Hazardous Waste Disposal<\/p>\n
Fort Lauderdale \u2013 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\u2019s license as proof of residency.<\/p>\n
Bunco<\/p>\n
Pompano Beach \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
Yard Sale<\/p>\n
Wilton Manors \u2013 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Garden Club<\/p>\n
Pompano Beach \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
\u201cNorth By Northwest\u201d<\/p>\n
Deerfield Beach \u2013 Classic Film Night Friday will present Alfred Hitchcock\u2019s classic thriller \u201cNorth By Northwest\u201d (1959), Jan. 16, 7 p.m. at the Cultural Center, 84 SE 4 Ave. Admission is $10 and adult beverages will be sold.<\/p>\n
Art Auction Benefits Seniors<\/p>\n
Deerfield Beach \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
Broward Women\u2019s Chorus\u00a0<\/p>\n
Fort Lauderdale \u2013 The Broward Women\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Garden Club<\/p>\n
Boca Raton \u2013 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 \u201cWater Conservation: The Past to the Present.\u201d<\/p>\n
Woof & Wine<\/p>\n
Wilton Manors \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
Starlight Jam Sessions<\/p>\n
Pompano Beach \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
Driveway Concert<\/p>\n
Deerfield Beach \u2013 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.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Yard Sale<\/p>\n
Oakland Park \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
History Lecture, Florida<\/p>\n
Deerfield Beach \u2013 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.<\/p>\n
Women\u2019s Tournament\u00a0<\/p>\n
Islamorada \u2013 The Ladies, Let\u2019s Go Fishing Islamorada Women\u2019s Sailfish Tournament will be held Jan. 30 to Feb. 1 in the Florida Keys. Visit ladiesletsgofishing.com to register.<\/p>\n
Interfaith Breakfast<\/p>\n
Pompano Beach \u2013 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\u2019s series of events honoring Dr. King\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n
Gospel Competition<\/p>\n
Pompano Beach \u2013 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\u2019s series of events honoring Dr. King\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n
Backyard Jam\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pompano Beach \u2013 Old Town\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
Film and Fried Fish<\/p>\n
Pompano Beach \u2013 Enjoy fried fish and the film \u201cSound Of Hope: The Story Of Possum Trot,\u201d 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\u2019s series of events honoring Dr. King\u2019s legacy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Soulful Sundays and Poetry\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pompano Beach \u2013 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\u2019s series of events honoring Dr. King\u2019s legacy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
MLK Golf Championship<\/p>\n
Pompano Beach \u2013 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\u2019s series of events honoring Dr. King\u2019s legacy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Inspirational Breakfast<\/p>\n
Fort Lauderdale \u2013 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\u00a0 ymcasouthflorida.org\/events for tickets. Proceeds support future changemakers through the Y\u2019s \u201cI Have a Dream\u201d Youth Scholarship Fund. The keynote speaker is Dr. Joyce Ladner, civil rights activist.<\/p>\n
MLK Poetry Jam<\/p>\n
Pompano Beach \u2013 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\u2019s series of events honoring Dr. King\u2019s legacy.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Dr. King Celebration<\/p>\n
Oakland Park \u2013 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\u2019s \u201cI Have a Dream\u201d speech, kids\u2019 activities, community vendors, concessions, and free ice cream.<\/p>\n
Save the Dates<\/p>\n
LBTS \u2013 Friday Night Music will return Jan. 23, 7 to 10 p.m. at Commercial Boulevard and A1A.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pompano Beach \u2013 The city\u2019s annual Jazz Fest will return April 18 and 19 at the beach. Visit pompanobeacharts.org\/events\/jazz-fest for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hazardous Waste Disposal Fort Lauderdale \u2013 Residents of Pompano Beach, Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Fort Lauderdale, Tamarac, Coral Springs, Lauderdale Lakes,…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":100780,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[249,251,250],"class_list":{"0":"post-100779","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fort-lauderdale","8":"tag-fort-lauderdale","9":"tag-fort-lauderdale-headlines","10":"tag-fort-lauderdale-news"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100779","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=100779"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/100779\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/100780"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=100779"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=100779"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=100779"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}