Night of Magic

Thursday, Dec. 1, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

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

Dr. Magic will entertain you at this event sponsored by Team Gateway Logistics to benefit Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Donation of $15. Free glass of wine, beer or soda. 954-571-6999.

Chamber Breakfast N’ Deerfield

Thursday, Dec. 1, 7:30 to 9 a.m.

The Horizon Club, 1208 S. Military Dr.

Speaker – Molly Murphy, Outreach Manager of Horses For The Handicapped. Don’t miss – on Dec. 7, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Luncheon Leads Group at the Chamber, 1601 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, 33441. 954-946-5452.

Yuletide Parade

Friday, Dec. 2, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

NE 5 Avenue to Community Park ,Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Parade begins at 5 Avenue near Sample McDougald House, proceeds east to NE 10 Street to NE 11 Avenue, south to NE 9 Street and east into Community Park. Floats, bands, clowns, dancers and more. Park will have even more activities and Santa will be there. Mayor Fisher will light the Yuletide Tree. Refreshments will be available. 954-786-4111.

Nova Singers perform

Friday, Dec. 2, 8:15 p.m.

First Presbyterian Church, 2331 NE 26 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Enjoy melodies from the 15th and 16th Centuries, songs with lyrics from Shakespeare as well as standard holiday songs by various composers and arrangers. $10 donation. 954-941-2308, ext. 112. www.pinkpres.org.

Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, Dec 3, 9 to 11 a.m.

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

Santa and his elves will arrive by fire truck and the Deerfield Beach Historical Society will provide breakfast, crafts for the children and a photo with Santa!  $5 per person.  Call for reservations: 954-429-0378.

Volunteer Day

Saturday, Dec. 3, 9 a.m.

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

Bring own work gloves. Water and lunch provided. 954-480-4494.

18th annual Breakfast with Santa

Saturday, Dec. 3, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

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

Snow, Santa, pancake breakfast, train rides, multicultural crafts, entertainment by “Uncle Willy” and Flora Belle the Clown, sand art activities and more! Admission is $10 per person, infants are free. Reservations required. 561-368-6875 or visit www.cmboca.org.

Toys for Tots

Through Dec. 7

Bartell Chiropractic Life Center, 57 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441 

Bartell Chiropractic Life Center is an official drop-off location for “Toys for Tots.”  Bring in a new, unwrapped toy and receive a ”Health Pass” for $37 (value $300) and a chance to win a 1 night stay at Deerfield Beach Embassy Suites Resort and Spa. 954-426-3200.

Relay for Life seeking teams

The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Deerfield Beach, LHP & Hillsboro Beach is looking for teams. The relay will be held May 5-6, 2012 at Quiet Waters Park. For more info, contact Nona Breitenstein at nonabreit@gmail.com  or 954-304-4248. www.relayforlife.org/dblpfl.

Toys for Tots Drive

Through Friday, Dec. 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Monday to Friday)

Allen West for Congress Headquarters, Fifth Avenue Shops, 2108 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL 33431

The Allen West for Congress Campaign and United States Marine Corps collected nearly 1,000 toys for needy children through the Toys for Tots program last year. This year, they hope for more. Bring new, unwrapped toys. 877-906-2010.

Deerfield Beach Computer Club meets

Fridays, except holidays

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

Need some computer experience? This club can help. $1 per class. 954-725-9331 or www.db-cc.org.

Food Drive

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

Needed: Non-perishable food items such as peanut butter, canned vegetables, cereal (hot or cold), rice, pasta, canned soups & stews, canned fruits, dried or canned milk, canned tuna, and canned chicken or turkey. Please drop off your food donations: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 954-480-4449.

Seeking boats for 49th Annual Pompano Beach Boat Parade

To be held Dec. 11 on the Intracoastal Waterway, leaving from Lake Santa Barbara to Deerfield Beach, the Pompano Boat Parade is sure to bring many onlookers to see the lit-up decorated boats. For more information, visit www.observernewspaperonline.
com or contact Pompano Chamber at 954-941-2940 to register. Register NOW!

