Saturday, May 17
• The Palm Beach County Thrift Store (2455 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach) will hold its monthly auction Saturday, May 17. Hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with bidding from 8 to 11 a.m. Call (561) 233-2256 or visit www.pbcgov.com for info.
• Petco will hold the grand opening of its new store in suburban Lake Worth (6185 Jog Road near Lantana Road) the weekend of May 17-18. After a ribbon cutting on Saturday, May 17 at 8:55 a.m., the new store will open at 9 a.m. with the first 100 Pals Rewards customers receiving a free $10 Petco gift card. On Sunday, May 18, the first 50 Pals Rewards customers will receive a free tote bag. Pet adoptions will continue all weekend. Learn more at www.petco.com.
• Iron Lion Fitness (10660 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 160, Wellington) will host a Ryde-a-Thon on Saturday, May 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with food, drinks, music and cycling for a good cause. Admission is free, but attendees are encouraged to donate a minimum of $10 per “Ryde” to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. For more info., contact Carol Quairoli at (305) 510-8437 or ceeq@bellsouth.net or visit www.ironlionfit.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Monkeying Around for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m. Enjoy stories, songs and a craft featuring monkeys. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School (16020 Okeechobee Blvd.) will hold its annual carnival Saturday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with games, rides, a plant sale, entertainment and lots of food. Proceeds will help provide resources and materials that are needed in the classroom. For more info., call Candi at (561) 904-9200.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Bookercise: Move, Dance, Wiggle and Shake for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, May 17 at 11 a.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a Gluten-Free Fair on Saturday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There is no charge and no registration is necessary. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Healthy Road Map: The Great Outdoors on Saturday, May 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. Learn how to prepare healthy camping food. The demonstration will be in tents. There is no charge. Register at customer service or by calling (561) 904-4000.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will feature Video Games Live, a family-oriented event with orchestra and choir Saturday, May 17 at 8 p.m. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host the Long Run Eagles Tribute Concert on Saturday, May 17 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Sunday, May 18
• Wellington Jewish Center and the Rotary Club of West Palm Beach will hold the “5K for the Kids Walk-a-thon” on Sunday, May 18 at Okeeheelee Park. The walk-a-thon starts at 8 a.m., and the run-a-thon begins at 9 a.m., with participant registration beginning at 7 a.m. at the Alligator Pavilion. For more info., visit www.5k4kids.dojiggy.com.
• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.shopgreenmarkets.com or call (561) 929-0237.
• Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) invites the community to celebrate Lag B’Omer on Sunday, May 18 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. For $5 per person, enjoy a BBQ, Jewish trivia, art contests, Israeli dancing, sports and more. Call (561) 967-3600 for more info.
Monday, May 19
• Royal Palm Beach High School will hold its 2014 graduation ceremony on Monday, May 19 at 8 a.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more info., call (561) 753-4000.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Lego Building Crew for ages 7 to 11 on Monday, May 19 at 3:30 p.m. Come and play with Legos and make your own creation. Bring a Lego creation to show. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Legos for ages 8 and up Monday, May 19 at 4 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Palm Beach County 4-H will hold a Junior Master Gardeners program beginning Monday, May 19 at 4:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension (559 N. Military Trail, Exhibit Hall B, West Palm Beach). Subsequent sessions will be held every other Monday. To pre-register, e-mail fourh@pbcgov.org or call (561) 233-1731.
• The Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches (3151 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host a free, public seminar on college athletics and admissions Monday, May 19 at 6 p.m. The seminar is designed to enhance student-athletes’ college admissions prospects by helping them better understand their options. For more info., call Monica Hammett at (561) 972-9620, e-mail mhammett@oapb.org or visit www.oapb.org.
Tuesday, May 20
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host 5% Day Benefiting the PB&J Project on Tuesday, May 20. Shop any Whole Foods Market in Broward or Palm Beach counties on May 20, and 5 percent of the day’s net sales will be donated to the PB&J Project, developed by 12-year-old Wellington resident Ryan Shnider. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• Seminole Ridge High School will hold its 2014 graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 20 at 8 a.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more info., call (561) 422-2600.
• The next quarterly communications meeting on the Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals for the Everglades Protection Area will be held on Tuesday, May 20 at 9 a.m. in the Storch Room, Building B1, at the South Florida Water Management District’s headquarters (3301 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach). Call (561) 686-8800 or visit www.sfwmd.gov for more info.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Potty Training Tips on Tuesday, May 20 at 10 a.m. Learn some tips and tricks to make sure your child makes a smooth transition. There is no charge. Register at customer service or by calling (561) 904-4000.
• The Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County (909 Fern St., West Palm Beach) will host a lunch and discussion on Creating Happiness: Putting Positive Psychology Into Practice on Tuesday, May 20 at noon. Presenter JoAnna Brandi is a graduate of Dr. Martin Seligman’s Authentic Happiness Coaching program and is a founding member of Positive Workplace International. The cost, including lunch, is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Call (561) 832-3755 or visit www.mhapbc.org for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Paper Beading for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, May 20 at 5 p.m. Make your own uniquely designed beads out of colored paper. String them together to make a necklace, bracelet, keychain or more. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Heart of the Cards for ages 12 and up Tuesday, May 20 at 6 p.m. Bring your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Fondue-It-Yourself on Tuesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. Learn all the tips and tricks to a perfect, silky fondue with all the accompaniments. Register at customer service or by calling (561) 904-4000.
Wednesday, May 21
• Palm Beach Central High School will hold its 2014 graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 21 at 8 a.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more info., call (561) 304-1000.
• Royal Palm Beach Elementary School (11911 Okeechobee Blvd.) will hold its kindergarten roundup Wednesday, May 21 at 8:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Call (561) 633-4400 for more info.
• A Quarters Auction to benefit the Legal Aid Society will be held Wednesday, May 21 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center way). Doors open at 6 p.m., and the auction starts at 7 p.m. For more info., call Julie Bryant at (561) 797-1501.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Hooked on Crochet for adults Wednesday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects to work on. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info
• The Wellington Elementary School Chorus will present the musical production At The Bandstand on Wednesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. on the stage in the school cafeteria (13000 Paddock Drive). The show will be performed again the following day for the entire school. E-mail euginasmith.feaman@palmbeachschools.org for more info.
Thursday, May 22
• Wellington High School will hold its 2014 graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 22 at 4 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more info., call (561) 795-4900.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Go Crazy for Beads!” for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, May 22 at 4:30 p.m. Make uniquely designed beads out of colored paper. String them together to make a necklace, bracelet, keychain or more. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Meditation for Relaxation for adults Thursday, May 22 at 6 p.m. Maya Malay of the Palm Beach Dharma Center will demonstrate easy-to-apply techniques to achieve emotional well-being. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Women of the Wellington Chamber will host Sips and Dips hosted by Mimi Pastor on Thursday, May 22 at 6 p.m. in the Wellington Room (12230 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). RSVP to (561) 797-6212.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Honor Women Through Writing for adults Thursday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. Share stories and poems about the women who made a difference in your life. Learn new techniques and receive constructive feedback. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, May 23
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Cool Creative Kids Club for ages 7 to 11 on Friday, May 23 at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of creativity using a variety of art materials and techniques. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Gluten-Free Cooking on Friday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to prepare a gluten-free meal that tastes great and is easy to prepare. Enjoy free samples. There is no charge. Register at customer service or by calling (561) 904-4000.
