The Real Deal II – How to do Business in Pompano Beach

Thursday, Nov.10, 6 to 8 p.m.

E. Pat Larkins Community Center, 520 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Free seminar/ networking event for development and construction industries. Designed to increase participation of local companies in City and CRA construction projects. Light refreshments provided. 954-586-1111.

 

Moonlight at Beacon Light

Thursday, Nov. 10, 5 to 8 p.m.

The Shoppes at Beacon Light , 2400 N. Federal Hwy., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

FREE entertainment, food, wine tastings, craft show and drawings.

 

Salute the Troops Camping Special

Friday, Nov. 11 to Sunday, Nov. 13

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

For active-duty and honorably discharged veterans of the U.S. armed forces, National Guard and reserve units. $26.25/site per night. Maximum stay: 3 nights. Extra fees may apply. Current ID and written documentation required. Info: 954-357-5100.

 

Boca Wine & Food Festival

Saturday, Nov. 11 & Sunday, Nov. 12

An exclusive event sure to bring thousands of people. Over 70 chefs, with over 50 culinary stations, will present international cuisine. Held Along E. Camino Real from the Boca Raton Resort to Federal Hwy. For more info., visit www.bocaratonwineandfoodfestival.com.

Free car washes for Veterans & military personnel

 

Lighthouse Car Wash

Friday, Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

1048 E. Sample Rd.-Sample Plaza Shopping Ctr., Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Sponsored by Grace For Vets. 954-647-9559, www.lighthousecarwash.net or www.graceforvets.org.

 

Simoniz Car Wash

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

5190 N. Federal Hwy, Lighthouse Point, FL  33064

954-426-4068

 

1500 S. Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, FL  33062

954-943-8699

 

Offer applies to veteran or active military personnel offering proof of service. (DD214 form, military I.D., Veterans’ organization membership card, or, vehicle plates that display POW, Veterans, or military medal/ribbon status).

 

4th Annual “Hidden Treasures” Indoor Rummage Sale

Saturday Nov. 12, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m.to noon

Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 5201 N. Military Tr., Deerfield Beach, Fl 33442

Jewelry, furniture, housewares, toys, accessories, books, food items, baked goods. 954-421-3246.

 

Book Fair

Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m. to noon

St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 2500 NE 14 St. Causeway, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Mostly hardcover. 954-786-9348.

 

Songs of Liberty A Patriotic Concert to Honor America’s Veterans

Saturday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m.

Community Presbyterian Church , 1920 SE 4 St.  , Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Free. Featuring Classic Kids String Ensemble & Choir, Alessandro Watson, 13 yr. old bagpiper, Boca Raton Community H.S. JROTC Color Guard, Yankee Doodle Tappers and Irish Step Dancers, Antique Car Club Exhibit, Maria’s House Montessori School Singers. 954-427-0222.

 

Annual Christmas Boutique

Saturday, Nov. 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. , Sunday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

St. Paul The Apostle Catholic Church (Parish Hall), 2700 NE 36 St. (Sample Road), Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Beautiful handmade Thanksgiving and Christmas items, gifts, home baked goods, plants, religious items. 954-943-9154.

 

Broward Farm Bureau Day and 4-H Fair

Saturday, Nov. 12, 8 a.m. till 1 p.m.

Green Market Pompano Beach

Comer of Dixie Highway and Atlantic Boulevard, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Features special exhibits, demonstrations, games, vendors and 4-H chicken bar-b-que competition.  Call 954-260-3136 or www.greenmarketpompano.com.

 

FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Saturday, Nov. 12, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Hosted on church grounds. Call: 954-427-9407.

 

About Boating Safety (ABS) Course

Saturday, Nov. 12, 8 a.m.

Dixon Ahl Recreation Center, 2200 NE 38 St., Lighthouse Point, FL33064

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

 

Women in Distress Seeking Thanksgiving Donations

Drop off location:

Jim and Jan Moran Family Center, 4700 NW 3 Ave. , Deerfield Beach, FL 33064

 

NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS:

Monday, Nov. 14 to Thursday, Nov. 17, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

 

PERISHABLE ITEMS:

Monday, Nov. 21, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

 

The Deerfield Beach Democratic Club

Sunday, Nov. 13, 3 p.m.

