Saturday, Oct. 20
• Ultima Fitness/Xtreme Tae Kwon Do (12799 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will unveil its new look with an open house Saturday, Oct. 20 from 8:30 to 11 a.m. For more info., visit www.ultimafitness.com or call (561) 795-2823.
• St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church (1925 Birkdale Drive, Wellington) will host a Craft Fair on Oct. 20-21 and Oct. 27-28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sundays. Crafts will include Halloween, fall/Thanksgiving and Christmas ideas, as well as baked goods. Income will be donated to Helping Hands, a discretionary fund of the pastor, to be used to assist those in need. Call Sue at (561) 644-9901 for more info.
• The Town of Lantana will present GreenFest 2012 on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lantana Town Hall (500 Greynolds Circle). This free, family-oriented event will feature demonstrations and talks on affordable eco-friendly practices that save money. Visit www.lantana.org for more info.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Coffee & Tea Club” Saturday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to noon. There is no charge. Club members who attend will be offered a taste of the featured coffee and tea, and may choose one sample of either the featured coffee or tea to bring home or share. A reusable mug is recommended. Call (561) 904-4000 for info.
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will present its inaugural Blues, Brews & BBQ on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20 and 21 from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday at Bryant Park in Lake Worth. For info., visit www.lwbluesfest.com or call (561) 790-6200.
• Wellington’s Fall Festival will take place Saturday, Oct. 20 from 6 to 10 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). Call (561) 791-4005 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.
• The Wellington Rotary Club will honor Dr. Carmine Priore for his service to the community at its annual Night to Remember dinner and charity auction Saturday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. RSVP to Maggie Zeller at (561) 715-9262.
• Twelve chefs from area restaurants and caterers will compete for the title of Finest Crab Cake in Palm Beach County on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Lake Pavilion & Terrace on Flagler Blvd. in downtown West Palm Beach. To purchase tickets, visit www.gocpg.org and click on the link for the event.
Sunday, Oct. 21
• The Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization will host its 18th annual Buddy Walk on Sunday, Oct. 21 at John Prince Park in Lake Worth. Check-in begins at 8 a.m., the opening ceremony/walk starts at 9:15 a.m., and activities continue until 1 p.m. To register or for more info., visit http://buddywalk.kintera.org/gcdso or call (561) 752-3383.
Monday, Oct. 22
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Introduction to Irish Dancing” for ages 7 to 12 on Monday, Oct. 22 at 6 p.m., and for adults at 6:30 p.m., led by Marie Marzi from the Aranmore Academy of Irish Dance. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Oct. 23
• USTA Flex League Palm Beach County registration is open for the season running Tuesday, Oct 23 through Dec. 18. The cost is $25 for USTA members and $35 for nonmembers. Visit www.ustaflex.com to register. For more info., e-mail ustapbc@me.com or visit www.facebook.com/USTAPBC.
• The Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation Department will present an Early Childhood Passport to Adventure Class on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Oct. 23 to Nov. 29 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Early Childhood Classroom at the RPB Recreation Center to help prepare pre-schoolers. The fee is $135 for Royal Palm Beach residents and $150 for nonresidents. Call (561) 790-5124 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Potato Stamping” for ages 5 to 8 on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 3:30 p.m. Learn how to turn potatoes and other household items into stamps. Bring a plain T-shirt or canvas bag to decorate. Paper items will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Tween Game Night” for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 4 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Wii Sports” for adults Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 5 p.m. Challenge others to a fierce game of tennis, baseball, golf, bowling or boxing. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a Block Party on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. There is no charge. Each team around the store will create a unique recipe. Vote for your favorite sample. No registration is necessary. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for adults Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Practice your strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Community of Hope Church (14055 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves) offers a free Women’s Zumba Class on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. For more info., or to register, call (561) 753-8883 or e-mail info@gocoh.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Club Pokémon” for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will present “Test Resources for College-Bound Students” on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Oct. 24
• Wellington Art Society members will host a show of their artwork Wednesday, Oct. 24 through Saturday, Nov. 3 at Fine Art at West Best Studio Gallery (2602 S. Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach). A reception will be held Friday, Oct. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. The public is welcome. Visit www.wellingtonartsociety.blogspot.com for more info.
• Keiser University will host a Scare Fair Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the West Palm Beach campus (2085 Vista Parkway). For more info., call (561) 471-7849 or visit www.kuopenhouse.com.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will feature “Is Stress Getting on Your Nerves?” on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. There is no charge. Dr. Ian Shtulman will share secrets to naturally reduce and cope with stress. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
Thursday, Oct. 25
• The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a zoning meeting Thursday, Oct. 25 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 Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Let’s Play Story Time” for ages 4 to 6 on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Teen Game Night” for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Friday, Oct. 26
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Mom’s Morning Escape” Friday, Oct. 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. There is no charge. Moms will receive a free mini-massage, coffee or tea, and muffin from the coffee bar. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature “Stuffed Animal Sleepover” for all ages Friday, Oct. 26. Your stuffed animal is invited to a party. Drop off your stuffed animal any time between 10 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. Tell librarians if you want it to participate in Halloween party activities. Pick up your fluffy friend and a few party snapshots from noon to 4:45 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• Royal Palm Beach will host a Seniors Halloween Party on Friday, Oct. 26 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Call (561) 790-5149 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Go Club meeting for ages 8 to 17 on Friday, Oct. 26 at 4:30 p.m. Learn this ancient Asian strategy game. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The South Florida Science Museum (4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach) will hold Halloween Nights at the Museum on Friday, Oct. 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. Dress your best for a costume contest, have fun exploring the exhibits, see exciting demos and trick-or-treat your way around as you collect “scienterrific” goodies. For more info., call (561) 832-1988.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Battle of the Bands on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26 and 27, with live auditions Friday and finals Saturday at 7:30 p.m. both days. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.
• Royal Palm Beach will host a free screening of the movie Monster House on Friday, Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Veterans Park amphitheater (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Food vendors will be available. Call (561) 790-5149 for more info.
