Beach Sounds

Friday, Oct. 21, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Main Beach Parking Lot

149 SE 21 Ave.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

“The Free Rads” play family friendly concert. Bring chairs and blankets. Free event. For more information, call 954-480-4429.

6th Annual Daytime Radness

Friday, Oct. 21, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., VIP-5 a.m.

Island Water Sports

1985 NE 2 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Fighting Cancer with the Hager Family & Grind For Life. Enjoy the biggest sale of the year, plus ramp jam, waterslide, meet the pros and more. For more information or VIP passes, visit www.DaytimeRadness.com. See more, Pg. 10.

Movies on the Lawn — Goosebumps

Friday, Oct. 21, 7 p.m.

Great Lawn

Intersection of Atlantic Blvd. and Pompano Beach Blvd.

Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Free family event. Bring chairs, blankets and picnics. For more information, call 954-786-4111 or visit the city’s website at www.pompanobeachfl.gov.

Family Hayride & Campfire

Friday, Oct. 21, 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Quiet Waters Park

401 S. Powerline Rd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun hayride and bonfire, complete with s’mores. $3.50+ tax per person ages 3+ (includes one hayride and 1 bag of fixings for s’mores.) Pre-registration and pre-payment are required by calling or visiting the park. Also Nov. 18, Dec. 9 and Jan. 20, 2017.

For more information, call 954-357-5100.

16th Annual Health & Wellness Expo

Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 12:30 pm

NE Focal Point Senior Center

227 NW 2 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Free health education and information, health screenings, including balance, body mass index, carotid artery, glucose, cholesterol, skin cancer and blood pressure; massage; Operation Medicine Cabinet (prescription drug disposal); Walgreens will be administering flu shots (bring your insurance card); door prizes and entertainment. Breakfast and lunch available for purchase. For more information, call 954-480-4446.

Green Market

Saturday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In front of Bailey Contemporary Arts

41 NE 1st St.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Locally-produced open air market featuring local fruits and vegetables, baked goods, fresh seafood, gourmet teas and coffee, specialty food items, homemade crafts, health-related products and live music. Season opens in October and continues every Saturday through April. Free entrance. For more information, call 954-786-7824 or visit www.pompanobeachgreenmarket.com.

5th Annual Brazilian Festival

Saturday, Oct 22, 10 a.m.

Community Park

820 NE 18 Ave.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Brazilian local bands, kid’s zone, 150 vendors/exhibitors, food & beverage, many attractions and dancers. “Flora and Fauna” to show support for environmental protection. Free admission. Line-up includes Cidade Negra, Brazil’s all times BEST reggae band and Grammy “nominee,” Sambalá, School of Samba with more than 100 members parading in the festival; Cravo e Canela, Florida’s own and only Forró Band; Thathi, critically acclaimed from Salvador, Bahia, Thathi, and paying tribute to one of the best Brazilian female singers, Cássia Eller; Macaxeira, winner of the International Brazilian Press Awards for Best Brailian Band in U.S. Samba Reggae.

Worth the drive: Miss Broward County Scholorship Pageant meeting

Saturday, Oct. 22, 12:30 p.m.

Broward County Dan Pearl Library

10500 W. Oakland Park, Blvd.

Sunrise, FL 33351

Learn about Miss Broward Co., Outstanding Teen and Sunshine Princess Pageants. Call or text Ms. Brenda, 954-609-3334 with questions and to R.S.V.P.rn learn about

Kiwanis Club East Meet & Greet Halloween Party

Wednesday, Oct. 26, 6 p.m.

Duffy’s Restaurant

401 N. Federal Hwy.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Meet and greet Halloween party membership drive. Costumes optional. For information, call 954-428-1537.

Green Market

Sunday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Butler House

380 E. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

They offer fresh locally-grown fruits and vegetables, soaps & lotions, plants, fresh baked goods, prepared foods, doggie treats and more. On select Sundays: also Nov. 27, Dec. 18, Jan. 29, Feb. 26, March 26, April 30. For more information, call 954-429-0378.

Open House

Friday Oct. 14, 5 p.m. & Sunday, Oct. 16, 8 p.m.

Elks Lodge, #1898

700 NE 10 St.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

The lodge will be open to the public. See what the Elks have to offer, how much the minimal annual membership fee is, family benefits and how it helps charities. Dinner available Friday and Saturday nights at Elks’ prices. Sunday breakfast offered at $6-adults/$3-children and football buffet also offered at Elks’ prices. For additional information, conact Garey Nehrke at 954-931-1475.

Book signings

Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Butler House

380 E. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Meet author Frank Gross, who wrote “Wolfgang” (www.wolfgangchronicles.com) and author Dr. Andrea MacVicar, who wrote several books. Also take a guided tour of the Butler House. Fee: donation. For more information, call 954-429-0378 or visit www.deerfield-history.org.