Ribbon cutting at MarCha’s  Breakfast Shack

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 11-30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

3110 Plaza at 3100 N. Federal Hwy., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Free samples, snacks, drinks; lunch specials and delicious homemade hot soups. All food is made from scratch or is ordered from top quality organic producers and is hormone, antibiotic and preservative free. www.marchasbreakfastshack.com.

9th Annual Lighthouse ‘A Glow

Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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

Kick off your holiday season with family entertainment!

View Pompano Yuletide Parade Route 2011 in a larger map

Duffy Dillon gives his Broward County Sports Hall of Fame induction speech. Photos by Gary Curreri

By Gary Curreri

Two local Pompano men never thought they would be named in the same sentence of the likes of Dan Marino, Coach Don Shula, H. Wayne Huizenga, Dara Torres, Chris Evert and others, but there they were.

Duffy Dillon, who currently lives in Pompano Beach, and Barry Krauss, who starred at Pompano Beach High School, were recently named to the Broward County Sports Hall of Fame. The duo were among six 2011 inductees at the
annual gala at Broward County Convention Center. The Greater Ft. Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau Sports Development office presented the event.

They were joined by Wendy Bruce Martin (gymnastics), Joe Castiglione (athletic administration), Gene Monahan (sports medicine) and Louis Oliver (football), who are now part of the Hall of Fame, which broke the century mark of inductees with this year’s event.

“I was in shock,” said Dillon, 46, who heads up the Ft. Lauderdale Aquatics Swim program. “It was a little bit of a concern of mine with me being young in my coaching career. These types of awards are typically for end-of-career achievements, especially with swim coaches Michael (Lohberg) and Jack (Nelson) in the Hall of Fame …They assured me it was from an athletic perspective and not the coaching. I was fortunate to have the God-given talent, and for me, this is a lifelong passion.”

Dillon, a 1983 Ft. Lauderdale High School graduate, was a two-time NCAA champion and All-American at the University of Florida. He has been the director and head coach of the Ft. Lauderdale Aquatic Swim Club since 2004.

“It’s unbelievable,” Dillon said. “When you consider all of the great athletes and coaches to come out of Broward County. It’s pretty awe inspiring and you feel pretty special.”

Krauss, 54, a 1975 Pompano Beach High School graduate, played football for the University of Alabama, where the All-American spent 13 years playing in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts and the Miami Dolphins.

Krauss looked around at the table and thanked his family for being there, including his brother Eric, whom he said “was the better linebacker of the family.”

“This has to be one of the most wonderful days of our lives,” said Krauss, who choked back tears throughout his speech. He is currently a broadcaster and motivational speaker based in Carmel, Indiana.

“We have come a long way and our family is together for the first time in years. This is awesome,” added Krauss, who was introduced by his father, Rob. “This is about dreams. Most times, we give up on our dreams … When I was growing up, it was always my dream to play for the Miami Dolphins. When I finally suited up for them and I was standing on the sideline, I cried.”

Barry Krauss speaks during his induction.

Ranse Jones’ parents, Bob Jones and Sherry Marthinuss, on hand for this year’s event. Photos by Gary Curreri

By Gary Curreri

Ranse Jones’ motto was simple – “Live simple, play hard.” Jones, the AVP (Association of Volleyball Professionals) beach volleyball player who died last year, at age 34, was in the thoughts of those involved in the second annual tournament bearing his name on Nov. 11-13 in Deerfield Beach.

Deerfield Beach’s Flavia Peraira, teamed with Boca Raton’s Amanda Angermeier, took third in the women’s open division. Players drew their teammates randomly at a kickoff party the night before the competition. The duo both teach at Boca Raton High School and had teamed up before in winning a AA women’s tournament the year before.

