3rd annual Tastemakers

Tickets are now available for Mizner Park’s 3rd annual dining event, which began offering tickets on Aug. 1. The $30 ticket allows guests to enjoy a two-night progressive tasting and cocktail pairing party at participating Mizner Park restaurants and specialty shops on Sept.13 & 14, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.  The ticket also is good for three months of exclusive Mizner Park dining promotions through Oct. 31. For details, visit www.miznerpark.com

Cove Neighborhood Meeting

Friday, Aug. 5, 6:30 p.m.

529 SE 13 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Please bring your own chair if you need to sit. Deputy James Engle from Broward Sheriff’s Office will share the most recent updates for our neighborhood.

Last Splash Luau

Friday, Aug. 5, 6 to 10 p.m.

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

This family-oriented event (all ages) includes a movie, luau games and other activities, along with splash time in the park’s Splash Adventure water park. $5.50 admission per person does not include refreshments. Advance tickets required. 954-357-5100.

East Village Uncorked

Friday, Aug. 5, 6 to 9 p.m.

Art Over the Bridge –8 to 11p.m.

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

East Village Uncorked is a free monthly art and wine strolling event celebrating featured specialty merchants, restaurants and planned improvements in the East CRA. Hosted by the Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA). Art Over the Bridge is a new event being held in conjunction, featuring art, live music, entertainment, food and drinks. Live performance by singer/songwriter Dina Linero. Music by Miami’s own DJ and video mixer Tom Laroe. For more information, call 954-786-7824 or visit www.pompanobeachcra.com.

Here We Go Again!

Friday, Aug.  5, 2 and 7 p.m.

Olympic Heights Fine Arts Theatre, 20101 Lyons Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33434

Presented by Sol Children Theatre Performing Arts Camp. Admission is $10 per seat. For info, call 561-447-8829, www.solchildren.org.

American Flyers Open House and BBQ

Saturday, Aug. 6, noon

Pompano Beach Airpark , 801 NE 10 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Complimentary lunch, tour, presentation by certificated flight instructor.

Free FAA WINGS seminar, covering landing techniques and considerations for any who are interested. Each guest eligible to receive certificate for two free hours of instruction in one of the flight simulators. Arrive early. 954-785-1450 or www.americanflyers.net/about/aviation_seminars.asp.

BEALLS Open House

Sunday, Aug. 7, noon to 4 p.m.

Rivertowne Square Shopping Center, 1079 S. Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Prizes, fashion shows, Back to School blitz

954-481-1575

Deerfield Beach Democratic Club

Monday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m.

Century Village, activity center, 2400 Century Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Speaker: The Honorable Mitch Ceasar. All are welcome. For info., call 954-415-5658.

Battle of the Singing Preachers!

Thursday, July 28, 7:30 p.m.

South Florida Event Conference Center, 6101 NW 31 St., Margate, FL 33063

The Battle of the Singing Preachers kicks-off the 1st Annual Praise and Worship Conference & Choir Revival.  Singing preachers include locals like Patrick Kelly of Cathedral Church Of God in Deerfield Beach, Rev. Ernest Gonder of Love Fellowship Church in Pompano Beach and Minister Adrian Wilson of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Pompano Beach. Tickets for the dinner show are $40 single, $75 couple and $35 each for a table of 10.

Scheduled to share in the Praise & Worship Conference at the Deerfield Beach Hampton Inn (660 West Hillsboro Blvd., 33441) is nationally acclaimed composer, clinician and director Dr. Margaret Pleasant Douroux.  Conference closes with a Choir Revival  at the Word Of The Living God Ministries in Pompano Beach.

Register at www.genetownselministries.com or call 561-436-0868.

2nd Annual Bowling Fundraiser

Friday, July 29, 7 to 10 p.m.

Diamond Strikes Lanes, 2200 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

“Spare Lives and Strike Out Cancer” by participating in a friendly competition of spares and strikes with this Relay for Life fundraiser. Team packages of $150 include 6 bowlers ($25 per person), 3 hours of bowling, shoes, pizza and wings, raffles, prizes, free bowling coupons and more.

“Summer in the City:” Neil Diamond tribute

Friday, July 29, 7 p.m.

Count de Hoernle Amphitheater, 590 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Free concert, tribute to Neil Diamond by Rob Garrett. 561-393-7827 or www.myboca.us/rec/specialevents.

