Saturday, Oct. 6
• The Neil S. Hirsch Boys & Girls Club of Wellington will host the 31st annual Wellington Golf Classic on Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Wanderers Club with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. All proceeds will go directly to programming for more than 750 children served by the Boys & Girls Club of Wellington. For info., call (561) 683-3287 or visit www.bgcpbc.org.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Bilingual Fiesta for all ages Saturday, Oct. 6 at 10:30 a.m. Sing, clap, move and dance with Jody Dreher. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Shtulman Family Chiropractic (8855 Hypoluxo Road, Suite C-11, Lake Worth) will host a Fall Family Festival on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. It will feature free games and activities for kids, pumpkin decorating, face painting, mini-massages, fall treats and raffles. RSVP to (561) 275-2525 or sasha@welladjustedfamily.com.
• The United States Tennis Association and the Wellington Tennis Center are calling all kids 10 and under to get up and active on Saturday, Oct. 6 as part of the USTA Free Tennis Play Days. From 1 to 4 p.m., children 10 and younger and their families can enjoy an afternoon at the Wellington Tennis Center, playing tennis and enjoying food and other activities to celebrate the day. For more info., contact Debbie Ellsworth at ellsworth@florida.usta.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Tropical Music by Grupo Alegro” for adults Saturday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m., sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Bilingual Fiesta for all ages on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 2:30 p.m. Sing, clap, move and dance with Jody Dreher. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will offer a special family overnight program called “Spooky Snooze” on Oct. 6-7, 20-21 and 27-28. The program begins each Saturday evening at 6:30 p.m. and runs through Sunday at 8:30 a.m. Activities include pumpkin painting, crafts, nighttime tours, an evening pizza snack and continental breakfast. Activities are designed for family members ages six through adult. A parent or guardian must attend with their children. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.
Monday, Oct. 8
• The inaugural Foundation Classic to benefit the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation will be held Monday, Oct. 8 at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). Check-in starts at 11 a.m., with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. The cost is $200 per person and includes dinner. For more info., call John Flanagan at (561) 714-9058.
• The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District will meet Monday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. at the district office (101 West D Road). Call (561) 793-0884 or visit www.lgwcd.org for more info.
Tuesday, Oct. 9
• Na’amat USA, Sharon Chapter of Royal Palm Beach will open the fall season Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 11:30 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Brought back by popular demand, there will be a Suzi Sunshine makeup demonstration and sale. To order your sandwich, call Marce Ingber at (561) 790-0404. For more info., call Cecile Millman at (561) 795-5811.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Poetry Recital for age 5 and up Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Listen to children in your community recite classic poetry, as well as poems they’ve composed. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Art Smarts: Making Mosaics” for ages 6 to 8 on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. Learn about mosaics and the science of color and make your own artwork. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Oct. 10
• The Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority Board will meet Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 9 a.m. at the administration building (7501 N. Jog Road). Visit www.pbcgov.com for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature “Get Started in Genealogy” for adults Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. A member of the Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County will explain the basics of starting your family history project. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Election Time: Know the Issues” for adults Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 2:30 p.m. State constitutional amendments will be voted on during the upcoming election. Todd Bonlarron of the county’s Legislative Affairs Department will offer an explanation of what these initiatives mean. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Board Game Challenge for age 6 and up Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 3:30 p.m. Challenge others to Chutes & Ladders, Candyland and other board games. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Book Discussion: Frankenstein” for adults Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. Join librarian Karl Zwarych for a chilling book discussion on Mary Shelley’s classic book. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches (3151 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host open house events Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. Tour the 54-acre campus, meet the faculty, talk with current students and learn about the school. To register in advance, call Chris Marino at (561) 972-9617 or visit www.oapb.org.
• The Safety Council of Palm Beach County will offer a Basic Driver Improvement Course on Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd., Wellington). Visit www.safetycouncilpbc.org for more info.
• The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday, Oct. 10 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) will host “Bilingual Story Time” for ages 3 to 6 on Wednesdays, Oct. 10 and 24 at 6:30 p.m. This is a fun family story time in English and Spanish, where participants read, sing and create a craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “American Roots by Grupo Fantasía” for adults Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy folkloric music sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Wellington Art Society will meet Wednesday, Oct. 10 in the Grand Cypress room at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Refreshments will be served beginning at 6:30 p.m. The general meeting begins at 7 p.m. with a presentation at 7:30 by Elayna Toby Singer of Palm Beach County’s Art in Public Places. Visit www.wellingtonartsociety.blogspot.com for more info.
Thursday, Oct. 11
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature “Celebration of Blue Story Time” for ages 3 to 6 on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 3:30 p.m. Listen to stories about things that are blue, sing songs and make a blue craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host a Networking Mixer on Thursday, Oct. 11 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Bimini Twist (8480 Okeechobee Blvd., WPB). RSVP to Jessica Clasby at (561) 790-6200 or jessica@cpbchamber.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Pizza & Pages” for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. Bring the book you’re currently reading and share information on it while snacking on pizza. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Safety Council of Palm Beach County will offer a Motorcycle Rider Course on Thursday, Oct. 11 from 6 to 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 13 and 14 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 Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Spooky Jewelry” for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Create a spooky beaded necklace that looks like a vampire or zombie bite. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Friday, Oct. 12
• A Bealls Fall Fashion Show will be held Friday, Oct. 12 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). It will feature local seniors modeling the outfits and will include lunch, raffle prizes and entertainment. Tickets cost $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
• The 2012 Royal Palm Auto Mall Golf Classic benefiting the Palms West Community Foundation will be held Friday, Oct. 12 with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). The price of $600 per foursome or $150 for singles includes an awards reception and dinner. To register and for more info., contact Mariela Castillo at (561) 790-6200 or mariela@cpbchamber.com, or visit www.cpbchamber.com.