“We were so excited because we played together before,” said Peraira, 28, Biology teacher at Boca Raton High School and former Georgia Southern University volleyball standout. “I think this is important because it combines the sport and brings everyone together for this (great) cause. It is a sad thing and, because we are turning it into something positive, it is amazing. It is very personal for a lot of people here in Deerfield Beach who know him.”

Peraira said she loves playing beach volleyball because of the weather, the competition and being healthy through the exercise.

“If I don’t play, I think something is missing,” added Peraira, who also coaches the sport. “I like the teaching part of it. Being outside and looking at the ocean. There is nothing better.”

Jones, who was from Deerfield Beach and was a firefighter, suffered a brain aneurysm during the semifinal of the Panama City AVP Young Guns tournament in April 2010. In the six months that followed, Jones was on and off life support, placed in a medically-induced coma, suffered swelling of his brain and battled an array of complicated infections.

Jones had played in 21 AVP tournaments since 2000. Once ranked as high as No. 66, Jones also spent time on the Extreme Volleyball Professionals tour, as well as competing in the Men’s Open Division of the 2009 U.S. Open of Beach Volleyball.

Deerfield Beach’s Flavia Peraira, right, and Boca Raton’s Amanda Angermeier finishes third in the women’s open division of the second annual Ranse Classic.

Marcelo Ramos, who, along with Andre Melo and John Esposito, put on the local event this year, said there were about 150 players who took part in the beach volleyball tournament and an additional 30 who played in the men’s footvolley competition.

Ramos, 41, of Deerfield Beach, said the event was for a good cause. A benefit event in Jones’ honor was staged near the city’s pier last November and Jones passed away the day after the tournament ended on Nov. 8.

Ramos said the final figures from registration monies aren’t in yet; however, he expects the number raised to approach $15,000.

“This is very important,” said Ramos, who noted some of the proceeds are targeted for Kids in Distress. “It is good because the volleyball and the footvolley come together because they are part of the beach family. It is a very good group of athletes was stick up for each other.

“It’s going to grow into a big annual event,” said Melo, a longtime friend of Jones. “It is a good time. Everyone is coming out to support Ranse. Not only is it a competitive tournament with money, but it is also a reminder of what a great guy and competitor he was. It’s (about getting) together to celebrate his life.”

There was $6,500 in prize money, including $1,000 for first prize in the men’s division, co-ed 4s and footvolley, and $700 for first in the girls division. There were other prizes for the other divisions.

Food Drive

Ongoing for holidays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Needed: non-perishable food items such as peanut butter, canned vegetables, cereal (hot or cold), rice, pasta, canned soups & stews, canned fruits, dried or canned milk, canned tuna, and canned chicken or turkey. 954-480-4449.

Holiday Fantasy of Lights

Now through Sunday, Jan. 2, 6 to 10 p.m. nightly

Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Rd., Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Drive through 3 miles of giant animated displays illuminated with lights sponsored by various companies. This year, enjoy the 3-D experience for only $3 more. Open Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. $13 per car. Monday through Wednesdays are $10 per car.

Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration

Friday, Nov. 25, 5 to 8 p.m.

Mizner Park Amphitheater, On Federal Hwy. between Glades and Palmetto, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Holiday entertainment, children’s activities, walkabout entertainers, tons of “real” snow, Mr. and Mrs. Santa, free kiddie rides, holiday displays, vendors, food and beverages sold. 400,000 LED lights will be displayed nightly though holidays along Plaza Real including a 40-foot Christmas tree featuring ‘dancing’ lights choreographed to holiday music favorites at the south end of Mizner Park.  www.miznerpark.com or call 561-362-0606.

Holiday Kick-Off

Friday, Nov. 25 & 26, noon to 4 p.m.

Pompano Citi Centre, 1955-201 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Bounce house, magic show, music, games, cotton candy, popcorn and more. Santa meet and greet.  954-943-4685.

Light Up MLK for the Holidays

Saturday, Nov. 26, 5 to 8 p.m.