Saint Coleman’s “Walk on Water” Salt Water Fishing Tournament

• Kick Off Party and Captain’s Meeting

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

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

• Fishing Tournament

Saturday, July 30, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hillsboro Inlet

• Weigh in

By 4 p.m.

Alsdorf Boat Ramp, 2901 N.E. 14 St., Pompano Beach, Fl 33062

• Awards Party and Dinner

Saturday, July 30, 6 to 9 p.m.

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

Benefits Special Olympics of Broward County. Open to public. Entry fees: $225 per boat. Additional anglers added for $20 per angler. For information, 954-682-2128 or www.stcmc.org.

Annual Sweet Summertime Birthday Bash

Friday, July 29, 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Firewater Bar, 179 NE 2 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

All You Cancers & Leos, come celebrate the BIGGEST summertime birthday party of the year … Steve Minotti & Friends – featuring classic rock band Luminotti – singing all night long. FREE jello shots. 954-428-8191.

I Am My Brothers Keeper Car Wash

Saturday, July 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Deerfield Thrift, 165 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

$5. Proceeds assist in helping those returning from prison (and their families) to become productive citizens. Also hot dogs & drink for $3, $1 goes toward fundraiser. 954-418-0216.

GLEE inspired mini camps

Session 1: Monday, Aug. 1 to Friday, Aug. 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Session 2: Monday, Aug. 8 to Friday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Showtime Performing Arts Theatre

503 SE Mizner Blvd., Ste. 73, Boca Raton, FL 33432 

Space limited, extended hours available. Call 561.394.2626 or visit www.showtimeboca.com.

City of Lighthouse Point Summer Youth Soccer Camp

Monday, Aug. 1 through Friday, Aug. 5

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

“British Soccer Camp,” ages 3 through 16.  For Information and registration: www.challengersports.com or 954-784-3439.

SAVE THE DATE: DB Chamber Annual Gala

Saturday, Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m.

Hilton Deerfield Beach Hotel, 100 Fairway Drive, Deerfield Beach, FL  33441

Gala is a celebration that includes “Voice of the World” Awards. The Chamber is seeking nominations for this prestigious recognition. Submit (in 50 words or less) your contact information and why your business should be chosen as one of the recipients. (Deadline: Aug. 20). Also accepting applications for vendors to provide services, especially entertainment/music, décor, photographer/videographer and donations for auction items.  Event is Black Tie optional. For more information visit:  www.deerfieldchamber.com or call 954-427-1050.

Special Food Drive

NE Focal Point is accepting donations of non-perishible items, including canned vegetables, meats; dried or canned milk; cereal; rice and pasta; soups and stews, fruits. Items can be dropped off at NE Focal Point, 227 NW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441. 954-480-4449.

We want your waste!

The City of Deerfield Beach is accepting special waste items and recyclables at their Residential Recycling Drop-Off Center, 401 SW 4 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Recyclables accepted include newspapers, phone books, junk mail, glass and plastic bottles, paperboard, flattened corrugated cardboard, magazines, juice pouches, and aluminum and steel cans.  Waste items accepted include latex paint, used motor oil and filters, antifreeze, tires, computers and electronics, fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks , and rechargeable and auto batteries.

The 2011 redistricting effort will provide for extensive public participation, including public workshops, public hearings, and a process for members of the public to submit maps for Commission consideration.

Public Workshops

A series of workshops will be held at various locations around the County to inform the public about the process and requirements for completing the new County Commission district map. Five workshops have been scheduled:

September 12, 2011 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
African American Research Library & Cultural Center
Library Auditorium
2650 Sistrunk Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

September 19, 2011 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
North Regional Library
Library Auditorium, Room 154
1100 Coconut Creek Boulevard
Coconut Creek, FL 33066

September 26, 2011 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Tree Tops Park
Oak Auditorium
3900 S.W. 100 Avenue
Davie, FL 33328

September 29, 2011 from 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Government Center West
Hearing Room
1 University Drive
Plantation, FL 33324

October 3, 2011 from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
West Lake Park – Anne Kolb Nature Center
Mangrove Hall
751 Sheridan Street
Hollywood, FL 33019

Public Hearings

The County Commission will hold two public hearings, in October and early November of 2011.