2nd Annual Deerfield Beach Fall Festival

Saturday, Oct. 15, 3 to 7 p.m.

Pioneer Park

501 NE Eller St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Enjoy a day of fun with the entire family! This festive event includes several activities, including picking out the perfect pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, running through a hay maze, enjoying live entertainment, a friendly petting zoo, hay rides, tasty treats and much more! For more information, call 954-480-4429.

Granny’s Attic

Saturday, Oct. 15, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Emma Lou Olson Civic Center

1801 NE 6 St.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Giant indoor garage sale. Free admission. For more information, call 954-786-4111.

Stand Up & Paddle For Cancer

Saturday, Oct. 15 & Sunday, Oct. 16, 7 to 10 p.m.

Island Water Sports

1985 NE 2 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Full moon SUP tour. All profits go to The Hagers and Grind for Life Fight Cancer. Cost: $30 per person. Boards and instructors are provided. If you have you own board, paddleand life vest, cost is $10. Glow in the dark necklaces/navigation lights are provided. Register in advance at www.Islandcamps.com/sup/full-moon-paddle or call 954-427-4929.

St. Ambrose Pumpkin Patch

Tuesday, Oct. 18 through Monday, Oct. 31

9 a.m. through 9 p.m.

St. Ambrose Church

380 S. Federal Hwy.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Large assortment of pumpkins, corn stalks, hay bales and other festive items. For more information, call 954-427-2226.

Book Signing and Discussion with Martha Lemasters

Wednesday, Oct. 19

• 12 p.m.

History at High Noon

Deerfield Beach City Hall

150 NE 2 Ave.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

• 2 p.m.

Century Plaza Leon Slatin Library

1856 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

• 7 p.m.

Deerfield Beach Woman’s Club

910 E. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Lemasters’ book, The Step: One Woman’s Journey to Finding her Own Happiness and Success During the Apollo Space Program, is a riveting insider’s look at the real dream team who made this extraordinary achievement, landing a man on the moon, possible. Bold and complex, women’s issues and equality are underlying themes of this richly woven tale. Science, history, humor and romance all intermingle in this fresh and inspiring account of one woman’s journey as she overcomes every obstacle on her path to finding happiness and success. For information, call 954-429-0378.

Fright Night

Thursday Oct. 20, 7 to midnight

Blue Martini

6000 Glades Rd.

Boca Raton, FL 33431

Hosted by Melissa and Joe Gorga. Performance by Chanel West Coast, costume contest. Space limited. Must R.S.V.P. to attend at egolden@thebermanlawgroup.com.

12th Annual Shriek Week

Fridays and Saturdays, Oct. 21, 22, 28, 29

6 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Sugar Sand Park

300 S. Military Tr.

Boca Raton, FL 33486

Appropriate for ages 7-12. “Lite Nite” (Thursday, Oct. 27, 5 to 9 p.m.) for ages 5-12, is a less intense version of the haunted house. Tickets: $8 per person. Reservations required and can be booked in person, online or by calling 561-347-3948. Other highlights include haunted walk-through attraction “Granny Grim: Alien Lab” where guests can find out if UFO’s really do exist, trackless train rides, free led lighted stilt-walking “robots” & DJ show, magic shows, food vendors, black light carnival game room, photo souvenirs, glitter tattoos. Many activities require additional activity tickets and can be purchased onsite. Free indoor Trick or Treat Trail will be featured nightly. For more information about volunteer opportunities, including auditions for scare actors, decorating, running activities & games please visit the website. For specific details, dates, times and costs visit www.SugarSandPark.org or call the Community Center at 561-347-3900.

6th Annual Daytime Radness

Friday, Oct. 21, 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., VIP-5 a.m.

Island Water Sports

1985 NE 2 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Get ready for the madness to begin. It’s time for Daytime Radness! Fight Cancer with the Hager Family & GrindFor Life. Enjoy the biggest sale of the year plus ramp jam, water slide, meet the pros and much more. For more information or VIP passes visit www.DaytimeRadness.com.

Years ago, while visiting my airline’s corporate office, I witnessed what must have been the quickest rejection of a job applicant. A young, shaggy-haired man with baggy clothes, hanging low around his rear, approached the front desk and requested a job application. The secretary asked if he would like to complete the form and submit it immediately. He declined and moped toward the exit. Before he could step outside, the secretary shot me the “not in a million years” look about this young man.

This young man’s dress and demeanor reminded me of a conversation I had with a teen around the same time. This teen felt that individual expression should trump societal norms, but there is a reason you pass the rolls and not throw them, unless you’re at Lambert’s Cafe in Missouri where it’s expected. While I do believe in expression of individuality, my flight kit had a comic with people floating in the water with a plane sinking; the caption read: “Bad day at work.” Things like dress or table manners transcend the individual. They say something about what you believe about yourself and others.