Annie Adderly Gillis Park, 601 Martin Luther King, Jr. B1vd/Hammondville Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33060

Hosted by Pompano Beach CRA with NW Advisory Committee. Free family event with live musical and dance performances, interactive festivities, cookie and ornament decoration, holiday treats. Tree lighting ceremony at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.pompanobeachcra.com or call 954-786-7824 for info.

Chosen People Ministries speaks

Saturday Nov. 26, 5:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 27, 10 a.m.

Zion Lutheran Evangelical Church, 959 SE 6 Ave. , Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Rabbi Dr. Ben Alpert, a representative of Chosen People Ministries, will be speaking on “The Messiah in the Old Testament.” Chosen People Ministries hopes to make the message of the Messiah more accessible to Jewish people and also help Christian believers achieve a greater appreciation of the Jewish basis of their own faith traditions. Open to Christian and Jewish community to attend. 954-421-3146.

Intracoastal History Tour

Sunday, Nov. 27, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Deerfield Island Park, 1720 Deerfield Island Park, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Discover the history of Deerfield Island Park. Ages 6 and up. $5 per person. Pre-registration required, call 954-357-5100. Must be at Sullivan Park by 9:30 a.m. to catch shuttle. (Sullivan Park is on Riverview Road off Hillsboro Boulevard on the west side of the Intracoastal Waterway).

Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 6 p.m.

Zion Lutheran Evangelical Church, 959 SE 6 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Everyone welcome. Tree will be in courtyard in front of the high school. Enjoy holiday music, chorus, bell choir and Christmas carols. Refreshments will be served. A special guest with a “Red Suit” and white beard will be making a special appearance for Pre-School through Elementary children.

By David Volz

Tuesday, Nov. 22 at noon, Vice Mayor George Brummer, Commissioner Barry Dockswell and Commissioner Rex Hardin won their respective elections by default. No one filed to run against them in the Jan. 31, 2012 election.

See more in the Dec. 1 Observer newspaper.

Boca Raton Womans’ Club Benefit luncheon meeting

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

Via Addison Country Club, 6200 Boca Del Mar Dr., Boca Raton, FL 33433

Benefits Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse (AVDA). Speaker-Jilliane Hoffman, former Assistant State Attorney, prosecutor, author of four legal thrillers. $25 per person.  561-368-2207.

Flu vaccines

Friday, Oct. 14, 3:30 until 6 p.m.

Dixon Ahl Hall (across from City Hall), 2220 NE 38 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

City of LHP Employees only. $25 per person (cash only) for Flu/H1N1 vaccine (walk-ins are welcome). Medicare recipients will be inoculated free with copy of Medicare documentation and photo ID. Copies will be turned over to Medicare for payment. 954-784-3425.

LHP 2011 Fall Sports registration

• Pee Wee Flag Football Registration

Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m.

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

Ages 7 to 9. 954-943-6500.

• Youth Soccer Registration

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.

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

Ages 10 to 13 (cannot be 14 before Dec. 1). 954-943-6500.

First Annual Trinity Church Fish Fry Festival

Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Trinity United Methodist Church, 3901 NE 22 Ave., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Free event, open to the public. Features local vendors, merchants and food. Live performances by local bands and musicians. 954-941-8033.

Blessing of the Animals

Sunday, Oct. 16, 9:30 a.m.

Saint Martin’s Episcopal Church, 140 SE 28 Ave., Pompano Beach, Florida 33062

Pet parade line-up and service at 10 a.m. Accompanied by bagpipes, Rev. Bernard Pecaro will lead procession on horseback from the north parking lot into  church. Pets and owners invited to come to altar for blessing. Food court, children’s games, bounce house, face paintings and petting zoo to follow. 954-941-4843.

Celebrate National Friends of the Library Week

Sunday, Oct. 16, 5 p.m.

