From the early settlers of 1870 to the vibrant international mecca that welcomed the new millennium, South Florida is more than a warm-weather retreat for northerners – it’s a state filled with colorful stories, culture, art and sometimes prickly politics. Learn more during the Nova Southeastern University Lifelong Learning Institute lecture, titled “Florida History: 1870-2000,” on September 8 from 10:30 – 11:45 a.m. at Covenant Village of Florida, 9215 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation. The lecture is free and open to the public, but reservations are required. For more information or to RSVP, please call 877-670-0889 or visit www.CovenantFlorida.org.  

Come join The Fellowship of Christian Athletes as they host the 9th Annual Celebrity Golf and Tennis Classic on September 27 and 28 at the Coral Ridge Country Club in Fort Lauderdale. All proceeds from this event will benefit underprivileged students with scholarships to FCA leadership camps.  The Tennis Round Robin Tournament is on September 27 from 3 – 5:30 with a Pairing Party from 6 – 8:30 p.m. Registration on September 28 begins at 8:15 a.m. followed by a Free Clinic with a PGA Pro and Shot Gun Start for Celebrity Scrammble at 9 a.m. To sign up as a sponsor or […]

Operation Lift HOPE will host a gala event on September 25 to raise funds for initiatives to end homelessness. From musical festivities and inspiring military regalia to captivating first-hand stories, and memorabilia to take home, it will be an experience you won’t soon forget. The evening event will feature military bands, displays, a museum and a complete review of the homeless continuum of care to be understood by all. Spend an evening with our Veterans. Invite your family members and celebrate what we all enjoy in this great country. For more information visit operationlifthope.org.

Save the life of a child by supporting Walk for Life on September 26 at Westminster Academy West Athletic Field, 3701 NW 44 Street, Lauderdale Lakes. The Walk will raise funds to support Hope Women’s Centers, which provides pregnant women in crisis with free services such as testing, counseling, ultrasounds and referrals. Check in at 5 p.m. Walk begins at 5:30 p.m. Learn more at www.friendsofhope.com.  

Join Jon Gordon and the World Leaders Group at the 2015-2016 Beyond The Conference Business Leadership Breakfast Series on January 13 from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. at EAU Palm Beach Resort & Spa, 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan.  Register at worldleadersconderence.com/breakfast-series or contact Carl Foster at 561-797-9500 or [email protected] for more information.

Join West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio and the World Leaders Group at the 2015-2016 Beyond The Conference Business Leadership Breakfast Series on November 11 from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. at EAU Palm Beach Resort & Spa, 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan.  Register at worldleadersconderence.com/breakfast-series or contact Carl Foster at 561-797-9500 or [email protected] for more information.

Join Tommy Spaulding and the World Leaders Group at the 2015-2016 Beyond The Conference Business Leadership Breakfast Series on September 9 from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m. at EAU Palm Beach Resort & Spa, 100 S. Ocean Blvd., Manalapan.  Register at worldleadersconderence.com/breakfast-series or contact Carl Foster at 561-797-9500 or [email protected] for more information.

Learn important business strategies from Christian business leaders the first Friday of every month at Business with Purpose. The event is held at the Blackstone Media Group office, located at 5601 Powerline Road, Suite 205, Fort Lauderdale, from 8 – 9:30 a.m.  $10 Register online at www.businesswithpurpose.com.  

Join us on September 11 at 6 p.m. at Journey Church East, 715 S Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, for an evening of interactive prayer and worship at RESTORE 2015. We want to see those who are exploited by injustice and whose dignity is violated by others set free and restored. We will be taking a collection for Hope House, a ministry focused on caring for young women coming out of sex trafficking. Requested donations: $10 gift cards from retailers like Target and Walmart. For more information, please contact us at [email protected]