Calendar of Events
Sunday 3
6th Annual Walk 4 Friendship Join for a day of family fun and community solidarity to benefit an organization that helps children with special needs and their families. 9:15 a.m.-1 p.m. at Pine Trails Park, 10555 Trails End, Parkland. Visit iWalk4friendship.com. Cost is $5. Battle for the Boardwalk Battle of the Bands Rock out with several teen bands as they compete for a chance to win a recording session at Power Station Studios. All proceeds will benefit the School of Rock Coral Springs House Band Summer 2015 Tour. 2-7p.m. at O’Malley’s, 1388 State Road 7, Margate. Cost is $13 and includes buffet lunch. Call 954-7736130.
Be Kind to Animals Meet a native or exotic animal, learn how animals live in the wild, how we can best interact with them and how our choices affect their quality of life. 11 a.m. at the Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital, 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Call 954-752-9453 or visit SawgrassNatureCenter.org. Free.
Guided Nature Walk Let a naturalist guide you on a tour. 1-2 p.m. at the Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road S., Coconut Creek. Call 954357-5198. Cost is $3.
Tamarac Farmers’ Market Shop from a variety of vendors selling organic produce and locally prepared items, including baked goods, hummus, smoked fish and dips, olive oils, pastas and sauces, jellies, spreads and more. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sundays at Veterans’ Memorial Park, 7825 Southgate Blvd., Tamarac. Call 954-5973620.
Monday 4
Bingo Bring your family and friends for an evening of fun and an opportunity to win cash prizes. 6 p.m. Mondays and 10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Temple Beth Am, 7205 Royal Palm Blvd., Margate. Call 954968-4545.
Citizenship Prep Take part in question-andanswer practices and drills for those preparing to take the U.S. citizenship examination. 6:15-7:45 p.m. Monday at the Lauderhill Towne Centre Branch Library, 6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Call 954-3576406. Free. Discovering Your Way Family Reading Nights This literacy program is for families with children ages 6 to 11. Registration is required through local schools. 6-7:30 p.m. at the North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch Library, 6901 Kimberly Blvd. Call 954-3576660.
Knit N’ Knowledge Bring your own projects, tips, techniques and ideas to share with fellow knitters. 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive. Visit Cityofparkland.org/library or call 954-757-4207 for more information. Free.
Tiny Tots Play Time Children up to age 3 can enjoy interactive play, songs and more. 9:30-10:45 a.m. Mondays at the Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Blvd, Coconut Creek. Register in person or at CoconutCreek.net/webtrac. Call 954-956-1580. Cost is $10 for residents, $15 for nonresidents.
Tuesday 5
Coral Springs Camera Club Learn to be a better photographer. All levels are welcome. Refreshments will be provided. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sartory Hall in Mullins Park, 10000 NW 29th St., Coral Springs. Call 954-721-6598 or visit CSCC.us. Free.
English Café This conversational practice class is for intermediate students. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd. Call 954-201-2610 for
more information.
Socrates Cafe Discuss philosophical, ethical and moral issues in a group setting. 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Parkland YMCA Family Center, 10559 Trails End. To register, email bendlich@ymcabroward.org or call 954-3849622. Free.
Wednesday 6
Digital Downloads Make an appointment for one-on-one help in downloading free e-books and audio books from the Broward County Library eCollection to your tablet, smartphone or eReader. 3:15-4:15 p.m. Wednesday at the Lauderhill Towne Centre Branch Library, 6399 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Call 954-357-6409. Free.
English Café Learn to speak English in this conversational practice class. Intermediate students welcome. 10:30 a.m.-noon Wednesday at the Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Drive, Coral Springs. Call 954-357-7990.
Food Trucks Find great eats from a variety of food trucks at this weekly event. 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays at Tamarac Park, 7531 N. University Drive. There also are themed events and special activities. Visit Thefoodtruckcollective.com.
Minecraft Club Kids will get the chance to build, explore, share and learn the basics of Minecraft. Participants must bring their own device with the game already downloaded and a Parkland library card to register. 4 p.m. Wednesday at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Drive. Register at Cityofparkland.org/ library or call 954-757-4207. Free. NA’AMAT USA Gala Luncheon Lyon Roth, representing the Consulate General of Israel to Florida and Puerto Rico, will speak, and popular entertainer and vocalist Carolyn Smilie will perform. 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at Woodlands Country Club, 4600 Woodlands Blvd., Tamarac. For reservations, call Isabel Resnick (954-437-8400), Martzi Wolkove (954-532-3339) or Helen Lefkowitz (954-7243288). Cost is $125.
Spanish Cafe Practice your Spanish speaking skills in this program for intermediate speakers. 6:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays at the North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd. Call 954-201-2622. Free.
Wags and Tales Children ages 5 to 12 can read a story to Bear, a pet therapy dog. 4-5 p.m. Wednesday at the North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch Library, 6901 Kimberly Blvd. Call 954-357-6660. Free.
World Affairs Join Ethne Chesterman to discuss the biggest news around the world. 10:30 a.m.- noon Wednesdays at the Margate Catharine Young Library, 5810 Park Drive. Call 954-9683800. Cost is $2.50.
Thursday 7
Bingo Enjoy weekly early bird games for an opportunity to win cash prizes. There will also be power ball, splits and pick-ems. 6:30-7 p.m. Thursday at Temple Beth Orr, 2151 Riverside Drive, Coral Springs. Call 954-753-3232. Cost is $11.
Citizenship Class Learn all about civics, government and interviewing skills in preparation for the citizenship exam. 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Margate Catharine Young Library, 5810 Park Drive. Call 954-968-3800.
From the Ground Up
Garden Kids will grow fruits and vegetables in the community garden and learn about food literacy in various activities. For ages 7-17. 4-5 p.m. at the North Lauderdale Saraniero Branch Library, 6901 Kimberly Blvd. Call 954-357-6660. Free.
Movie Matinee Lunch Bring your lunch and friends and enjoy a movie. Noon-2:30 p.m. Thursday at the North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek. Free. Call the library for the movie title at 954-201-2601.
Yoga Class This class will help you relax, reduce stress, improve flexibility and increase vitality; for age 18 and older. Bring a mat and wear loose clothing. 6-7 p.m. Thursdays at the Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road S., Coconut Creek. Call 954357-5198. Cost is $10.