Saturday, Nov. 24
• The Wellington Green Market will take place on Saturday, Nov. 24 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host the Acreage Avengers Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. Assemble to share your ideas to make the library a better place for all teens. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a teen movie program featuring The Avengers on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a teen movie program featuring Corpse Bride on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 2:30 p.m. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Monday, Nov. 26
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a movie matinee featuring Madagascar 3 on Monday, Nov. 26 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Art Smarts” for ages 4 to 7 on Monday, Nov. 26 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate Families Reading Together with Artful Reading by Bob Raczka and stories about art appreciation. Call (561) 681-4100 to RSVP.
Tuesday, Nov. 27
• The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a workshop Tuesday, Nov. 27 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 “Let’s Pretend” for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 11:15 a.m. The library is being overrun by wild animals. Which animal are you? Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature “Duct Tape Creations” for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 4:30 p.m. Turn brightly colored and patterned duct tape into a special craft project. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Between the Covers: Adult Book Discussion Series” on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Sara Harris will discuss Million Dollar Baby by F.X. Toole. Sign up and check out the book. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Parents interested in learning how to create a positive home learning environment are invited to a free public discussion Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. at Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches (3151 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach). A panel of local experts will address a range of topics. The discussion is free and open to the public. For more info., contact Audrey Bland at (561) 972-9654 or abland@oapb.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 27 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, Nov. 28
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Meet the Author: Rochel Berman” for adults Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 2:30 p.m. This local author will help you understand and strengthen your relationships with loved ones who live far away, as written in her book Oceans Apart: A Guide to Maintaining Family Ties at a Distance. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Balloon Bonanza” for age 8 and up Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 4 p.m. Learn the art of balloon animal making. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “All Hands On Craft: DIY Paper Gift Boxes” for adults on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Add a special touch to birthday and holiday presents by creating your own gift boxes and bags. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 S. State Road 7, Wellington) will host a free Seminar on Migraines on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
Thursday, Nov. 29
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a movie matinee featuring Joyful Noise on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Wolf Story Time” for ages 4 to 6 on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 3:30 p.m. Listen to stories about wolves, sing songs and make a simple craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Teen Flick Fix” with Snow White and the Huntsman on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Challenge your friends to Wii or board games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Friday, Nov. 30
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “Mom’s Morning Escape” on Friday, Nov. 30 from 9 to 11 a.m. Moms will receive a free mini-massage, coffee or tea and a muffin. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 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, Nov. 30 at 4:30 p.m. Learn how to play this ancient Asian strategy game. Kids and family members can all play. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Singles Dance Club of the Palm Beaches hosts ballroom dances for singles and married couples 50 and older every Friday from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at the American Polish Club on Lake Worth Road. The event features live bands. Men must wear coats and ties, and women must dress accordingly. The cost is $10 for members and $12 for nonmembers. For more info., call Rick at (561) 775-1885.
Saturday, Dec. 1
• The 2012 Bark! for the Cure 1-mile walk hosted by the South Florida Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure will take place Saturday, Dec. 1 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Ave. South, Wellington). Check-in and registration is 7:30 a.m. and the walk will begin at 9 a.m. with judging at 10 a.m. For more info., contact Catie at catie@komensouthflorida.org or visit www.komensouthflorida.org.
• The Junior League of the Palm Beaches will host a Premier Shopping & Community Fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center (9067 Southern Blvd.). A $25 VIP ticket will offer an exclusive opportunity to sip and stroll through the market from 9 to 10 a.m. Shopping from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. costs $5 per ticket, with more than 75 vendors, a children’s area and gift wrapping. “A Nutcracker Sweet,” an exclusive affair of afternoon tea and tastings with Nutcracker ballet variations, will be offered from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at $50 per ticket. E-mail jlpbholidaymarketplace@yahoo.com for sponsorship opportunities.
• Wellington High School Project Graduation will host its annual charity golf tournament Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Wanderers Club. The tournament will feature a shotgun start scramble format at 12:30 p.m. To register, call Karen Herrick at (561) 790-2726 or Pam Yackulics at (561) 628-1435 or by e-mail at wellingtonprojectgrad2013@gmail.com.
• Royal Palm Beach will host its annual Holiday Festival of Lights on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. at Veterans Park. Vendors will be selling food as well as holiday gifts and crafts. There will be a children’s crafts pavilion, roving entertainment, and games and photos with Santa starting at 6:30 p.m. Bring your own camera. Local schools and organizations will entertain. Free cookies and hot cocoa will be available. The 30-foot tree will be lit at 6:15 p.m. A shuttle will be available from Village Hall and Ewing Park. Call (561) 790-5149 for more info.
• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host a Holiday Evening Stroll on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 5 to 9 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. For advance registration, call (561) 233-1757. For more info., visit www.mounts.org.
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host Winterfest 2012 on Saturday, Dec. 1 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The evening will begin with a show jumping competition at 6 p.m. with Winterfest officially kicking off at 7 p.m. Festivities include musical and dance performances by local talent, a visit from Santa and his reindeer, activities for the kids and a performance by Vanilla Ice. There will be a food-and-wine-tasting expo, a VIP sponsor party, a salute to the troops, retail shopping and vendors offering all sorts of delicious food choices. For more info., contact Michela Perillo-Green at (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
Sunday, Dec. 2
• A Holiday Shopping Extravaganza will take place Sunday, Dec. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Players Club in Wellington. For info., e-mail pcrcatering@aol.com or call (561) 795-0080.
