Calendar For June 3 – June 9, 2016

Saturday, June 4

•The West Palm Beach Antique & Collectibles Show returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds from Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 5. For more info., visit www.wpbaf.com.

• The Wellington Aquatics Complex (12072 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Make a SPLASH (Safety and Prevention Leaves All Swimmers Happy) Event on Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to noon. Pediatric residents from Palms West Hospital and first responders from Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue will be on-hand to discuss water safety issues. Multiple vendors will also be on site. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The Palm Beach Zoo will host Storytime at the Zoo every Saturday in June at 10:30 a.m., geared toward encouraging children to connect with wildlife through reading. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

• Perfect 10 Archery (342 Pike Road, Suite 27, West Palm Beach) will host a Summer Olympics Family Fun Day on Saturday, June 4 from noon to 6 p.m. The company will host archery, air rifle, soccer and Olympic art, along with Allegiances Athletes in dancing, gymnastics, tumbling and more. For info., e-mail Jennifer Samsel at info@perfect10archery.com or call (561) 203-6633.

The Huntington Learning Center and the Goddard School (2655 State Road 7 near Whole Foods Market) will hold an open house on Saturday, June 4 at noon with fun, food and prizes to kick off its summer Reading Adventure Program. Call (561) 594-1920 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Acoustic Java Jam for adults Saturday, June 4 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) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, June 4 at 3 p.m. Meet other teens who enjoy watching and talking about anime and manga. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Yoga for Kids for ages 8 to 12 on Saturday, June 4 at 3 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Palm Beach Zoo will host Roar & Pour with live music, great food and cold drinks on Saturday, June 4 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for more info.

• The Guyana Consulate of Florida and Guyana Day USA will host an Independence Gala cultural show, dinner and dance Saturday, June 4 at 6 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). It will celebrate the golden jubilee of Guyana’s independence in 1966. For more info., call (561) 328-9672.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature Weird Al Yankovic on Saturday, June 4 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Sunday, June 5

Strikes for Seagull, a bowling event to benefit Seagull Services, will take place Sunday, June 5 at Verdes Tropicana Bowl (2500 N. Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach). The event features two hours of bowling, a silent auction, raffle prizes, pizza and soda. Registration starts at 2:30 p.m. with bowling from 3 to 5 p.m. For info., contact Elizabeth McDermott at (561) 842-5814, ext. 111, or emcdermott@seagull.org.

Monday, June 6

• Binks Forest Elementary School will host Camp Invention from Monday, June 6 through Friday, June 10. Students from other elementary schools are welcome to attend. For online registration, information or questions, visit www.campinvention.org or call (800) 968-4332.

• The Wellington High School boys basketball team will host the Wolverine Skills Basketball Camp during two sessions, from June 6 to 9 and from June 13 to 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wellington High School gymnasium. For more info., visit www.wolverineskills.com.

• Western communities chapter of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will meet Monday, June 6 at noon at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). The Rev. Kevin L. Jones will speak on the issues of youth development and juvenile justice in Palm Beach County. Call Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stitching Starters Beginning Crochet for ages 10 and up on Monday, June 6 at 4:30 p.m. Learn the basics of crocheting. Bring a size H, I, J or K hook and skein of worsted weight yarn. Children must be able to work independently. Materials will not be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

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

• La Leche League’s Mother to Mother Breastfeeding Support Group will meet Monday, June 6 at 7 p.m. at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Visit www.lllwellington.org for more info.

• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will meet Monday, June 6 at 7 p.m. at the Okeeheelee Nature Center. The speaker will be Allison Jones, a biologist and trails specialist with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Call Margaret Brabham at (561) 324-3543 for more info.

Tuesday, June 7

• The Western Business Alliance will host Breakfast Over Easy at the Wild West Diner on Tuesday, June 7 at 8 a.m. For more info., visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com.

• The Palm Beach County Planning Congress will hold a seminar on planning for the challenges of population growth on Tuesday, June 7 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the West Palm Beach Commission Chambers. Presentations will focus on the impact of density, housing and jobs. E-mail Nilsa Zacarias at nilsa@nzconsultants.net or call (561) 758-2252 for more info.

• The YWCA’s annual Purse & Passion Luncheon will take place Tuesday, June 7 at 11:30 a.m. at Bear Lakes Country Club (1901 Village Blvd., West Palm Beach). Call Allyson Samiljan at (561) 640-0050, ext. 115, or visit www.ywcapbc.org for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host the Magic of Brent Gregory for all ages Tuesday, June 7 at 2 p.m. Be amazed and astounded by the magic of reading, with audience participation, comedy and amazing magic. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Intermediate Series Pastel Techniques for ages 16 and up Tuesday, June 7 at 2 p.m. Explore blending techniques, application methods and the difference undertones in color can make. Pastels, paper and other materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up on Tuesdays, June 7 and June 14 at 5 p.m. Share your ideas and knowledge with others who are just learning to crochet. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Former Wellington Councilman Matt Willhite will host a fundraising reception for his current campaign for state representative in District 86 on Tuesday, June 7 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings (2837 S. State Road 7, Wellington). For more info., visit www.mattwillhite.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Choice Tuesday for ages 12 and up each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. this summer. Play a game, watch anime or try your hand at Dungeons & Dragons. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Wednesday, June 8

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Summer Reading Kickoff: Books, Pizza & Games for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, June 8 at 2:30 p.m. Find out which teen books and movies are trending this summer while chowing down on pizza. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Star Wars Day for all ages on Wednesday, June 8 at 2 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. Play Jedi games, make a lightsaber and try your hand at force training. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Magic by the Amazing Mr. A for all ages on Wednesday, June 8 at 3:30 p.m. With magic, comedy, ventriloquism and audience participation, Mr. A will leave you laughing. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, June 8 at the PGA Boulevard Embassy Suites Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens. Networking starts at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Theresa Valinotti. For more info., call Karen Dooley at (561) 543-5641 or Chapter President Rebecca Ott at (772) 828-0915.

Thursday, June 9

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Game Time on Thursday, June 9 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 7 and 3:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 12. Have a blast indoors with board games, card games and video games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “On Your Mark, Get Set, Color!” for ages 6 and up on Thursday, June 9 at 2:30 p.m. Color giant pictures representing the summer reading theme. Parents, caregivers and children are all welcome. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, June 9 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.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Scrabble for Adults on Thursday, June 9 at 6:30 p.m. Join other Scrabble fans and enjoy a fun evening of word play. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will hold a forum on Thursday, June 9 at 7 p.m. at Palms West Presbyterian Church for the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District candidates seeking seats in the June 27 election. Send candidate questions to moderator Ken Johnson at krj0188@aol.com. For more info., contact Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114 or marge@herzog.ms.

Friday, June 10

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Toddler Art Time on Fridays, June 10 and June 17 at 4 p.m. Bring the little ones to this experiential art class designed just for tiny artists. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Palm Beach Zoo comes alive for Safari Nights every Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. from June through August. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for more info.

• There will be a free movie night under the stars at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park featuring the blockbuster hit Jurassic World on Friday, June 10 starting at 8:15 p.m. In addition to the movie, attendees can enjoy more than 20 food trucks. Be sure to bring seating. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie The Goonies on Friday, June 10 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.