I’ve met with many parents who desire that their children learn to respect authority yet think nothing about speeding, which is a subtle (or sometimes blatant) disregard for authority. Little do these parents realize that they are undermining their own authority. (Dear Alanis Morissette, that’s real irony).

This line of thinking inspired me to develop the Everything Speaks message series. As a professional speaker, I learned many years ago — like our appearance and driving — that everything speaks; everything communicates something about what we believe, even if unintentionally. It’s why we value things like punctuality, firm handshakes and grace.

During the message series, we discovered that how we pray, how we surrender and how we serve each say something about what we believe about God’s power, sovereignty and our own depth of love for our neighbor.

If we have a weak prayer life, it can communicate to others that we believe our God is weak and unable. A hesitant surrender can expose a lack of trust in God. And a torpid level of serving might broadcast a lack of concern for others. Everything speaks. So I challenged my congregation to pray some risky prayers. I say risky because if you pray them earnestly, prepare to never be the same, again.

Pray: Search me; Psalm 139:23 — “Search me, O God, and know my heart.” Ask God to reveal the sins and fears in your life that are keeping you from the plan He has for your life.

Pray: Break me; Job 17:1 — “My spirit is crushed, and my life is nearly snuffed out.” Pray for a brokenness that requires a dependency solely on God, which fosters intimacy, clarity of purpose, and your God-given identity.

Pray: Use me; Luke 22:42 — “Father, if you are willing, please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.” Pray that, because of you, others would come to know Christ and your actions would bring glory to God.

Pray: To desire the world less and Him more — downward mobility versus upward mobility. (My prayer growing up: Lord, help. Please help me to want to love You, to know You and to serve You.)

Pray: To be rich in the things that matter — invite family into a better story: prayer and reading the Word, serving together; be known more for what you give than what you have; seek intimate and purposeful relationships; view school/work/career as a mission field not a paycheck, etc.

Pray: To be fully surrendered to His will — trusting in His provision and strength to die to old habits that keep you at anything less than full surrender. His Word: learn it, love it, live it.

Referencing John 13: Pray: To get up — to leave a place of comfort and familiarity. (Jesus left the table); free up your schedule by setting your priorities and living them. Pray: to open up—to not only be more trusting/vulnerable, trusting ultimately in yourself and God’s voice in your life, but also about being someone that is trustworthy. Pray: To do it — Put your purpose (and redemptive story) into action with empathy and mercy in a way that brings God glory through serving your neighbor … loving them as you love yourself.

C.J. Wetzler is the Next-Gen pastor at First Baptist Church of Deerfield Beach. Before transitioning into full-time ministry, CJ was a commercial airline captain and high school leadership and science teacher. For questions or comments, he can be reached at cj@deerfieldfirst.com.

Movies in the Park — Hotel Transylvania 2

Friday, Oct. 7, 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Villages of Hillsboro Park

4111 NW 6 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Free. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Food truck, movie concessions, glow merchandise available for purchase. For more information, call 954-480-4429. For a full listing of this season’s movies and dates, visit www.dfb.city/moviesinthepark.

Barefoot Mailman Remembrance Day

Saturday Oct. 8

Sail times: 9, 10, 11 a.m., noon, 1, 2, 3 p.m.

Sands Harbor Resort and Marina

125 N. Riverside Dr.

Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Special Hillsboro Lighthouse tour. Current HLPS membership or $25 per person transportation fee required. Parking is on the east side of street in the city (pay) parking lot. Registration/check-in starts 30 minutes prior to the first sail time and remains open until the last boat returns. For more information, visit www.hillsborolighthouse.org

Movie Night at the Library — Star Trek: First Contact

Saturday, Oct. 8, 2 p.m.

Percy White Library

837 E. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Free event. Sponsored by the Friends of Percy White Library. For information, call 954-357-7680.

Pancake Breakfast

Sunday Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to noon.

Elks Lodge

700 NE 10 St.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Hosted by the Benevolent Patriotic Order of DOES, Drove 142. Open to the public. Adults: $6/Children: $3. For information, call 954-255-3130.

The Woman’s Club of DB meets

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1 p.m.

Woman’s Club

910 E. Hillsboro Blvd.,

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Light refreshments provided. Guests welcome to attend. The Woman’s Club fosters community improvement through volunteer service. For more information, call 954-421-4700 or visit www.dbwc.org.

Tuesday Night Beach Dance

Tuesday, Oct. 11, 7 to 9 p.m.

