East Village Uncorked

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

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

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

Saturdays at Six

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

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

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

AARP Defensive Driving (COP and CERT members) registration

Deadline to Register: Sept. 3

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

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

Friends of the Deerfield Beach Arboretum, Volunteer Day

Saturday, Sept 3, 9 a.m.

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

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

Pre-Labor Day Concert  Temple Beth Israel of Deerfield Beach

Sunday, Sept. 4, 2 p.m.

201 South Military Tr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

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

Bo Raney Memorial Ride

Sunday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m.

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

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

Rineberg Tennis Training Academy (RTT)

Tuesday, Sept. 6

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

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

Highlands Neighborhood Meeting

Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.

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

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

LHP Girls Volleyball registration

Tuesday, Sept. 6, 7 p.m.

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

Ages 10 to 15. 954-784-3439.

AARP Driver Safety Program Six-Hour Course

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

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

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

General Membership board meeting

Wednesday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m.

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

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

Save the Date: 3rd Annual Ministry Fair

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

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

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

At about 11:30A.M.Tuesday morning, while the salvage company was moving debris for the state

investigators a small fire flared up. Deerfield Fire responded with Engine 102 and Ladder 102

to put more water on the ruins. Deerfield Fire will begin manning an engine with off duty

personnel , at the property owners expense until further notice. Mayor Peggy Noland said “it’s

too dangerous to leave it this way”.  She said “the insurance carrier want to bring in their own

investigators and they can’t get here till Thursday”. When asked about a local TV station citing

a determination of arson had been made, Fire Marshall Gary Fernaays  said no ruling had been

made as of yet.  “Some of the media think that suspicious means arson”, it

doesn’t”.

CITY OFFICIALS DISCUSS SAFETY AT THE SITE

Crabby Jacks, at 1015 S.  Federal, in Deerfield Beach,  is the second restaurant this month in Rivertowne Square shopping center at SW 10th and Federal to have a fire.

People cruising by Sunday morning watched as it was burning down between 6:40 and 7:00 a.m. before someone finally called the fire in. Deerfield started rolling on the call at 7 a.m. and quickly called for back up from Pompano and Ft. Lauderdale.

There was a rumor going around town that maybe there was a “firebug” in the area because of a fire at Peking Tokyo Buffet on Aug. 12, which is still closed, less than a 1000 feet from Crabby Jack’s. That fire was a result of grease build up on and around the grill so when the employee fired it up there was a flash fire.

Quitoni from Deerfield fire said it took about 30 minutes to whack down the initial blaze.  BSO cleared out Denny’s next door because it was so hot.  Onlookers were coming by all day. The state Fire Marshall is investigating the fire and we should have an answer soon.

We will have the complete story in our Sept 1 issue of the Observer. To watch video of the Peking Tokyo Buffet fire on Aug 12 and the Crabby Jack’s fire go to ObserverTV and click on” latest videos”

PHOTO BY JEFF GRAVES

DEERFIELD BEACH

Aug.19 A man reported that his home at 1310 SW 8 Ave. was broken into and a gun was stolen.

Aug.20 A woman reported that her car was broken into and a stethoscope and papers were stolen. Incident happened at 2841 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

Aug. 20 A man reported he was attacked by a number of people. The man suffered a laceration. Incident happened at 300 SW 3 Ave.

Aug.20 A man’s vehicle was broken into at Surfside Snacks, Inc. at 158 NW 1 Terr. The man reported that a computer, adapter, router, charger and pricing gun were stolen. Value of the stolen items was $3,000.

Aug. 21 After eating lunch at a Wendy’s at 335 W. Hillsboro Blvd., a woman left the restaurant. She soon realized she had left her purse there. She returned and found that her wallet, with her driver’s license, Social Security card, green card and $200 were stolen.

Aug.21 A man reported that someone broke into a parking lot where he stored his boatand that his marine radio and throttle control unit were stolen. Stolen items were valued at $1,450.

DEERFIELD — District 4

July 28 – Aug. 11 Residential burglary, Highland Meadows, 5391 NW 2nd Ave. Deputy responded to the trailer park home and made contact. Sometime during listed dates, unknown suspect(s) broke into the victim’s trailer. Entry was made by cutting the screen and entering through an unlocked rear window. Along with the victim’s checkbook, two televisions, one surround sound system, and one digital camera were taken. Scene was processed and latent prints were collected. Matter ws forwarded to CI for further investigation.

Aug. 11 Conveyance burglary arrest in the Hammocks, 4286 NW 1 Place. On Aug. 7, defendant was observed attempting entry into the victim’s vehicle via the driver side door handle. A witness who lives across the street from the victim observed this and confronted the defendant, at which time he ran off to a gold-colored Toyota parked about a block away at the community pool. A double blind photo lineup was presented to the witness. He positively identified the defendant as the person he saw attempting to gain entry into the victim’s vehicle, as well as the person who ran from him when confronted. Defendant was brought in to the District Office by his mother on Aug 11.

