For the fourth consecutive year, Akerman LLP will sponsor this “Queen for a Day” themed luncheon on October 26 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. to benefits Victory Living Programs, a nonprofit organization that helps individuals with disabilities live more independently. Participants are encouraged to dress to impress, command attention and seize the crown as they compete in a runway showcase to “wow” the celebrity judges and win the “Queen for a Day” title.  In addition to this fun tongue-in-cheek pageant, guests will enjoy a delicious three-course lunch and complimentary champagne courtesy of Breakthru Beverage. The event is being held […]

An original musical production, Miaraka: A Time to Dance is a modern-day story of Mary Magdelene with show dates on September 23, 24, & 25 at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church, 100 N.E. Mizner Blvd., Boca Raton. Co-authored by The Rev. Dr. Patsy McGregor and Collette Maurel, Miaraka was born through darkness, heartache, a light of hope and the need to awaken global consciousness of the ongoing cycle of poverty, trafficking and prostitution. Miaraka: A Time to Dance has been performed in Mauritius, South Africa, and Madagascar.  This will be the premiere production of this moving story in the United States. […]

Show your support of the Coconut Creek Police Department during The 8th Annual North Creek Explorer 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, December 3.  Pre-Race Event Activities begin at 3 p.m. including food and fun activities for all ages. Sit inside police cars. See police K-9 Dog demonstrations. Visit inside a police SWAT Truck. Take photos with police officers and more. The 5K Walk/Race Event will begin at 5 p.m. at North Creek Presbyterian Church, 4601 NW 71st Place, Coconut Creek. All proceeds benefit the Coconut Creek Police Explorers, which provides hand-on experience and training for young men and women, ages fourteen to eighteen, to explore […]

The 2016-2017 season begins at Place of Hope with a schedule of events for the public and its new Young Ambassadors of Hope (YAOH) groups. Reaching out to young professionals, Place of Hope is building a network of friends in their 20s and 30s to get involved in helping area foster children throughout north and south county. Friends of all ages are invited to participate in place of Hope’s Community events. Learn all about them at placeofhope.com/events. Every Friday in November, Straight From the Heart will doante 10 percent of the day’s sales to Place of Hope. To kick it off, […]