Calendar For March 23 – March 29, 2013

Saturday, March 23

• The Hurricane Junior Golf Tour’s Southeast Florida Jr. Shootout will take place Saturday and Sunday, March 23 and 24 at the Madison Green Golf Club. Winners of the four age divisions will receive an automatic bid into the 2013 tour championship, and top 10 finishers will earn points toward year-end honors. For more info., visit www.hjgt.org, call (904) 379-2697 or e-mail info@hjgt.org.

• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, March 23 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Call (561) 283-5856 for more info.

• The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will present a Community Yard Sale on Saturday, March 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2310 F Road (one-third of a mile north of Okeechobee Blvd. on the east side). Items include yard equipment, clothes, knickknacks and more. The cost is $5 to set up a table; proceeds go to the LGLA. Contact Bill Louda at (561) 791-9241 or badlouda@comcast.net for more info.

• Wellington and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a Certified Boating Safety Class on Saturday, March 23 at the Wellington Community Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The course is designed for individuals aged 17 and older. To register, call (561) 791-4082.

• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will feature “Tree Pruning for Homeowners” on Saturday, March 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants should bring sharp, sanitized bypass pruners and a hand saw, or purchase them at the Mounts garden shop. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. To register, call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Eggstravaganza!” on Saturday, March 23 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Taste a variety of the store’s gourmet dishes featuring eggs at this free event. Kids can participate in an adventure with eggs. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Deaf Folklore & Culture” for adults Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m. Dr. Simon J. Carmel will present deaf legends, riddles, cartoons, sign play and other traditions. An interpreter will be provided for those who do not sign. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Move Your Résumé to the Top of the Pile” on Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m. led by Jason Davis from the Palm Beach County Electronic Services & Security Department. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Armory Art Center (1700 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach) will hold its 25th Birthday Bash on Saturday, March 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. RSVP to (561) 832-1776, ext. 15, or e-mail loren@armoryart.org.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Earth Hour” on Saturday, March 23 at 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. The store will partner with www.earthhour.org by going dark for an hour at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

Sunday, March 24

• The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will feature the USPA Gold Cup on Sunday, March 24. For tickets, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.

Monday, March 25

• Wellington’s Junior Lifeguarding Class for strong swimmers ages 8 to 14 will take place Monday through Friday, March 25-29 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Aquatics Complex. The cost is $60 for residents and nonresidents. To pre-register, visit the Wellington Aquatics Complex, Wellington Community Center or Village Park. For more info., call (561) 753-2497.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Sense Your Senses” for ages 3 to 5 on Monday, March 25 at 3:30 p.m. Play with your senses of sound, sight, smell, touch and taste while engaged in games, stories and music. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature “Spring Break Craft: Bottle Stamping” for ages 6 to 10 on Monday, March 25 at 3:30 p.m. Learn how to stamp flower patterns with recycled soda bottles. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Legos” for age 8 and up Monday, March 25 at 4 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings with Legos. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Tuesday, March 26

• The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday, March 26 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 info., visit www.pbcgov.com.

• The Center for Bone & Joint Surgery will present a discussion by Dr. Jorge Acevedo on Tuesday, March 26 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Acevedo will present a seminar on foot and ankle pain with remedies designed for people of all ages. The seminar is free and open to all ages, and lunch will be provided. To register, call (561) 753-2489 or stop by the community center.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Art Smarts: The Artist Experience” for ages 8 to 14 on Tuesday through Thursday, March 26-28 at 2 p.m. Each day discover a new artist and learn about their life and work, then create your own artwork in their style. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “El Ratoncito Perez (The Tooth Fairy)” for ages 3 to 8 on Tuesday, March 26 at 3:30 p.m. Smile as you listen to the story of Ratoncito Perez and his friends. Create a craft to take home. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” for age 8 and up Tuesday, March 26 at 6 p.m. Poor Greg can’t catch a break. Meet fans while making cool crafts and entering contests based on the series. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Wednesday, March 27

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Spring Has Sprung” for ages 3 to 5 on Wednesday, March 27 at 11:15 a.m. Welcome springtime and new beginnings with books, songs, crafts and lots of fun. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature “Spring Break Craft: Puzzle Art” for ages 6 to 10 on Wednesday, March 27 at 3:30 p.m. Use puzzle pieces to create decorative scenes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Tween Game Day” for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, March 27 at 4 p.m. Challenge your friends to Wii and board games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “HSH Pillar Power Class: Whole Foods, Plant-Strong, Healthy Fats, Nutrient Dense” on Wednesday, March 27 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to ditch processed foods and enhance some of your favorite foods with power-packed plant superstars, embrace healthful fats and get more of a nutritional bang for your buck. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

Thursday, March 28

• The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a zoning meeting Thursday, March 28 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 “Doodle, Tangle, Draw” for adults on Thursday, March 28 at 3:30 p.m. Doodle your way to a Zen state of mind. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, March 28 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.

• Equestrian Sport Productions CEO Mark Bellissimo will be one of the honorees at the South Florida Business Journal’s 2013 Palm Beach Ultimate CEO Awards on Thursday, March 28 at the Breakers Palm Beach (1 S. County Road). A cocktail reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with the awards presentation at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $195 per person, and a table of eight costs $2,100. For more info., contact Maureen D’Silva at (954) 949-7522 or mdsilva@bizjournals.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Teen Game Night” for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, March 28 at 6 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Teen Game Night” for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. Challenge your friends to Wii and board games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Between the Covers: Adult Book Discussion Series” on Thursday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. Sara Harris will discuss Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.