Public Submissions of Maps

The State of Florida is developing Web-based software, called “MyDistrictBuilder,” which the public can access for free to draw Federal congressional and State legislative maps that they want to submit for consideration. This software is expected to be fully operational in July 2011, and can also be used to draw custom maps for Broward County Commission districts.

Once the software is available, staff from Broward County Planning and Redevelopment Division will be available to help train members of the public on the use of the software and the process for submitting maps.

Paper maps will also be available, with voter precincts and current Commission district boundaries noted, for members of the public interested in drawing maps by hand.

Planning and Redevelopment Division staff will review all maps submitted by members of the public to ensure consistency with the Broward County Charter and Fair Districting Standards, and submit maps meeting those standards to the County Commission for consideration.

All maps submitted for consideration by the County Commission will be posted to this Web site.

DB Chamber After Hours

Thursday, July 21, 5:30 p.m.

Say Fitness Inc. , 801 SE 10 St., Suite 1 & 2, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

For more information, call 954-421-2116.

Lobster Slayer Seminar

Friday, July 22, 6:30 p.m.

Dixie Divers, 455 S. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Learn lobstering techniques from the “Lobster Slayer” Jim “Chiefy” Mathie. $20 per person, includes guidebook “Catching the Bug.” Reservations: 954-420-0009 or go to Dixie Divers Facebook Page.

Cover more ground on the Lady Go Diver this Mini Lobster Season, July 27 & 28.  Contact Dixie Divers for  details.

Moonlight Melodies Concert

Friday, July 22, 7 p.m.

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

Performance by Stampede Movement (reggae). FREE. Bring beach chair or blanket. 954-480-4430 or www.Deerfield-Beach.com.

Splash Luau

Friday, July 22, 6 to 10 p.m.

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

This family-oriented event will include a movie, luau games and other activities, along with splash time in the park’s Splash Adventure water park. $5.50-per-person admission fee does not include refreshments. Space is limited. Advance tickets required. 954-357-5100.

Sol Children Theatre:  “Little Women”

Saturday, July 23, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday July 24, 2 p.m.

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

Reservations suggested. Tickets $12 ea., including refreshments. For reservations, 561-447-8829. www.solchildren.org.

Card party

Tuesday, July 26, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Held by Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does, Drove 142. Open to public. Cost: $4, which includes dessert, coffee or tea. 561-479-2002.

NE Focal Point Family Fundraiser Night

Tuesday, July 26, 4 to 10 p.m.

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

Eat, drink, have fun, meet staff, learn about NE Focal Point. Ten percent of proceeds benefit NE Focal Point. If you are planning to attend, call 954-480-4460 or 954-480-4449 for “special certificate” to benefit NE Focal Point.

North Broward Democratic Club meets

Wednesday, July 27, 7:30 p.m.

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

Speaker: Rodney Statham, Zone Coordinator for Florida AFL-CIO. Topic: Update on redistricting and new congressional and state legislative maps. FREE, open to the public. Light refreshments served.

It’s a Harry Potter World!

Main Library, 100 S. Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

• Wednesday, July 27 to Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2nd floor: Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance, Science, Magic and Medicine explores the world of Harry Potter and its roots in Renaissance magic, science and medicine.

• Friday, July 29, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 6th floor: Suzy Hammer portrays Professor McGonagall, runs Hogwarts Contest. Enjoy magic, stories, potions class and Harry himself (puppet).

• Thursday, August 11, noon to 1 p.m., 6th floor: Associate Professor of History at Florida Atlantic University Dr. Ben Lowe presents “Medicine, Magic and the Culture of Humanism in Renaissance Europe,” discusses how science and medicine during this time often  crossed over into magic.

Harry Potter movies will show in the first floor auditorium from 2 to 5 p.m; July 28: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone; July 29: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets; Aug. 4: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban; Aug. 5:  Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire; Aug. 11: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix;  Aug. 12: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince; Aug. 17: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1.

For information, call 954-357-7443.

Save the Date: Battle of the Singing Preachers!

Thursday, July 28, 7:30 p.m.

South Florida Event Conference Center, 6101 NW 31 St., Margate, FL 33063

The Battle of the Singing Preachers kicks off the 1st Annual Praise and Worship Conference & Choir Revival, hosted by Rev. Gene Townsel, beginning the following day at the Deerfield Beach Hampton Inn, 660 W. Hillsboro Blvd., 33441. Singing preachers include locals like Patrick Kelly of Cathedral Church Of God in Deerfield Beach, Rev. Ernest Gonder of Love Fellowship Church in Pompano Beach and Minister Adrian Wilson of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Pompano Beach. Tickets for the dinner show are $40 single, $75 couple and $35 each for a table of 10.

