Hazardous Waste Disposal

Fort Lauderdale – Residents of Pompano Beach, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Fort Lauderdale, Tamarac, Coral Springs, Lauderdale Lakes, and Coconut Creek can drop off household hazardous waste and electronics, Jan. 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Mills Pond Park, 2201 NW 9 Ave. Visit tinyurl.com/424matuj for a list of acceptable items. Attendees must provide a driver’s license as proof of residency.

Bunco

Pompano Beach – Games of bunco (a dice game) will be played Jan. 10, 12 to 3 p.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 731 N Ocean Blvd. A quick review of rules and lessons for new players will be held at 11:45 a.m. Players are asked to make a donation of $25, which includes a light lunch.

Yard Sale

Wilton Manors – The next Island City Yard Sale is Jan. 10, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Drive. Call 954-390-2130 to become a vendor. 

Garden Club

Pompano Beach – The Pompano Beach Garden Club meets the second Monday of each month at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE 6 St. The next meeting is Jan. 12, 1 p.m. A meet and greet starts at 12:30 p.m. Each meeting features a speaker, plants for sale, and a raffle. Email rbkappler@comcast.net for more information.

“North By Northwest”

Deerfield Beach – Classic Film Night Friday will present Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller “North By Northwest” (1959), Jan. 16, 7 p.m. at the Cultural Center, 84 SE 4 Ave. Admission is $10 and adult beverages will be sold.

Art Auction Benefits Seniors

Deerfield Beach – Art works created by clients at the Braithwaite Center for Active Aging, 325 NW 2 Ave., will be auctioned off at a charity event, Jan. 8, 4 to 6 p.m. Hosted by N.E. Focal Point CASA, the event features wine and cheese, light music, and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the senior programs and activities offered at the center. Admission is $10. Call 954-480-4449 for more information.

Broward Women’s Chorus 

Fort Lauderdale – The Broward Women’s Chorus is seeking new members and its first rehearsal of the new year will be held Jan. 7, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Sunshine Cathedral, 1480 SW 9 Ave. Suite 7. Call 845-893-4788 or email chorus@browardwomenschorus.org for more information or visit tinyurl.com/bwcsing26 to register.

Garden Club

Boca Raton – At the next meeting of the Boca Raton Garden Club, Jan. 6, 1 p.m. at 4281 NW 3 Ave., Dr. Steve Davis, chief science officer of the Everglades Foundation, will present “Water Conservation: The Past to the Present.”

Woof & Wine

Wilton Manors – Enjoy wine with your furry friend, Jan. 8, 4 to 6 p.m. at Colohatchee Dog Park, 1975 NE 15 Ave. Sip wine, sample appetizers, and let your pup run around while you mingle with fellow dog lovers.

Starlight Jam Sessions

Pompano Beach – The next Starlight Jam Sessions, an event featuring live music, will take place Jan. 3, 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Palm Aire Gazebo. Attendees can bring lawn chairs and blankets. Food trucks will be on site. Parking is next door at the Herb Skolnick Center, 800 SW 36 Ave.

Driveway Concert

Deerfield Beach – Scott Avery will be on the Cultural Center driveway stage, 84 SE 4 Ave., Jan. 9, 6 to 9 p.m. with his array of acoustic music. The cost of admission is $10. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. 

Yard Sale

Oakland Park – The Citywide Yard Sale will be held Jan. 10, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jaco Pastorius Park, 4000 N. Dixie Hwy. Call 954-630-4500 to become a vendor.

History Lecture, Florida

Deerfield Beach – History at High Noon, Jan. 21 at 12 p.m., features Dr. Caren Neile who will speak about what books, TV shows, and movies say about our state. The event is the Cultural Center, 84 SE 4 Ave., courtesy of a Florida Humanities Council Grant.

Women’s Tournament 

Islamorada – The Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing Islamorada Women’s Sailfish Tournament will be held Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 in the Florida Keys. Visit ladiesletsgofishing.com to register.

Interfaith Breakfast

Pompano Beach – The Martin Luther King Interfaith Breakfast will be held Jan. 3, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the E. Pat Larkins Center, 520 Martin Luther King Blvd. The breakfast will include residents, city officials, local religious leaders, and members of the Pompano Beach MLK Committee. This is part of the city’s series of events honoring Dr. King’s legacy.

Gospel Competition

Pompano Beach – The Gospel Competition will be held Jan. 10, 3 p.m. at the E. Pat Larkins Center, 520 Martin Luther King Blvd. The cost for entry is $15. This is part of the city’s series of events honoring Dr. King’s legacy.

Backyard Jam 

Pompano Beach – Old Town’s Backyard Jam Concert Series will be held Jan. 16, 6 to 9 p.m. behind South Bar & Kitchen, 165 NE 1 Ave. The event features live music, bites, and craft cocktails.

Film and Fried Fish

Pompano Beach – Enjoy fried fish and the film “Sound Of Hope: The Story Of Possum Trot,” Jan. 9, 6 p.m. at the E. Pat Larkins Center, 520 Martin Luther King Blvd. Attendees under 18 will require adult supervision. This is part of the city’s series of events honoring Dr. King’s legacy. 

Soulful Sundays and Poetry 

Pompano Beach – Soulful Sundays and Poetry MLK Edition will be held Jan. 11, 6 to 9 p.m. at the Ali Cultural Arts Center, 353 Martin Luther King Blvd. The event will feature live performances, including two poets. The cost is $10 per person. This is part of the city’s series of events honoring Dr. King’s legacy. 

MLK Golf Championship

Pompano Beach – The MLK Golf Championship will be held Jan. 16, 8 a.m. at the Municipal Golf Course, 1101 N. Federal Hwy. The tournament includes 18-holes of golf, complimentary food and drinks on the course, a post round luncheon, and trophy presentation. Visit parks.pompanobeachfl.gov/events to register. This is part of the city’s series of events honoring Dr. King’s legacy. 

Inspirational Breakfast

Fort Lauderdale – The annual breakfast in honor of Dr. King will be hosted by the YMCA of South Florida, Jan. 16, 7:30 a.m. at First Baptist, 301 E. Broward Blvd. Visit  ymcasouthflorida.org/events for tickets. Proceeds support future changemakers through the Y’s “I Have a Dream” Youth Scholarship Fund. The keynote speaker is Dr. Joyce Ladner, civil rights activist.

MLK Poetry Jam

Pompano Beach – The MLK Poetry Jam will be held Jan. 17, 2 to 8 p.m. at the Ali Cultural Arts Center, 353 Martin Luther King Blvd. This immersive experience invites guests to step into a night of elegance, expression, and electric artistry, in all-black attire. Visit parks.pompanobeachfl.gov/events for tickets ($25). This is part of the city’s series of events honoring Dr. King’s legacy. 

Dr. King Celebration

Oakland Park – The city will hold its celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jan. 17, 1 to 5 p.m. at Wimberly Field, 4000 NE 3 Ave. The event will feature live entertainment, an excerpt from Dr. King’s “I Have a Dream” speech, kids’ activities, community vendors, concessions, and free ice cream.

Save the Dates

LBTS – Friday Night Music will return Jan. 23, 7 to 10 p.m. at Commercial Boulevard and A1A. 

Pompano Beach – The city’s annual Jazz Fest will return April 18 and 19 at the beach. Visit pompanobeacharts.org/events/jazz-fest for more information.