Calendar For Feb. 20 – Feb. 26, 2015

Saturday, Feb. 21

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk Okeeheelee Park on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7:30 a.m. Visit www.loxfltrail.org for more info.

St. David’s-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church in Wellington will host a bazaar/rummage sale on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22 from 8 a.m. to noon. There will be a special bag sale on Saturday from 12:30 to 2 p.m. for all items excluding jewelry. For more info., contact Nancy Schroeder at (561) 792-0244 or schroeder.nancy@gmail.com.

• The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will offer a free hunter safety course on Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 21-22, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Everglades Youth Camp. (12100 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road). Call (561) 625-5122 for more info.

• The Palm Beach County Thrift Store (2455 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach) will hold its monthly auction Saturday, Feb. 21. 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.

• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info.

• Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Deer & Raptor Walk for families Saturday, Feb. 21 at 10:30 a.m. The cost is $3 per person. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info.

• The Palm Beach India Association will present its 12th annual India Fest on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at the Meyer Amphitheater in downtown West Palm Beach. Visit www.sfindiafest.com for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will hold Board Game Day for all ages Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon playing a variety of classic and contemporary board games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Squiggle Your Way to Art for ages 11 to 17 on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. Make your scribbles and doodles into amazing artwork. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present More of Loesser, a revue of songwriter Frank Loesser, on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 22 at 7 p.m. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “A Tribute to Ella: Music of the Ella Fitzgerald Songbook” for adults Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2:30 p.m. featuring vocalist Perley Rousseau and pianist Sonny Daye. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The third annual Dark Sky Festival will take place at the Okeeheelee Nature Center on Saturday, Feb. 21 from 6 to 10 p.m. The event is free. For info., e-mail Jacey Biery at jbiery@pbcgov.org or visit www.pbcgov.com/erm/darkskyfest.

• Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) invites the community to attend a Havdalah Service on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Rabbi Howard and Helen Shub will share their experience on their recent trip to Poland. Refreshments will be served. Call (561) 967-3600 for more info.

• Indian Trail Improvement District will hold a free movie night featuring Night at the Museum 3 on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Hamlin House Community Center (14893 89th Place North). There will be food vendors on site. For more info., call (561) 469-7868.

Sunday, Feb. 22

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike Winding Waters Park (6161 Haverhill Road North, West Palm Beach) on Sunday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 a.m. Visit www.loxfltrail.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com or call (561) 792-9260.

• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket.com or call (561) 723-3898.

• The Hanley Center Foundation’s Annual Family Picnic is set for Sunday, Feb. 22 from noon to 2:30 p.m. ringside at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington. To purchase tickets, call (561) 309-1930 or visit www.hanleycenterfoundation.org/familypicnic.

• The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue the 2015 polo season on Sunday, Feb. 22 with the 20-goal Ylvisaker Cup. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.

• The Women of the Western Communities will hold a special polo brunch fundraiser on Sunday, Feb. 22 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Tickets are $100. For more info., contact Mair Armand at (561) 635-0011 or mair@wwc-fl.com.

Monday, Feb. 23

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Club for ages 6 and up Monday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings out of Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pajamarama Story Time: Giddy Up for ages 3 to 6 and siblings Monday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Mosey on down for some cowboy/cowgirl stories, silly songs and a western-style hoedown. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will feature pianist Lang Lang as part of the Regional Arts Concert Series on Monday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 24

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tax Time on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. Find out about free resources, like www.irs.gov and 2-1-1, available during the tax season. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will hold its inaugural Chess Club meeting for ages 6 and up Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Journal Making for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Create your own journal for a diary, sketches, ideas, writing or anything you like. Decorate the covers to suit your personality and begin filling the pages. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Wonders of the Night Sky for adults Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. Join the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches and learn about constellations as you stargaze. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Film Festival will take place at the Cinema 8 Movies at Wellington from Tuesday, Feb. 24 through Thursday, Feb. 26 from 7 to 10 p.m. each evening. Each day will feature a film from the new “2053 Trilogy,” a seminar and student films. For info., visit www.wellingtonfilmfestival.com or call (561) 255-7625.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host Michael Feinstein conducting the Kravis Center Pops Orchestra on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. with special guest stars Ann Hampton Callaway and Norm Lewis. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 25

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Positively Africa!” for all ages Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 11:15 a.m. Experience the music and culture of Africa with Julius and Julia Sanna. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will hold a luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wanderers Club. The luncheon will feature guest speaker Wendy Soderman. To RSVP, visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Meet the Author: Everee Jimerson Clarke” for adults Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. Award-winning historian Everee Jimerson Clarke has made significant contributions to preserving and sharing the history of Pleasant City, the oldest African-American community in Palm Beach County. She will discuss the contributions of the African-American pioneers of Palm Beach County. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children 5 and under Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host GamerzNite for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Black History Trivia Game on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. Form a team or compete alone in a stimulating game of trivia. Popcorn will be served and prizes will be awarded. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Jeopardy: Black History Edition” for adults Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Showcase your knowledge in this fun trivia-style game show. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• Recording artist “Mrs. Kate” Carpenter will share her original songs at Palms West Alliance Church (16401 Southern Blvd.) on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6:45 p.m. A pizza dinner will be served at 6 p.m. Learn more at www.mrskate.com. For more information, call (561) 791-0524.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Beeing a Friend to the Honeybee: Beekeeping & Bee-Friendly Basics on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. with master gardener Susan Lerner. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present Ramsey Lewis and His Electric Band with special guest Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 8 p.m. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

Thursday, Feb. 26

• The Safety Council of Palm Beach County will host a Coaching the Mature Driver course on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres). For more info., call (561) 845-8233 or visit www.safetycouncilpbc.org.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and tribute concerts on Thursday, Feb. 26 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand starting at 5 p.m., and tribute bands will play at 6 and 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Yu-Gi-Oh!, anime, Wii games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Herbs for Health & Wellness on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. featuring Ada Medina-Solorzano from the Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service. Get tips on planting herbs and discover their health benefits. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will hold its Shop Talk event on Thursday, Feb. 26 at the Wanderers Club from 6 to 8 p.m. The topic will be “To Friend or Not to Friend?” with panelists Christina Rowe and Heidi Richards Mooney, who will discuss the pros and cons of social media in the workplace. For more info., visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Jam Session for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your favorite acoustic instrument and jam out with a group of other teen musicians of various skill levels. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners Association will hold a Candidates’ Forum on Thursday, Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd) with Seat 1 town council candidates Ron Jarriel and Virginia Standish and Seat 3 candidates Ryan Liang and Keith Harris. Residents who would like to ask a question should send it to marge@herzog.ms to be forwarded to the moderator.

Friday, Feb. 27

• The Palm Beach Fine Craft Show will take place Friday, Feb. 27 through Sunday, March 1 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center (650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) with 135 of the nation’s top contemporary craft artists. Visit www.palmbeachfinecraftshow.com for more info.

• The Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce will host Business Academy 1-2-3 on Friday, Feb. 27 from 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach State College campus in Lake Worth. Call (561) 578-4813 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids Wii U Gaming for ages 7 to 12 on Friday, Feb. 27 at 3:30 p.m. Challenge yourself and your friends by playing some of your favorite Wii U games. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and tribute concerts on Friday, Feb. 27 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand starting at 5 p.m. The Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction will play at 6 p.m., and the Journey tribute band Odyssey Road will perform at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

• Commons Park in Royal Palm Beach will host a Movie Night & Food Truck Invasion on Friday, Feb. 27 at 7:30 p.m. with a screening of How to Train Your Dragon 2. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 790-5149 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info.