Christian Events

The Sanctity of Human Life Recognition

On Sunday, January 21, 2018, representatives from HOPE Women’s Centers will be bringing pro-life awareness to churches in the community. We urge churches to invite us to speak on prolife issues in observance of National Sanctity of Human Life Day. Contact Laurie Jeseslson at 954-372-7089 for more information. Visit FriendsofHope.com  .

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Cooking with KID

Kids in Distress invites you to explore a world of possibilities at its “Cooking with KID” event taking place on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 3:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. taking place at Hugh’s Culinary, 4351 NE 12th Terrace, Oakland Park. Explore a world of possibilities. Enjoy preparing a meal in a professional kitchen with a child from KID. Empower the children we serve with your personal “Recipe for Success.” The proceeds from your donation will directly benefit the children served by the KID educational and summer programs. Space is limited. Please RSVP by Friday, June 8th. Visit www.CookingwithKID.org .

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KID Duck Fest Derby

Kids in Distress will hold its Duck Fest Derby on March 17, 12 p.m. – 3 p.m., at the Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale. Join thousands for a free, family-friendly, rock ‘n roll themed festival presented by JM Family Enterprises, Inc. and cheer on 30,000 rubber ducks as they race down the New River to win one of ten prizes including the $10,000 grand prize. Adopt $5 ducks at DuckFestDerby.org. Contact [email protected] for further information.    

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KID Hero 5K

Join Kids in Distress on Saturday, January 27, 2018 for the most SUPER 5K in all of South Florida! The KID Hero 5K is a USATF-certified run/walk course soaring through Vista View Park, 4001 SW 142nd Ave, Davie. Release your inner superhero: join hundreds of runners/walkers at a fun, hero-themed 5K hosted by the KID Auxiliary and presented by Ultimate Software. Register at KIDHero5K.org. KID Registration opens at 7 a.m. and the race begins at 8 a.m. at  Vista View Park, 4001 SW 142nd Ave, Davie.  

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Santa Spectacular

Join us on December 2 to make the season merry and bright for KID foster children and families at their private holiday-themed party presented by Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. Offer your Secret Santa support at KIDSantaSpectacular.org.

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KID Boys N Toys

Join Kids in Distress at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, 1115 NE 9th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, for Boys N Toys, a private yacht hop and cocktail party hosted by Northrop & Johnson, 7 p.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday, November 4.  Come enjoy our silent auction, cocktails & hors d’oeuvres, and access aboard the most exclusive yachts during the height of the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. The evening will also feature a meet and greet with celebrity guest, Captain Lee Rosbach from Bravo’s Below Deck. Secure your reservation at BoysNToys.org .

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Laughter, Love and Liberty Comedy Night

Hepzibah House will be holding Laughter, Love and Liberty Comedy Night starring Jonnie W. at Victory Church, 3499 NW Boca Raton Blvd, Boca Raton. Doors open at 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 11 on Veteran’s Day. For further information and online ticket sales, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laughter-love-liberty-comedy-night-tickets-37370827150 Check out clips from Jonnie W. at www.jonniew.com & prepare to laugh out loud!! Attend this great event and become a modern day abolitionist. Contact [email protected] or visit hepzibahhouse.org.

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Heart Gallery National Adoption Day

On Saturday, November 18, Heart Gallery of Broward County will host National Adoption Day with its Broward families that will finalize their adoptions. There will be 12 Days of Gift Wrapping from Dec. 13-24 at The Galleria Mall,  2414 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale (next to guest sevices). We will gift wrap for a donation and all proceeds will benefit the Heart Gallery of Broward mission to support adoption from foster care. For more information, contact Yvette DuBose at [email protected] or call at 954-918-3008. Visit heartgalleryofbroward.org/portal/national-adoption-day .

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23rd Annual Building Hope Gala

Food for the Poor will be holding its 23rd Annual Building Hope Gala on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at the Royal Palm Yacht & Country Club, 199 Royal Palm Way, Boca Raton. The gala will take guests on a journey to the golden age of travel for an evening of hope, highlighted by a dinner, live entertainment, unique auction items and a house rally to benefit the people of Boen, Haiti. Cocktail and silent auction at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 8 p.m. Tickets: $300 Committee members include Noelle Kahan, chairwoman; Rene Mahfood and Anastasia Taglienti, executive committee; Elena Del Alamo, Dawn DeMarco-Book, Marlene Ross Khouri, […]

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