Saturday, Aug. 22
• The Village of Wellington is partnering with Ultima Fitness & Wellness, Wellington The Magazine and Walgreens to host the Wellington Fitness & Wellness Education Day on Saturday, Aug. 22 with education sessions, demonstrations and classes from 8 a.m. to noon at Ultima Fitness (12799 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in the Wellington Plaza), as well as access to Ultima for the day to attendees who donate classroom supplies. Healthy foods, juices, supplements and chair massages will also be available, while Walgreens will offer flu shots and health screenings. Wellington teachers in attendance are eligible to receive a donation of school supplies for their classroom.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will present Tropical Fruit Trees on Saturday, Aug. 22 at 9 a.m. Master Gardener Larry Grosser will discuss the history, propagation and identification of fruit tree varieties. The cost is $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info.
• The Village of Wellington will host a Preserving Homeownership Clinic on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) to educate Wellington residents on programs and options to assist homeowners who may be facing foreclosure, with representatives from the Urban League and the Legal Aid Society. For more info., visit www.ulpbc.org or call (561) 833-1461.
• World Taekwondo Center will host a frozen yogurt fundraiser Saturday, Aug. 22 from noon to 4 p.m. to support its tournament sparring team. A portion of the purchases made at Menchie’s in Lantana Square Plaza (6919 S. Jog Road) will be donated to the young martial artists to help with equipment and tournament training costs. For more info., call (561) 434-9700 or visit www.mytaekwondocenter.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Fantasy Football: Live Draft Online League” for adults Saturday, Aug. 22 at 1 p.m. Join the NFL Fantasy Football League for fun and camaraderie at this kickoff session. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Aug. 22 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Sisterhood of Congregation L’Dor-Va-Dor will continue its Saturday Jewish Film Night series with The Yankles, a comedy about a man looking to get a second chance at life and a Yeshiva baseball team with no chance at all. The event will take place Saturday, Aug. 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Congregation L’Dor-Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach). The cost is $8 for members, $10 for guests and $5 for children under 14. Snacks are included. Call (561) 968-0688 for more info.
Sunday, Aug. 23
• Temple B’nai Jacob (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 6) will host its annual open house on Sunday, Aug. 23 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests are invited to learn more about the temple, religious school and youth group. For more info., call (561) 793-4347 or visit www.templebnaijacob.com.
Monday, Aug. 24
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 and up Monday, Aug. 24 at 3 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings out of Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Tuesday, Aug. 25
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Achieve Your Educational and Professional Goals Using LearningExpress” for adults Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 2:30 p.m. Learn how the LearningExpress online database can help by providing access to popular computer and educational tutorials. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Chess Club for ages 6 and up on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 3:30 p.m. This is an all-level chess club for adults, teens and children. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach) will host its Eco-Savvy GEMS Club on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. GEMS Club offers the opportunity for girls in grades 3 to 8 to discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology. The $5 fee per child includes dinner and refreshments. This month will feature a discussion by Penni Redford, sustainability manager for the City of West Palm Beach, and a recycled bottle seed planting activity. To register, call (561) 832-2026 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org/gems.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Wednesday, Aug. 26
• The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach) will host Stroller Daze on Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring little ones to the science center for a fun-filled event just for them, with age-appropriate science crafts, storytelling, a fire truck exploration, a planetarium show, entertainment and more. The cost is $7 for adults and free for children and science center members. For more info., call (561) 832-1988.
• The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) will host a luncheon and card party Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. with mah jongg, dominoes, canasta, rummy or other games. Lunch will be a chicken salad platter or vegetable cutlet with salad. The cost is $18 per person. Call Trudy Bromberg at (561) 964-7762 or Ellen Gold at (561) 374-7459 to RSVP.
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon at the Wanderers Club on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 11:30 a.m. The guest speaker will be Michael Stone, president of Equestrian Sport Productions. He will discuss the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center’s 2015-16 season, as well as the summer season at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Tryon, N.C. Visit www.wellingtonchamber.com to register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Planting and Using Herbs for Health and Wellness” on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. Herbs are a quick way to add flair and nutrition to your favorite meals. Chris Miller and Ada Medina-Solorzano will teach attendees how to grow, prepare, use and store fresh herbs, as well as the nutritional benefits of herbs and spices. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 3:30 p.m. Create a card and see if luck is on your side. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Card Gamers Club for all ages on Wednesday, Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. If you like collectible card games, this is the place to be. Bring your deck, box or binder and come with a friend or make a new one. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Aug. 27
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “How to Use the Library” for ages 6 to 11 on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 2:30 p.m. Now that school has started, learn how to use the library to make the school year easier and more productive. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Food Truck Invasion and free concert on Thursday, Aug. 27 from 5 to 9:30 p.m., including a concert by the Rough Shot band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafting by the Book for ages 12 and up on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. Create unique jewelry out of paper beads and Shrinky Dinks. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will hold a small business roundtable series learning event on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Wanderers Club featuring Juan Ortega, who will speak about how to work smarter and manage time better. Member tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Non-member tickets are $30. For more info., visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
• The Puerto Rican Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the National Sales Network will hold a social event Thursday, Aug. 27 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Mastino Italian Soul Food (25 NE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach). Admission is $10 for non-members and free for members. A complementary drink and hors d’oeuvres are included. For more info., call (561) 889-6527.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Scrabble for Adults on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Join other Scrabble fans for an evening of wordplay. Basic game knowledge is required. Bring your own board if you have one. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Thursday, Aug. 27 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.
Friday, Aug. 28
• The 2015 Women in Business: Smart Series Marketing Seminars sponsored by Stellar Marketing & Business Solutions will take place at the Best Western Palm Beach Lakes (1800 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach), beginning on Friday, Aug. 28 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. with “Be LinkedIN or Be Left Behind.” Participants will learn how to maximize their use of the world’s largest online professional networking site. Each seminar costs $10 in advance and $15 at the door. Visit www.stellarmarketingpro.com for info.
• The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach) will host Chemistry Nights at the Museum on Friday, Aug. 28 from 6 to 9 p.m. Slip into your lab coat and grab your safety goggles to learn about the science of chemistry. Activities include Mentos geysers, expanding polymer cubes, a fire tornado and a smoke bubbles lab. Admission is free for members, $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $8 for children 3 to 12 and free for children under 3. For more info., call (561) 832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington will hold a reception for Oscar Rojas on Friday, Aug. 28 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. with live music, snacks, special vintage wines and door prizes. Rojas is the current Wellington Art Society solo artist on display at the store. The $5 charge at the door will support the Wellington Art Society Scholarship Fund. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.
• Royal Palm Beach will host a Movie Night and Food Truck Invasion on Friday, Aug. 28 at 7:45 p.m. at Commons Park featuring Guardians of the Galaxy. Bring seating. Call (561) 790-5149 for more info.
Saturday, Aug. 29
• Our Kids World Family Fun Fest, a two-day event designed for children 12 and under, will take place Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. For more info., visit www.adayforkids.com.
• The Mall at Wellington Green will host a Stomp Out Bullying Block Party event Saturday, Aug. 29 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the mall’s grand court. To learn more, call the mall at (561) 227-6900.
