Saturday, Nov. 16
• The U-12 Acreage Arsenal Soccer Team will hold a yard sale Saturday, Nov. 16 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 14239 Orange Blvd. across from Acreage Pines Elementary School to help raise money for the team to participate in the AYSO national game in Torrance, Calif. Call (561) 670-9976 for more info.
• The Charlotte Hans Softball Challenge will be held Saturday, Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Wellington Village Park. The event is family oriented with bounce houses, music, food and raffles for everyone to enjoy. For more info., e-mail chs2009@yahoo.com or find “Charlotte Hans Softball Benefit” on Facebook.
• St. Rita Church (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington) will hold a Gigantic Garage Sale on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with household items, clothing, books, small appliances, jewelry, seasonal decorations and sporting goods. Refreshments will be available for sale. Call Nancy at (561) 727-8627 for more info.
• St. Michael Lutheran Church (1925 Birkdale Drive, Wellington) will continue its Fall Winter Craft Fair on Saturday, Nov. 16 and Sunday, Nov. 17, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. A pancake breakfast will take place Saturday, Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to noon. The event is free to the public, but donations are appreciated. For more info., call (561) 793-4999.
• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Call (561) 283-5856 for more info.
• The Palm Beach County Main Library (3650 Summit Blvd. West Palm Beach) will host Viva Palm Beach County on Saturday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Celebrate Palm Beach County’s cultural heritage with a day of festivities beginning with the unveiling of a time capsule. Call (561) 233-2600 or visit www.pbclibrary.org for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Crazy for Cows for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. Hear stories about your favorite farm friend. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will present Creating a Backyard Habitat for all ages Saturday, Nov. 16 at 1 p.m. The cost is $3 per person. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Lego Builders Club for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. Meet fellow builders and work together, or alone, on creative projects. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature Palm Beach County Folk Club Song Circle for adults Saturday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. Enjoy songs from a variety of genres. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Billy Joel Tribute Concert with the Turnstiles on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Sunday, Nov. 17
• Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a car pool tour Sunday, Nov. 17 at 7 a.m. around Storm Water Treatment Area 1-East managed by South Florida Water Management District. The tour drives around the water impound areas viewing the large number of birds. Space is limited. Call Linda at (561) 742-7791 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.). For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.
Monday, Nov. 18
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Legos for ages 8 and up Monday, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature Geography: Technology Style! for ages 9 and up Monday, Nov. 18 at 4:15 p.m. Kelly Ratchinsky will show how to become more geographically aware using technology like GIS (geographic information systems) to help in your daily activities. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Sunshine Snackers: Chomp for ages 7 to 14 on Monday, Nov. 18 at 5:30 p.m. Read this Sunshine State Young Reader book by humorist Carl Hiaasen. Then enjoy a snack and chat about gators and more. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Movie Night for adults with Oblivion on Monday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Health Care Exchanges through the Affordable Care Act for adults Monday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. led by Jon Levinson from the Palm Beach County League of Women Voters. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Community of Hope Church (14055 Okeechobee Blvd.) will offer Grief Share: Surviving the Holidays for adults Monday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. with practical tips on how a grieving person can make it through the holidays. To register, call (561) 753-8883 or e-mail info@gocoh.com.