Main Beach Parking Lot

149 SE 21 Ave.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Johnny Vincent will be playing. Wear your dancing shoes and bring beach chair. Free event. For more information, call 954-480-4429

Deerfield Beach Arboretum meets

Thursday, Oct. 13, 7 p.m.

Arboretum at Constitution Park

2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Speaker: Anthony (Tony) Brown. Also usual plant give-away. Light refreshments will be served. Free meeting open to the public. For more information, call 954-480-4494.

Sisterhood of Temple Beth Israel meets

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

Temple Beth Israel

201 S. Military Tr.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Speaker: Carol Smith, League of Women voters. A mini lunch will be served. Cost: $10 at the door. For more information, contact 954-427-5743 or 954-427-9902.

Save the Date: Book Signing/ Discussion with Martha Lemasters

Wednesday, Oct. 19

• Noon

Deerfield Beach City Hall

150 NE 2 Ave.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

• 2 p.m.

Century Plaza Leon Slatin Library

1856 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

• 7 p.m.

Deerfield Beach Woman’s Club

910 E. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

The Step: One Woman’s Journey to Finding her Own Happiness and Success During the Apollo Space Program is a riveting insider’s look at the real dream team who made this extraordinary achievement, landing a man on the moon, possible. Bold and complex, women’s issues and equality are underlying themes of this richly woven tale. Science, history, humor and romance all intermingle in this fresh and inspiring account of one woman’s journey as she overcomes every obstacle on her path to finding happiness and success. Meet author Martha Lemasters, who will talk about the book and history. For information, call 954-429-0378.

The Great Gatsby Casino Night benefiting Coastal Boxer Rescue

Friday Oct. 21, 7 to 11 p.m.

Royal Fiesta Event Center

1680 SE 3 Ct.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Dress for the 1920s. Casino Night offers Roulette, Craps and Blackjack table games. Enjoy buffet style dinner and open bar. Event ticket purchase includes 5,000 in casino chips plus 1 raffle ticket. Donate funds to get more casino chips. Pre-paid tickets are $75 each or $125 per couples. All ticket sales will end on Oct. 11. No tickets sales will be available at the door. Net proceeds benefit Coastal Boxer Rescue of Florida. www.coastalboxers.org.

By Rachel Galvin

Walk toward Deerfield’s ocean breezes, head down near the pier and into Cafe Med, a ristorante that is both elegant and welcoming.

“We are an extension of your dining room,” said General Manager Diego Oppo, whose goal is to make the atmosphere classy but not stuffy.

The staff, from the managers to the waiter, is very hands-on and goes out of their way to make you feel at home.

“Giving good service doesn’t cost any more,” added Diego, who makes sure the staff is well-trained. “The only thing we don’t change is the personality of the server.”

Personality abounds here as everyone is like one big family, most hailing from Italy to add an air of authenticity.

The restaurant, which was revamped in 2012, has a new chef, Lillo Teodosi, who was at Boca Raton’s Caruso Ristorante before this and worked in Chicago for 30 years before that. Teodosi is originally from Rome, Italy. He also lived in England for five years working on a cruise ship so he has learned international flavors.

“When you hear these guys saying ‘I learned how to cook from my mama, don’t believe it. My mama kicked me out of the kitchen. Boys weren’t allowed. But I worked in restaurants since I was 9 years old. My mom wanted me out of the house,” he said.

What he brings to Cafe Med is not only authentic flavors but simple, light recipes. He loves seafood and has a wide array of steaks available. The meal begins with crispy bread and a choice of three sauces – an olive tapenade, a red bell pepper sauce and a chimichurri sauce. Then, have one of their appetizers, everything from fried calamari to grilled octopus. As for entrees, one of their most popular items is their hog snapper. Lighter than a mahi mahi, it comes with mashed potatoes, asparagus and lemon caper berries. The hog snapper is so popular that a restriction has been placed on fishing for them, making them even rarer. Here you can find fresh seafood salad or figs and prosciutto with goat cheese – both light entries perfect for a hot day. For something more filling, try the Farrotto al Tartufo, farro made risotto style with black truffles, Porcini mushrooms, sundried tomatoes and Parmigiano. It is rich, wonderful and satisfying. Farro is an ancient grain, similar to barley, and is packed with protein.

“All of his dishes leave you not feeling super full. His fettuccine Alfredo is so light with more cheese and less cream,” said Oppo, who said many of the chef’s dishes take him back to his own childhood.

Pair whatever selection you choose with one of their many varietals of wine, like their light but dry Savu rosé, or get a mixed drink whipped up by the mixologist using fresh herbs. Make sure to end the evening with one of the chef’s homemade desserts, including a melt-in-your-mouth tiramisu, as well as crème brulee, key lime cake, ricotta cheesecake and more.