Jan Moran Collier City Learning Library, 2800 NW 9 Ct. ,Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Friends membership and recruitment drive. 954-357-7771.

Sukkot Family Picnic

Sunday, Oct. 16 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18 St. , Boca Raton, FL 33433

Early Childhood Center playground-waterpark (for children 5 and under). Field Day activities with a coach, crafts and more! Boxed lunches and drinks available. $12- non-member adults/ $7- non-members/ children. 561-392-8566.

Sukkot for Singles

Monday, Oct. 17, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 

B’nai Torah Congregation, 6261 SW 18 St., Boca Raton, FL 33433

Open to all Jewish Singles 55+ in the community.  Enjoy wine and light appetizers. $10 pre-paid reservations/ $15 at door. 561-392-8566, ext. 349 for reserva-tions. www.bnai-torah.org.

DB Chapter of Hadassah meeting

Monday, Oct. 17, noon

Century Village, Activity Center, 3501 W. Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Goldie Witrock will discuss “Jewish Spies in the American Civil War.” Refreshments served. Guests welcome. 954-427-6265 or 954-427-9902.

Light Up a Life

Monday, Oct. 17, 5 to 11 p.m.

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

Concert to benefit Our Father’s Soup Kitchen and  The St. Laurence Chapel. $15, buffet included. Tickets can be purchased at Emma Lou Olson Civic Center.
954-786-4111.

Zonta Club meets

Tuesday, Oct. 18, 11:15 to 11:45 a.m., followed by lunch (noon)

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

Guest Speaker, Poppi Mercier, executive director of the Boca Raton Children’s Museum, will bring the membership up to date on the new addition to the Museum’s campus, The Rickards House (and Jason’s Music Hall). 561-392-2223.

History at High Noon

Wednesday, Oct. 19, noon to 1 p.m.

Old School Museum (adjacent to City Hall), 232 NE 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Paul “Cowbone” Buster shares Seminole culture and history through artifacts and song.  Bring bag lunch.  Drinks and dessert provided. 954 429-0378.

SAVE THE DATE:

• Garden Club of Lighthouse Point meeting

Thursday, Oct. 20,11a.m.

St. Paul’s Educational Hall, 2700 NE 36 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

Guest speaker: Asif Ali, Natural Resource Specialist. “Know the Flow” – What we  should know about South Florida’s precious water. Free. Refreshments served. 954-975-9157 or www.lhpgc.org.

• 2011 U.S. Army/South FL Business Leaders Summit

Thursday, Oct. 20, 6 p.m.

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

Free. Business casual attire. MUST RSVP BY OCT. 13.  305-403-8479.

• Deerfield Chamber After Hours

Thursday, Oct. 20, 5:30 p.m.

Sign-A-Rama, 1101 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

954-428-7446. www.signaramadeerfield.com.

• BSO PAL Open House

Saturday, Oct. 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

DB Fire Station, upstairs, 928 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Find out about their boxing programs and their new music program, a great outlet for kids! 954-778-0174.

Blood pressure & depression screenings

Thursday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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

No cost. Age 60 years and older. 954-480-4449

Deerfield Chamber breakfast

Thursday, Oct. 6, 7:30 a.m.

The Horizon Club, 1208 S. Military Tr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Speaker: Michael Galvin, VP Marketing – Better Business Bureau. Topic: “10 Most Successful Scams.”

Sisterhood of Temple Beth Israel Meeting

Thursday, Oct. 6, 11:30 a.m.

Temple Beth Israel, 201 South Military Tr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Guest speaker: Robert Kunst, of Shalom International. Donation – $2.50.  Mini-lunch served. Guests welcome.
954-421-7060.

East Village Uncorked

Friday, Oct.7, 6 to 9 p.m.

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

Oktoberfest, features German music, wine and beer. Free art, wine, strolling, featured specialty merchants, restaurants and planned improvements. Free parking available.  954-786-7824.

