Saturday, Aug. 11
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Giraffes Can’t Dance… Can You?” for ages 3 to 6 on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 10:15 a.m. Hear stories and show your moves to celebrate giraffes. Make a giraffe to take home. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a program for Making Tie-dye Bandanas on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. for ages 10 to 15. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “Health Starts Here College Send Off” on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 2 p.m. Learn how to eat healthy, tasty food on a budget with minimal equipment. There is no charge. Pre-register at the customer service desk or call (561) 904-4000 for info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will present a free Neil Diamond Tribute Concert on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 8 p.m. Bring your own seating. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Sunday, Aug. 12
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host a Texas Hold ’Em Poker Tournament on Sunday, Aug. 12 at noon at the Palm Beach Kennel Club (1111 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach). For more info., contact Maritza Clark at (561) 790-6200 or maritza@cpbchamber.com, or visit www.cpbchamber.com.
• The Good Earth Farm (2141 B Road, Loxahatchee Groves) invites families to have dinner with the animals every Sunday until Sept. 15 from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be great food, pony and hay rides, 100 animals to touch and a green market. The cost is $10 for kids and $8 for adults, with dinner a la carte, pony and hay rides included. Call (561) 792-2666 for more info.
Monday, Aug. 13
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Tween Game Day for ages 8 to 12 on Monday, Aug. 13 at 4 p.m. Challenge your friends to Wii and board games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Palm Beach State College will offer an 18-month college credit certificate program and a two-year associate’s degree in addiction studies, both starting this fall. Classes begin Aug. 23. An information session will be held Monday, Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. in Room CE119 in the Continuing Education Building on the Lake Worth campus (4200 Congress Ave.). For more info., call (561) 868-3326.
Tuesday, Aug. 14
• Polling places statewide will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the Primary Election on Tuesday, Aug. 14. Visit www.pbcelections.org for more info.
• The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 9:30 a.m. in 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 Book a Librarian for adults on Tuesday, Aug. 14; Wednesday, Aug. 22; and Thursday, Aug. 30 at 10:30 a.m. Do you need computer assistance, guidance with research or help with your e-reader? Call and reserve a 30-minute, hands-on session just for you. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature Back-to-School Story Time for ages 6 to 9 on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 2 p.m. Listen to stories about school and make an origami monster bookmark. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 14 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, Aug. 15
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Silly as a Goldfish” for ages 3 to 5 on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 1:30 p.m., with stories, songs and a craft about this little pet. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Board Game Challenge” for age 6 and up Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Safety Council of Palm Beach County will host a Basic Driver Improvement Course on Wednesday, Aug. 15 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). Visit www.safetycouncilpbc.org for more info.
• A Quarters Auction Benefit for Blooming for Autism will be held Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Bring a roll or two of quarters for auctioning and cash for the 50/50 raffle. There will be a free door prize for the winner. An Italian dinner will be available for purchase for $5, including dessert. For more info., call Julie Bryant at (561) 797-1501 or e-mail juliebryant@my2.tupperware.com.
• Join Shulamit Hadassah for a Triple Swap-Opportunity on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). Bring your Enjoy the City book and exchange coupons. Do you have gently used clothing/ purses/shoes you would like to exchange? Bring an item; take an item. Bake at least one dozen of your favorite cookies and bring 12 copies of the recipe and an empty container to take cookies home to enjoy. Admission costs $5 for members and $10 for nonmembers. RSVP to Shirley at (561) 204-1894 or Lisa at (917) 355-3867.
Thursday, Aug. 16
• The Safety Council of Palm Beach County will host a Motorcycle Rider Course on Thursday, Aug. 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday Aug. 18 and 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). This combined classroom and road course includes motorcycles and is required for motorcycle endorsement. For more info., visit www.safetycouncilpbc.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “The Hunger Games Capture the Flag” for ages 12 to 16 on Thursday, Aug. 16 at 1 p.m. Enjoy pizza and snacks, then play a Capture the Flag-style version of The Hunger Games. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Stash that Trash!” for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. Hear stories and play a fun game about those giant garbage trucks and the job they do. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Accountant/Attorney Networking Group of Florida in cooperation with the Palm Beach County Bar Association will host a Cocktail Reception on Thursday, Aug. 16 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach Yacht Club. The event will be an opportunity to create new professional relationships that will assist in growing your practice or firm’s professional presence in South Florida with an evening of relaxed socializing. Visit www.aangfl.com for more info.
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will present an After-Hours Networking Reception on Thursday, Aug. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Bonefish Grill (9897 Lake Worth Road). The cost is $10 for members and $15 for guests. RSVP to (561) 792-6525. Visit www.wellingtonchamber.com for info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Challenge your friends to Wii or board games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host a “Gluten-Free Shopping Tour” Thursday, Aug. 16 at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge. Take an informative tour of gluten-free products around the store and enjoy samples. Pre-register at the customer service desk or call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 will meet Thursday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach Fire-Rescue Station 30 (9610 Stribling Way, Wellington). All eligible veterans are welcome and encouraged to attend. E-mail wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com or call (561) 301-2961 for more info.
Friday, Aug. 17
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature a free screening of the movie The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel on Friday, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Saturday, Aug. 18
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will stroll Okeeheelee Park on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast afterward. Call Daisy Palmer at (561) 439-5780 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Chess Club for Kids” for age 8 and up on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Chess fans practice their strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Wellington Ballet Theatre will hold auditions for its second annual Nutcracker Tea on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 4 p.m. at the Dance Arts Conservatory (12260 Fortune Circle, Suite J1, Wellington). The performance will feature highlights of The Nutcracker and also showcase the company’s winter repertoire. High-level dancers, as well as apprentice- and beginning-level students are encouraged to attend. The audition will consist of a master class given by Melissa Waters and will include a classical barre and the execution of various technical steps for the student to perform. To RSVP e-mail info@wellingtonballettheatre.com or call (561) 296-1880.
The American Board, a non-profit dedicated to recruiting and certifying community-based teachers in Florida will host a public event on how local residents can become certified Florida teachers.
Attendees will learn what to expect in a career as a teacher and receive advisement on a personalized path to certification.
Florida Teacher Certification Specialist Lauren Schubel will lead the event. Sessions begin Thursday, August 23 at 10:30 am and 12 pm at the Peter Blum Family YMCA, 6631 Palmetto Circle South in Boca Raton.
Each session will last roughly an hour and will include an introductory presentation, group Q&A period and end with a private counseling session for each attendee. The event is free and open to the public.
Schubel can be contacted at lschubel@americanboard.org or (772) 812-3434.Visit http://www.abcte.org for more information on becoming a Florida teacher.