Saturday, July 27
• The Wellington Preservation Coalition’s next adopt-a-street cleanup will take place Saturday, July 27 along Wellington Trace from Forest Hill Blvd. to Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 25. Volunteers should meet outside by the parking area of the original Wellington Mall behind Checkers before 9 a.m. All necessary items will be provided for the cleanup, plus water to keep volunteers hydrated. To RSVP, call (561) 333-9843.
• Jamaicans of the Palm Beaches and Palm Healthcare Foundation will host a Free Health Fair on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mollie Wilmot Center at the Palm Healthcare Pavilion (5205 Greenwood Ave., West Palm Beach). Free back-to-school physicals and immunizations will be available for ages 2 months through 12th grade. For more info., call Marcia at (561) 577-7162 or Ann Marie at (561) 385-1621.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sweet Stories for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, July 27 at 11:15 a.m. July is National Ice Cream Month and the library will celebrate with a special ice cream craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host an Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 27 from 2 to 5 p.m. Bring your own reusable spoon (BYORS) to help out the environment, while you enjoy the non-dairy and organic ice creams along with plenty of toppings. No registration is necessary for this free event. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a CD Sun Catchers craft for ages 6 to 10 on Saturday, July 27 at 3 p.m. Make bright and shiny sun catchers out of old CDs. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host its Food Truck Safari on Saturday, July 27 from 6 to 10 p.m. This event was rescheduled from July 13. Some of South Florida’s best food trucks will be scattered throughout the zoo. There will also be live music and reasonably priced beer and wine. The entire zoo will be open, with some special up-close wild animal encounters. Admission is $10 and parking is free. The food trucks will donate a portion of their proceeds to the zoo. Call (561)533-0887 or visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Rod Stewart Tribute Concert on Saturday, July 27 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more information.
Sunday, July 28
• Third Row Center, an a cappella vocal ensemble, will perform a free concert at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way) on Sunday, July 28 at 7 p.m. with hits by Duke Ellington, Josh Groban, Cole Porter, Billy Joel, Three Dog Night, Tennessee Ernie Ford, the Ink Spots and Manhattan Transfer. For more info., call (561) 790-5149 or e-mail cmorales@royalpalmbeach.com.
Monday, July 29
• #1 Education Place in the original Wellington Mall, in conjunction with Active Learning Services, will be the site of three unique learning experiences in a five-day session from Monday, July 29 through Aug. 2. USA Chess will present chess camp for ages 5 to 15. For children ages 8 to 15 interested in computer programming and gaming, two courses will be available, “Introductory Video Game Creation” and “Video Game Creation: The Sequel.” For more info., visit www.activelearningcamps.com or call (888) 652-4377.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Hobbit Party for ages 12 to 17 on Monday, July 29 at 6 p.m. Join the library for Hobbit crafts and trivia. Food will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Tuesday, July 30
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, July 30 at 6 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Food will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pompeii Paper Mosaics for adults Tuesday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. Create a beautiful image using colorful paper that mimics designs created in the ancient city of Pompeii. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Wednesday, July 31
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a free Pillars of Healthy Eating cooking class Wednesday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m. Ditch processed foods, enhance your favorite foods with nutrient-packed plant superstars, embrace healthy fats and get more nutritional bang for your buck. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
Thursday, Aug. 1
• The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will offer Free Wii Games for seniors ages 55 and older Thursday, Aug. 1 at 10:30 a.m. Pre-register in person, at www.wellingtonfl.gov or by calling (561) 753-2489, ext. 0.
Friday, Aug. 2
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Crafternoon on Fridays, Aug. 2, 9 and 16 for ages 2 and up at 3:30 p.m. Drop in and make a small craft. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will present a free screening of the movie The Avengers on Friday, Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Saturday, Aug. 3
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Java Jam on Saturday, Aug. 3 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 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Builders Club for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, Aug. 3 at 2 p.m. Meet fellow builders and work on creative projects. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Monday, Aug. 5
• The Palm Beach County Parks & Recreation Department is offering a Summer Nature Camp for children ages 9 to 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, Aug. 5-9 at the Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). For more information, drop by the Okeeheelee Nature Center, call (561) 233-1400 or visit www.pbcparks.com/nature.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a Kids’ Cooking Camp for ages 6 to 12 Monday through Friday, Aug. 5-9, from 9 to 2 p.m. Take a road trip around the U.S. and cook regional foods. The cost is $175 for the week. Pre-registration is required at the customer service desk. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Art Club for ages 8 and up Monday, Aug. 5 at 4 p.m. Live through your art by exploring different mediums. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Tuesday, Aug. 6
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Hurricane Preparedness for adults Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 2:30 p.m. Mike Geier from the Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management will discuss how to prepare for, survive and recover from hurricanes. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Clay Pendants on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 5:30 p.m. Sculpt clay pendants from air-dry, red clay that mimic textures created by Florida’s first people. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Japanese Anime & Culture Club for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Hang out and watch Anime, talk about Japanese culture and eat snacks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Crochet Club for ages 9 and up Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Learn basic stitches and socialize while you work on projects. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District office (101 West D Road). Call (561) 793-2418 or visit www.loxahatcheegroves.org for more info.
Wednesday, Aug. 7
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 and up Wednesday, Aug. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Create your own card and see if luck is on your side. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday, Aug. 7 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.
