Saturday, April 13
• Indian Trail Improvement District will conduct its Great American Cleanup event Saturday, April 13 from 8 a.m. to noon. Participants will meet at the ITID office (13476 61st Street N.). For more info., call Angie Adorno at (561) 721-4829.
• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, April 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Call (561) 283-5856 for more info.
• The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a certified Boating Safety Class on Saturday, April 13 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The cost is $35 per person, and there is a multi-family discount. Call (561) 791-4082 to register.
• Wellington Landings Middle School will hold its 25th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, April 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. in the school courtyard and cafeteria. The school invites the community to a pancake breakfast, musical showcase and unveiling of the new coat of arms and mosaic art wall. Tickets cost $6 for the pancake breakfast and can be purchased at the door. For more info., call (561) 792-8100.
• Wellington will celebrate the Great American Cleanup with projects from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 13. To register, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov and click on the “Great American Cleanup” icon in the events section. Contact Kim Henghold at khenghold@wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 791-4137 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Beginning Chess for ages 8 and up Saturday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life will be held Saturday, April 13 at Acreage Community Park. The overnight event kicks off at noon on Saturday and continues until Sunday morning. For more information, or to sign up, visit www.relayforlife.org.
• The International Gay Polo Tournament will take place on Saturday, April 12 at the Grand Champions Polo Club in Wellington. General admission is $25 with various VIP packages and tailgates available. Gates open at noon, and tournament matches run from 1 to 7 p.m. For tickets, call (561) 753-3389 or visit www.gaypolo.com/the-event.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Advisory Posse for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, April 13 at 2:30 p.m. Find out what’s coming and share your ideas for future teen programs. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free concert with a Beach Boys Tribute Band on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Sunday, April 14
• The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will feature the USPA 109th U.S. Open Polo Championship on Sunday, April 14. For tickets, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.
Monday, April 15
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee) will feature “Today on the Titanic” for ages 7 to 12 on Monday, April 15 at 3:30 p.m. Explore the history of this famed ship. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Mid County Democratic Club will meet Monday, April 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Tree’s Wings & Ribs (603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, Royal Palm Beach). Speakers will be Palm Beach County Commissioner Jess Santamaria and Inspector General Sheryl Steckler. E-mail stevemiddems@gmail.com for info.
Tuesday, April 16
• The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, April 16 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.
• Good Samaritan Medical Center will continue its educational Lunch & Learn Seminar for adults ages 55 and older Tuesday, April 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The topic will be “A Trip to the ER.” Lunch will be provided. To pre-register, contact Julie Strow at (561) 753-5262.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Artistic Afternoon” for ages 6 to 10 on Tuesday, April 16 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for adults Tuesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will feature “Earthly Salad Creations” on Tuesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge. Stop by the customer service desk or call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
Wednesday, April 17
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host National Cheeseball Day for ages 5 and up on Wednesday, April 17 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate this beloved American snack. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee) will host “Tween Game Day” for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, April 17 at 4 p.m. Challenge your friends to Wii and board games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Safety Council of Palm Beach County will offer a Basic Driver Improvement Course on Wednesday, April 17 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd., Wellington). Visit www.safetycouncilpbc.org for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee) will host “Marijuana Grow Houses and Why You Should Care” for adults Wednesday, April 17 at 6 p.m. Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office representative Alexa Lee will discuss this important topic.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Dr. Tim DeCanio, a board-certified chiropractic neurologist, Tuesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Spring Book Discussion” for adults Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. with a book discussion of The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Shulamit Chapter of Hadassah will host an evening of “Po-Ke-No Prizes and Pastries” to help raise funds for Hadassah’s lifesaving work on Wednesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at Fire Station #30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). Bring a $5 gift card to your favorite place in an envelope, which will be used as a prize. For more info., contact Carol at (561) 656-1872 or csn1225@aol.com.
Thursday, April 18
• An AARP Driver Safety Course for adults 55 and over will be held Thursday, April 18 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members and must be paid by check to the instructor on the day of the class. For more info., contact Julie Strow at (561) 753-5262 or jstrow@wellingtonfl.gov.
• Dr. Faris Fakhoury, a board-certified neurosurgeon, will make a presentation on neck pain for adults ages 55 and older Thursday, April 18 at noon at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., contact Julie Strow at (561) 753-5262 or jstrow@wellingtonfl.gov.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee) will host “Little Pictures Big Ideas!” for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, April 18 at 4 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 for info.
• Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, April 18 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 feature Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, April 18 at 6 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Food will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Homeopathic and Nutritional Therapies for Dogs and Cats” on Wednesday, April 18 at 6 p.m. featuring Dr. Michael Dym. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington will host a “Gluten-Free Shopping Tour” Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Pioneering Palm Beach: The Deweys and the South Florida Frontier” for adults Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. Authors Janet De Vries and Ginger Pedersen will tell this fascinating but forgotten story. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The King’s Academy Fine Arts Department (8401 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach) will premiere The Hunchback of Notre Dame Thursday through Saturday, April 18-20 and 25-27 at 7 p.m., and Saturday April 20 and 27 at 1 p.m., with a cast of more than 100 performers and live orchestral accompaniment. Tickets start at $15 and can be ordered online at www.tkafinearts.net or by calling (888) 718-4253.
• The Royal Palm Beach Village Council will meet Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m. at Village Hall (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Call (561) 790-5100 for more info.
Friday, April 19
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will present a free screening of the movie The Bourne Legacy on Friday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.
