Calendar of Events

Meet a native or exotic animal, learnhowanimals live in the wild, howwe can best interact with them andhowour choices affect their quality of life. 11a.m. at the Sawgrass Nature Center& Wildlife Hospital, 3000 Sportsplex Drive, Coral Springs. Free. Call 954-752-9453 or visit SawgrassNatureCenter.org.

Guided NatureWalk

Let a naturalist guide you on a tour. 1-2 p.m. at the Fern Forest Nature Center, 201Lyons Road S., CoconutCreek. Cost is $3. Call 954-357-5198.

Nature Lecture Series

Each presentation is followed by a question-and-answer session. Live animalswill be used to emphasize the lecture topic, although therewill be no handling of animals by the public. The series is appropriate for all ages. Noon-1:30 p.m. Sunday at Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek. Donation is $5. Call 954-357-5198.

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. at Veterans’ Memorial Park, 7825 Southgate Blvd., Tamarac. Call 954-597-3620.

Monday 2

Bingo

Bring your family and friends for an evening of fun and an opportunity to win cash prizes. 6 p.m. Mondays and10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Temple Beth Am, 7205 Royal Palm Blvd., Margate. Call 954-968-4545.

Indoor Pickleball

This is a paddle sport for all skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy to learn. For ages18 and older. 9 a.m.-1p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, at the Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. Cost is $4 and $2 for residents. Call 954-545-6670.

U.S. CitizenshipExamPrep

This features practices and drills for those studying for the exam. 6:30-7:30 p.m. atNorthwest Regional Library, 3151University Drive, Coral Springs. Call 954-357-7990.

Tuesday 3

NAMIConnection 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, 7145W. Oakland Park Blvd., Lauderhill. Free. Call 954-746-2055.

Outdoor Pickleball

This is a paddle sport for all skill levels. The rules are simple and thegame is easy to learn. For ages18 and older. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays and 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at the Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. Free. Call 954-545-6670.

Wednesday 4

90th Anniversary Council Luncheon

Myrna Goldberg, educator, performer, lecturer and creative writer, will present her onewomanshow on “Pure Gold: The Story of Golda Meir.” 11a.m. at Woodlands Country Club, 4600 Woodlands Blvd., Tamarac. Cost is $125. Call 954-486-0226 or visit Naamat.org.

Coral Springs Book Bunch

The group will discuss “The Kitchen House” by Kathleen Grissom. 6:30-7:30 p.m. at Northwest Regional Library, 3151 University Dr., Coral Springs. Call 954-357-8040.

Thursday 5

Bingo

Enjoy weekly early bird games and general bingo for an opportunity to win cash prizes. 6:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Orr, 2151 Riverside Drive, Coral Springs. Call 954-753-3232.

Coconut Creek Culture Series

MarcNewmanwill present “The History of Memorial Day.” 6:30 p.m. at the Coconut Creek Commission Chambers, 4800W. Copans Road. Call 954-973-6760 or email kecklond@coconutcreek.net.

Coral Springs RotaryClub

Join for themembership meeting and lunch. 12:15 p.m. at Runyoun’s, 9810W. Sample Road, Coral Springs. Visit Coralspringsrotary.org.

Sierra Club Meeting

Join this environmental organization at itsmonthly meeting. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Fern Forest Nature Center, 201Lyons Road S., Coconut Creek. Call 954-357-5198.

Yoga Class

This class will help you relax, reduce stress, improve flexibility and increase vitality; for age18 and older. Bring amat and wear loose clothing. 6-7 p.m. Thursdays at the Fern Forest Nature Center, 201Lyons Road S., Coconut Creek. Cost is $10. Call 954-357-5198.

Friday 6

Broward Senior Hall of Fame Breakfast

This breakfast will honor the10 newsenior resident Hall of Famers in Broward County. Presented by Aging& Disability Resource Center. 9 a.m. at Woodlands Country Club, 4600 Woodlands Blvd., Tamarac. Cost is $40. Call 954-745-9567 or visit adrcbroward.org/seniorhalloffame.

ClubAwesomeToastmasters

Master public speaking and impromptu speaking, while building personal and professional confidence and leadership skills. 7 a.m. atKWRealty, 3301N. University Dr., Suite 210, Coral Springs. VisitClubawesome.org or call 954-757-5827.

