Calendar For April 6 – April 12, 2013

Saturday, April 6

• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, April 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Call (561) 283-5856 for more info.

• The Wellington High School Band will host a “Suds and Sweets” car wash, dog wash and bake sale Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). For more info., call Lois Spatz at (561) 797-1056.

Acreage Tackle Football League registration for ages 5 to 17 will be held every Saturday in April from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 180th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreageyouthfootball.com or call (561) 972-8386.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Play Ball!” for ages 5 and up Saturday, April 6 at 11 a.m. Have fun with all things sports in stories, songs and crafts. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Squeaky Clean Earth Brigade!” on Saturday, April 6 at 1 p.m. Explore environmentally friendly cleaning options at this free event. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Acoustic Java Jam” for adults Saturday, April 6 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will present “A Touch of Broadway” on Saturday, April 6 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Three local high schools will bring a mix of music and dancing to the stage. Guests are encouraged to bring their own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Sunday, April 7

• The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will feature the USPA 109th U.S. Open Polo Championship on Sunday, April 7. For tickets, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.

• Iron Lion Fitness (10660 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 160, Wellington) will host its annual Ryde for Autism, a charity event featuring food, drinks, music and cycling, on Sunday, April 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to donate a minimum of $10 per Ryde to benefit the Palm Beach School for Autism. For more info., call Gen Lane at (561) 312-9573 or visit www.ironlionfit.com.

• Hugs and Kisses and TJ Maxx will host a Fashion Fundraiser at 2 p.m. at Palm Beach Atlantic University’s Weyenberg Hall to help cancer patients in need. Call (561) 819-9471 or visit www.hugsandkissesinc.org for info.

Monday, April 8

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Scholarship Luncheon featuring Superintendent E. Wayne Gent on Monday, April 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Contact Mary Lou Bedford at (561) 578-4807 or e-mail marylou@cpbchamber.com for more info.

• Morselife will host a book review of War Brides by Helen Bryan on Monday, April 8 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Blvd.). A light lunch will be provided. To pre-register, contact Julie Strow at (561) 753-5262 or jstrow@wellingtonfl.gov.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Meatless Monday Sampling” every Monday in April from 1 to 3 p.m. Learn how to reduce your carbon footprint by at least 8 pounds at this free event. Call (561) 904-4000 for info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Bring in the Clowns” for ages 3 to 6 on Monday, April 8 at 3:30 p.m. Clown around with songs, stories and games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Pocket Full of Poetry” for ages 7 and up on Monday, April 8 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate National Poetry Month and bring a favorite poem to share. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Book Discussion: The Book Thief” for adults Monday, April 8 at 6 p.m. Join a lively book discussion of Markus Zusak’s book in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors will meet Monday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the district office (101 West D Road). Call (561) 793-0884 or visit www.lgwcd.org for more info.

• The Women of Note a cappella chorus will host an open dress rehearsal Monday, April 8 at 8 p.m. at Palm Beach Central High School in Wellington in preparation for regional competition. Visit www.womenofnote.com or call (877) 966-7464 for more info.

Tuesday, April 9

• Futurity First will present a seminar titled “Legacy Planning” on Tuesday, April 9, at 9 a.m. for adults ages 55 and older at the Wellington Community Center. To pre-register, contact Julie Strow at (561) 753-5262 or jstrow@wellingtonfl.gov.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Tween Tuesdays Gaming” for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, April 9 at 3:30 p.m. Bring a friend for fun, food and games. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Attorney Matthew Vanden Bosch will explain the U.S. Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act at the next meeting of the mid-county chapter of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans on Tuesday, April 9 at 3 p.m. at the Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive). There is no charge. Call (561) 793-9677 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crochet Club for ages 9 and up on Tuesdays, April 9, 16 and 23 at 5 p.m. Learn introductory stitches or bring current projects. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

Wednesday, April 10

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “American Girl: Josefina” for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, April 10 at 4 p.m. Celebrate American Girl Josefina with games and crafts related to New Mexico in 1824. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Art Club for ages 8 and up Wednesday, April 10 at 4 p.m. This month’s activity will be shaving cream art using food dye. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library will host “Hooked on Crochet” for adults Wednesdays, April 10 and 24 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the district office (13476 61st St. North). Call (561) 793-0874 or visit www.indiantrail.com for more info.

Thursday, April 11

• Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, April 11 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, April 11 at 6 p.m. Wear your jammies, bring your teddy bear and wind down for the evening with bedtime stories. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Anime Origins” for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a Japanese snack, check out the latest anime and learn about the culture that inspired it. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Gluten-Free Cooking: Food of the Earth” on Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Stop by the customer service desk or call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

Friday, April 12

• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host “Stories in the Garden: Bees” on Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m. This free program is targeted for children ages 2 to 6 and includes interactive stories and songs followed by an activity in the garden. For info., call (561) 233-1757.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Grapes, Grains and Gastronomy!” every Friday evening in April from 5 to 8 p.m. Stop by the Specialty Department to experience exquisite wine and beer pairings with artisan cheeses at this free event. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

• The Seminole Ridge High School World Languages Department will present its sixth annual Multicultural Night Dinner & Show on Friday, April 12 with dinner at 5 p.m. in the cafeteria and the show at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Pre-event tickets are on sale for $10. E-mail enny.cannestro@palmbeachschools.org for more info.

Reggae Fest will take place Friday through Sunday, April 12 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Bryant Park on Lake Avenue at the Intracoastal in Lake Worth. For info., contact Nadine Burns at the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce at (561) 537-4858 or nadine@cpbchamber.com.

• The Wellington Rotary Club will host its Jeans & Jewels kickoff party for the International Gay Polo Tournament on Friday, April 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach Grande Pavilion. For more info., call (561) 715-9262.