Century Village East Le Club, 3501 West Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Conversation with Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz about Israel.

For free tickets and info call Bernie: 954-415-5658.

 

America Recycles Day in Deerfield

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Starbucks, 130 S. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

FREE Starbucks coffee and free reusable mugs. 954-480-4454 or www.Deerfield-Beach.com/recycling.

 

Prime Timers meet

Wednesday, Nov. 16

Community Presbyterian Church, 1920 SE 4 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Planned trip Nov. 13-14 to Central Florida. More trips to come. Community invited to participate in all activities. Meetings Wednesdays (Through April). 954-427-0222.

 

History at High Noon

Wednesday, Nov. 16, noon to 1 p.m.

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

Presented by the DB Historical Society. Free, donations welcome. Speaker: Florida Public Archaeology Network “Pre-Historic Snowbirds.” 954-429-0378.

 

Business Presentation

Thursday, Nov. 17, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Lighthouse Point Library, 2200 NE 38 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

How credit scores affect you and what you can do to make them better, Wheeler Mortgage. RSVP to Julie Wheeler at juliewmc@bellsouth.net or 954-422-9400, Ext. 1.

 

Save the date: Job Fair

Saturday, Nov. 19, noon to 4 p.m.

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

Sponsored by Toyota of Deerfield Beach. Free, except table and sign charge.  Classic Car show on 20th! Contact Ted Smith: 561-310-0109.

 

2011 Christmas Baseball Bootcamp

Monday, Dec. 26 to Friday, Dec. 30, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Highlands Christian Academy, Knights Field, 501 NE 48 St., Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Presented by South Florida Baseball School. Ages 8 through 18. Space is limited. 954-326-2373 or www.sflbaseballschool.com.

IRENE HAS BECOME MUCH BETTER ORGANIZED DURING THE PAST 6 HOURS DESPITE ITS INTERACTION WITH THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN OF PUERTO
RICO...AND A RAGGED EYE HAS BECOME APPARENT IN IMAGERY FROM THE FAA TERMINAL DOPPLER WEATHER RADAR. ALSO...LARGE PATCHES OF DOPPLER
VELOCITY VALUES AS HIGH AS 75-82 KT AT 1000-1500 FT AND 85-91 KT AT 2000-3000 FT HAVE BEEN INDICATED NORTHWEST AND NORTHEAST OF THE
CENTER OVER WATER FOR THE PAST 2 HOURS...WHICH EQUATES TO AT LEAST 65-KT SURFACE WINDS. SOME DOPPLER VELOCITIES AS HIGH AS 72 KT HAVE
ALSO BEEN DETECTED AT 500-600 FT OVER WATER. AS A RESULT OF THESE DATA...IRENE HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO THE FIRST HURRICANE OF THE 2011
ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON.