St. GeorgeGameNight

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

Tiny Tots P.E.

This programwill help youngsters develop fine motor skills, following directions and social skills. For ages 2-4 with parent participation. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays at the Coconut Creek Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road. Cost per four week session is $20 and $15 for residents. Register at the community center or online at Coconutcreek.net/Webtrac. Call 954-545-6670.

Saturday 7

EcoAction Day

Volunteers can clean up trash, plant native plants, and remove non-native invasives. Community service hours awarded. 9 a.m.-noon at Fern Forest Nature Center, 201Lyons Road South, Coconut Creek. Wear appropriate attire and extra tools are welcome. Free. Call 954-357-5198.

OpenChess Play

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

Sounds atSundown

Plan to stay for the evening – bring lawn chairs and blankets, relax, dance, sing and enjoy the live entertainment and food at your leisure. 6-9 p.m. at the corner of Margate Blvd. and 441. Call 954-935-5324 or 954-972-6458.

Writing Buddies

Teens will be paired with children from kindergarten through

the fifth grade and guide them through the story creation process. Teens must be14 or older. 2 p.m. at 6620N. University Drive. AParkland Library card is required to register. Visit Cityofparkland.org/registration or call 954-757-4207.

Announcements

Girls Basketball League

Age divisions available for 8-10, 11-13 and14-17. Practices are scheduled to start the week of June 20 and games are scheduled from August 6-November 5. Cost is $100 throughMay30 and $125 thereafter. Register at the Coconut Creek Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Boulevard or visit coconutcreek.net/ webtrac. For information, 954-956-1580.

Register to Help: City of Parkland Relay for Life

Seeking people to help with the City’s efforts in Relay for Life on Saturday, May14, 5 p.m.-midnight at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, 5901Pine Island Road, Parkland. All those whoregister to help before April 25 will receive a free T-shirt. High school and college students can earn credit hours for participating in this event. For information, call 954-757-4145.

PollWorkers Needed

Poll workers are needed for the PrimaryElection in August, and the Presidential/General Election in November.Earn up to

$200 each day.To apply, visit Browardsoe.org or call 954-459-9911.

SummerCampCounselors

TheCity of Parkland is seeking SeniorCampCounselors and Counselors-in-Training for its annual summer camp June 20-August12. Senior Counselor positions are paid and must be 18 or older. Counselors-inTraining are paid via volunteer hours and must be at least15 years old. College students are encouraged to apply. For information, call 954-757-4105.

SummerDayCamp

TheCity of Coconut Creek Parks and Recreation department will hostSummercamp for residents weekdays from June 20-August12 (eight weeks) from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. at the Recreation Complex (4455 Sol Press Boulevard) and the Community Center (1100 Lyons Road). Fee costs $945 and includes all field trips. Register online at Cocnutcreek.net/webtrac. For information, call 954-956-1580 or 954-545-6670.

NextWeek

CreativeMovementfor Special Needs

Learn the joy of dancing in a fun, supportive and interactive environment. For ages18 and older. May 9-June 6, 7:15-8 p.m. at theCommunity Center, 1100 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. Cost is $20 and $15 for residents.

Class will focus on mixing, tinting and shading colors to create beautiful landscape, still life and abstract pictures. May 11-25, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Recreation Complex, 4455 Sol Press Blvd., Coconut Creek. Cost is $70 and $60 for residents. Space is limited. Register at coconutcreek.net/webtrac. For information, call 954-956-1580.

Creative Arts for Special Needs

Develop finemotor skills, and promote creative thinking, self-expression, self-confidence and social interaction in a fun and supportive environment. May11-June1,10:30-11:15 a.m. (ages18 and older) Wednesdays andMay12-June 2, 4-4:45 p.m. (ages 3-6) Thursdays at the Community Center, 1100 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. Cost is $20 and $15 for residents. Register online at Coconutcreek.net/ webtrac. For information, call 954-545-6670.

Circle ofRhythm for Special Needs

Express yourself through music. Programoffers time for socialization, self-expression and fun. Ages 6 and older. May12-June 16, 6:30-7:15 p.m. at the CommunityCenter, 1100 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek. Cost is $20 and $15 for residents. Register online at Coconutcreek.net/webtrac.