Aug. 12 Grand theft arrest at Petland, 3964 W. Hillsboro Blvd. Two individuals were arrested for grand theft after they were identified from surveillance video stealing a Maltese dog, valued at $1,200 from Petland on Aug.11. Stolen dog was recovered and returned to business.

Aug. 15 Auto theft at Home Depot, 60 SW 12 Ave., between 2:10-2:30 p.m. Unknown person stole victim’s vehicle from Home Depot parking lot. Vehicle entered into TTY as stolen.

Aug. 16 Residential burglary in the Hammocks, 4319 NW 1Place, between 9:20 and 9:30 a.m. Unknown suspect/s used an unknown tool to smash out rear glass door, and enter the house. Once inside, alarm was activated, scaring off suspect/s, who exited through the front door without taking any items. No witnesses.

Aug. 16 Conveyance burglary at Chevron gas station, 1790 W. Hillsboro Blvd., at approximately 3:10 p.m.Victim was trying to pump gas, had problem with pump and went inside gas station. She saw two black males taking her purse from inside her vehicle and driving away in a black SUV. BOLO was issued.

Please remember, if you see suspicious activity, call 911 immediately.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Aug.11 A man was detained after being observed stealing a package of Lamisil at the Publix Supermarket at 2450 N. Federal Hwy. The man was issued a trespass warning and told never to return to the store.

Aug.14 A man reported that his Waverunner was stolen from a dock at 3130 NE 48 St.

 Aug.16 A car parked at Sheehan Buick GMC at 2800 N. Federal Hwy. was broken into. A car stereo system was removed.

Moonlight Melodies Concert

Friday, Aug. 26, 7 p.m.

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

Performance by The Tom Jackson Band (Country). Free. Bring beach chair or blanket. 954-480-4430 or www.Deerfield-Beach.com.

Bartell Chiropractic Life Center

Saturday, Aug.  27, 1 to 4 p.m.

57 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Free posture analysis, free backpack safety, free vision screening, free dental consultation, fire dept. demonstration, finger printing, cyber safety education, door prizes, free school supplies (while supplies last). 954-426-3200.

LHP Pee Wee Soccer Registration

Saturday, Aug. 27, 11 a.m.

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

Ages 5 to 6 years. 954-784-3439.

Playground Playdate Splash Sugar Sand Park

Saturday, Aug.  27, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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

Come cool off on a hot summer day with your friends! Enjoy games like Water Gun Wars and Water Ball Catapults, a scavenger hunt, drawing for prizes and find out about all the upcoming programs this fall at Sugar Sand Park Community Center! Ages 4-10. Weather permitting.  For more information, call 561-347-3900 or visit  www.sugarsandpark.org.

Congressman Ted Deutch Town Hall Meeting

Tuesday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m.

Century Village, Activity Center, 2400 Century Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Non-partisan meeting, all are welcome. Bagels, etc will be served. 954-597-3990.

Festival Days lunch

Tuesday, Aug. 30, noon to 4 p.m.

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

Come for 20 minutes or stay 2 hours, lunch (sponsored by TD Bank) is on the table! The Museum is getting ready for the October Grand Opening of their recent expansion and is kicking off Family of the Year Recognition Awards, honoring service in community. If you are a family who contributes through acts of kindness, participate in this first-time event. Entry forms available at museum and online. Cost: $15 for lunch, admission to museum is $5 (infants under 12 months, free). RSVP to be among the first for a sneak-preview of Jason’s Music Hall, located within the newly-built Rickards House. 561-368-6875. www.cmboca.org.

AARP information

Tuesday, Aug. 30, noon to 1 p.m.

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

Presented by Carol Smith from AARP. 954-480-4446.

Community Input meeting Revised Pioneer Park Master Plan

Wednesday, Aug. 31, 6:30-8:30 p.m.                                                                                                                                  

City Hall, 150 NE 2 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

The City of Deerfield Beach Parks and Recreation department has scheduled a public meeting to review and get input on proposed revisions to the master plan for Pioneer Park. Stakeholders and interested parties are strongly encouraged to attend the meeting, to review the plan and provide input.­ 954-426-6898 or web.parks@ deerfield-beach.com­

SAVE THE DATE: Pre-Labor Day Concert Temple Beth Israel

Sunday, Sept. 4, 2 p.m.

201 S. Military Tr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Cantor: Irvin Bell, piano: Richard Shapiro and Florine

Rosenfield. Donation: $5 per person at the door. 954-421-7060.

DEERFIELD BEACH

Aug. 13. A woman reported her Mazda Protégé stolen from the parking lot of her home at 618 Anderson Cir.

Aug. 13. A man reported his Dodge Ram stolen from his home at 660 W. Hillsboro Blvd.

Aug. 13. A man was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine at 200 NW 3 Ave.

