Calendar of Events
Sunday 29 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. Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital, 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Free. 954-752-9453, sawgrassnaturecenter.org.
Guided Nature Walk
Explore the trails at Fern Forest with a park naturalist while learning about native South Florida habitats. Call to confirm staff availability. 1-2 p.m. Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road S., Coconut Creek. Free. RSVP. 954-357-5198, broward.org/parks.
Monday 30 Digital Download
Explore the Broward County Library digital world: eBooks, audiobooks, movies, music, and more. Bring your charged device: Tablet, Kindle, iPhone, iPad, smartphone, or laptop. 1-3 p.m., Catharine Young Margate Library, 5810 Park Drive, Margate. Free. kpace@broward.org. 954-357-7500.
U.S. Citizenship Prep Class
Class features question-andanswer practices and drills. 6:15-7:45 p.m. Mondays. Lauderhill Town Center Library, 6399 W. Oakland Boulevard. 954-357-6406.
Sing Sign Simcha
Musical Mommy and Me with a Jewish twist. This class is an introduction to the world of music for parents to enjoy with their young children. It will include popular children’s songs, dancing, playing instruments and movement. 9 a.m. Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek, 5700 NW 94th Ave., Tamarac. Reservations required. 954-722-9537.
Tuesday 31 Kiwanis Club of Lauderdale Lakes
Weekly club meeting of local volunteers dedicated to improving the world, one child and one community at a time. 7:30-9 p.m. Kiwanis Center, 3730 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderdale Lakes. $7 for dinner. 954-822-3883.
Wednesday 1 Bingo
Bring your family and friends for an evening of fun and an opportunity to win cash prizes. 10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m.. Temple Beth Am, 7205 Royal Palm Blvd., Margate. 954-968-4545.
The Walk
The entertainment series features live music entertainment. 6-9 p.m. The Walk, 2600-2920 University Dr., Coral Springs. Free admission. 954-340-6070.
Thursday 2 Toddler Story Time
Children ages 18-36 months and their caretaker can enjoy brief stories, songs, marching with instruments and an occasional craft. 11-11:30 a.m. Lauderhill Town Center Library, 6399 W. Oakland Boulevard. 954-357-6406.
Friday 3 Book Fair Fundraiser
The Margate Catharine Young Library will host a book fair Friday-Saturday. New and “like new” books, videos, DVDs, and jewelry for adults and children at very low prices. Margate Catharine Young Library, 5810 Park Drive, Margate, FL 33063. 954-357-7500.
Club Awesome Toastmasters
Learn how to improve your speaking and leadership skills with our energetic, talented, and diverse members. 7 a.m. Florida Panthers IceDen, 3299 Sportsplex Dr., Coral Springs. 954-618-7134, clubawesome.org.
Chi Gong
By practicing Chi Gong regularly, your health will improve. It helps to rejuvenate the body and mind and slows the aging process. Open to both residents and non-residents. 8 a.m. Sartory Senior Center,10150 NW 29th St., Coral Springs. $5/class. $25 card at Senior Center. 954-345-2209.
Saturday 4 Pony Rides
Ages 9 and under. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Gate entrance fee, $1.50; $3 per ride. 954-357-8870 or broward.org/parks.
Weekend Guided Trail Rides
One-hour guided trail rides. Children must be 9 years old or at least 52 inches tall to ride and must have an adult present. Closed-toe shoes are required. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Tradewinds Park & Stables, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. $35 plus tax/ person per hour. 954-357-8720, broward.org/parks.
Cars and Coffee
Join for complimentary coffee and pastries, then hop on in and check out some cars. 9 a.m.noon. Gateway Classic Cars, 4020 NW 126th Ave., suite 108, Coral Springs. Free admission. gatewayclassiccars.com.