Broward Health Imperial Point Medical Center is searching for friendly adults to volunteer at the medical center.

Volunteers are needed at the gift shop, information desk, emergency department, same day surgery and MRI waiting area, auxiliary office, material distribution, and patient support.

All participants will be trained in their areas, have flexible hours, be a member of the hospital auxiliary and will also receive a free meal after each shift. Friends and couples can work together though the hospital’s Buddy Program.

For more information, call Gen Cordes at 954-776-8510 or Beth Ann Bor at 954-776-8599.

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Ana Murillo, a detective with the Broward Sheriff’s Office is one of four women in the department to featured on Police Women of Broward County, a new reality show on TLC that details their lives on and off the streets. Murillo mainly patrols Pompano Beach.

The show airs at 9 p.m. every Thursday.

What was your initial reaction when you were approached about being on the show?
I didn’t think it was going to be that big, I thought it was just going to be a ride along. I’m used to being around my guys, but now we have three or four kids to babysit.

Has having cameras follow you around changed your job?
Not at all. We always have people on the street trying to videotape or record what we do to see if we’re going to do something wrong, so we’re use to cameras. The only difference now is we have professional people.

Has your life changed at all since the show first aired?
A little bit. I guess when I dress down I’m more undercover than when I’m in uniform. When I’m in uniform, people come up to me like, ‘Ana, is that you?’ It’s different.

What do you hope viewers take away from watching the show?
The only thing I would like for the audience, particularly the young females [to take away is that], if they’re thinking about pursuing [law enforcement] as a career, to go ahead and pursue it. This is a male dominated field, but we do need females in this line of duty. Other than that, everybody’s going to critique us, but they have no idea what it’s like to be in my shoes.

What are the keys to balancing family life and work?
I don’t mix both, I separate them completely. When I’m working I dedicate myself to work, when I’m home, I dedicate myself to being a mom.

Who’s had the biggest influence on your career?
I had a lady by the name of Beverly King, she’s now a retired port authority Sgt. I looked up to her, she had a similar situation to what I had. I was a single mother at the time trying to raise my son and she went through the same thing.

Do you have any future goals with the Sheriff's Office?
Right now, I’m concentrating on what I do. I want to get better or more fluent with narcotics. This is a very risky job and this department can bring you a lot of things.

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The Lighthouse Point Library is now accepting applications for a six-week vocal and music training program.

The six-week course is for children ages 10 and up who aspire to perform music. Auditions are ongoing and there is a limited amount of space for the program. The course lasts from 6 to 7:30 p.m. beginning Oct. 19 at the library, 2200 NE 38th St.

For more information, call 954-946-6398.

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The final Music Under the Stars annual concert series will conclude Saturday with the Smugglin’ Yo Yo's.

The Smugglin’ Yo Yo's perform hits from the 1950s through today and had to cancel their previous show because of inclement weather, but plan to take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday on Pompano Beach’s public beach just south of the Pompano Pier. Participants are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, picnic baskets, and other guests to the free concert. For more information, call 954-786-4111.

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To kickoff the start of the 2009-2010 Rotary year, the Pompano Beach-Lighthouse Rotary Club recently held their Awards and Installation Banquet at East Fusion Buffet in Coral Springs.

At the ceremony, various projects organized last year were recognized, including adding three new members, various service projects with Charles Drew Elementary in Pompano Beach, the SOS Children's Village, Tomorrow’s Rainbow, Paralyzed Veterans Association of Florida, and the Boys & Girls Club of Pompano Beach. The club also donated 567 pair of socks to the Broward Outreach Center in Pompano Beach.

For more information about the Rotary, call Bill Zobus at 954-972-7178.

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The basics of cheerleading and tumbling will be featured in a program offered by Pompano Beach.

The classes are for girls ages 3 to 5 and will begin at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at Community Park, 2001 NE 10th St. The program will last for six weeks and will be held every Thursday.

Registration is ongoing at the Emma Lou Olson Center, 1801 NE Sixth St. and costs $45 for residents and $90 for nonresidents. All participants will cheer at a Pompano Tigers football game. For more information, call 954-786-4119.

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From 9 to 10 a.m. every Sunday morning, representatives from the Miami Rescue Mission and Broward Outreach Center in Pompano Beach can be heard on their new radio program, Mission Possible on News Radio 610 WIOD.

