Saturday, May 4
• The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will host a Free Hunter Safety Course on Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Everglades Youth Camp in the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area (12100 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road). Students will learn about hunting laws, safe gun handling and hunter ethics/responsibility. Participants can sign up at www.myfwc.com/HunterSafety or call (561) 625-5122.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host “Urban Farming: Vegetable Growing & Bees” on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mounts horticulturalists will share valuable tips on growing summer vegetables. The Palm Beach County Beekeepers Association will also provide helpful information. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers. To register, call (561) 233-1757.
• Forgotten Soldiers Outreach will celebrate the opening of its “Support Our Troops” Thrift Store (3080 Jog Road, Greenacres) on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to noon. For more info., visit www.forgottensoldiers.org.
• Palm Beach State College will hold its fifth annual Green Expo on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Education & Training Center on the Lake Worth campus. It is free and open to the public. For more info., call (561) 868-3541.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Clay Play” for ages 5 and up Saturday, May 4 at 10:30 a.m. The library will provide the clay, you provide the play! Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Palm Beach Central High School Bronco Band will hold its annual golf tournament Saturday, May 4 at 1 p.m. at the Binks Forest Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington). Registration is $100 per golfer and $400 per foursome, and includes dinner, awards, gift bags, raffle prizes and a silent auction. For more info., contact James Yaques at (561) 304-1033 or james.yaques@palmbeachschools.org.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, WPB) will host “Mother’s & Father’s Day Gifts from the Garden” on Saturday, May 4 at 1:30 p.m. This fun-filled workshop for children will teach youngsters how to create handmade gifts from the garden. This event is free for members and children, $5 for nonmembers. Cost of materials is extra. Call (561) 233-1757 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Java Jam” for adults Saturday, May 4 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Missoula Children’s Theatre and more than 50 local students will perform an original musical adaptation of The Wizard of Oz on Saturday, May 4 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center at Palm Beach State College in Belle Glade. Tickets are $6 and are available at the box office (561) 993-1160, at www.dollyhand.org and at the door.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Orange Sunshine ’60s Tribute Concert on Saturday, May 4 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• Play Group LLC will kick off its third season with Short Cuts, nine short original plays, Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 5 at 2 p.m. at the Lake Worth Playhouse (713 Lake Ave.). Tickets are $15, available at the door or by calling (561) 586-6410.
Sunday, May 5
• The Women of the Western Communities will host their annual spring fundraiser themed “Fun in the Sun: A Journey Through Florida” on Sunday, May 5 at 11 a.m. at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). The luncheon will feature a performance by the a cappella chorus Women of Note. The event is open to the public and includes food, a silent auction, a Chinese auction and a raffle. For more info., call (561) 635-0011 or e-mail carol.oneil@wwc-fl.com.
Monday, May 6
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Crochet Club for ages 9 and up Mondays, May 6, 13 and 20 at 5 p.m. Learn basic stitches and socialize while you work on projects. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Tuesday, May 7
• The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, May 7 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 “Book-a-Librarian” for adults Tuesday, May 7 at 11 a.m. Do you need help with research or your e-reader? Call to reserve a 30-minute, hands-on session just for you. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Star Wars” for ages 8 and up Tuesday, May 7 at 4:30 p.m. Join in the fun with games and crafts. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• A selection committee meeting of the Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will take place Tuesday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m. at the district office (13476 61st Street North) to consider proposals for forensic audit services. Call (561) 793-0874 or visit www.indiantrail.com for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Fabulous Spring Flowers from Felt” for adults Tuesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. Make no-sew flowers with fabric and felt. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Wednesday, May 8
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Mother’s Day Celebration for ages 6 to 10 on Wednesday, May 8 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate mom with stories and a bouquet craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “American Girls: Marie-Grace & Cecile” for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, May 8 at 4 p.m. Celebrate American Girls with games and crafts related to New Orleans. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday, May 8 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.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Hooked on Crochet” for adults Wednesdays, May 8 and 22 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects to share and work on. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, May 8 at the PGA Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). Networking starts at 6 p.m. with the dinner/program starting at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $20, and guests are welcome. The May speaker will be Brenda Tuccim, who will discuss the “Women’s Instructional Network.” RSVP to Dottie Smith at (772) 545-7145 or Sharon Maupin at (561) 329-4485.
Thursday, May 9
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Mother’s Day” for ages 3 to 10 Thursday, May 9 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate moms with stories and arts and crafts. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, May 9 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 Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “National Mental Health Month: Loving the Skin You’re In” for adults Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. Sharon Glynn from the Alliance for Eating Disorders will discuss the importance of self-esteem and a positive body image in the treatment of and recovery from an eating disorder. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Anime Origins” for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a Japanese snack, check out the latest anime and discuss the culture that inspired it. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage Adult Softball League will hold signups Thursday, May 9 at the Acreage Community Park fields starting at 7 p.m. For more info., call Kim at (561) 644-0687.
• The Wellington High School Band Program will present its annual Spring Concert Extravaganza “Surround Sound 3.0” on Thursday, May 9 at 7 p.m. in the Wellington High School theater. The concert will feature the WHS concert bands, jazz bands and other ensembles. Admission is free. For more info., e-mail mary.oser@palmbeachschools.org or visit www.whsband.com.
Friday, May 10
• The Built Ford Tough Polo & Balloon Festival will take place Friday through Sunday, May 10-12 at the Gulfstream Polo Club (4550 Polo Road, Lake Worth). Enjoy hot air balloons, polo, balloon rides, Mother’s Day breakfast, and food and drink concessions. For balloon rides, or more info., call (803) 652-1181 or visit www.poloamerica.com.
• ThinkPINKkids will host Dance Night for the Fight, a community-wide family fun dance party Friday, May 10 in the Wellington High School cafeteria (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). Registration and check-in is at 5 p.m., and the dance is from 6 to 10 p.m. The cost is $15 for students and $25 for adults. Proceeds support the Department of Cancer Biology at Scripps Florida and Your Bosom Buddies II, a breast cancer support group. For info., e-mail JanetARosenthal@gmail.com or call (561) 685-6166.
