EVENTS

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GMO-Free Florida Meeting Get connected with likeminded activists and plan upcoming events. 7 p.m. at the Atrium Centre, 4801 S. University Drive, Davie. Visit GMOFreeFlorida.org or call 954-434-5551. Free. “Making Real Connections” Breakfast This reception will honor local individuals and organizations that have played key roles in helping 2-1-1 Broward accomplish its goals. 7:30 a.m. Thursday at the Signature Grand, 6900 State Road 84, Davie. Visit 211-broward.org or call 954-765-1329.

VITAS Grief Support Group This weekly group is for anyone dealing with the death of a loved one. 6-7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Westside Regional Medical Center (Classroom C), 8201 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. Call 954-476-3944. Free.

Toddler Story Time Children ages 18-36 months and their caretaker can enjoy brief stories, songs, marching with instruments and an occasional craft. 10:30-11 a.m. Thursdays at the Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch Library, 10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Call 954357-7440. Free.

Wheelchair Tennis Program Come join the fun, drills and action on the court with the Plantation Adaptive Tennis Program. Wheelchairs, equipment and a teaching pro are available. All levels are welcome. 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday at the Frank Veltri Tennis Center, 9101 NW Second St. Call 954452-2530 or visit PCTC.PlantationTennis.org.

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English Café Intermediate II Speakers of other languages can practice conversational English. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fridays at the Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd. Call 954-357-5304. Free.

Spanish Café Advanced This is a conversational practice class for advanced stu- dents of Spanish. 10:30 a.m.noon Fridays at the Weston Branch Library, 4205 Bonaventure Blvd. Call 954-357-5304. Free.

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10th Annual African Violet Show and Sale For Mother’s Day weekend, join the Violet Patch of South Florida for information and demonstrations about these exotic plants. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Flamingo Gardens, 3750 S. Flamingo Road, Davie. Call 954-473-2955 or visit Flamingogardens.org. Show and sale is included with paid admission.

Astronomic Observations Come and gaze at the stars shortly after sunset. Personal telescopes are welcome. 6:30 p.m.-midnight Saturdays at Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. Call 954384-0442. Free.

Cabaret Join for dancing, music and refreshments with guest performer Randy Stevens. 8 p.m. at Sunrise Lakes Phase 3 Galaxy Theatre, 9361 Sunrise Lakes Blvd., Sunrise. Call 954741-4550. Cost is $5.

Citizenship Prep Class features question-andanswer practices and drills for those preparing to take the U.S. citizenship examination. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays at the Sunrise Dan Pearl Branch Library, 10500 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Call 954357-7422. Free.

Concert Cecile McLorin Salvant is scheduled to perform. 8 p.m. at NSU’s Miniaci Performing Arts Center, 3100 Ray Ferrero, Jr. Blvd., Davie. For tickets, call 954-462-0222.

Golf Classic New Horizon United Methodist Church is sponsoring its 29th annual golf tournament. The event features a shotgun start and ends with an awards luncheon and silent auction. Proceeds support the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home. 8 a.m. Saturday at Jacaranda Golf Club, 9200 W. Broward Blvd, Plantation. Call 954-240-6441.

Hugs for Hope 5K This event is to support Hope Clubs in local schools that educate, support and develop problem-solving, coping and leadership skills while fostering the prevention of suicide, bullying, substance abuse and other important issues teens encounter. 7:30-9 a.m. at Markham Park, 16001 W. State Road 84, Sunrise. Register at Fisponline.org/hope5k or call 954-384-0344. Cost is $20 in advance and $25 on event day.

T.O.P.S. Meeting Take Off Pounds Sensibly is a weight loss group focused on health. Come for support and wellness education. 5-6 p.m. Saturday at Plantation Community Church, 6501 W. Broward Blvd. Call 954-7977769. Free.

Arts and Culture

“Discover Alaska” Explore America’s last frontier through the lens of photographer Melissa Machonis. Her images showcase the beauty of rugged coastlines, sparkling glaciers and majestic panoramic views. Exhibit runs through May 9 at the Sunrise Civic Center Art Gallery, 10610 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Call 954-747-4641. Free. “Remembering World War II: 70 Years Later” This exhibit commemorates the anniversary of the end of WWII and features military artifacts, special displays of local veterans, memories of Broward County during the war and a re-created U.S. Army communications bunker. Exhibit runs through June 30 at the Plantation Historical Museum, 511 N. Fig Tree Lane. Call 954-797-2722. Free.