They also have breakfast available from 7 to 11 a.m. (12 p.m. on weekends). They have everything from omelettes and Eggs Benedict to waffles, pancakes, French toast, Monte Cristo, smoked salmon on a bagel and more. One of their most popular is the lobster omelette or lobster wrap. When breakfast is through, they close for four hours and re-open for dinner.

Listen to live music every night and sit inside or outside on the patio. They also host private events like rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, corporate dinners and more.

Café Med is located at 2096 NE 2 St. in Deerfield Beach. For more information, call 954-596-5840 or visit www.CafeMedDeerfield.com.

By Gary Curreri

It is hard to believe after a 30-0 victory over a district foe that Deerfield Beach head football coach Jevon Glenn would be unhappy, but he was.

“This wasn’t a good showing at all,” said Glenn, whose Bucks evened their record at 2-2 and opened District 11-8A play with a 1-0 record. Host Coral Springs, which entered the game undefeated in three games, fell to 3-1 and 0-1 in the district. “After our showing last week in Georgia and not [having] excitement and enthusiasm and be dominant tonight, it was really disappointing for me.”

The Bucks were coming off a 39-14 defeat against nationally-ranked Grayson (Georgia) last week. Deerfield Beach coach Jevon Glenn said his team needed the win. Starting quarterback Nick Holm suffered a concussion in that game and was cleared to play; however, Glenn held him out as a precaution.

Backup quarterback Alec Brown filled in nicely as he threw three touchdown passes – two to Jerry Jeudy covering 4 and 57 yards and a 5-yarder to Leroy Henley. Broward had 160 yards passing for the evening.

Jakari Norwood, who finished the contest with 103 yards, added a 55-yard TD run and Ledin Rivera added a 34-yard field goal in the win for the Bucks.

“We won the game,” Glenn said. “Alec did manage the game. The guys didn’t play well around him and he (Brown) did have to fight through some things. He didn’t get the support that really enabled him to show his skills.”

“We are a work in progress and I think we are nowhere as good as we will be at the end of the year,” Glenn continued. “People say it is better to win ugly, than lose pretty, but I am disappointed. It wasn’t a good showing.”

Highlands picks up first win

After opening the season with a 14-0 loss to Jupiter Christian, Highlands Christian Academy recorded a 26-12 win over Scheck Hillel Community School. The team dropped a 43-6 decision to St. John Paul II Academy last week.

Knights first-year head coach Josh Harris, who will lead the Knights on Friday in a game against at Palmer Trinity at 4 p.m., has drawn praise from HCA Athletic Director Jim Good. The team is 1-2 overall, but 1-0 in the IFC (Independent Football Conference).

The IFC consists of Highlands Christian, Hillel, Palmer Trinity, Pine Crest Prep and Palm Glades. The Knights finished 2-6 last year and made the playoffs as the No. 4 seed. However, the goal this year is to be competing for the championship title.

“Coach Harris is the right man for the job,” Good said. “I’m so grateful and thankful for him, his testimony for the Lord, and his time and commitment. Josh is a full time teacher at Somerset Canyons up in Boynton Beach and sacrifices a lot of time to be here for practices and games. He brings energy, passion and excitement along with organization, structure and discipline. “

In the win over Scheck Hillel, eighth grader running back Christian Opalaky led the team in rushing and had three touchdowns. Sophomore quarterback Justin Corn found fellow sophomore Titus Baags, a tight end, for an 18-yard scoring pass in the fourth quarter that sealed the win for the Knights.

Make America Rock Festival

Friday, Sept. 30, doors open 6 p.m., starts 7 p.m.

Pompano Beach Amphitheater

1806 NE 6 St.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Featuring: Trapt, Saliva, Saving Abel, Alien Ant Farm, Crazytown, 12 Stones & Tantric. Tickets: $25-$75. Service fees and credit card charges may apply. For tickets, visit www.theamppompano.org or call 954-519-5500 for more information.

Fall Yard Sale

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

St Peter’s Anglican Church

1416 SE 2 Terr.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Great variety of items, priced to sell. Also “Blessing of the animals” Held in air-conditioning inside. Rain or shine. For information, call 954-695-0336.

Guided Tour

Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Butler House

380 E. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Guided tours of the historic Butler House. New Alice B Gift Shop now open. Visit www.deerfieldbeachhistoricalsociety.com.

20th Annual Dunn’s Run

Sunday, Oct. 2, 7:30 a.m. start

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 on Deerfield Beach

5K Walk/Run-5 mile along the beach. Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Register now at www.dunnsrun.com. For more information, call 954-537-1010 or email eblanco-bridgen@bgcbc.org.

High Holiday Services at Chabad

Monday, Oct. 3 and Tuesday, Oct. 4, 9:30 a.m.

Morning Prayers, 11:30 a.m.