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TRENDING THROUGH ALL OF THE WOBBLES IN THE TRACK OVER THE PAST 6 HOURS YIELDS AN AVERAGE MOTION OF ABOUT 290/10 KT. UPPER-AIR DATA
AT 00Z INDICATE 500 MB HEIGHTS HAVE NOT CHANGED AT BERMUDA IN THE PAST 24 HOURS...WHICH SUGGESTS THAT THE SUBTROPICAL RIDGE TO THE
NORTH OF IRENE REMAINS QUITE STRONG. THE RIDGE IS EXPECTED TO CHANGE LITTLE FOR THE NEXT 48 HOURS OR SO...WHICH WOULD ACT TO KEEP
IRENE MOVING IN A GENERAL WEST-NORTHWESTWARD DIRECTION OFF THE NORTH COAST OF PUERTO RICO THIS MORNING AND JUST SKIRTING THE
NORTHERN COAST OF HISPANIOLA LATER TODAY AND ON TUESDAY. AFTER THAT...THE GLOBAL MODELS DIVERGE ON THE SPECIFICS OF HOW LARGE A
BREAK OR WEAKNESS IN THE SUBTROPICAL RIDGE DEVELOPS OVER FLORIDA AND THE SOUTHEASTERN U.S. AT 72 HOUR AND BEYOND...WHICH WILL ALLOW
IRENE TO MOVE NORTHWESTWARD. THE ECMWF...NOGAPS...AND GFDN MODELS ARE THE RIGHTMOST OF THE NHC MODEL GUIDANCE SUITE AND KEEP IRENE
WELL EAST OF FLORIDA...WHEREAS THE UKMET AND THE GFDL MODELS ARE THE LEFTMOST OF THE MODELS AND TAKE IRENE NEAR THE WEST COAST OF
FLORIDA. THE GFS AND THE REST OF THE NHC MODEL GUIDANCE IS TIGHTLY PACKED BETWEEN THESE TWO EXTREMES AND TAKE IRENE THROUGH THE
BAHAMAS AND JUST OFF THE FLORIDA EAST COAST. WHAT IS NOTEWORTHY IS THAT ALL OF THE GLOBAL AND REGIONAL MODELS AGREE THAT THE OUTFLOW
OF IRENE WILL CONVERGE WITH WESTERLY TO NORTHWESTERLY UPPER-LEVEL MID-LATITUDE FLOW OVER THE MID-ATLANTIC STATES BY 96 HOURS AND
BEYOND. THIS UPPER-LEVEL MASS CONFLUENCE COULD MAINTAIN THE MID- TO LOW-LEVEL RIDGE A LITTLE BIT STRONGER AND LONGER THAN WHAT NOGAPS
AND THE ECMWF ARE FORECASTING...WHICH WOULD IN TURN KEEP IRENE A LITTLE CLOSER TO THE FLORIDA EAST COAST. AS A RESULT...THE OFFICIAL
FORECAST TRACK WAS ONLY SHIFTED SLIGHTLY TO THE EAST OF THE PREVIOUS TRACK AND IS NEAR THE CONSENSUS MODELS TVCN AND TVCA.

IT NOW APPEARS THAT IRENE WILL NOT INTERACT WITH HISPANIOLA AS MUCH OR AS LONG AS PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED. THIS WILL ALSO RESULT IN MORE
STRENGTHENING THAN PREVIOUSLY EXPECTED. IRENE IS FORECAST BY ALL OF THE MODELS TO HAVE A VERY IMPRESSIVE OUTFLOW PATTERN THROUGHOUT THE
FORECAST PERIOD...INCLUDING A LARGE UPPER-LEVEL TROUGH/LOW ABOUT 1200 NMI EAST OF THE CYCLONE ACTING AS A MASS SINK. WITH IRENE ALSO
EXPECTED TO BE OVER SSTS NEAR 30C AFTER 48 HOURS...SIGNIFICANT STRENGTHENING COULD OCCUR. HOWEVER...THE OFFICIAL INTENSITY WILL
REMAIN ON THE CONSERVATIVE SIDE DUE TO THE UNCERTAINTY IN HOW MUCH IRENE WILL INTERACT WITH THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN OF HISPANIOLA FOR
THE NEXT 24-36 HOURS. THE OFFICIAL INTENSITY FORECAST IS A BLEND OF THE SHIPS/LGEM MODELS AND THE HWRF/GFDL MODELS. HOWEVER...GIVEN THE
IMPRESSIVE UPPER-LEVEL FLOW PATTERN EXPECTED ACROSS IRENE...IT WOULD NOT SURPRISE ME IF THIS CYCLONE BECAME A MAJOR HURRICANE AT SOME TIME DURING ITS LIFETIME LIKE THE GFDL AND HWRF MODELS ARE FORECASTING. 
IT IS IMPORTANT NOT TO FOCUS ON THE EXACT FORECAST TRACK... ESPECIALLY AT DAYS 4 TO 5...SINCE THE MOST RECENT 5-YEAR AVERAGE
ERRORS AT THOSE FORECAST TIMES ARE 200 AND 250 MILES...RESPECTIVELY.