The new radio program features stories on residents at the homeless shelters who have turned their lives around as well as other positive news. Hosts are Rev. Ronald Brummitt, President of the centers and representatives Marilyn Brummitt and Donna Jean.

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Ante Up, a poker magazine recently held a reader’s choice awards edition and the Isle Casio Pompano Park’s poker room won every format in the “large poker room” category, including best overall.

The awards are based on votes from poker players throughout Florida and the Isle Casino also won in the flowing categories; cash game variety, multi-table tournaments, sit and go tournaments, promotions, equipment, players, management, dealers, cocktail waitresses, massage therapists, amenities, food/restaurants, web site and entertainment.

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In Pompano Beach, five small lodgings were recently recognized for their excellence in maintaining clean living environments for visitors.

The five 2009 Superior Small Lodgings White Glove winners are: Bahama Beach Club, Cottages by the Ocean, Pineapple Place, the Pelican PlaceŠall, and the Dolphin Apartment Motel.

All five scored 100 percent during surprise inspections administered locally by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

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Homeowners in Pompano Beach seeking crucial renovations to their homes now have the opportunity to apply for assistance from the city.

The Home Repair Program is intended to help low-income homeowners make necessary repairs to their homes, such as electrical and plumbing upgrades, heating repairs, roofing and window replacement. Residents are able to pickup applications at the Office of Housing and Urban Improvement on the second floor of City Hall, 100 W. Atlantic Blvd.

Applicants who qualify for the program will be chosen on a first come, first serve basis. For more information, call 954-786-4659.

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For children looking for one last activity before the school year starts, Pompano Beach is offering a Simply Soccer Camp from Aug. 17 through 21 at Community Park, 2001 NE 10th St.

The camp helps teach children various soccer skills and also includes swimming. The camp is for children ages 5 to 14 of all skills levels. Registration is ongoing at the Emma Lou Olson Center, 1801 NE Sixth St. and you do not have to be a Pompano Beach resident to participate.

The three sessions are $115 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $130 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and there is a Tiny Tot session for children ages 5 and 6 for $60 from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants must bring a soccer ball, swimsuit, shin guards, water bottle and lunch.
For more information, call 954-786-4119.

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With funding secured, members of the Pompano Dog Pack, a group of residents committed to bringing a dog park to Pompano Beach will host a meeting at 7 p.m. August 17 at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE Sixth Street.

The general meeting will cover various committees including establishing a fund raising committee. The park is expected to open in Pompano Beach during the fall. For more information, e-mail Lisa Hamburg at Lisa@pompanodogpark.com

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Beginning Sept. 8, Pompano Beach’s Parks and Recreational Department will be offering children’s dance classes. The classes are for children ages 3 to 17. Registration lasts from 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 17 at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE Sixth St.

Different forms of classes include ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, and lyrical. Monthly tuition is $30 and the first month’s tuition and registration fee is due at registration. For more information, call 954-786-4111.

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To help raise awareness on preventable health problems and to encourage residents to get a medical checkup, Pompano Beach is hosting the annual Employee and Community Health and Financial Wellness Fair Aug. 12 and 13.

More than 60 organizations and nonprofit groups will be on-hand to provide valuable medical information and ways to treat health problems. Hospitals and health insurance experts will attend to answer questions and provide free blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes checks.

The event is free and open to the public. Each fair will last from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, 1801 NE Sixth St. For more information, call 954-786-4626.

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For residents who just can’t seem to get their dog to behave, the Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation Department is offering dog obedience classes.

The classes begin at 6:30 p.m. Aug. 12 and will run every Wednesday for six weeks at North Broward Park, 4400 NE 18th Ave.

Registration is currently open with an $80 fee for Pompano Beach residents and $85 for non-residents.

Instructor Sue Blood will be leading the program and participants are asked to bring a six-foot nonretractable leash and dogs must have their current shots and can be as young as four months old.

For more information, call 954-363-3313.

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For the first time, the Pompano Beach Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a triathlon.

The running, biking and swimming event will start at 7 a.m. Aug. 9 at the Pompano Beach Aquatic Center, 820 NE 18th Ave.

The running portion will last 4.4 miles, which is one lap around the Pompano Airpark path, while the bike portion will be 8.8 miles. The swimming segment will be 600 meters in the city’s Olympic size pool.

Participants must pre-register at the Pompano Aquatic Center by Aug. 6. Registration is $20 and children under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult during the event. Awards will be given to the top three men and women finishers. For more information, call 954-786-4128.

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