Calendar For March 18 – March 24, 2016

Saturday, March 19

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a four-mile stroll in Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, March 19 at 7:30 a.m. Contact Daisy at (561) 439-5780 for more info.

• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, March 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.

• Wellington will celebrate its 20th Anniversary on Saturday, March 19 beginning with free pool admission along with games and giveaways at the Wellington Aquatics Complex (12072 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The celebration continues at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) from 5 to 10 p.m. with live music, bounce houses, face painting, jugglers, fire breathers, costumed characters, bingo, games and more. The event will conclude with a fireworks show beginning at 9:15 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/20th.

• The Okeeheelee Nature Center will host a Deer & Raptor Walk for all ages on Saturday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m. Go on a tour of the deer and raptor compounds and learn about these unique critters. Call (561) 233-1400 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, March 19 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.

• Dance Arts Conservatory (11120 South Crown Way, Suites 3 and 4, Wellington) will present School House Rock Live! Jr. on Saturday, March 19 at 5 and 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 20 at 1 and 3 p.m. Visit www.danceartsconservatory.com for more info.

• Saturday Night Lights at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center will feature the $130,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI3* on Saturday, March 19 starting at 5 p.m. For more info., visit www.pbiec.com or call (561) 793-JUMP.

• The Wellington Seniors Club will host a Saturday Night Lights dinner at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center Special Events Pavilion on Saturday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 784-0119 or e-mail tamainfl@comcast.net for more info.

Pet Haven Rescue, a nonprofit, cage-free animal sanctuary, will host its second annual benefit at the Palm Beach Polo Tennis House on Saturday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. “Rolling the Dice for Dogs” will be a fun-filled evening of gambling, live artists, music, food and drinks. All proceeds will help unwanted, abused and neglected animals find new homes. Tickets can be purchased at www.pethavenrescue.org. For more info., call (786) 728-7387.

Sunday, March 20

Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue will host its second annual Four Paws 5K Run Walk at John Prince Park in Lake Worth on Sunday, March 20. Registration begins at 6 a.m. For more info., visit www.justinbartlettanimalrescue.org.

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, March 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com for more info.

• The sixth annual Tyler’s Team Charity Poker Classic will take place Sunday, March 20 at the Palm Beach Kennel Club. The Texas Hold ’Em fundraiser will offer players a great day of camaraderie and poker while supporting a worthy cause that helps to keep kids in youth sports. Visit www.tylermclellanfoundation.org or call Kevin McLellan at (561) 215-3717 for more info.

• Connect Church West will hold a free community Easter Egg Hunt at Acreage Community Park on Sunday, March 20 with registration beginning at 12:30 p.m. For more info., e-mail info@connectchurchwest.com.

• The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue the 2016 polo season on Sunday, March 20 with the USPA Gold Cup. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Read Together Palm Beach County: Book Chat for adults Sunday, March 20 at 2 p.m. Staff will lead a discussion of Chris Bohjalian’s The Light in the Ruins. Bring along your favorite works of Italian-themed fiction or nonfiction to share with the group. Light refreshments will be served. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Monday, March 21

• Wellington’s Community Services Department has partnered with Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue to host a Free Water Safety Informational Session on Monday, March 21 at 9 a.m. at the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club (1080 Wellington Trace). Call (561) 791-4764 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Family Finger Painting Fun for ages 6 and up on Monday, March 21 at 2 p.m. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids Wii U Gaming & More for ages 7 to 12 on Monday, March 21 at 2:30 p.m. Play some of your favorite Wii U and board games. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for Adults on Monday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. Chess fans will practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Mid-County Democratic Club will meet Monday, March 21 at 7 p.m. at Tree’s Wings & Ribs (603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) with a legislative update from State Sen. Joseph Abruzzo. For more info., e-mail stevenlicari@hotmail.com.

Tuesday, March 22

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Spring Break Indoor Olympics for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, March 22 at 2 p.m. This sports spectacular will feature wacky games and challenges. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its “Under Construction” Lego Crew for ages 7 to 12 on Tuesday, March 22 at 2:30 p.m. Use Lego bricks to make fantastic creations. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Frankentoys Return for ages 10 and up Tuesday, March 22 at 4 p.m. The monsters are falling to pieces and it’s up to you to rebuild them. Use old toys, low-temp glue guns and your imagination to create a one-of-a-kind creature to keep. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, March 22 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gamerz Nite for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m. Join a game of Mafia, Uno or Yu-Gi-Oh, play Super Smash Bros. or Mario Kart, or try a new board game or card game. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, March 22 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The national tour of the new musical comedy Bullets Over Broadway will make its local premiere from Tuesday, March 22 through Sunday, March 27 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts as a part of the Kravis on Broadway series. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Wednesday, March 23

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pirates & Mermaids for ages 4 to 7 on Wednesday, March 23 at 11 a.m. Splash into a morning you’ll treasure full of undersea tales, songs and games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Kinder-Science for ages 6 and 7 on Wednesday, March 23 at 2 p.m. Unleash your inner scientist with a class full of fun experiments designed for younger science explorers. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Roll Out the Craft Creations for ages 7 to 11 on Wednesday, March 23 at 2:30 p.m. Snip, cut, paint and decorate cardboard tube rolls to make one-of-a-kind crafts. Dress to get messy. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Bead Bracelet Bash for ages 8 and up Wednesday, March 23 at 4 p.m. Make a bead bracelet to keep or share with a friend. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for the Aero Club on Wednesday, March 23 at 6 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Gluten Free: Is It Right for Me?” for adults on Wednesday, March 23 at 6 p.m., Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Agent Ada Medina-Solorzano will explain what gluten is and who needs a gluten-free diet. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Writers Reading Open Mic for adults on Wednesday, March 23 at 6 p.m. Bring a sample of your own writing to read. The preferred length about 10 minutes and of a family-friendly subject matter. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Cartoon Trivia Tea Party for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. How well do you know your cartoons from Disney to Cartoon Network to classic and new Japanese anime? Test your knowledge and your teamwork. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Thursday, March 24

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “It’s a Craft Bonanza!” for ages 2 and up on Thursday, March 24 at 10:30 a.m. Make as many crafts as you want with the supplies from the craft closet. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The YWCA of Palm Beach County’s Brown Bag Lunch Series continues Thursday, March 24 at noon, at the YWCA Corporate Office (1016 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach). Speakers are Greg Quattlebaum and Susannah Stowers of Quattlebaum Funeral, Cremation & Event Center, who will discuss what is going on in the funeral industry. RSVP to Carol Henry at (561) 640-0050, ext. 134, or chenry@ywcapbc.org.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craftapalooza for ages 2 to 8 on Thursday, March 24 at 3 p.m. Create multiple crafts from the library’s fun selections. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Spring, Happy Spring!” for ages 5 to 8 on Thursday, March 24 at 4 p.m. Welcome springtime and new beginnings with books, songs, crafts and lots of fun. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, March 24 at 5 p.m. with a free concert featuring the Rough Shot Band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Friday, March 25

• Royal Palm Beach will host a Food Truck Invasion and Free Movie Night with The Martian on Friday, March 25 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Call (561) 790-5149 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info.