Lieutenant Governor Visits<\/p>\n
Lighthouse Point \u2013 Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins will attend a community meeting, May 13, 3:15 to 4 p.m. at Fire Station #22, 2101 NE 36 St. Visit https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/5n8fuapr<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n Best Beach?<\/p>\n Fort Lauderdale and Lauderdale-By-The-Sea are among the cities with beaches vying for USA Today\u2019s Best Beach In Florida. Visit 10best.usatoday.com\/awards\/best-beach-in-florida<\/a> to vote.<\/p>\n Classic Religious & Popular Standards<\/p>\n Pompano Beach \u2013 St. Stephen Evangelical Lutheran Church will present the Keyboard Concert of Classic Religious & Popular Standards, May 16, 4 p.m. at the church, 2500 NE 14th Street Causeway. Musicians Mark Henschel and Gail Smith, known for their performances as Mark and Gail, will present an organ and piano concert to bring the joy of classical, religious and popular standards to the audience. This performance is in keeping with the Lutheran Church\u2019s pillars of \u201c gathering, word, and sending\u201d its message to its community. In keeping with its fourth pillar, \u201cmeal,\u201d refreshments will be served after the concert in a social gathering. Attendees are asked to make a $10 donation.\u00a0<\/p>\n Directors\u2019 Book Club<\/p>\n Deerfield Beach \u2013 Broward County Library Director Allison Grubbs will lead the Directors\u2019 Club Book Club discussion, May 11, 3:30 p.m. at the Percy White Branch LIbrary, 837 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Grubbs will review Crying in H Mart, a memoir by Michelle Zauner that explores the process of healing after loss using Korean culture and cuisine.\u00a0<\/p>\n Author Visit<\/p>\n Pompano Beach \u2013 There will be an author visit and book signing in support of the Rubel Mystery Collection, May 9, 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Pompano Beach Library, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd. Visit broward.libnet.info\/event\/16012272<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n Weekend Navigator\u00a0<\/p>\n Lighthouse Point \u2013 The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Pompano Beach Weekend Navigator course will be held May 16 and 17, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Dixon Ahl Hall, 2220 NE 38 St. The cost is $120 and includes piloting skills and custom charts. Visit tiny.cc\/aux34pe<\/a> to register or call 954-941-5781 for more information.<\/p>\n Bunco<\/p>\n Pompano Beach \u2013 St. Gabriel\u2019s final Bunco game of the season will be held at St. Gabriel\u2019s Catholic Church, 731 N. Ocean Blvd., May 9, 12 p.m. A light lunch will be served. Participants are asked to make a donation of $25.<\/p>\n Southwest 10 Street Meeting<\/p>\n Deerfield Beach \u2013 The public is invited to present their ideas for future improvements to Southwest 10 Street at a Vision Zero Initiative meeting, May 11, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Tigner Center, 435 SW 2 St. The city seeks funding to make intersections, bike lanes, and sidewalks safer between FAU Research Park Boulevard and Dixie Highway. Vision Zero\u2019s intent is to eliminate traffic fatalities.<\/p>\n Boating Safety Classes<\/p>\n Boca Raton \u2013 The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary offers boating safety classes throughout the year. The next are May 16 and June 13 at 3939 N. Ocean Blvd. Email peauxboca@gmail.com or call 561-391-3600 for more information on registration.<\/p>\n Willie Nelson<\/p>\n Pompano Beach \u2013 Willie Nelson will perform May 19, 8 p.m. at The Amp, 1801 NE 6 St. Visit pompanobeacharts.org\/events\/willie-nelson<\/a> for tickets.<\/p>\n Ladies Fish Off<\/p>\n Pompano Beach \u2013 The Ladies Only Fishing Tournament will be held June 6, with lines in at 7 a.m. The weigh in is open to the public from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Alsdorf Park, 2901 NE 14th Street Causeway. Visit ladiesfishoff.com<\/a> to register or call 786-443-0511 for more information.<\/p>\n Bridge Update<\/p>\n Wilton Manors \u2013 Plans for Broward County\u2019s North Andrews Bridge Reconstruction Project will be revealed May 14, 5:30 p.m. at Hagen Park, 2020 Wilton Drive.<\/p>\n Mix & Mingle<\/p>\n LBTS \u2013 The Business By The Beach networking event will be held May 14, 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Lauderdale Surf and Yacht Club, 2 Palm Ave. There will also be food and door prizes. Visit\u00a0lbts.com\/events\/#!event-list<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n Mom Gets Free Coffee\u00a0<\/p>\n Mothers can get a free 24 ounce iced coffee on Mother\u2019s Day (May 10) at the two Aroma Joe\u2019s locations in Broward: 1450 Powerline Road, Pompano Beach; 2690 N. Andrews Ave., Wilton Manors.<\/p>\n Kids Eat Free\u00a0<\/p>\n Kids can eat for free on Mother\u2019s Day (May 10) at any Hooters location. The kids meal choices include grilled cheese, wings, boneless wings, burger sliders, and mac and cheese. Kids meals include a side and beverage. This deal is for dine in only with a paying adult entr\u00e9e. Visit hootersflorida.com\/locations<\/a> for locations.<\/p>\n Art Walks<\/p>\n Art walks in Oakland Park and Wilton Manors will be held May 16, 6 to 9 p.m. along Wilton Drive and Dixie Highway in Wilton Manors, and Northeast 12 Avenue in Oakland Park. Visit\u00a0hotspotsmagazine.com\/artwalk<\/a> and oaklandparkfl.gov\/776\/oakland-park-art-walk-opaw<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n Cops and Coffee\u00a0<\/p>\n LBTS \u2013 Coffee with a Cop will be held May 22, 9 to 11 a.m. at the beach pavilion at the end of Commercial Boulevard. Learn more about the Broward Sheriff\u2019s Office and meet local first responders. 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