Calendar For June 2 – June 8, 2017

Saturday, June 3

• The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4. For more information, visit www.wpbaf.com.

• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will carpool and walk in Stormwater Treatment Area 1-E on Saturday, June 3 from 7 a.m. to noon. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in John Prince Park on Saturday, June 3 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.

• Amber’s Animal Outreach will host its third annual golf tournament, Paws & Putts on the Green, on Saturday, June 3 at the PGA National Resort & Spa in Palm Beach Gardens. The 18-hole tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $175 per player, $600 per foursome and $50 for the luncheon and awards ceremony only. To register online, visit www.aaodog.org/golf.

• The Wellington Aquatics Complex will hold its Make a Splash Water Safety Event on Saturday, June 3 from 9 a.m. to noon with pediatric residents from Palms West Hospital and officials from Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue. Call (561) 791-4770 for more info.

• The Barnes & Noble store in Wellington will host a special Wonder Woman Day Promotion on Saturday, June 3 starting at 10 a.m. with a free special edition comic while supplies last. At 3 p.m. there will be a special celebration with giveaways, a logo design craft, tiaras, bingo and more. For more info., call (561) 792-1292.

• The National Croquet Center (700 Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach) will offer free croquet lessons every Saturday in June at 10 a.m. Learn how to hit the ball, score wickets, learn strategy and plot your next move. Bring your friends for a morning of croquet and then stay for lunch at the Croquet Grille. Croquet attire is white, but guests can wear other colors for the free lesson. Flat-soled shoes are mandatory. Call (561) 478-2300, ext. 3, for reservations.

• The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach will hold a weekly Family Studio program every Saturday through the summer beginning Saturday, June 3 and running through October from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for families with children ages 5 to 12. To register for a Family Studio program, call (561) 832-5196, ext. 1138, or visit www.norton.org/familystudio.

• A special storytime featuring If You Ever Want to Bring a Circus to the Library, Don’t will take place Saturday, June 3 at 11 a.m. at the Barnes & Noble store in Wellington. For more information, call (561) 792-1292.

Perfect 10 Archery’s Olympic Day 2017 will take place Saturday, June 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 342 Pike Road in West Palm Beach. There will be free archery, air soft, cheerleading, hockey, soccer, swimming, tumbling, kids crafts and face painting, along with food for purchase. For more info., call (561) 203-6633 or e-mail info@perfect10archery.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, June 3 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 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Teen Anime Summer Kickoff for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, June 3 at 2:30 p.m. Meet other teens who enjoy watching and talking about anime, and share your knowledge about manga. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Cultural Council of Palm Beach County (601 Lake Ave., Lake Worth) will present music for a string quartet on Saturday, June 3. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the recital begins at 7 p.m. Call (561) 472-3338 for tickets.

• The Kravis Center will feature comedian Trevor Noah on Saturday, June 3 at 8 p.m. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.

Sunday, June 4

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Jonathan Dickinson State Park on Sunday, June 4 at 7:50 a.m. Call Mary Miller at (561) 213-2189 for more info

• The fifth annual Strikes for Seagull bowling event will take place Sunday, June 4 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Verdes Tropicana Bowl (2500 N. Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach). The event includes two hours of bowling, pizza, raffles and more. The cost is $25 per person, $100 per lane and $125 for a lane sponsor. Other sponsorships are available. Pre-register at www.seagull.org. For more info., call Elizabeth McDermott at (561) 842-5814, ext. 111.

Monday, June 5

• The Florida Trail Association will meet on Monday, June 5 at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). Guest speaker James Hoher will discuss his recent hike from Quebec, Canada to Key West, Florida on the Eastern Continental Trail. For more info., call Margaret Brabham at (561) 324-3543.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange on Mondays in June at 6:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 894-7529 to pre-register.

Tuesday, June 6

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, June 6 at 2 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host The Amazing Mr. A’s Summer Magic Spectacular for all ages on Tuesday, June 6 at 3 p.m. With magic, comedy, ventriloquism and audience participation, Mr. A will leave you laughing. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host the Great Courses DVD Lecture Series How to Grow Anything: Food Gardening for Everyone on Tuesdays, June 6, 13 and 20 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will meet on Tuesday, June 6 at the Palm Beach County Main Library (3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach). Doors will open at 6 p.m. with the meeting at 6:30 p.m. and a film about James Audubon titled Rara Avis at 6:45 p.m. The meeting and program is free and open to the public. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m. Chat with the group about a book, movie, game, anime or show that you loved or hated while enjoying pizza and drinks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Wednesday, June 7

• The YWCA of Palm Beach County will hold its third annual Purse and Passion Luncheon on Wednesday, June 7 at 11:30 a.m. at Bear Lakes Country Club. Contact Carol at (561) 640-0050, ext. 134, or chenry@ywcapbc.org for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Game Day Fun on Wednesday, June 7 at 1 p.m. for ages 7 and up and 2:30 p.m. for all ages. Play bingo, board games, card games, build puzzles and more. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Watercolor Shape Art for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, June 7 at 2 p.m. Trace shapes then paint with bright colors to create an abstract masterpiece. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Crazy for Catapults for ages 7 to 11 on Wednesday, June 7 at 2:30 p.m. Make a catapult using popsicle sticks, rubber bands and bottle caps to explore different forms of energy by “launching” safe, household items. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The next meeting of the Western Communities Council will take place on Wednesday, June 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex in meeting rooms 1E/1F. For more info., call (561) 791-4085 or e-mail laldrich@wellingtonfl.gov.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Trivia for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, June 7 at 6:30 p.m. How well do you know pop culture, movies and more? Test your knowledge and your teamwork skills as you battle to be the best. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will hold its annual Veterans Open House on Wednesday, June 7 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The event will feature guest speakers to raise awareness about the American Legion and services offered to veterans. For more info., e-mail wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com.

Thursday, June 8

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host an economic forum luncheon on The Economics of Addiction, featuring State Attorney Dave Aronberg on Thursday, June 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Breakers West Country Club. For more info., visit www.cpbchamber.com.

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

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch on Thursdays, June 8 and June 15 at 5 p.m. Meet new people, and share your knowledge with others. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• Wellington will host a Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, June 8 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with a free concert by the Gypsy Lane Band at 6:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is holding an After-Five Networking Reception at Romano’s Macaroni Grill (2535 N. State Road 7, Wellington) on Thursday, June 8 at 5:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Scrabble for Adults on Thursday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. Join other Scrabble fans and enjoy a fun evening of wordplay. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Friday, June 9

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Teen Summer Reading Program Kickoff for ages 12 to 17 on Friday, June 9 at 2:30 p.m. Create giant pictures of your favorite cartoon or superhero characters using different colored Post-It notes, mathematical strategy and your imagination. Afterward, play a game of “Which Book Is It?” Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host The Artist Academy: Piet Mondrian for ages 7 and up on Friday, June 9 at 3 p.m. Discover the life of this geometric artist, learn about the techniques and ideas behind his art, and then create an artwork inspired by his unique style. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie Moana on Friday, June 9 at 8:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Saturday, June 10

• The 18th annual Philippine Summer Festival will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more information, visit www.paswpb.org,

• The Barnes & Noble store in Wellington will host a special storytime Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. featuring Oh, the Places You’ll Go by Dr. Seuss. For more info., call (561) 792-1292.