Venetian Isle Shopping Center

2025 E. Sample Rd.

Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Everyone is welcome. Shofar Blowing. No tickets, no membership, no affiliation required. For more information, visit www.JewishLHP.com

Tuesday Night Beach Dance

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7 to 9 p.m.

Main Beach Parking Lot

149 SE 21 Ave.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

“Total Recall” will be playing. Wear dancing shoes and bring beach chair. Free event. For more information, call 954-480-4429.

Save the Date: 2nd Annual Deerfield Beach Fall Festival

Saturday, Oct. 15, 3 to 7 p.m.

Pioneer Park

501 NE Eller St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Enjoy a day of fun with the entire family! This festive event includes several fun activities, such as picking out the perfect pumpkin from the pumpkin patch, running through a hay maze, enjoying live entertainment, a friendly petting zoo, hay rides, tasty treats and much more! For more information, call 954-480-4429.

The Great Gatsby Casino Night

Friday Oct. 21, 7 to 11 p.m.

Royal Fiesta Event Center

1680 SE 3 Ct.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Dress for the 1920s. Casino Night offers roulette, craps and blackjack table games. Enjoy buffet style dinner and open bar. Event ticket purchase includes 5,000 in casino chips plus 1 raffle ticket. Donate funds to get more casino chips. Pre-paid tickets are $75 each or $125 per couples. All ticket sales will end on Oct. 11; no tickets sales will be available at the door. Net proceeds benefit Coastal Boxer Rescue of Florida.

In last week’s paper, the “city” gave their side of the story on the issue of the McDougle Foundation being given the contract for football in the city over the longtime Packer Rattlers, saying that is “the end of the story.” However, at Tuesday’s commission meeting, it was referenced again (see Pg. 1 of The Observer, Sept. 22 issue) when the commission decided to vote to censure the mayor based on some things she said at the previous meeting when she had brought up the issue again on the agenda. Well, the mayor does have a response to this issue. She handed out 100 flyers at Tuesday’s commission meeting, she said, outlining the history of the issue as she sees it, as well as a response to the controversy surrounding it. Here is the flyer in its entirety. (This is Mayor Robb’s opinion on the issue).

The Demise of the Packer Rattlers

By Mayor Jean Robb

On March 24, Kara Petty, director of Parks and Recreation, presented a proposal from the McDougle Foundation to partner with the city to implement the Firstability youth sports program. This was similar to a proposal made to then Commissioner Ben Preston and rejected by him since the proposal outlined taking over the existing Packer Rattler program. When I asked the manager how the city got involved with McDougle Foundation, he said it was upon the proposal made by Commissioner Preston. Preston vigorously denies that allegation and points to the fact that it was never raised while he was a commissioner. Commissioner Preston told me that when the McDougles approached him, he was aware that they intended to absorb the Packer Rattles, and he knew that was not acceptable for the people in District 2 that he represented. So he told them he could not go along with what they proposed. Consequently, it never was brought before the commission while Preston as in office.

It was pointed out to the commission that the it would be saving $43,500 since it would no longer be providing funding for The Raiders or the Packer Rattlers. That should have raised a red flag as to the elimination of financial support in the future for the Packer Rattlers. Instead both the city manager and Commissioner Battle lied to the audience and to the commission claiming that such an arrangement would in no way affect the Packer Rattlers.

Then four of the commissioners voted to give the McDougle Foundation all of the fields in the city thereby leaving the Packer Rattlers with no place to practice or play.

Resolution 2016-061 presented to the commission and passed with the mayor dissenting claimed that the funding of $45,000 for the initial year of the contract would be utilized to jump start quality football and cheering programs and offset first year costs of equipment and uniforms. Was there ever a resolution passed by the commission claiming that all of the necessary expenses would be paid by the city? I think not.

Why then did the city expend $45,463.58 or public relations and equipment purchased for the Bison without the approval of the commission, who had been sold a bill of goods? Total cost with the $45,000 grant amounts to $90,463.58. Where is the savings for the city? I never got the total cost figures from the Parks and Recreation Department. They kept telling me there were no new expenses when I was asking for a total the city had spent on public relations and equipment from when the day the contract was signed.

I also asked who was collecting the registration fees that were being paid to join the Bison teams? No answer from them. Since the manager had told me that the money was coming out of the Aquatic’s budget, I had to get the Finance Director to run me a complete history of the monies paid out of that account. That was how I was able to ascertain at the very least the 45,463.58 in expenditures. But it would take a collection of all of the invoices paid by the city for all of the city expenditures for the Bison Team to determine the exact amount … And I still have not learned who collected the fees for the registration of the football players and the cheerleaders for the Bison Squad. How much did it amount to and where is it?

