14 – Meet the Artist: Brian Trainor, “Hanging Out in Biscayne National Park.” This innovative photographer will discuss his unusual techniques. 1-2pm at North Regional/Broward College Library, 1100 Coconut Creek Blvd., Coconut Creek. 954.201.2601.

14 – Rape Aggression Defense Class Begins Women ages 13 & older interested in developing the strength, mental focus, & physical skills to help them survive a criminal attack. Meet for 4 consecutive Tuesdays from 5:30- 8:30pm at the Coral Springs Public Safety Building, 2801 Coral Springs Dr. Register: 954.346.1227 or e-mail pdjil@coralsprings.org.

14 – Book Bunch Book Group for 3rd & 4th graders. Mudshark by Gary Paulsen. 6:30pm at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Dr. Register: 954.757.4200.

14 – Salute to America Commemorative Concert Featuring Performing groups from North Broward Preparatory School. $5 suggested donation; items, such as toiletries, will be collected. Benefits Henderson Mental Health Center. 6:30pm in the High School Student Union, 7600 Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek. 954.247.0000 ext. 324, or visit www.nbps.org.

14 – Coconut Creek Multi Cultural Circle Meeting Open to Coconut Creek residents. No fees. Meets 2nd Tues. each month at 7pm at the Community Center, 1100 Lyons Rd. 954.977.5912.

14 – Knights of Pythias Kings Knights Lodge #221. A non-sectarian fraternal org. 2nd Tues. ea/mo at 7:30pm at Cypress Hammock Park, 1300 Coral Springs Dr. 954.721.4833.

14 – Coconut Creek Democratic Club 7:30pm at the Community Ctr., 1100 Lyons Rd., 2nd Tues. ea/mo. Bari Goldberg: 954.428.3737.

14 – CS Lions Club 2nd Tues. ea/mo at Cypress Park, 1300 Coral Springs Dr. 7:45pm. Bet Dawson, 954.752.0854.

15 – Boca Raton Welcome Club For women who’ve lived in Boca or Delray 5 yrs. or less & are permanent, year-round residents. Meets 3rd Wed. ea/mo. Call Marie at 631.678.2658.

15 – Ballad of America: Celebration of Constitution Day Matthew Sabatella & the Rambling String Band will bring the history of the US vividly to life with music. 3:30pm at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Dr. Register: 954.757.4200.

15 – Fondue-Raising Event Benefits the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. Three course fondue dinner, fashion show, vendors, & raffle prizes. $29. The Melting Pot, 1135 N. Federal Hwy, Ft. Lauderdale. 954.568.1581 for reservations.

15 – Community Health Program: Preventing Identity Theft & Recognizing Common Scams. Free. w/ an officer from the CS Police Dept. 7-8pm at Baptist Medical Plaza at Coral Springs, 6264 W. Sample Rd. 1.888.596.3815.

15 – Republican Business Network Free. Meets 3rd Wed. ea. mo. at 7pm. Sartory Hall, Mullins Park, 10000 NW 29th St., Coral Springs. 954.461.4195 / www.republicanbusinessnetwork.com.

15 – Coral Springs Craft Guild General Meeting 3rd Wed. of each month (except May & Dec.) at 7:30pm at Cypress Hammocks Park, 1300 Coral Springs Dr. Reservations required: 954.345.0269 / www.CoralSpringsCraftGuild.com.