Saturday, July 7
• The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday, July 7-8 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Early buyers’ admission starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday before the regular show opening time of 10 a.m. Daily admission is $7 for adults and $6 for seniors, with a $1 discount coupon for adult admission available at www.wpbaf.com.
• The Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, WPB) will host an Orchid Care 101 Workshop on Saturday, July 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring an orchid (up to 6 inches) to be repotted or mounted. The cost is $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers. For info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will hold a Staff-Guided Tour of the Library on Saturday, July 7; Thursday, July 12; Wednesday, July 18; and Tuesday, July 24 at 10:15 a.m. emphasizing LEED-certified qualifications. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Nature’s Center (5301 State Road 7, Lake Worth) will host a class on tropical bamboos Saturday, July 7 at 2 p.m. This free class will show which bamboos would give your garden a stunning tropical statement. Call (561) 434-5777 or e-mail info@thenaturescenter.com to register. The classes are free to the public, and walk-ins are welcome. Visit www.thenaturescenter.com for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Blues Brothers Soul Band Tribute Concert on Saturday, July 7 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.
Monday, July 9
• Wellington will host a Summer Basketball Academy the week of Monday, July 9 through 13 for age 11 and older. Participants will learn the fundamentals of basketball through daily drills, and then got a chance to show off their new skills during team play. For more info., or to sign up, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 791-4005.
• The Society of the Four Arts (2 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach) will host Summer of the Sitcom, television comedy writing and acting with Lois Cahall, a four-week course beginning July 9. The cost is $250 per person. Call (561) 659-8513 or e-mail campus@fourarts.org to RSVP.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Live Action Video Games” for ages 8 to 12 on Monday, July 9 at 4 p.m. Launch pompom birds at invading pompom pigs in a real-life version of the popular game. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will present Simple Seasonal Origami for age 8 and up Monday, July 9 at 4 p.m. Try your hand at paper- folding fun. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Beginning July 9, Community of Hope Church (14101 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves) will offer a free 13-week DivorceCare series Mondays at 7 p.m. For more information, call (561) 753-8883 or e-mail info@gocoh.com.
• The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors will meet Monday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the district office (101 West D Road). Call (561) 793-0884 for more info.
Tuesday, July 10
• The Rev. John Lilek, a transfiguration medium, teacher and healer, will present a series of events at the United Metaphysical Church of the Palm Beaches (528 S. Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach) Tuesday through Sunday, July 10-15. For more info., visit www.universalinstituteofadvancedmediumship.org or contact Cass Stryker at cass@unitedmetaphysical.org or (621) 629-2665.
• The Wellington Chamber Small Business Roundtable will focus on planning, market research and traditional marketing methods Tuesday, July 10 at 8 a.m. at Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington). RSVP to (561) 792-6525.
• The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, July 10 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 Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Crochet Club meeting for adults Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 5 p.m. Learn introductory stitches or bring current projects and socialize. Yarn will be available for new participants. Children age 9 and up are also invited. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “When Harry Met Katniss: Fan Fiction & Fandoms” for age 10 and up Tuesday, July 10 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will present “Safety for Yourself & Family” for adults Tuesday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies will discuss ways to keep your identify safe from theft and offer personal tips about gun safety. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will present “Art Smarts: Puppet Making” for ages 6 to 8 on Tuesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. Learn how to make a simple puppet and put on an improvised puppet show. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach Community Band Summer Concert Series will begin Tuesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
Wednesday, July 11
• The Palm Beach County Sports Commission will host the Kids Fitness Festival Wednesday and Thursday, July 11 and 12 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center (650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). Elementary- and middle school children have the opportunity to get hands-on experience in more than 40 different sport clinics. For more info., visit www.palmbeachsports.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) host “Story Art” for ages 5 to 8 on Wednesdays, July 11 and 25 at 2 p.m. Listen to a story and make a craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Herb Gardening for Muggles” for adults Wednesday, July 11 at 2 p.m. The Harry Potter books featured the magical power of herbs. Learn to plan your own herb garden for wellness. Call (561) 790- 6070 to pre-register.
• Perfect Smile Dentistry (12300 South Shore Blvd., Suite 208, Wellington) will celebrate its 10-year anniversary Wednesday, July 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Eight free veneers will be given away, along with other great raffle prizes. For more info., call (561) 204-4494 or visit www.perfectsmiledentistry.com.
• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, July 11 at 6 p.m. at the PGA Doubletree Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens. RSVP to Dottie Smith at (772) 341-2823 or Sharon Maupin at (561) 329-4485. For more info., visit www.abwanpbflorida.org.
• The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the district office (13476 61st St. North). Call (561) 793-0874 or visit www.indiantrail.com for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) host “Bilingual Story Time” for ages 3 to 6 on Wednesdays, July 11 and 25 at 6:30 p.m. Have a fun family story time in English and Spanish. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) host “Summer Book Discussion: The Help” for adults Wednesday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. Staff will lead a lively and informal discussion of the book by Kathryn Stockett. Sign up and check out the book. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will present “Pajama Story Time” on Wednesday, July 11 for ages 2 to 5 and July 18 and 25 for ages 3 to 5 at 7 p.m. Wear your PJs and bring your favorite teddy to listen to stories, dance and rock your way to sleep. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, July 12
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) host “Book Cart Alien” for ages 6 to 9 on Thursday, July 12 at 2 p.m. Use craft materials and recyclables to temporarily transform a book cart into an alien. Bring your camera and pose with the otherworldly visitor. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Nail Transfiguration: Snape’s Secret Recipe” on Thursday, July 12 at 2 p.m. for ages 8 to 12, and at 5 p.m. for ages 12 to 18. Transfigure your nails into different designs. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will present “OWCA Secret Agent Training” for ages 7 to 11 on Thursday, July 12 at 3 p.m. If you want to help Agent P, join in for an intensive training session at OWCA’s secret headquarters. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Friday, July 13
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature a free screening of the movie The Three Stooges on Friday, July 13 at 8 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
