19 – The Big Fix Spay-&-Neuter-Athon for Cats & Pit Bulls (also 9/20). Female cats sterilized for $5, male cats for $1 & pit bulls for free! The Humane Society of Broward County, 2070 Griffin Rd., Ft Lauderdale. Appointments are necessary, call 954.266.6863.

19 – Butterfly Gardening Learn which plants will attract butterflies to your yard. Ages 9 & up. $3. 2pm at Daggerwing Nature Center in South County Regional Park, 11200 Park Access Rd., Boca Raton. Reservations required: 561.629.8760.

19 – Diversity Dialogue A relaxed conversation about peace in a talk show format with youth panelists, open to questions from the public in attendance. 2:30pm at the Coral Springs Charter School, 3205 N University Dr. 954.344.1063.

19 – Lady Luck Animal Rescue Inc. Fundraiser Food, drinks, raffles & more. Benefits Lady Luck Animal Rescue a non-profit, no kill org. 3-6pm at 7624 Rockport Circle, Lake Worth. 561.302.3624.

20 – Teens Start Smart (4-part series continues on 9/22, 25 & 29). Grades 6 & up will learn about college admissions process, & take a full-length SAT practice test using simulated testing rules & conditions. Glades Road Branch Library, 20701 95th Avenue South, Boca Raton. Preregister: 561.482.4554.

20 – Creative Kids: Back to School Fun Celebrate back to school with a story & create a pencil holder out of recycled materials. Ages 8 & up. 3:30pm at the Parkland Library, 6620 University Dr. Register: 954.757.4200.

20 – Seminar on The Art of Anti-Aging through the use of bio-equivalent hormones (Sottopelle), nutrition & dietary supplements w/ Dr. TaiSenChoy-Bent, a Board Certified Ob/Gyn physician & a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging (A4M). Learn how to easily mature gracefully, look good, feel good & enjoy a healthy, more fulfilling life. Free. 6pm at Diamond Day Spa, 7655 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs. Call 954.977.6885 to reserve your seat.

21– Boca Beachcombing Meet at the Nature Center for an introduction about seashells & the animals that make them. Then caravan to Red Reef Park & walk the beach in search of ocean treasures. All ages; an adult must participate with children. 3:30-5pm at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, 1801 N. Ocean Blvd, Boca Raton. $5 members & $8 non-members. Reservations & prepayment required at least 3 days in advance: 561.391.8110.

21 – Breast Cancer Awareness Event Performance by comedian Chris Monty, gourmet dinner, raffle prizes, jewelry show, educational info on nutrition, managing emotions & new methods of early detection. $100. Benefits the Florida Breast Cancer Foundation. 5:30-9pm at Hugh’s Culinary, 4351 NE 12 Terrace, Oakland Park. 954.309.2344 / www.sparkleoflife.com.

21 – Establishing Family Expectations & Accountability w/ Holly Zwerling, licensed clinical social worker/marriage & family therapist. Free. 6-7pm at the Parkland YMCA Family Center, 10559 Trails End. Space is limited & reservations are required. 1.888.596.3815 / bhsfprogram@baptisthealth.net.

21 – The Parkland Garden Club Chase Greene from Broward Landscape will speak on Environmentally Friendly Gardening. Open to the public. 7pm at the CypressHead Clubhouse, 7501 S. CypressHead Dr., Parkland. Sherri Barbera, 954.341.4363.