To add insult to injury, the staff made sure that anyone who the DPR [the Packer Rattlers] approached for a possible site were intimidated into saying no. The DPR finally ended up signing a contract with Zion Lutheran because they had become a charter school and they were not planning to field their own football team. After the first home Game, when it was obvious that the parking for the number of fans attending was inadequate, that’s when the mayor placed item 21 on Sept. 6 on the agenda begging for just one field for the Packer Rattlers to play their home games on. It was obvious that the commission was told not to respond or second the motion, which would have allowed the parents to speak. Those parents and children who had sat through the first two hours of the meeting were not to be heard, and the four commissioners did not care. The city retaliated by demanding a special events permit with the staff member telling them that without it, they would not be able to play football in Deerfield Beach.

This is the frustration I was faced with when I said the following: “______why don’t you ever support your constituents?” The blank is my taking the Lord’s name in vain. I apologize, but the forgiveness comes not from this commission but from a higher power. I think it is necessary to let the people know what the Packer Rattlers have had to endure but they were still able to enroll 276 football players and 100 cheerleaders. Does that sound like they are going away?

Where Runway Meets Broadway

Friday, Sept. 23, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Wick Theatre and Costume Museum

7901 N. Federal Hwy.

Boca Raton, FL 33487

The Wick Costume Museum’s Gala Fundraiser features vintage fashion and costume brilliance ranging from the 1880s to the 1980s. Gala Luncheon Event: $150, of which $100 is tax deductible. Visit www.thewick.org or call 561-995-2333 for more information. The museum opens to the general public on Sept. 24.

5th Annual Breakfast Palooza

Saturday, Sept. 24, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Church of the Living God Fellowship Hall

186 SW 6 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Bid on the finest home baked goods in town, homemade and preserved from grandparents and great grandparent’s cookbooks. Also enjoy entertainment. Donation: $15 (includes breakfast and chance to win a designer handbag.) $6: Children 12 and under. For tickets, call 954-235-7944 or email bfulmore235@gmail.com. For more information, visit www.breastedsoldiers.org.

Smithsonian Museum Day Live

Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Free Tours. Donations accepted.

• Historic Butler House

380 E Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

• Old School Museum

232 NE 2 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

• Florida Railway Museum

1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

For more information about these events, visit

www.deerfield-history.org or call 954-429-0378.

Fall Yard Sale

Saturday, Sept. 24, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

St Peter’s Anglican Church

1416 SE 2 Terr.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Great variety of items, priced to sell. Held in air-conditioning inside. Rain or shine. For information, call 954-695-0336.

4th Annual Festi-Fall

Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

St. Ambrose Catholic Church

380 S. Federal Hwy.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Handmade arts & crafts, holiday gift jewelry, baked goods and much more. Admission: $2, Children under 12 free with donation of canned goods. Proceeds benefit Zonta Club service projects. For more information, call 561-392-2223.

Safety event

Saturday, Sept.24, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lou Bachrodt Chevrolet

1801 W. Atlantic Blvd.

Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Certified car seat installation technicians and participating agencies will install and/or inspect your car seat. There will also be fun activities for children and equipment dis-plays by BSO and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue. Free event. Visit www.sheriff.org for more safety tips and information.

Authors and Autographs

Sunday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Butler House

380 E. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Local authors will sell and autograph their books. Fee: Donation. For more information about these events, visit www.deerfield-history.org or call 954-429-0378.

6th Annual Two Georges at the Cove Golf Tournament

Monday, Sept. 26, 1:15 p.m.

Deer Creek Country Club

2801 Deer Creek Country Club Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Four man scramble with a 1:15 p.m. shotgun start. Cost: $150 per person (includes range balls, fees, carts, beer/soft drinks on course and dinner & awards banquet to follow at Two Georges at the Cove.) Also contests, raffle prizes and 50/50 drawing. Proceeds to benefit the Boys and Girls Club. For more information or to register, contact Denise Buzzelli at 954-427-0353.

Save the Date: 20th Annual Dunn’s Run

Sunday, Oct. 2, 7:30 a.m.

Beginning at Deerfield beach

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

5K Walk/Run-5 mile along the beach. Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County. Register now at: www.dunnsrun.com. For more information, call 954-537-1010 or email cjohnson@bgbc.org. See more, including pre-event packet pick up dates on pg. 5.

Barktoberfest/K9 Splash Adventure Event

Quiet Waters Park

Saturday, Oct. 8 and Sunday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

401 S. Powerline Rd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Rescue groups/adoptions, doggie marketplace, kiddie face painting, bounce houses and more. K9 Splash Adventure — 8 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. One small dog only session, 8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. (25 lbs. or less). Sessions begin on the hour. Dogs must be sociable/well behaved and must have proof of current rabies vaccination and tag.$5 per dog — 50 min. session. Two sessions per day. Gate entrance fee: $1.50, age 5 and under: free. For more information, call 954-357-5100.

