Saturday, Jan. 12
• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Jan. 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Call (561) 283-5856 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Tween Scrapbooking” for ages 9 to 12 on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a free “Health Starts Here Intro to Healthy Eating” tour and demonstration Saturday, Jan. 12 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Learn how to navigate the grocery aisles to create healthful, flavorful meals. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Wellington Children’s Theatre will host an audition and monologue workshop for children ages 11 to 19 on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. taught by Beverly Blanchette. Pre-registration is required. Call (561) 223-1928 or visit www.wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Jam Session for adults Saturday, Jan. 12 at 2 p.m. Bring your acoustics and jam out or simply enjoy the tunes. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Extreme Scrapbooking” for ages 13 to 17 on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Writing Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. Meet other teen writers, improve your skills, share your writing with the group or come just to write. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Jewish Center (13860 Wellington Trace, Wellington) will host Kumzitz with Dr. Laz on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. Dr. Laz has entertained hundreds of audiences throughout the world with an eclectic blend of rap, rock, Hassidic, blues, reggae, jazz, bluegrass and gospel. The $18 admission includes an open bar, finger food and refreshments. Call (561) 333-4663 or e-mail rabbim@bellsouth.net for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free concert with Odyssey Road’s Tribute to Journey on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.
Sunday, Jan. 13
• The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue its 10th anniversary season on Sunday, Jan. 13 with the Joe Barry Memorial Cup. For tickets, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.
• Community of Hope Church (14055 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves) will offer a Free Support Group for Those Caring for Elderly Parents on Sundays beginning Jan. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the church office building. Call (561) 753-8883 or e-mail info@gocoh.com to register or for more info.
Monday, Jan. 14
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Winnie the Pooh” for ages 3 to 5 on Monday, Jan. 14 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate by reading storybooks about the adventures of Pooh and his friends. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Introduction to Irish Dancing on Monday, Jan. 14 for ages 7 to 12 at 6 p.m., and for adults at 6:30 p.m. Marie Marzi of the Aranmore Academy of Irish Dance will guide you through beginner dance steps. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Community of Hope Church (14055 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves) will offer DivorceCare, a free 13-week support group for those experiencing the pain of separation or divorce, on Mondays beginning Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. Childcare will be available if you call the church ahead of time. Call (561) 753-8883 or e-mail info@gocoh.com for info.
Tuesday, Jan. 15
• The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, Jan. 15 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 the adult book discussion series “Between the Covers” Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 2 p.m. Barbara Harnick will discuss For Whom the Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway. Sign up and check out the book. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Pizza Bagels” for grades 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. Learn how to create these scrumptious treats. Call (561) 790-6070 for info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Chess Club for Adults on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 6 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Kretzer Piano presents Kretzer Kids in Concert on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Harriet Himmel Theater in CityPlace (700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach). Tickets cost $10 for adults and $5 for students, and may be purchased at the door or by calling Kretzer Piano at (561) 748-0036.
Wednesday, Jan. 16
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “5 Percent Day” benefiting All ‘Bout Children on Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Five percent of the day’s net sales will be donated to All ‘Bout Children, a local nonprofit that helps young children suffering from abuse, neglect and trauma. Call (561) 904-4000 for info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Mini Monsters” for age 8 and up Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Mold your own mini monster out of clay. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Tips for Better Report Writing” for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesdays, Jan. 16 and 23 at 4 p.m. The two-part, interactive program is full of activities designed to improve the way you research and write school reports. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host a Networking Mixer on Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Buffalo Wild Wings (2837 South State Road 7, Wellington). For more info., call Jessica Clasby at (561) 790-6200 or e-mail jessica@cpbchamber.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Hooked on Crochet” for adults Wednesday, Jan. 16 and 30 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects to work on. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The School of the Arts Foundation will present “Dreyfoos Goes Old School” Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 6:30 p.m., featuring performances and art exhibitions by Dreyfoos School of the Arts students on the Old School Square campus at the intersection of Atlantic and Swinton avenues in Delray Beach. To purchase tickets, or for more info., call the foundation at (561) 805-6298 or visit www.soafi.org.
Thursday, Jan. 17
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will feature “Seven Secrets to Raising a Healthy Family” on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. Join Dr. Ian Shtulman as he reviews the secrets to getting well and staying well. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, Jan. 17 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Pajama Tales” for ages 2 to 6 on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. Wear your jammies and bring your teddy bear for bedtime stories. Call (561) 790- 6070 for info.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Gluten-Free Cooking” on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to cook gluten-free foods. The cost is $5 per person. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach Village Council will meet Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. at Village Hall (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Call (561) 790-5100 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info.
• American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 will meet Thursday, Jan. 17 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, Jan. 18
• The 2013 South Florida Fair will take place Jan. 18 through Feb. 3. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com or call (561) 793-0333.
• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will feature “For the Love of Trees” on Friday, Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in recognition of Florida Arbor Day. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• BoomerTimes and SeniorLife will host the eighth Boomer Expo on Friday, Jan. 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Learn about the newest products and services and meet experts in the field of health, wealth, entertainment and travel. Admission and parking are free. Call (561) 736-8000 or e-mail srlife@gate. net for more info. To become an exhibitor, call (561) 736-8925.
• JustWorld International’s 10th Annual Gala will take place Friday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Belle Herbe Farm in Wellington’s Grand Prix Village. Tickets cost $195 per person and include an open bar, gourmet food stations, entertainment and dancing. For more info., e-mail jwinfo@justworldinternational.org, call (561) 333-9391 or visit www.justworldinternational.org.
