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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.

Guided Nature Walk

Let a naturalist guide you on a tour. 1-2 p.m. Sundays at the Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road S., Coconut Creek. Call 954-357-5198. 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, 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 954-597-3620.

Monday 8

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.

Buckaroos Day Camp

At this summer horse camp, all students receive riding instructio­n, weather permitting. Registrati­on is required, and children must bring lunch and wear long pants and closed shoes. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday at the Tradewinds Park stables, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Call 954-357-8870. $75 per day.

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.

Camp Wild

Campers will learn through hands-on science activities, animal visits, outdoor exploratio­n and nature-inspired crafts. Summer camp will be offered to ages 6-12 from June 8-Aug. 21 at the Sawgrass Nature Center, 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Call 954-7529453 or visit www.sawgrassna­turecenter.org.

Junior Farmer’s Camp

Learn how to be a farmer and spend time with barnyard animals. For ages 5 to 8. Sessions are 8:30 a.m.-noon and 12:30-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday at Tradewinds Park, 3600 W. Sample Road, Coconut Creek. Call 954-357-8870. Cost is $40 per session.

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. Free.

Tuesday 9

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.

NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group

People living with mental illness can share experience­s, coping strategies and offer encouragem­ent and understand­ing. 3-4:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Mental Health Associatio­n of Broward County, 7145 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill. Call 954-746-2055. Free.

Socrates Cafe

Discuss philosophi­cal, ethical and moral issues. 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Parkland YMCA Family Center, 10559 Trails End. To register, email bendlich@ ymcabrowar­d.org or call 954384-9622. Free.

Wednesday 10

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.

Fan Faire

Event will feature cosplay and talent contests, games, a “superhero” photo booth, amateur artwork display and more. 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the North Regional/Broward College Library, Room 154, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek. Call 954-201-2626.

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.

Mommy and Me Yoga

Mothers, learn to relax, stay fit and achieve peace of mind with your little ones. For ages 6 months to 3 years old. 10 a.m. at Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road S., Coconut Creek. Call 954- 357-5198. Cost is $10 per mother-child pair. NAMI Monthly Speaker Meeting

Jackie Rosen, executive director and CEO of the Florida Initiative for Suicide Prevention, will present “Suicide Prevention, Interventi­on and Postventio­n: It’s Everybody’s Business.” 7 p.m. at the Silver Impact Center, 7155 W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill. Light refreshmen­ts will be served. Call 954-316-9907 or email NAMIBrowar­d@gmail.com.

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.

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 11

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. $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.

Nature Tots

The theme for this month is leaves. For ages 2 to 4, accompanie­d by an adult. 10-11 a.m. at the Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road S., Coconut Creek. Call 954-357-5198. Cost is $5. Registrati­on required.

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.

Friday 12

St. George Game Night

The St. George Homeowner’s Associatio­n will host a game night for residents age 21 and older. Play various games, such as checkers, chess, dominoes, spades, Monopoly and more. 6-10 p.m. Friday at St. George Park, 3501 NW Eighth St, Lauderhill. Call 954-739-0100. Free.

Toastmaste­rs Club Awesome

Master public and impromptu speaking while building personal and profession­al confidence and leadership skills. 7-8:30 a.m. Friday in the meeting

room upstairs at the Panthers Ice Den, 3299 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Call 954-7575827 or go to Clubawesom­e. org.

Youth Club

Middle school students are invited to participat­e in picnics, movies, field days, craft nights, sports nights, parties, field trips and more. 5-7 p.m. at the Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Blvd., Coconut Creek. Registrati­on required. Call 954956-1580 or go to Coconutcre­ek.net/webtrac. $5 for residents, $10 for non-residents.

Walking Club

Grab your friends for a morning stroll around Parkland. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday at the playground at Pine Trails Park, 10555 Trails End, Parkland. Register by emailing bendlich@ymcabrowar­d.org or calling 954-384-9622. Free.

Saturday 13

Mega Green Market

Start your Saturday with fresh and local produce, including fruits, vegetables, baked goods, grains and nuts, gluten-free and vegan-ready products, flowers, plants and more. Free entertainm­ent is offered weekly. 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at 9400 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs. Visit ShopGreenM­arkets.com or call 561-929-0237. Free.

Open Chess Play

Anyone interested in playing a friendly game of chess is welcome to attend. 2-4 p.m. Saturdays at the Coral Springs Gymnasium, 2501 Coral Springs Drive. Call 954-345-2200. Free.

Arts and Culture

“Bell, Book and Candle”

The play touches on the importance of appearance­s, the dynamics of a close circle of friends, pretending and secrets,

and on passing as something one is not. Runs through June 21 at the Stage Door Theatre, 8036 Sample Road, Margate. Show times are 2 p.m. Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Tickets cost $38-$42, $16 for students. Visit StageDoorT­hea-

tre.com or call 954-344-7765.

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