Saturday, May 11
• Helping Stamp Out Hunger is as easy as checking your mailbox. Leave a bag of non-perishable food items by your mailbox on Saturday, May 11 and your letter carrier will pick up and deliver the food to a local food bank. For more info., visit www.helpstampouthunger.com or www.facebook.com/StampOutHunger.
• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host its inaugural Save the Tigers 5K on Saturday, May 11 beginning at 7:30 a.m. This unique run through Dreher Park finishes inside the zoo at the Fountain Plaza. Money raised benefits the world’s remaining Malayan tigers. The certified and timed race is open to runners of all ages. The first 500 participants to register will receive a special edition tiger-striped race T-shirt. Register at www.palmbeachzoo.org.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host a “Connoisseurs Garden Tour” of private gardens throughout Palm Beach County on Saturday, May 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is a horticultural tradition for Mother’s Day Weekend. Participants can take one day or two to visit numerous private gardens. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. To register, or for more info., call (561) 233-1757.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will feature a free Whole Body Fair with summer samples, chair massages and mini-makeovers Saturday, May 11 from noon to 3 p.m. There will be a special gift and recycled craft activity for Kids Club members. Call (561) 904-4000 for info.
• Singing sensation Celtic Woman will perform at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, May 11 at 2 and 8 p.m. For tickets, visit www.kravis.org or call (561) 832-7469.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Builders Club for ages 6 to 12 Saturday, May 11 at 2 p.m. Meet fellow builders and work together or alone on creative projects each month. 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, May 11 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 library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Intro to Polo with Melissa Ganzi” for ages 6 and up Saturday, May 11 at 2:30 p.m. Meet this professional polo player and learn the basics of the game. See the equipment players use and try your hand at swinging a polo mallet. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturdays, May 11 and 25 at 3 p.m. Watch anime, eat Pocky and check out the newest manga titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Sunday, May 12
• CityPlace continues its Family Fun Fest on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 12, with a free “Mom & Me” event. Moms and children of all ages can spend the day together getting creative with arts and crafts, making memories in the photo booth and enjoying live entertainment on the plaza. The event will include flowers, chair massages for moms, and other activities for the whole family. For more info., visit www.cityplace.com or call (561) 366-1000.
Monday, May 13
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Mother Goose on the Loose” for ages 3 to 7 on Monday, May 13 at 3:30 p.m. See Mother Goose bring classic nursery rhymes to life with story narratives, music and 3D arts and crafts. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Indian Trail Improvement District’s Annual Budget Public Hearing will be held Monday, May 13 at 6 p.m. at the ITID office (13476 61st Street North). Call (561) 793-0874 or visit www.indiantrail.com for info.
• The Wellington High School and Wellington Landings Middle School jazz bands will give a Spring Concert on Monday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Admission is free but donations will be collected for the Erin Fernandez Memorial Scholarship Fund, an award given annually to a senior in the Wellington High School Band pursuing a music degree. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets for an evening of jazz under the stars. For info., e-mail mary.oser@palmbeachschools.org or visit www.whsband.com.
• The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors will meet Monday, May 13 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.
Tuesday, May 14
• The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday, May 14 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 Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Tween Tuesdays: Gaming” for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, May 14 at 3:30 p.m. Bring a friend for fun, food, Wii gaming and other great interactive games. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crochet Club for adults and ages 9 and up Tuesdays, May 14 and 21 at 5 p.m. Socialize and learn fundamentals or work on current projects. Knitters are welcome. Materials will be provided for new participants. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, May 14 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, May 15
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Art Club for ages 8 and up Wednesday, May 15 at 4 p.m. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Craft It Yourself: Smashing Gift Bags” for adults Wednesday, May 15 at 6 p.m. Design, score and fold decorative paper into a personalized gift bag. Supplies will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will feature Dinner from Nature’s Bounty on Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. Florida home gardeners often have a bumper crop of vegetables this time of year. Learn how to make zucchini stuffed with turkey, walnuts and vegetables, and fettuccine with ricotta, asparagus and pine nuts. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Craft Night: Scrapbooking Memories” for adults Wednesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. Create a scrapbook from scratch using paper, stamps, ink, ribbon and trinkets for decorations. Bring three to five photos and scissors or a paper trimmer. Other supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Thursday, May 16
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Artistic Afternoon” for ages 6 to 11 on Thursday, May 16 at 3:30 p.m. Use old magazines and books to create collages. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “May Flowers” for ages 8 and up Thursday, May 16 at 3:30 p.m. Plant a flower and create your own flower pot. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for info.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will feature The Sushi Stop on Thursday, May 16 at 5 p.m. with great sushi creations. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Anime Grab Bag” for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, May 16 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Kindergarten Roundup will be held at Cypress Trails Elementary School on Thursday, May 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Come and meet the teachers and hear vital information to help register your child for the upcoming 2013-14 school year. For more info., call (561) 904-9000.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “A Peek Inside the World of Polo” for adults Thursday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. Learn about the sport with a special focus on Wellington’s local history and events presented by the National Museum of Polo and Hall of Fame. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, May 17
• Seagull Industries for the Disabled will host its 12th annual golf classic and silent auction at Bear Lakes Country Club (1901 Village Blvd., West Palm Beach) on Friday, May 17. The tournament includes breakfast, buffet luncheon, long drive entertainer, contests and prizes, giveaways, raffle and silent auction. The cost is $200 per person and $800 for foursomes. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. For more info., call (561) 842-5814, ext. 111 or visit www.seagull.org.
Saturday, May 18
• Wellington will host “Murder in the Wild West” mystery theater Saturday, May 18 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). Call (561) 791-4005 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
