, clouds and structure. Must register in advance at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center in Pompano. You can also see Pat’s full class list at www.PatAndersonArtist.com. For more information, call 954-786-4111

Holiday Home Tour

Through Jan. 6

Sample McDougald House

450 NE 10 St.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Enjoy a tour throughout the 1916 Sample McDougald House all decorated with holiday spirit. The house is closed Sunday and Monday but continues tours Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call 754-307-5446. (See story, Pg. 9).

Community Backyard ‘Garage’ Sale

Saturday, Dec. 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Historic Butler House

380 E. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

The Deerfield Beach Historical Society invites you to clean out your attics (or re-gifting items) and bring your garage sale to their Backyard “Garage” Sale. The event will allow you to be a seller or a buyer as part of a large community garage sale. For buyers, there will be loads of unbelievable “stuff,” antiques and collectibles, bargain delights! For more information, contact Emily Lilly at 561-299-8684 or e-mail elilly707@aol.com.

Comedy Basement

Saturday, Dec. 30, 8 to 10:30 p.m.

American Rock Bar & Grill

1600 E. Hillsboro Blvd

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Headliner Artist Treece will be sharing the stage with the hilarious Pat Largo! Special guests Jared Sandler, Khalil Rashad and Chris Zee will be stopping by to bring the funny and your host for the evening is Dan Long! As always, there is free parking at The Cove and 2-for-1 drinks all night!

New Year’s Eve Celebration!

Sunday, Dec. 31

Two Georges at the Cove

1754 SE 3 Ct.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Come spend the night ringing in the New Year on the water … watching the boats cruise by! Live entertainment, champagne toast at midnight and party favors! New Year’s Eve Specials: Seafood Risotto, Veal Marsala, Chicken Chesapeake, Prime Rib Dinner and Stuffed Yellowtail Snapper, and full menu available. Call early for reservations! For more information, call 954-421-9272.

Roaring ‘20s New Years Eve

Sunday, Dec. 31, 8 p.m. (doors open)

Blue Martini

6000 Glades Rd.

Boca Raton, FL 33431

Sip into 2018 as Blue Martini hosts a swingin’ NYE Celebration! General Admission Tickets include: Premium open bar & hand passed hors d’oeuvres from 8 to 10 p.m. Champagne toast & countdown to midnight! Live music all night! LoveChild Band performing live at 8 p.m. & DJ until 2 a.m. Elegant attire encouraged. This is a 21+ Event. For NYE table reservations, contact Marcie at MarcieC@bluemartinilounge.com or by phone at 561-350-9643. For more information, visit http://bocaraton.bluemartinilounge.com.

Ring in the New Year

Sunday, Dec. 31, 9 p.m. to midnight

CEIZS Florida Brazilian church

2205 W. Hillsboro Blvd.
(across street from Century Village)

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Ring in the New Year with a high-energy worship concert. (Headphones available, translating into English and Spanish). Approaching midnight, join in the fun with live onscreen video feed from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, while huge glittered beach balls and confetti drop from the ceiling. Sumptuous midnight buffet dinner following. For more information, call 954-421-7737, e-mail info@ceizsflorida.com or Google search CEIZS Deerfield.

Winter Children’s Fair

Wednesday, Jan. 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

James A. Rutherford Community Center

Patch Reef Park

2000 West Yamato Rd.

Boca Raton, FL 33431

Lots of fun for children ages 2-12. Free attractions: Strawberry the Clown, Boca Raton Fire Fighter & Fire Truck, arts & crafts, free admission to the park. Cost: Rides $5 each or buy a ride bracelet for $20 & ride all day! Fun foods, carnival games & face painting by Fantasy Faces available for purchase. Group & credit card sales accepted in the community center.

Worth the Drive:

New Year’s Delray Beach

Sunday, Dec. 31, 5 to 9 p.m.

Old School Square

51 N. Swinton Ave

Delray Beach, FL 33444

This is a family-friendly event with free activities like kid’s crafts, face–painting, celebration crowns, resolution wall, vintage game room, live entertainment and DJ, outdoor family games and more! The carousel, mini-golf and ice skating will be available for $3. Food trucks will be on-site. The fireworks finale will launch from the Old School Square Parking Garage at 9 p.m. For more information, e-mail tmazer@delraybeach.com or call 561-279-1380.

Exercise Classes

Thursday, Dec. 21, 9 to 9:45 a.m.

Steeple on the Beach (Briggs Hall)

1920 SE 5 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Zumba Gold: Beginners welcome! Low impact. Improve your flexibility, focus & overall movement. Silver Sneakers free! Walk-ins: $7 a class! Classes continue every Tuesday and Thursday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. For more information and to sign up, call Angel at 954-224-0886.

A Civil War Christmas: An American Musical Celebration

Friday, Dec. 22, 10 a.m.

Pompano Beach Cultural Center

50 W. Atlantic Blvd.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

“A Civil War Christmas” (known as the American version of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol”) weaves a tapestry of fictional and historical characters, such as President and Mrs. Lincoln – together with holiday music, marches, hymns, and spirituals of the period – to tell a story of companionship and communal hope arising from one of our nation’s darkest hours. This is a delight for people of all ages and contains many of the classic Christmas songs that we all know and love. The show will continue throughout the day with more shows at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. and will continue to Sat. Dec. 23. To purchase tickets, visit ccpompano.org/event/a-civil-war-christmas.

Bill Hartmann performs

Saturday, Dec. 23, 9 p.m.

American Rock Bar & Grill

1600 E. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

With special guests Gloria, Steve Minotti, Lina Marquez and Mitch Clarvit. For more information, call 954-428-4539.

Tuesday Night Beach Dances

Tuesday, Dec. 26, 7 to 9 p.m.

Main Beach Parking Lot

149 SE 21 Ave.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Johnny Vincent will be playing for your entertainment just south of Hillsboro Boulevard at the ocean. Wear your dancing shoes and bring your beach chair for a fun evening under the stars. Event is free. For more information, call 954-480-4429.