From the National Hurricane Center:

SATELLITE IMAGES AND RADAR DATA FROM GUADELOUPE INDICATE THAT IRENE HAS CHANGED LITTLE IN THE PAST 6 HOURS. THE CENTER REDEVELOPED
ABOUT 60 NMI FARTHER NORTH INTO THE DEEP CONVECTION. HOWEVER...A NARROW WEDGE OF DRY AIR HAS BEEN ENTRAINED INTO THE NORTHERN AND
WESTERN QUADRANTS...WHICH HAS ERODED SOME OF THE INNER CORE CONVECTION NEAR THE LOW-LEVEL CENTER. AS A RESULT...THE INITIAL
INTENSITY REMAINS AT 45 KT...WHICH IS SUPPORTED BY A SATELLITE INTENSITY ESTIMATE OF T3.0/45 KT FROM TAFB. THE NEXT HURRICANE
HUNTER AIRCRAFT SCHEDULED TO RECONNOITER IRENE WILL BE 1200 UTC.

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THE INITIAL MOTION ESTIMATE IS AN UNCERTAIN 280/18 DUE TO THE UNCERTAINTY IN THE INITIAL POSITION. 00Z UPPER-AIR DATA FROM THE
NORTHERN CARIBBEAN ISLANDS AND BERMUDA INDICATE A FAIRLY STOUT DEEP-LAYER SUBTROPICAL RIDGE EXISTS TO THE NORTH AND NORTHWEST OF
IRENE. THE RESULTANT MODERATE EASTERLY STEERING FLOW SHOULD KEEP THE CYCLONE MOVING IN A GENERAL WESTWARD TO WEST-NORTHWESTWARD
DIRECTION FOR THE NEXT 72 HOURS OR SO. AFTER THAT...A WEAKNESS IN THE RIDGE IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP ACROSS THE EASTERN GULF OF
MEXICO...FLORIDA...AND THE EXTREME WESTERN ATLANTIC...WHICH SHOULD ALLOW IRENE TO TURN NORTHWESTWARD ACROSS HAITI AND EASTERN CUBA AND
EMERGE OVER THE FLORIDA STRAITS IN ABOUT 96 HOURS. ALL OF THE MODELS ARE IN EXCELLENT AGREEMENT ON THIS DEVELOPING TRACK SCENARIO
EXCEPT FOR THE UKMET AND GFDL MODELS. THOSE LATTER TWO MODELS KEEP IRENE ON A WESTERLY TRACK SOUTH OF CUBA AND THROUGH THE YUCATAN
CHANNEL...DESPITE THEIR DEVELOPING A SIMILAR BREAK IN THE RIDGE AXIS OVER FLORIDA BY DAYS 4 AND 5...AND ARE CONSIDERED OUTLIERS AT
THIS TIME. THE OFFICIAL FORECAST TRACK IS NORTH OF THE PREVIOUS ADVISORY TRACK MAINLY DUE TO THE MORE NORTHWARD INITIAL POSITION...
AND LIES CLOSE TO THE CONSENSUS MODELS TVCN AND TVCA.

THE UPPER-LEVEL ENVIRONMENT IS EXPECTED TO BE QUITE FAVORABLE FOR STRENGTHENING THROUGHOUT THE FORECAST PERIOD AS A RESULT OF LOW
SHEAR AND A MID-OCEANIC TROUGH TO THE EAST ACTING AS A MASS SINK FOR THE OUTFLOW IN THE EASTERN SEMICIRCLE. HOWEVER...THE INTENSITY
FORECAST IS HEAVILY DEPENDENT ON HOW MUCH INTERACTION IRENE HAS WITH THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN OF HISPANIOLA AND WHAT THE INNER CORE
OF THE CYCLONE BECOMES AFTER IT EMERGES OFF THE NORTHEAST COAST OF CUBA IN ABOUT 4 DAYS. ONCE OVER THE FLORIDA STRAITS...HOWEVER...
IRENE WILL HAVE AT LEAST 24 HOURS OVER SOME OF THE WARMEST WATER IN THE ATLANTIC TO TAP INTO. THE OFFICIAL FORECAST REMAINS ON THE
CONSERVATIVE SIDE DUE TO LAND EFFECTS AND IS CLOSE TO A BLEND OF SHIPS AND LGEM STATISTICAL INTENSITY MODELS.

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.