Sign up now for Writing Workshop

Friday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Faulk Center for Counseling

22455 Boca Rio Road

Boca Raton, FL 33433

Every Friday through Nov. 18. Join instructor Emily Rosen, M.A., M.S. for Memories, Milestones, Memoirs and More Writing Workshop. It can be painful, frustrating, freeing, revealing, validating … but, mostly, it’s fun and supportive. $30 per session/$150 If you sign up for all six on first day. R.S.V.P. to erosen424@aol.com. Visit www.emilyrosen424.com for more information.

Conversation Piece: a Modern Salon

Friday, Sept. 16, 7 to 10 p.m.

Bailey Contemporary Arts

41 NE 1 St.

Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Artist Jonathan Rockford, comedian Robert Bass and musician Wayne Perry will discuss the topic: Art/Tech/Collaboration. These events are presented in conjunction with the Round Table Project. Reception precedes discussion. Tickets: $10 (Pre-Registration.) Available on Eventbrite. For more information, call 954-284-0141.

1st annual Deerfield Beach Jr. Anglers Day

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

International Fishing Pier

200 NE 21 Ave.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Youth fishing event includes: fishing clinics/exhibitors, goodie bags, arts & crafts, face painting and balloon art, Free for children ages 5-13. Register now at www.dfb.city/registration or by visiting any community center. Parking on barrier island is on a first come, first serve basis and is metered parking. Complimentary shuttle service will be available at the Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex (445 SW 2 St.) to the International Fishing Pier. This shuttle service will run continuously from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call the Community Events and Outreach Division at 954-480-4429 or visit www.dfb.city/jranglersday. (See more on the front page)

Clean Up Deerfield Beach

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

South of Pier (park near fire station)

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Bring water and sunscreen. Pick up parking pass at chickee hut (limited number available.) Place parking pass on dashboard of your vehicle for duration of cleanup. Email coastalcleanup@broward.org to register for this year’s cleanup event. Include your name, contact information, organization, site at which you wish to participate and number of attendees. For more information, please visit www.broward.org/NaturalResources/BeachAndMarine under Coastal Cleanup.

Church of Christ 38th Anniversary Celebration

• Sunday, Sept. 18

— 9 a.m., Sunday school

— 10 a.m., morning worship, Guest Minister,

Brother Alvin Daniels

Deerfield Beach Church of Christ

360 SW 2 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

— 12:30 p.m., Lunch

— 2 p.m., Song Fest, featuring Majestic Voices, Harmony of

Hope & Grace Notes, followed by abbreviated service.

Oveta McKeithen Recreational Complex

445 SW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

• Sunday, Sept. 18 to Wednesday, Sept. 21

— 7:30 p.m., Nightly, Minister, Henry L. Ward

Deerfield Beach Church of Christ

360 SW 2 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

For more information, call 954-609-8215.

Deerfield Beach Chapter of Hadassah meets

Monday, Sept. 19, noon

Le Club-Activity Center, Room C

3501 West Dr.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

First meeting of the season features a guest speaker from the Broward Sheriff’s Office regarding safety tips/crime prevention for seniors. Refreshments served. For information, call 954-427-9920.

Pompano Fine Food & Wine

Tuesday, Sept. 20, 5:30 p.m.

Sheraton Suites Cypress Creek

555 NW 62 St.

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

Features local restaurants showcasing their finest dishes to guests who have the opportunity to taste wines and great food from around the world. Also, Chinese auction, silent auction and live auction.VIP tickets: $85/4 for $300. General admission: $60/4- $200. To order tickets, visit www.pompanobeachchamber.com or call 954-941-2940.

General Federated Woman’s Club of DB meets

Wednesday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m.

Woman’s Club

910 E. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

For more information, call 954-421-4700.

Save the Date Events: 5th Annual Breakfast Palooza

Saturday, Sept. 24, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Church of the Living God Fellowship Hall

186 SW 6 St.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Bid on the finest home baked goods in town, homemade and preserved from grandparents and great grandparent’s cook-books. Also enjoy entertainment. Donation-$15 (includes breakfast and chance to win a designer handbag.) $6-Children 12 and under. For tickets, call 954-235-7944 or email bfulmore235@gmail.com. Visit www.breastedsoldiers.org

Smithsonian Museum Day Live

Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Free Tours. Donations accepted.

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

• Old School Museum 232 NE 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

• Florida Railway Museum 1300 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Authors and Autographs

Sunday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Butler House

380 E. Hillsboro Blvd.

Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Local authors will sell and autograph their books. Fee: Donation. For more information, visit www.deerfield-history.org or call 954-429-0378.