Saturday, July 21
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will stroll Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, July 21 at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast afterward. Call Daisy Palmer at (561) 439-5780 for more info.
• The Palm Beach County Thrift Store (2455 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach) will hold its monthly auction Saturday, July 21. Store 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 more info.
• The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International will host its bi-annual Tropical Fruit Tree & Plant Sale on Saturday, July 21 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Agriplex. Admission and parking are free. Vendors accept cash or check only. For more info., call Susan Lerner at (561) 478-7444.
• The National Foundation for Transplants, in partnership with Starbucks Coffee, will hold a Benefit for Wellington Resident Paula Richards on Saturday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to noon at Starbucks in the Wellington Plaza (corner of Forest Hill Blvd. and Wellington Trace). Activities will include face painting, live music and prizes. All proceeds will go to the National Foundation for Transplants in the name of Paula Richards. To learn more, or make a contribution, visit patients.transplants.org.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host Coffee & Tea Club on Saturday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• A Benefit Concert for the Family of Debbie Burns, the late wife of popular local musician Hughie Burns, will take place Saturday, July 21 from noon to 10 p.m. at the Elks Lodge (6188 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach). There will be live music, food, a bounce house, face painting, pony rides, casting, and horseshoe and cornhole tournaments. For more info., call (561) 236-2656.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host the Acreage Avengers for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, July 21 at 2 p.m. Gather to share your opinions and ideas to make the library a better place for all teens. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “OWLS” for age 10 and up Saturday, July 21 at 2 p.m. Test your knowledge of all things Harry Potter in this Jeopardy-style trivia game. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Jam Session for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, July 21 at 2:30 p.m. Share your favorite music. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) host a Teen Advisory Posse meeting for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, July 21 at 2:30 p.m. Find out what’s coming, and share your ideas for future teen programs. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Chess Club for Kids for age 8 and up Saturday, July 21 at 2:30 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) host an Anime Club meeting for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, July 21 at 3 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Billy Joel Tribute Concert with the Turnstiles Band on Saturday, July 21 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.
Sunday, July 22
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike the Yamato Scrub on Sunday, July 22 at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast afterward. Call Alan Collins at (561) 586-0486 for more info.
Monday, July 23
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) host “Babysitter’s Training: Parts 1 & 2” for ages 9 to 16 on Monday, July 23 and Thursday, July 26 at 2 p.m. with Bob Smallacombe of Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue. Get a certificate of completion. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Wizard’s Chess” for age 8 and up Monday, July 23 at 2 p.m. Play as a knight, rook, bishop, queen or king in a life-sized game of chess. Game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will present “Little Bear’s Big Dream & Other Tales” for all ages on Monday, July 23 at 3 p.m. with Tales & Trails storyteller Bob Kanegis. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Tuesday, July 24
• The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a workshop Tuesday, July 24 at 9:30 a.m. at the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Introduction to Ghost Hunting” for adults Tuesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Paranormal Society will discuss ghost hunting and teach you how to locate possible haunted sites and carry out investigations. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will present a Tapas and Wine Class on Tuesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. Learn recipes that are perfect for quick get-togethers, cookouts in the back yard or even your most lavish event. The cost is $5. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, July 24 at 7 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards and battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Wednesday, July 25
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Who’s Whoo: Owls in Harry Potter” for age 8 and up Wednesday, July 25 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Two Bad Mice” for ages 4 to 7 on Wednesday, July 25 at 3 p.m. Celebrate Beatrix Potter’s birthday with the story of two naughty mice who play in a dollhouse, and then make a paper dollhouse of your own. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Greater Boynton Beach and Wellington chambers of commerce will host the East Meets West Business Expo & Mixer on Wednesday, July 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott (1601 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach). Vendor tables and sponsorships are available. Contact Rosie Feeley at (561) 732-9501 or rosie@boyntonbeach.org, or visit www.boyntonbeachchamber.com for more info.
Thursday, July 26
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Small Business Development Center Workshop for adults Thursday, July 26 at 2 p.m. Certified business analyst Phil Scruton will be the featured speaker. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Defense Against the Dark Arts” on Thursday, July 26 at 2 p.m. for ages 8 to 12 and 6 p.m. for ages 12 to 17. Improve your abilities in defenses against the dark arts by battling evil using Nintendo Wii. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790- 6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature “Recycle Bingo” for adults Thursday, July 26 at 3 p.m. Find out what happens to your garbage and recyclables once they leave the curb. Children age 9 and up are invited. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Phineas & Ferb Present: The Odd Olympics for ages 7 to 11 on Thursday, July 26 at 3 p.m. Participate in our own version of the Olympics with cup stacking, discus throwing, a crazy dance competition, and other Ferb-tastic events. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host a networking mixer Thursday, July 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. as South Shores Tavern (502 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth). For info., call (561) 790-6200.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will present “Summer Projects” on Thursday, July 26 at 6 p.m. Plow through them using the library’s resources and databases for help with auto repair, gardening, home improvement and more. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Friday, July 27
• The Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way) will host an Indoor Flea Market on Friday, July 27 from noon to 4 p.m. with a wide variety of vendors selling household items, antiques, crafts and more. Space is limited for vendors, and pre-registration is required. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host a free film screening of Lunch Line on Friday, July 27 at 7 p.m. This thought-provoking documentary tracks the behind-the-scenes details of school lunch and childhood hunger. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• Live auditions for the Wellington Talent Search will be held Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28 from 8 to 10:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
