Calendar For June 23 – 29, 2012

Saturday, June 23

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Apoxee Park in the West Palm Beach Water Catchment Area on Saturday, June 23 at 8 a.m. Call (561) 616-8790 for more info.

• The Palms West Amateur Radio Club will host a Field Day demonstration Saturday and Sunday, June 23 and 24 at Okeeheelee Park’s Micanopy Pavilion from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on June 23 and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 24. To learn more about amateur radio, visit www.emergency-radio.org.

• The Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will present the Mounts Tropical Fruit Festival on Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The festival is a culinary journey around the world focusing on delicious tropical fruit. Activities will include cooking demonstrations, a tropical fruit display, fruit samples, exhibits and live music. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.

• The Acreage Avengers will meet Saturday, June 23 at 2 p.m. at the Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.). Teenagers, bring your ideas to make the library a better place. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will present “Mystery at the Library” for ages 10 to 15 on Saturday, June 23 at 2 p.m. Figure out whodunit in this interactive mystery. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Nature’s Center (5301 State Road 7, Lake Worth) will hold a class on water gardens Saturday, June 23 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 434-5777 or e-mail info@thenaturescenter.com to register. The program is free and walk-ins are welcome. Visit www.thenaturescenter.com for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Chess Club for Kids for age 8 and up on Saturday, June 23 at 2:30 p.m. Chess fans can practice strategy skills with others. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will hold a Jam Session for teens Saturday, June 23 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register and for guidelines.

• A “War on Cancer Street Team Party” to benefit Christopher Bradley will be held Saturday, June 23 from 3 to 10 p.m. at World of Beer in Wellington. There will be raffles, live music, a chicken-wing-eating contest and more. For more info., visit www.firefightersagainstmelanoma.com.

• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “Canvas, Crudités and Cocktails with Bobbin” on Saturday, June 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. In two hours you will create your own masterpiece painting with acrylics on canvas. No experience is necessary and all supplies are included, as well as a light fare and wine tasting. The cost is $20 per person. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free concert featuring Ramble On: The Raw Zeppelin Experience on Saturday, June 23 at 8 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Sunday, June 24

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike the trails behind the Solid Waste Authority administration building off Jog Road on Sunday, June 24 at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast afterward. Call Alan Collins at (561) 586-0486 for info.

Monday, June 25

• The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District will hold its first direct election of a supervisor Monday, June 25 from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the district office (101 West D Road). The ballots will be tabulated at the LGWCD’s annual meeting at 7:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 793-0884 or visit www.lgwcd.org.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature “Paper Bag Journals” for ages 10 to 15 on Monday, June 25 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Who Wants to be a Minion?” for ages 8 to 12 on Monday, June 25 at 4 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Tuesday, June 26

• The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a workshop Tuesday, June 26 at 9:30 a.m. at the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Wii Love Games” for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, June 26 at noon. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Teen Game Day” for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, June 26 at 3 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a lecture by Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher on Tuesday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. She will speak on the 2012 election and what voters need to know. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will feature a Gluten-free Shopping Tour on Tuesday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. at the municipal complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Bam! Pow! Superheroes!” Tuesday, June 26 at 7 p.m. for ages 6 to 8. Choose a hero name, secret identity and powers. Make a costume, take a hero test and get your custom hero license. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Wednesday, June 27

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce Business Tune-up Series will take place Wednesday, June 27 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. at the chamber west office (13901 Southern Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). For more info., call Mary Lou Bedford at (561) 790-6200.

Palm Beach Executive Network will meet Wednesday, June 27 at 7:30 a.m. at Friendly’s Restaurant (1001 State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach). For more info., call Kendra Rosenfeld at (561) 795-3240.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Welcome to Hogwarts” for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host a “Garlicky Goodness Dinner and Demonstration” on Wednesday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to make the most delicious garlicky plate of linguini with clam sauce, and how to roast a whole head of garlic. All class guests will enjoy a dinner-sized portion with wine. The cost is $10 per person. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

Thursday, June 28

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Night Sky Science” for ages 9 to 12 on Thursday, June 28 at 2 p.m. Perform an astronomical science experiment. Call (561) 790-6030 for info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature “CPR for Pets” for adults on Thursday, June 28 at 3 p.m. Learn lifesaving methods from firefighter/paramedic Bob Smallacombe. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Elite Networking Pros invites local business owners to its networking happy hour Thursday, June 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lake Wellington Professional Centre (12230 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Anyone interested in becoming a member is welcome to attend. Light snacks and beverages will be served. RSVP to Chris Zeller at chris.zeller@gatewayins.com or (561) 253-1664. Visit www.elitenetworkingpros.com for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Teen Game Night” for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “Are You Running on Empty?” Thursday, June 28 at 7 p.m. Learn the seven things you can improve on to increase your energy throughout the day. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

Friday, June 29

• The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a Zoning Meeting on Thursday, June 28 at 9:30 a.m. at the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For info., visit www.pbcgov.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Go Club event Friday, June 29 at 4:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 17. A local member of the American Go Foundation will teach how to play this ancient Asian strategy game. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will present a free screening of the movie Aliens in the Attic Friday, June 29 at 8 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Saturday, June 30

• The 32nd annual South Florida Fair Scholarship Golf Classic will take place Saturday, June 30 at the Breakers West Golf Course with golf, gifts, prizes, food and fun. The day will begin at with a continental breakfast and registration at 7:30 a.m., a shotgun scramble at 8:30 a.m. and awards lunch at 1 p.m. For an entry form or sponsor info., contact Lorie Stinson at (561) 790-5245 or lorie@southfloridafair.com.