Yom Kippur Services

Friday, Oct. 7, 7 p.m. (Kol Nidrei Prayer Service)

Chabad Jewish Center, 4081 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Saturday, Oct. 8:

10 a.m. (Morning Prayer Services)

11:30a.m. (Yizkor Memorial Service)

5:30 p.m. (Closing Prayers followed by a delicious break-fast spread)

To RSVP, ask questions, call 347-410-1106. www.JewishLHP.com

K9 Water Fest

Saturday, Oct. 8 & Sunday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Water playgrounds open only to dogs (and lifeguards). Dogs must be off-leash when inside and will be free to play in water park, must be well-behaved, have proof of current rabies vaccination, county license tag. Donations of dog and cat food, treats, blankets, toys accepted for homeless animals. $5/dog/ 50-minute session, plus $1.50/person (children 5 and under free) park entrance fee. Both days from 4 to 4:50 p.m. will be for small dogs only (under 25 lbs.). 954-357-5100.

Benefit for the Observer’s Karen Rice

Sunday, Oct. 9, 4 p.m.

Boca Raton Plaza, 2901 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL 33431

DJ, beer, hot dogs, hamburgers, sides, jello shots and raffle. $20-adults/$5-kids. Karen is currently battling Cancer. Please support her and her family! Contact Ariel Rice: 954-324-6994 or Denise Jann: 561-702-5294. To donate: www.wepay.com/donate/181410.

Pink Heals Tour

Sunday, Oct. 9

• ONLY 9 to 11 a.m. – Register for Classic Car & Truck Show

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

(Cars caravan down to beach. $20 tax deductible donation.)

• 11:30 a.m. – Parade (starts at Quiet Waters Park; Powerline Rd. to Hillsboro Blvd.; east on Hillsboro Blvd. to the beach).

• Following on beach (Main Beach Parking Lot, S. Ocean Way & SE 1 St., Deerfield Beach, 33441)

(Approximate times:)

12:30 to 1 p.m. – Opening ceremonies

1 to 3 p.m. – Broward Sheriff’s Office PAL Boxing Event

2 to 5 p.m. – Live music by Amber Leigh

7 p.m. – Luminaries on the beach

Support women in the fight against Breast cancer. Mammography Van – provided by Boca Raton Regional Hospital (pre-registration required – 561-955-4700), pink fire trucks, skin cancer screenings, bounce houses, food from local vendors, kids play area, etc. Parking at The Cove, shuttles available. www.pinkhealsdb.com.

PINK Paragon Monday

Monday, Oct. 10

Paragon Theaters – Deerfield 8, 3984 W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL  33442

Watch 50/50 at any time this day and Paragon will donate 50 percent of proceeds to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer (Walk Oct. 22). Wear PINK, receive free glass of wine at Wine Bar. 5:30 to 7 p.m., bring a bra and decorate it PINK – supplies, provided. 954-571-2445. www.paragontheaters.com.

Mammo-palooza

Wednesday, Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

North Broward Medical Center, 201 E. Sample Dr., Deerfield Beach, FL 33064

Part of week-long event countywide. Includes walk-through tour of AmeriBreasts exhibit (3-D representation of breast and pathology, info. on self-exams, etc.). Mammograms offered for $99. Insurance accepted. Schedule appointment: 954-759-7500 or visit www.BrowardHealth.org/mammo.

Save the Date: Flu and Pneumonia vaccines

Friday, Oct. 14, 3:30 until 6 p.m.

Dixon Ahl Hall (across from City Hall), 2220 NE 38 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

City of LHP Employees only. $25 per person (cash only) for Flu/H1N1 vaccine (walk-ins are welcome). Pneumonia vaccine (effective for 10 yrs) available for $70. Medicare recipients inoculated free with copy of Medicare docs., photo ID. For Pneumonia vaccine, advance notice must be given by Oct. 10 by contacting 954-784-3425.

LHP 2011 Fall Sports registration

• Pee Wee Flag Football

Registration Ages 7-9

Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m.