• The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors will meet Monday, Nov. 18 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, Nov. 19
• The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, Nov. 19 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, Wellington) will host Let’s Talk Turkey for ages 2 to 6 on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Get ready for the Thanksgiving holiday with stories, songs and a special craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Apps for the Holidays! for adults Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Native American Hats for ages 6 and up Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. Celebrate American Indian Heritage Month and create a unique Native American hat. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Eliminate the Litter Bugs for ages 3 to 5 on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Learn how to not be a litter bug with recycled art and hear cool stories about the Florida environment. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Sit ‘n’ Stitch: Crochet or Knit for age 9 to adult Tuesdays, Nov. 19 and 26 at 5 p.m. Learn the fundamentals, work on current projects and share ideas. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Chess Club for adults Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. Chess fans practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Anime Grab Bag for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Make It With Duct Tape for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Nov. 20
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature DIY Paper Gift Boxes for adults Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 2:15 p.m. Add a special touch to birthday and holiday presents by creating gift boxes and bags. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Medicare 101 for adults Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m. with Samantha Howell from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Families Reading Together: Suzy Hammer as Neptunia the Sea Goddess for all ages Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 3:30 p.m. Neptunia tells magical stories about the wonders of saving the seas. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature Create Your Own Leaf Creatures for ages 6 to 9 on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 3:30 p.m. Use natural materials such as leaves and sticks to create people, animals and more. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Groundbreaking Reads: Adult Book Discussion Series on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. Staff will discuss Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. Sign up and check out the book. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature The Games Are On! for teens Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. See the first Hunger Games movie and get ready for the release of the second film in the saga. Enjoy a snack and test your knowledge in “Tribute Trivia.” Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday, Nov. 20 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.
• Shulamit Hadassah will host Jewpardy, a great game led by education guru Moreen Fand, on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station #30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington.), with a homemade pasta dinner and coupon exchange. The suggested donation is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. RSVP to aitib@yahoo.com.
• Congregation L’DorVa-Dor continues the Rabbi Sam Silver Controversial Issues Forum series Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Palm Beach School for Autism (8480 Lantana Road, Lake Worth). The topic for this session is, “Have we learned anything since Crystalnacht?” Admission is free. Rabbi Barry Silver will present the subject and serve as moderator. Call (561) 968-0688 for more info.
Thursday, Nov. 21
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will present Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. Introduce little ones to Mother Nature through nature-based stories. The cost is $2 per child. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Catch that Turkey! for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 11:15 a.m. Get ready for Thanksgiving with silly stories, songs and a crazy craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature Families Reading Together: Ponds, Ponds, Ponds for all ages Thursday, Nov. 21 at 3:30 p.m. Join in reading this year’s Families Reading Together title Where Should Turtle Be? by Susan Ring. Dive into stories about ponds and the wildlife that lives in them. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, Nov. 21 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, Wellington) will host Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Meet the Author: Meg Cabot for adults Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. This best-selling author will talk about her latest Heather Wells mystery, The Bride Wore Size 12. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Dr. Who for adults, children and teens Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. Celebrate Dr. Who’s 50th anniversary and adventure through time and space dressed as your favorite character and enjoy themed crafts. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach Village Council will meet Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at Village Hall (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Call (561) 790-5100 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for info.
• The American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 will meet Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station #30 (9610 Stribling Way, Wellington). All eligible veterans are welcome. For more info., e-mail WellingtonLegion390@gmail.com or call (561)301-2961.
Friday, Nov. 22
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will present Early Bird Walk for ages 13 and up Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 a.m. Learn to identify and observe birds and their behavior. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP.
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce’s Salsafest will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 22-24 at Greenacres Community Park (2095 Jog Road) with carnival rides, Chihuahua races, bounce houses, salsa cook-offs, dominos, dance competitions, a business expo, arts and crafts and more. Visit www.salsafest.net for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Festive Fall Crafts Make & Take for ages 5 to 13 on Friday, Nov. 22 at 3 p.m. Drop in and make a fun fall craft to decorate for the season. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature Lego Building Crew for ages 7 to 11 on Friday, Nov. 22 at 3:30 p.m. Play with Legos and make your own creation. Bring a Lego creation of your own to show. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Families Reading Together: Get Wild for Reading for ages 2 to 5 on Friday, Nov. 22 at 4:15 p.m. Turtles, gators and fish, oh my! Enjoy stories, songs and a cute craft about Florida wildlife. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Royal Palm Beach will hold a free Movie Night on Friday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Veterans Park Amphitheatre. Movie refreshments will be available on-site. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 790-5149 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will present a free screening of Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters on Friday, Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Saturday, Nov. 23
• Lake Worth Beach ArtFest will debut Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 23 and 24 with original works of art, life-size sculptures, photography, handcrafted jewelry and a craft market with unique handmade items. Admission to the art show is free. For more info., visit www.artfestival.com or call (561) 746-6615.
