Saturday, Nov. 3
• The 2012 Wellington Community Fitness Run & Walk will take place Saturday, Nov. 3 at Wellington Town Center. Registration starts at 6 a.m. with kickoff at 7:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.communityfitnessrun.com or e-mail mariela@cpbchamber.com.
• Mounts Botanical Garden will host “More than a Fall Plant Sale” on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the garden. The event is free for members and $10 for nonmembers. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info.
• The Wellington Marketplace (13889 Wellington Trace) will feature specials, coupons, sidewalk sales and giveaways Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities will include Wellington High School’s Wolverines Sound, balloon art, face painting, local firefighters and the Bloodmobile. For more info., e-mail thewellingtonmarketplace@gmail.com or visit “Wellington Marketplace” on Facebook.
• Binks Forest Elementary School will present its annual Hometown Harvest Carnival on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the school campus. Unlimited-fun wristbands for children cost $20 at the door. For sponsor and vendor opportunities, e-mail president@binksforestpta.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a “Mini Carnival” for ages 6 to 9 on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. Drop in and celebrate International Gaming Day by playing carnival-type games. Win stickers as prizes. Call (561) 790-6030 for info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “National Gaming Day: Wii Got Game” for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561)790-6070 to pre-register.
• Murder Mystery Dinner Theater will return to Wellington with a pirate theme Saturday, Nov. 3 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Wellington Village Park. The evening begins with a social hour and dinner but steers into deadly waters as a shipload of professional actors portray “murder on the high seas.” Tickets cost $40 per person and are on sale at Village Park and the Wellington Community Center. Wellington will provide free onsite childcare for children ages 5 to 12, including pizza and fun activities. For more info., call (561) 791-4082 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
Sunday, Nov. 4
• The Parent-Teacher Organization of Temple Shaarei Shalom (9085 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach) will host its Fall Boutique on Sunday, Nov. 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 40 vendors will be selling goods ranging from clothing to jewelry, antiques to sports/entertainment memorabilia and services ranging from dentistry and chiropractic care to photography. Admission is free and open to the public. Call (561) 371-6254 for more info.
Monday, Nov. 5
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Happy Teeth” for ages 4 to 7 on Monday, Nov. 5 at 3:30 p.m. Listen to stories and songs about visiting the dentist and learn how to take care of your smile. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Simple Seasonal Origami” for age 8 and up Monday, Nov. 5 at 4 p.m. Try your hand at simple origami paper folding. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will hold a Crochet Club meeting for ages 9 to 14 on Mondays, Nov. 5, 19 and 26 at 5 p.m. Learn basic stitches and socialize while you work on projects. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District will meet Monday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. at the district office (101 West D Road). Call (561) 793-0884 or visit www.lgwcd.org for more info.
Tuesday, Nov. 6
• Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 6 for the General Election. Visit www.pbcelections.org for more info.
• Na’Amat USA, Sharon Chapter of Royal Palm Beach will host a gala luncheon and card party Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Madison Green Golf Club (2001 Crestwood Blvd., Royal Palm Beach). Members and friends are invited to enjoy a full-course luncheon for $16 per person. Proceeds will benefit Na’Amat’s daycare centers in Israel. Call Joan Berkowitz at (561) 790-1443 to RSVP.
• The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District office (101 West D Road). Call (561) 793-2418 or visit www.loxahatcheegroves.org for more info.
Wednesday, Nov. 7
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Calling All Cahills!” for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 4 p.m. Learn about the lives of famous madrigals Anne Bonny and Queen Nanny based on the book Storm Warning by Linda Sue Park. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Family Game Night for all ages on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. Celebrate a belated National Gaming Day with board games and new friends, plus a kids versus grownups trivia challenge. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Nov. 8
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Mosaic Magic” for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 3:30 p.m. Create your own unique mosaic using a harvest of colorful seeds and beans. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, Nov. 9
• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host “Stories in the Garden: Birds” on Friday, Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. in the Mounts Pavilion. This free program is targeted for ages 2 to 6 and includes interactive stories and songs followed by a garden activity. RSVP to (561) 233-1757. For more info., visit www.mounts.org.
Saturday, Nov. 10
• The Wellington Green Market will return Saturday Nov. 10 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation Department will host “Indoor Soccer Tots,” an indoor, Saturday soccer program, Nov. 10 through Dec. 8 at 9 a.m. at the RPB Recreation Center. The fee is $45 for residents and $55 for nonresidents. Call (561) 790-5124 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Wellington’s Mayor Celebrates Families Reading Together” for all ages Saturday, Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Mayor Bob Margolis will read Artful Reading by Bob Raczka. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature “Altered Book: Pumpkin Craft” for adults Saturday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. Create a Thanksgiving centerpiece by altering old books. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature Teen Advisory Posse for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Share your ideas for future teen programs. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Chess Club Meeting for Kids for age 8 and up Saturday, Nov. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Chess fans practice strategy skills with other players. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America’s 2012 Take Steps Walk will take place Saturday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. in CityPlace in downtown West Palm Beach. For more info., visit www.ccfa.org/chapters/florida or call (561) 218-2929.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Teen Writing Club meeting for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. Meet other writers and share your writing, or just write to improve your skills. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will hold Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 3 p.m. Watch anime, eat Pocky and check out the newest manga titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Sunday, Nov. 11
• Wellington and the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will honor Veterans Day on Sunday, Nov. 11. A parade begins at 8:15 a.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) followed by a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the Veterans Memorial, located at the corner of Forest Hill and South Shore boulevards. For additional info., e-mail wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com.
• Women of the Western Communities will host a Holiday Shopping Bazaar on Sunday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). There will be vendors, food, music and gifts. For more info., call (561) 635-0011 or e-mail mair@wwc-fl.com.
• Royal Palm Beach will host a Veterans Day Candlelight Service on Sunday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at Veterans Park amphitheater (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). A flag-raising ceremony will be followed by a motivational presentation. Enjoy free refreshments and a live musical performance following the ceremony. Veterans should call (561) 790-5149 to be placed on a list.
