Saturday, March 16
• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, March 16 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Call (561) 283-5856 for more info.
• The Wellington Radio Club will celebrate the village’s birthday Saturday, March 16 by connecting Wellington Mayor Bob Margolis with Dr. Wayne Guppy, chairman of the Wellington Region Mayors Forum in New Zealand, over the airwaves. Hosted at Village Park from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., there will be plenty of activities for the family. For more info., visit www.qsl.net/k4wrc.
• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host Florida Panther Day on Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Activities will include interactive children’s games and educational crafts near the panther exhibit. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its “Go for the Gold” scavenger hunt for ages 8 to 12 on Saturday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. Search the Emerald Isle and all things Irish. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Grassy Waters Elementary School (3550 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach) will host its Spring Carnival on Saturday, March 16 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info., call Stacy Gordon or Steve Miller at (561) 383-9000.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Health Starts Here Goes International” on Saturday, March 16 at 1 p.m. Learn exotic flavor combinations and basic techniques for international cuisine. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Lego Builders Club” for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, March 16 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Teen Advisory Posse” for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, March 16 at 2:30 p.m. Share your ideas for future teen programs. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Chess Club for Kids” on Saturday, March 16 at 2:30 p.m. Practice your strategy skills with other players. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Residents are invited to “get their green on” at the Acreage Community Park Jam’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on Saturday, March 16 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For info., visit www.acreagelandowners.org or e-mail bobrenna@bellsouth.net.
• The American Cancer Society’s Diamond Centennial Ball will take place Saturday, March 16 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Ave. South, Wellington). Call Martha Gilmartin at (561) 650-0139 for more info.
Sunday, March 17
• Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market (10066 Lee Road, Boynton Beach) will host its St. Patrick’s Day Pot O’ Gold Classic & Hot Rod Car Show on Sunday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Family-friendly activities include antique tractors on display, door prizes, 50/50 jackpot, old-school music, vintage videos, food vendors and more. Admission is free, but there is a $10 fee to enter a car in the show. For info., call (561) 733-5490 or visit www.bedners.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Writers Live! Presents C.J. Box” for adults Sunday, March 17 at 2 p.m. The best-selling novelist will talk about his new book Breaking Point. To pre-register, visit www.pbclibrary.org/writerslive.
• The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will feature the USPA Gold Cup on Sunday, March 17. For tickets, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.
Monday, March 18
• Wellington Christian School (1000 Wellington Trace) will host a blood drive Monday, March 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 3-year-old leukemia patient Piper Apfel. Call Jessica at (561) 324-5727 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Lots & Lots of Dots” for age 3 and up Monday, March 18 at 10:30 a.m. Hear a story and create unique art using dots. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly luncheon Monday, March 18 at 11:30 a.m. at the Binks Forest Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington) featuring Sheriff Ric Bradshaw. Call Mary Lou Bedford at (561) 578-4811 or e-mail marylou@cpbchamber.com for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Bring on the Green” for ages 6 to 8 on Monday, March 18 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with songs, games and stories. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Mid County Democratic Club will meet Monday, March 18 at 7 p.m. at Tree’s Wings & Ribs (603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). For info., contact stevenlicari@hotmail.com.
Tuesday, March 19
• The next meeting of the Na’amat Sharon Club will be Tuesday, March 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way) starting with a prepaid lunch followed by a short business meeting. The program features the documentary film In Search of the Bene Israel , in which a Canadian filmmaker seeks out the shrinking Jewish community in India. For more info., e-mail cdmillman@aol.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Tween Tuesdays: Create” for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, March 19 at 3 p.m. What can you create with Popsicle sticks? Bring your imagination, and the library will supply materials. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature “Dr. Seuss Story Time” for ages 4 to 6 on Tuesday, March 19 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate this beloved author with stories, songs and a craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host an Everything Chocolate Block Party benefiting the Whole Planet Foundation on Tuesday, March 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Each department around the store will make a unique dish featuring chocolate. Call (561) 904-4000 for info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Chess Club” for adults on Tuesday, March 19 at 6 p.m. Practice your strategy skills with other players. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Club Pokémon” for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards and battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council will meet Tuesday, March 19 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, March 20
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will honor outstanding businesses with its Business Excellence Awards at a luncheon Wednesday, March 20 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. For reservations, call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com. Tickets cost $25 and VIP tables of ten are available for $300.
• Students Working Against Tobacco (SWAT), will sponsor “Kick Butts Day” on Wednesday, March 20 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at Roger Dean Stadium during the Marlins vs. Nationals spring training game. Further information on quitting is available on the Florida Quitline at (877) U-CAN-NOW (822-6669) or by visiting www.quitnow.net/florida.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature “Duct Tape Flowers” for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, March 20 at 4:30 p.m. Celebrate spring by making flowers from colorful duct tape. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Adult Craft Night: Easy Origami” on Tuesday, March 19 at 6 p.m. Learn basic techniques of the Japanese art of paper folding and create simple figures. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Thursday, March 21
• Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, March 21 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 Royal Palm Beach Village Council will meet for an organizational meeting Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m., followed by a regular meeting at 7 p.m. at Village Hall (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Call (561) 790-5100 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info.
Friday, March 22
• Royal Palm Beach will host a grand opening celebration for the new Commons Park on Friday through Sunday, March 22-24. Call (561) 790-5126 for more info.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will feature “Mom’s Morning Escape” on Friday, March 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. Moms will receive a free coffee or tea, and muffin from the Coffee Bar. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Tribute Concert and Food Truck Festival on Friday, March 22 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday, March 23 from 2 to 10:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