Scheduled to share in the conference at the Hampton Inn is nationally acclaimed composer, clinician and director Dr. Margaret Pleasant Douroux.  Conference closes with a Choir Revival  at the Word Of The Living God Ministries in Pompano Beach.

Special “Pre-Registration” group discounts are available for registrations that are in by July 25. Register at www.genetownselministries.com or call 561-436-0868.

Volunteer Day

Saturday, July 9, 9 a.m.

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

Bring your own work gloves. We will supply both water and lunch. E-mail Jerry@treezoo.com or call 954-480-4494

Sol Children Theatre Troupe –“The Last Five Years”

Friday, July 15, 7 p.m., Saturday, July 16, 2 and 7 p.m., Sunday, July 17, 2 p.m.

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

Discretion advised due to language and adult content. Early reservations recommended. Tickets: $12 includes refreshments. Call 561-447-8829 for reservations or info. www.solchildren.org.

“Summer in the City” music series – Soul Survivors Band

Friday, July 15, 7 p.m.

Mizner Park Amphitheater, 327 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Free concert. The state-of-the-art backup band, that sounds like a 16-piece orchestra, has recorded the original music in Miami studios for people like The BeeGees, Barbra Streisand, Marc Anthony and others. They are joined by four musically-diverse singers. 561-393-7827. www.myboca.us/rec/specialevents

Luminotti plays

Saturday, July 16, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.

The French Quarter Bar & Grill, 2341 N. Federal Hwy. (in front of Muvico), Pompano Beach, FL  33062

Local classic rock band Luminotti is playing a new venue – The French Quarter,  this Saturday night. Bring a friend to hear lead singer Steve Minotti with bandmates Mark Barovich, Kenny Minotti, Chris Korzen and Paul Vouté. Save the date for next gig: Deerfield Beach’s Firewater, Friday, July 29.

Pompano Beach free tree giveaway

Saturdays, July 16 and 23, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Pompano Beach Nursery, 1000 NE 3 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Two trees per residence; first come, first served basis.  Must live within city limits and provide identification, such as a driver’s license or water bill to verify residency. Varieties include: Mahogany, Live Oak, Dahoon, Holly, Red Maple, Red Cedar, Queen Palm, Foxtail Palm, Crape Myrtle, Paradise, Bulnesia and Simpson Stopper. Instruction sheets for planting included. 954-786-5516.

COBRA launches

Saturday, July 16, 5 to 8 p.m.

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

COBRA stands for City of Boca Raton Athletics. This new program will be announced. Event is part of the Florida Panthers Blueprint Parks “We See Red” tour. Panthers Patrol will bring along their inflatables, interactive games, Panther facepainters, live music, giveaways and other activities to complete a “sports-fun” experience. Special appearances by Panthers Ice Dancers, Stanley C. Panther and other Panthers personalities. 561-393-7827, www.floridapanthers.com.

Zonta comes to Deerfield Beach

Tuesday, July 19, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. (networking), noon (lunch)

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

Held on third Tuesday of each month. Zonta International is a classified service organization of executives and professionals working together to advance the status of women locally and world-wide through service and advocacy.  The organization has more than 1,200 clubs in 67 countries, with a membership of nearly 33,000.  The Zonta Club of Greater Deerfield Beach is a 501(c) 3 organization, registered in the United States. RSVP to  Sandy Manning at 561-392-2223 for reservations.

The Democratic Women’s Club of NE Broward meets

Wednesday, July 20, 7 p.m.

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

Topic: New voting laws enacted in the 2011 legislative session. Refreshments served. 954-942-8711.

Save the Date: 2nd Annual Bowling Fundraiser

Friday, July 29, 7 to 10 p.m.

Diamond Strikes Lanes, 2200 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

“Spare Lives and Strike Out Cancer” by participating in a friendly competition of spares and strikes with this Relay for Life fundraiser. Team packages of $150 include 6 bowlers ($25 per person), 3 hours of bowling, shoes, pizza and wings, raffles, prizes, free bowling coupons, and more.  N. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach.  Contact Nona at 954-304-4248 to sign up by July 15.

Yoga in the forest

Thursday, July 7, 6 p.m.

Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Rd. S., Coconut Creek, FL 33063

Every Thursday. Hatha Yoga. For 18 and up. $10. Wear loose-fitting clothing, bring mat. Registration not required. 954-357-5198.

Update your driving skills

Friday, July 8, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Century Plaza Branch Library, 1856-A West Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Presented by AARP. One-day class for auto insurance credit. Cost: AARP Members-$12, non-members-$14. Register: 954-360-1330.

Sol Children’s Theatre: “Seussical”

Friday, July 8, 2 and 7 p.m.

Olympic Heights Fine Arts Theatre, 20101 Lyons Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33434

$10. Available on www.solchildren.org. 561-447-8829.

Splash Luau at Quiet Waters Park

Friday, July 8, 6 to 10 p.m.

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

Movie, luau games and more, along with splash time in the Splash Adventure water park. $5.50-per-person admission fee does not include refreshments. Space limited. Advance ticket sales required. 954-357-5100

American Flyers cookout and open house

Saturday, July 9, noon

Pompano Beach Airpark, 801 NE 10 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Free BBQ lunch followed by facility tour given by a certified flight instructor. Tour classrooms, flight line and simulators. Flight instructor will conduct free FAA WINGS seminar, covering congested airspace considerations. Guests eligible to receive certificate for two free hours of instruction in flight simulator. Arrive 10-15 mins. early. No reservations needed. 954-785-1450 or www.americanflyers.net/about/aviation_ seminars.asp.

Best-selling author book signing

Saturday, July 9, 11 a.m.

Barnes & Noble, 2790 University Drive, Coral Springs, FL 33065

Best-selling children’s author, Laura Duksta, will be autographing and selling her popular book “I Love You More” in addition to her new book, which flips to read the title “You Are a Gift to the World” on one side, “The World is a Gift to You” on the other. If you missed her book signing in Boca, it is worth the drive to see this inspiring author. www.LauraDuksta.com.

Humane Society shelter 1-year anniversary

Saturday, July 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Raffles, food, animal CPR, dog agility, K-9 demonstrations and fun. No pets. www.floridahumanesociety.com.

Pancake breakfast

Sunday, July 10, 9 a.m. to noon

Elks Lodge, 700 N.E. 10 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Hosted by the Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does, Drove 142. Adults $5, children $2.50. 954-725-5192.

Deerfield Beach Democratic Club meets

Monday, July 11, 7 p.m.

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

Speaker: Mr. Owen Walker from the Broward County Services for the elderly and Veterans Dept. RE: Veteran benefits. 954-415-5658.

Alzheimer’s Support Group

Wednesday, July 13, 10 a.m. to noon

301 NW 2 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441    

Also 20 & 27. Share experiences, become informed. Speaker: David Ruberg, MPS, Old Friends Geriatric Care Management. Topic: Medicaid and veterans benefits. 954-480-4463.

Looking for affordable quality childcare?

NE Focal Point has certified staff on hand to care for children 3 to 5 years old. Their full day program is Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. It includes breakfast, lunch and snacks and a developmentally appropriate curriculum. They include art and music in their programs and have a computer lab. They have a low teacher to child ratio and a nurse on the premises. Their free VPK program is Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. Family Central is welcome. NE Focal Point has an Apple accreditation, a State of Florida Gold Seal, has received the Points of Light Award and has a Broward County 5+ Star Quality Rating.

Hospice volunteers needed

VITAS Innovative Hospice Care of Broward needs volunteers to make friendly visits to terminally ill patients and their families, provide relief for weary caregivers, visit veterans, accompany dog for Pet Therapy visits, sew Memory Bears, play musical instruments, sing or read to patients. Licensed hairstylists needed to give free haircuts to patients at home. Volunteers must take two-day orientation. 954-777-5396.

Deerfield Beach

Main Beach Parking, Ocean Way & SE 1 St. , Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Free concerts all day and a variety of food vendors. Smuggling YoYos – 1-3 p.m., Scott Ringerson, “The Elvis Experience” – 4-6 p.m., The David Ray Band – 7-9 p.m. Fireworks (off the pier) – 9 p.m. Free shuttle available – between The Cove and the beach 11 a.m. to 5:45 p.m. 954-480-4430.

