Saturday, Dec. 15
• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Dec. 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Call (561) 283-5856 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will host a Community Yard Sale Saturday, Dec. 15 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at 2310 F Road, north of Okeechobee Blvd. on the east side. Any Loxahatchee Groves resident can have a space for $5. Call Bill Louda at (561) 791-9241 for more info.
• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host Breakfast with Santa and the Animals on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 8:30 a.m. The day will feature a buffet breakfast, private animal encounters, photo opportunities with Santa, children’s crafts, carousel rides and more. For info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Writing Series: The Short Story” for adults on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 9 a.m. Beginning and intermediate writers will learn how to craft and polish a short story. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Friends of the Library Book Sale for adults Saturday, Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by and pick up books at bargain prices for gifts this holiday season. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• John McCoy Pottery (13746 58th Court North, The Acreage) will host a Pottery Show and Sale on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Local potters John McCoy, Nena Escobar, Justin Lambert, Courtney Paige and Brian Kovachik will display stoneware, porcelain and wood-fired pottery. For more info., visit www.johnmccoypottery.com or call (561) 328-3984.
• Current and past Major League Baseball players will gather Saturday, Dec. 15 at the Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington to tee off at noon in the first-ever Salty Classic 2012 Golf Tournament. Jarrod Saltalamacchia, a former Royal Palm Beach High School star and current catcher for the Boston Red Sox, is hosting the event as a benefit for the Wounded Warriors Project and Athletes Advantage. For more info., call Bob Still at (561) 670-8489 or visit www.salty39.com.
• The monthly Acreage Community Park Jam will take place Saturday, Dec. 15 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreagelandowners.org.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Health Starts Here: Mocktails, Not Cocktails” Saturday, Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Have some fun and feel great while learning all about making non-alcoholic cocktails and figure-friendly treats for the holidays. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will present the Christmas portion of Handel’s Messiah on Saturday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. each evening. The choir will be 40 voices strong, accompanied by a 13-piece orchestra. There is no charge. For more info., visit www.stpeters-umc.org.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Neil Diamond Holiday Tribute Concert on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Sunday, Dec. 16
• The Jingle Bell 5K Run will take place Sunday, Dec. 16 at 7 a.m. at Village Park in Wellington. For more on this 5K run and toy drive, visit www.pure-adrenaline-sports.com.
Monday, Dec. 17
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “A Safer Once Upon a Time” for ages 4 to 7 on Monday, Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. Listen to a safety lesson from classic fairy tales. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Dec. 18
• The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, Dec. 18 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 “Sharing & Caring Story Time” for ages 4 to 6 on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 3:30 p.m. Feel the love with stories, music and a simple craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Group Study Hall” for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. Stop by if you need a place for your group to meet and study for upcoming finals. Food will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host the adult book discussion series “Between the Covers” Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Sara Harris will discuss Dreams of Joy by Lisa See. Sign up and check out the book. Call (561) 790-6070 for info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 7 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards and battle, trade and make friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council will meet Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District office (101 West D Road). Call (561) 793-2418 or visit www.loxahatcheegroves.org for more info.
Wednesday, Dec. 19
• Jersey Boys will return to the Kravis Center from Dec. 19 through Jan. 1 with 24 show times. The show tells the story of Rock-n-Roll Hall of Famers the Four Seasons through music. Visit www.kravis.org or call (561) 833-8300 for tickets.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “’Tis the Season Make & Take” for ages 8 to 13 on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Feast of Seven Fishes Cooking Class” on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to make the traditional Italian Feast of Seven Fishes holiday meal. A $5 donation will go to the Palm Beach County Food Bank. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Riverwalk Toastmasters Club will present its Holiday Public Speaking Symposium on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Binks Forest Golf Club. Speakers will be James Bussey, Nina Fernandez, Laurie Fondiler, Mark Thompson and Leah Von Leu, all past and current speech champions. Admission is $25. E-mail cindyebeckles@yahoo.com or call (561) 795-6713 for info.
Thursday, Dec. 20
• The Palm Beach County Commission and Legislative Delegation will hold a workshop Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 10 a.m. in the Palm Beach County Convention Center boardroom (650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Winter Wonderland Story Time” for ages 2 to 4 on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 3:30 p.m. Listen to stories, sing songs and make a simple craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Knit and Crochet for a Cause” on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. Meet fellow yarn lovers and make blankets from the heart. Simple square patterns will be provided, or bring your own. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, Dec. 20 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Between 15 and 20 food trucks will participate in this event every Thursday. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• “Holiday Stop & Shop” will be held Thursday, Dec. 20 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). There will be many different things to purchase, from house wares to ornaments to homemade jellies and more. It will be a good opportunity to shop for last-minute gifts. Attendees are encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots. For more info., call Julie Bryant at (561) 797-1501.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Frosted Notes” for grades 6 to 12 on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. Bring the book, graphic novel or manga you’re reading and share it while snacking on ice cream. Call (561) 790-6070 for info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Gift-Giving Grab Bag” for ages 10 to 14 on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Create cell phone tags, jewelry and other fun gifts for your family and friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 will meet Thursday, Dec. 20 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, Dec. 21
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Mom’s Morning Escape on Friday, Dec. 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. Moms will receive a free coffee or tea, and muffin from the coffee bar. 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, Dec. 21 at 4:30 p.m. A member of the American Go Foundation will teach you how to play this ancient Asian strategy game. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will present a free screening of the movie Home Alone 2: Lost in New York on Friday, Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