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

• Youth Soccer Registration

Ages 10-13 (cannot be 14 before December 1)

Wednesday, Oct. 19, 7 p.m.

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

For info., call 954-943-6500.

Rosh Hashanah Services

• Thursday, Sept. 29

10 a.m. – Morning Prayer Services, 11 a.m. – Shofar Blowing, 7:30 p.m. – Evening Prayer Services

• Friday, Sept. 30

10 a.m. – Morning Prayer Services, 7:30 p.m. – Evening Prayer Services

Chabad Jewish Center, 4081 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach, FL 33064

No membership required. RSVP: 347-410-1106. www.JewishLHP.com.

Bird Walk / Intracoastal History Tour

Saturday, Oct. 1, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Sullivan Park , 1601 E. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Ages 6 and up. $3 per person. Limited space, pre-registration required. 954-357-5100. Be at Sullivan dock by 8 a.m. to catch shuttle.

Semi-Annual Garage Sale

Saturday, Oct. 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

2500 NE 22 Court (behind bowling alley), Pompano Beach, FL 33073

Proceeds benefit The Florida Humane Society (Rain date Oct. 8). Donations also accepted. 954-785-2165.

Volunteer Day

Saturday, Oct. 1, 9 a.m.

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

Held by Friends of the Deerfield Beach Arboretum. Bring work gloves. Water and lunch provided. Jerry@treezoo.com or 954-480-4494.

Broward Water Partnership

Starting Oct. 1, Deerfield residents can begin applying for rebates for WaterSense®-approved High-Efficiency Toilets. Must be pre-approved before buying toilet. Rebates up to $100, or the cost of the toilet, whichever is less. Must replace toilet that currently uses more than 1.6 gallons of water per flush, visit (starting 9/30) www.ConservationPays.com for info and eligibility.

Calling All Concerned Residents of Deerfield Beach

Monday, Oct. 3, 6 p.m.

All My Children Daycare IV, 355/377 NW 3 Court, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Come with all issues, problems and concerns. Sponsored by Community Action Team of Deerfield Beach. 954-871-2280 or www.myperspectives.blogspot.com.

Pompano Beach Chamber meets

Monday, Oct. 5, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Zuckerello’s, 3017 E Commercial Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308

$10-Chamber members/guests (RSVP by 10/3), $15 at the door (members), $20 (visitors).  Must  RSVP by Monday, Oct. 3 to info@pompanobeachchamber.com or call 954-941-2940.

Fall Fashion Luncheon

Monday, Oct. 3, 11:30 a.m.

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

Held by Boca/Deerfield Christian Women’s Connection. Speaker Linda Moore. Topic: “When the Going Gets Rough is Shopping Enough?” and Fashion Show by Black/White. $21. Reservations required. 954-427-8434.

Highlands Neighborhood Meeting

Tuesday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m.

Highlands Park, 650 NE 50 Court, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Pompano Beach Highlands Civic Improvement Assn. welcomes Tiffany Holloway, Broward County liaison for the street improvement project, currently underway.  Residents can ask questions and relay concerns about street reconstruction, water and sewer utilities replacement, and other issues related to the County’s work extending through 2013. The PBHCIA meets the first Tuesday of each month. 954-933-6393, www.pbhighlands.org.

Save the Date: Benefit for the Observer’s Karen Rice

Sunday, Oct. 9, 4 p.m.

Boca Raton Plaza , 2901 N. Federal Hwy., Boca Raton, FL 33431

DJ, beer, hot dogs, hamburgers, sides, jello shots and a raffle. $20-adults/$5-kids. Karen is currently battling Cancer. Please come support her and her family! Contact Ariel Rice: 954-324-6994 or Denise Jann: 561-702-5294. To donate: www.wepay.com/donate/181410.

