Calendar For Aug. 4 – 13, 2012

Saturday, Aug. 4

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk John Prince Park in Lake Worth on Saturday, Aug. 4 at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast afterward. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.

• Royal Palm Beach will host a Back-to-School Basketball Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). It will follow a team registration format, with each team consisting of five to seven members. The cost is $50 per team for residents, and $60 for nonresidents. Call (561) 790-5100 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for info.

• Palm Beach Atlantic University (801 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach) will host Parents Educating Children Back-To-School Day on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with speakers and vendors to help and encourage both new and veteran homeschoolers. Visit www.parentseducatingchildren.com for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Staff-Guided Tour emphasizing LEED-certified qualifications Saturday, Aug. 4 at 10:15 a.m. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host a Floral Design Class on Saturday, Aug. 4 at 11 a.m. Bring or purchase a medium-sized vase along with your own cutting sheers. All flowers will be provided. The cost is $5 per person. Pre-register at the customer service desk or call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

• Golf teams from churches throughout Palm Beach County will compete in the inaugural Pastor’s Masters Golf Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Binks Forest Golf Club. The event will benefit Royal Palm Covenant Church. The scramble format event will tee off at 1 p.m., followed by an awards dinner, auction and raffle. Player entry fees cost $75. Non-golfers may attend the dinner and auction for a $50 donation. For more information, call the church at (561) 294-9258 or visit the Binks Forest golf shop (400 Binks Forest Dr., Wellington) for an entry form.

• The Palm Beach County Young Democrats will host a Meet the Candidates Luau on Saturday, Aug. 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Cottage (522 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth). The cost is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Tickets include appetizers and one drink. For more information, contact pbcyoungdemocrats@gmail.com or (561) 444-9884.

• The Wellington Talent Search Finals will take place Saturday, Aug. 4 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.

Sunday, Aug. 5

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike Jonathan Dickinson State Park on Sunday, Aug. 5 at 8 a.m. Bring plenty of water. Call Mary Miller at (561) 391-7942 for more info.

• The VFW Riders of Post 9610 will host a Poker Run Fundraiser for Paws 4 Liberty on Sunday, Aug. 5 at 1 p.m. Stops will be at Pete’s Place and several area VFW posts. Riders can start at 1 p.m. from any of the posts but end up at Post 9610 (354 10th St., Lake Park) by 3:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per hand. For more info., call (561) 644-1577 or visit www.paws4liberty.org.

• St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (100 N. Palmway, Lake Worth) will present “Out of Africa,” a celebratory exploration of South African wines and cuisine, on Sunday, Aug. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. Twelve South African wines will be offered. Tickets cost $25 per person and may be purchased by calling the church office at (561) 582-6609. All proceeds will benefit St. Andrew’s programs and services.

Monday, Aug. 6

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Dog Days of Summer” for ages 7 to 12 on Monday, Aug. 6 at 1:30 p.m. Celebrate the newest “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” movie with games and a craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Simple Seasonal Origami” for age 8 and up Monday, Aug. 6 at 4 p.m. Try your hand at simple origami paper folding. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Crochet Club for ages 9 to 14 on Mondays in August at 5 p.m. Learn basic stitches and socialize while you work on projects. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will present “Edible Landscaping: Rare Fruits in South Florida” for adults Monday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. Charlotte Gomes of the Rare Fruit Council will introduce an array of tropical and subtropical fruits that can be can grown in your landscape. Call (561) 681- 4100 to pre-register.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will meet Monday, Aug. 6 at the Okeeheelee Nature Center, with a social at 7 p.m. and program at 7:30 p.m. Call Sherry Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.

Tuesday, Aug. 7

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crochet Club for adults Tuesdays, Aug. 7 and 14 at 5 p.m. Learn introductory stitches or bring current projects and socialize. Age 9 and up are also invited. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will present “Art Smarts: Faux Stained Glass” for ages 6 to 8 on Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. Make creative designs with the look of stained glass. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Wednesday, Aug. 8

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Green Thumbs Up” for ages 6 to 8 on Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. Sing, dance, hear stories and take home a small garden friend. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Special Animal & Bug Stories” at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Aug. 8 (for ages 3 to 5), Aug. 15 (for ages 2 to 5) and Aug. 22 (for ages 3 to 5). Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday, Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the district office (13476 61st St. North). Call (561) 793-0874 or visit www.indiantrail.com for more information.

Thursday, Aug. 9

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Let’s Pretend” for ages 2 to 6 on Thursday, Aug. 9 at 11:15 a.m. Use costumes, props and your imagination to be what you want to be. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The next Girls Night Out will take place Thursday, Aug. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Players Club in Wellington. The Sickle Cell Foundation of Palm Beach County has been selected as the evening’s charity beneficiary. For event info., contact pcrcatering@aol.com or (561) 795-0080. For vendor info., e-mail mbg@phelpsmediagroup.com or call (561) 714-0887.

Friday, Aug. 10

• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “The Sushi Stop” on Friday, Aug. 10 at 5 p.m. There is no charge and no registration is necessary. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

• The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will host a Community Center Program Development Meeting on Friday, Aug. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 11 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the district office (13476 61st St. North). Call (561) 793-0874 or visit www.indiantrail.com for info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature a free screening of the movie Night at the Museum on Friday, Aug. 10 at 8 p.m. Bring your own seating. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

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 on 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 more 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 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.

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. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.