Aug.13. The manager of Ace Hardware at 365 S. Federal Hwy. reported that a Stihl chop saw was stolen from the store. The manager said it was valued at $1,029.

Aug. 14. A woman reported her home at 730 NE 50 Court was broken into. She reported two flat-screen televisions, a PlayStation 3, HP flat-screen monitor and blank checks  stolen. The Total value of the items stolen was reported at $1,500.

Aug.14. A man reported that a large yellow compressor valued at $700 was stolen from his work truck at 402 SW 2 St. The man believes his nephew stole the compressor.

Aug. 14. A man reported that someone attempted to break into his Infiniti parked at 402 SW 2 St. The man found a broken knife blade in the side door lock.

LIGHTHOUSE POINT

Aug. 7. A woman was cutting a palm tree when a man came to her and grabbed her saw. The man told her to stop cutting on the tree. The woman reported that he pushed her to the ground, but a witness said she slipped during the incident. The man reported that he was hit with the saw. Both individuals were issued case cards. Incident took place at 2101 NE 29 St.

Aug. 7. A woman reported that water was coming from the garage and the door of a residence at 2940 NE 39 Court. The matter was reported to police and the water main was shut off, stopping the flow of water from the residence.

Aug. 8. A man reported that his car was burglarized. The car was unlocked. The man reported that his wallet with his Florida driver’s license and $175 were stolen.

Deerfield Chamber After Hours meeting

Thursday, Aug. 18, 5:30 p.m.

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

For info., call 954-428-2850.

Blanche Ely High new stadium ribbon cutting ceremony

Friday, Aug. 19, 6 to 8:30 p.m.

1201 NW 6 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

For more info., call 754-322-5450.

Deerfield Beach High REUNION

(All classes)

• Friday, Aug. 19., 7 to 9 p.m.

Bru’s Room, 5460 W. Hillsboro Blvd.,  Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Featuring local bands Jeff Fisk and Search, also Baker Act from Big 105.9’s Paul and Ron Morning Show, and Luminotti. Singer/songwriter Steve Minotti will play solo between bands. Open mic jam session. 954-571-6999.

(Class of ‘81)

• Saturday, Aug. 20, 7-11 p.m.

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

Ticket prices: $125, includes open bar, buffet, prizes and music. 561-445-6854.

Backpack giveaway

Saturday, Aug. 20, 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm.

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

School age students receive free backpack filled with school supplies. Meet stars of “Police Women of Broward County.” See BSO equipment, meet staff. Free food and refreshments. 954-422-5818.

Lighthouse Point Pee Wee Soccer Registration

Saturday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m.

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

Ages: 7 to 9 years. 954-784-3439.

The Biggest in Broward County

Saturday, Aug. 20, 3-9:30 p.m.

Blanche Ely High School, 1201 NW 6 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Cost: $5 (children under 5 free). Clash of the school bands, mini track meet, dominoes tournament, bidwhiz tournament, soccer games, school supply giveaway. Food & drinks on sale. Contributions assist in providing scoreboard for new stadium. 754-322-5450.

DB Chamber of Commerce  2011 Annual Gala nominations

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

Aug. 20 is the deadline for nominations for the “Voice of the World” recipients, which will be recognized at the Sept. 10 gala, to be held at the Hilton DB Hotel. Submit in 50 words or less the contact info and why your business should be chosen. Also seeking vendors for gala. Details: www.deerfieldchamber.com, 954-427-1050.

Kids in Need Resource Center Open House

Tuesday, Aug. 23, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

2300 W. Copans Rd., Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Cost: donation of school supplies, financial donations. Complimentary beverages and hors d’oeuvres. RSVP: 754-321-2030, Ext. 4.

LHP Youth Flag Football registration

Wednesday, Aug. 24, 7p.m.

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

Ages: 10 to 13 (cannot be 14 before Oct. 1). 954-784-3439.

In a 4-0 vote just after 8 p.m. tonight, Aug. 15 Deerfield City Commission voted to turn it’s Fire Rescue services over to BSO in what was a full confidence  of Sheriff Al Lamberti. The contract will start Oct 1.

See story in full in 8-18 Observer newspaper. See video of the vote and Sheriff Lamberti  on Observer TV

Just after 9:30am this morning BSO deputies responded to the 300 block of SE 8 Avenue after a resident reported seeing three suspects climbing through a neighbor’s window.  Deputies quickly arrived on scene and set up a perimeter.  Three suspects were quickly captured.  The BSO helicopter was also on scene.  If you see suspicious activity in your neighborhood call 911 immediately.

At  10:00 a.m. this morning a fire was reported at Peking Tokyo Buffet Located at 1219 S. Federal hwy in Deerfield.  Flames were seen coming through the roof in the back.  Deerfield Fire responded with a full battalion.

The area was blocked off by BSO and is still an active scene.  Cause of fire unknown. Updates to come. See video of the scene on Observer TV