Save the Date: Pink Heals Truck & Car Show

Sunday, Oct. 9, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

Sponsored by Olympia Flame Diner and BSO Fire Dept. Awards, dash plaques, live music and fire truck parade. Register at Duffy’s and caravan down to beach. 954-410-5536.

Adult Basketball league

New 18+ Women’s Basketball League forming Thursday Evenings. Begins in October. $40/Deerfield residents, $50/others. 25+ Men’s Basketball League on Wednesday evenings begins Oct. 5. $400/team, individuals welcome. 954-480-4426 or 954-480-4427.

AARP Driver Safety Program Classes

• Thursday, Sept. 22, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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

954-480-4441

• Tuesday, Sept. 27 and

Wednesday Sept. 28, 1 to 4 p.m.

Herb Skolnick Center, 800 SW 36 Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33069

Save money on your car insurance, learn how to drive safely, keep up on current Florida statutes regarding u-turns, cell phones and much more. Ages 55+. 954-786-4590.

Grand Re-Opening of E. Atlantic Blvd.

Friday, Sept. 23, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Beach Block of E. Atlantic Blvd., Between A1A and Pompano Beach Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL  33062

Hosted by Pompano CRA. Local shops and restaurants participate with sidewalk displays and sampling. Food and beverages may also be purchased. LIVE music by Billy Bones. 954-786-4531 or www.pompano
beachcra.com.

NE Focal Point Open House

Friday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

227 NW 2 St., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Visit and meet staff. Entertainment, interactive activities, exhibits, refreshments, door prizes and more. Find out about volunteer opportunities. Winners of “What the NE Focal Point Means to Me” contest announced. Thrift Shop offering 30 percent off. 954-480-4449.

6th Annual Food for the Poor’s “5KWalk/Run For Hunger”

Saturday, Sept. 24, Registration: 6 a.m.

Run/Walk: 9 a.m.

Quiet Water’s Park, 401 S. Powerline Rd., Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

888-404-4248 or www.FoodForThePoor.org/walk  to sign up, start a team or make donation.

Poets for peace

Saturday, Sept. 24, 2 p.m.

The Promenade, Bottega Wine Bar, 4455 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek, FL 33073

Just in time for Peace Week, the Palm Beach Poetry Festival and 100 Thousand Poets For Change host this event. Poets perform work to promote social, political, environmental sustainability and change. Attendees welcome to read own work or favorite poems by other poets. Limit: one page. Special guest acoustic musicians will play songs for peace. www.palmbeach
poetryfestival.org.

Free Softball Clinic

Saturday, Sept. 24, 2 to 4 p.m.

Deerfield Middle School Athletic Complex, Field No. 1

701 SE 6 Ave., Deerfield Beach , FL 33441

For Girls ages 8-12. Hosted by Deerfield Beach Sharks Travel Softball team.

South Florida Chamber Ensemble

Saturday, Sept. 24, 8 a.m.

Zion Lutheran Church & School, 959 SE 6 Ave., Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Performance kicks off 2011-2012 inaugural season. Tickets $15-adults/$10- students and seniors.  954- 803-3762.

Ashley Cleveland Concert

Tuesday, Sept. 27, 6:30 p.m.

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

Christian singer/songwriter, 3-time Grammy Award winner and Dove Award winner performs. $12 General Admission. Purchase tickets at www.ticketweb.com. 954.786.1116.­­

Golf Tournament

Monday, Sept. 26, 1:15 p.m. (shotgun)

2 Georges at The Cove, 1754 SE 3 Ct., Deerfield Beach, FL

(Pick up your Dunn’s Run registration packet here on Sept. 24 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds benefit Boys & Girls Clubs. 954-427-0353.

PLAN AHEAD: FREE High Holiday services

Chabad at 4081 N. Federal Hwy., in Pompano Beach, is holding FREE High Holiday services on Sept. 30 for Rosh Hashana and Oct. 7 for Yom Kippur. No membership needed. RSVP: 347-410-1106. Info: www.JewishLHP.com.