16 – Phil Peterson’s Key West Poker Run (thru 9/19). Scenic trek from Miami to Key West for a fun-filled weekend on Duval Street with food, drinks, contests & a custom bike show. $10 per poker hand. Benefits the Diabetes Research Institute. Register at www.PetersonsKeyWestPokerRun.com.

16 – Serve it up for the Coral Springs Community Chest Celebrity servers incl. local sports personalities, elected officials, civic leaders & CS police & fire fighters, raffle & silent auction. 11am-2pm & 5-8pm at Bru’s Room Sports Grill, 1000 N. University Dr., Coral Springs. 954.344.5907.

16 – Coconut Creek Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Sponsored by TD Bank. Lunch, raffles & great networking opportunities. Businesses may also sign up for one of the chamber’s famous table top displays. Noon at the Coconut Creek Community Center, 1100 Lyons Rd. $15 for members & 1st time guests w/an RSVP by 5pm on 9/14, $25 for returning guests & w/o RSVP. Shireen: 954.419.1050 / creekchamber@bellsouth.net.

16 – Boca Ski Club Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month (except June or July) at Duffy’s Sports Grill, 21212 St. Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton. Happy hour at 6pm, followed by an optional dinner ($15 inclusive) & general membership meeting at 7pm. Kids welcome. Sign up for upcoming trips to Breckenridge, CO; Banff/Lake Louise, Canada; Aspen, CO; or Park City at The Canyons, UT. Call Chris at 954.558.6420 or visit www.bocaskiclub.com.

16 – Parkland Woman’s Club Annual Membership Meeting Meets 3rd Thurs. each month, 7pm at the CypressHead Clubhouse, 7501 S. CypressHead Dr. 954.829.4663 / debbybeck99@hotmail.com.

17 – International Day of Peace Informal gathering to celebrate peace with music, art, the placement of Pinwheels for Peace & light breakfast. 7:45am at the International Peace Garden outside the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, 2855 Coral Springs Dr. 954.344.1063.

17 – The K’tonton Club “Family Reunion” Monthly celebration of Shabbat on the 3rd Friday each month for kids ages 2-6 & their families. Temple Beth Orr, 2151 Riverside Dr., Coral Springs. 954.753.3232 / www.templebethorr.org.

18 – Farm-Your-Backyard Vegetable Growing Tips on site preparation, seedling establishment, planting, maintenance & harvesting will be covered. $35 members; $45 non-members. Box lunch included. 9am-3pm at Mounts Botanical Garden, 531 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach. 561.233.1757 / www.mounts.org.

18 – Battle of the Bands Auditions All bands must submit an application, at least one band member must be in middle or high school, and all bands must bring, set up, & break down their own equipment. 10am-6pm at the “505” Teen Center, 505 SE 5th Ave., Delray Beach. Bands chosen will compete at the Battle of the Bands on 11/6. Call 561.243.7158.

18 – Story Time for Children with Special Needs Enjoy stories, songs, crafts, & movement activities specially designed for children with developmental disabilities. All ages. 10:30am at the Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton. Preregister: 561.482.4554.

19 – TV Turnoff Week (thru 9/25). Turn off your TV for a week & connect with your family & unite with your community. Become more physically & mentally active; reflect, read, build & craft!