Road and facility Closures

International Fishing Pier closes at noon, July 3, reopens 5 a.m., July 5. Ocean Way from Hillsboro Boulevard to SE 3 Street closes 6 a.m. July 4,  reopens morning of July 5. Hillsboro Boulevard Bridge and A1A, from NE 1 Street to SE 3 Street, will be closed to traffic 6-11 p.m. July 4. www.Deerfield-Beach.com or call 954-480-4430.

Pompano Beach

Pompano Beach Main Public Beach

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

FREE. Fireworks – 9 p.m. Blankets/chairs welcome. Refrain from bringing fireworks, glass containers, alcohol or pets. NE 14 Street Causeway and Atlantic Boulevard bridges will be in the “down” position from 9 to 11 p.m.  954-786-4111.

Rocketown celebrates 4th

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

Teens celebrate! Concert-6:30 p.m. Group 1 Crew performing with Authentik, Twenty 2 G Crew and other Christian rock/ hip hop music. $12 before, $15 at door. 954-786-1116. www.rocketownfl.com.

Boca Raton

Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Rd., Boca Raton, FL 33431

FREE. 4 p.m. — “1940s Radio Hour,” University Theatre on campus. 6 p.m.—family-friendly activities. 7:30 p.m. – Florida Wind Symphony plays patriotic tunes. 9 p.m. – Fireworks. Bring blankets or chairs. Food and beverage vendors on site. Bring canned or non-perishible food item to help Operation Food Bank. 561-393-7827.

FAU to test emergency alert system

Thursday, June 30, 9:50 a.m.

Don’t worry, it’s not ringing in your ears. FAU is scheduled to test its emergency broadcasting system this morning. Those near the campus are likely to hear the loud sirens and a spoken message. They will also test their toll-free emergency number – 1-888-8FAU-OWL (8328-695).

Barefoot on the Beach

Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m.

Residence Inn Marriott, 1350 N. Ocean Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Drinks by Barefoot wine. Raffles, door prizes and art will be on sale. Proceeds benefit Food For The Poor. Monies from event will specifically go to 11-year-old philanthropist Rachel Wheeler’s effort to build a school in Haiti in Rachel’s Village, a village she helped build through her fundraising efforts. $15. R.S.V.P.: 954-783-5327.

East Village Uncorked Event

Friday, July 1, 6 to 9 p.m.

Harbor Village , 2600-2700 block of E. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Free. Art and wine strolling event. Find out about planned improvements in East Community Redevelopment Agency. Free parking available. 954-786-7824.

About Boating Safety (ABS) Course

Saturday, July 2, 8 a.m.

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

Presented by U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 3-7, Lighthouse Point. Cost: $45 (includes materials/lunch). Limited space. Information/registration, call Gene Cain, 954-557-0582 or auxcain@hotmail.com. www.flotilla37.org.

Fortnight of Freedom, Fourth of July sale

Saturday, July 2 to Saturday, July 16

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

Buy any item (books, CD’s, tapes, art, everything goes). Get a 2nd item of equal  or lesser value FREE, mix or match. Proceeds generated by the store are used to help the library. 954-360-1380.

Deerfield Beach’s 4th of July Celebration takes place at the Main Beach Parking, Ocean Way & SE 1st St. Free concerts all day and a variety of food vendors. Sponsored by the Deerfield Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA)

Entertainment
Smuggling YoYos ~ 1-3 PM
Scott Ringerson, “The Elvis Experience” ~ 4-6 PM
The David Ray Band ~ 7-9 PM

Spectacular Fireworks Display from the International Fishing Pier – 9 PM
FREE event with complimentary shuttle service from locations west of the Intracoastal.

Parking and Shuttle Service*
Parking on the barrier island will be extremely limited during the event. Park at the Cove Shopping Center and walk across the bridge or take the complimentary shuttle service between the Cove Shopping Center and the beach.
*Shuttle service will run on July 4 from 11AM – 5:45 PM, at which time Hillsboro Blvd. and the bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic. Road will reopen following the fireworks display.

Broward Sheriff’s Office detectives are looking for a man who tried to rob an IHOP restaurant in Pompano shortly after 1 a.m. today. There is no surveillance video, but the man had a distinctive sleeve tattoo of flames that covered his entire right arm. He carried a rifle and demanded money from employees but then left before taking the money. T Any member of the public with knowledge about the crime or the criminal can report information anonymously to Crime Stoppers of Broward County, which will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest. That number is 954-493-TIPS (8477).