Saturday, Nov. 30
• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Nov. 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Call (561) 283-5856 for more info.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will present Alligators for all ages Saturday, Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. Meet the nature center’s live baby alligator. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP.
• Winterfest 2013, produced by the Wellington Chamber of Commerce and featuring Vanilla Ice, will take place Saturday, Nov. 30 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington. For more info., call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
Sunday, Dec. 1
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.). For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.
• Big Dog Ranch Rescue will host an adoption and fundraiser at Park Avenue BBQ & Grille (13897 Wellington Trace, Wellington) on Sunday, Dec. 1 from noon to 4 p.m. with dog adoptions, a dog wash and dog paw prints. Park Avenue will donate 15 percent of patrons’ bills between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. to Big Dog with a flier advertising the event. Call (561) 791-6465 or visit www.bigdogranchrescue.org for more info.
• The Wellington Jewish Center will host a free Chanukah Party on Sunday, Dec. 1 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The party will feature a Chanukah concert and menorah lighting, along with latkes, doughnuts, face painting, games, activities and kosher food available. For more info, contact Rabbi Mendy Muskal at (561) 333-4663 or rabbim@bellsouth.net.
• EVI International will present Oliver Samuels’ hit play Embassy Saga on Sunday, Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach High School Auditorium (10600 Okeechobee Blvd., Royal Palm Beach). The play highlights a family’s dilemma on whether or not they should move to America. For more info., visit www.eviinternational.com.
Monday, Dec. 2
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly luncheon Monday, Dec. 2 at 11:30 a.m. at the www.eviinternational.com featuring a 2013 year in review. Tickets are $20 for members and $30 for non-members. Contact Mary Lou Bedford at (561) 578-4807 or marylou@cpbchamber.com for more info.
• Morselife will offer a book review for adults age 55 and older on Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford on Monday, Dec. 2 at noon at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) A light lunch will be provided. Pre-register in person, online at www.wellingtonfl.gov or by calling (561) 753-2489.
Tuesday, Dec. 3
• The Palm Beach County Drug Abuse Summit, hosted by the Hanley Center and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, will take place Tuesday, Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Hanley Center Resource Center (933 45th St., West Palm Beach). To RSVP, call (561) 842-1102 or e-mail bwilliams@hanleycenter.org.
• The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, Dec. 3 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 Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Animals on the Loose for ages 4 to 8 on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 3:30 p.m. Listen to tales of runaway animals. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Oh, When the Penguins Come Marching In for age 2 and up Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 3:30 p.m. Drop in to listen to penguin stories. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Scherenschnitte for adults Tuesday, Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. Explore this Pennsylvania Dutch folk art by using scissors to make decorative paper creations for the holidays. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host By-Hook-or-By-Crook Crochet Club for ages 9 and up Tuesdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17 at 6:30 p.m. Learn basic stitches and socialize. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Dec. 4
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Navigating the New Insurance Marketplace on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 14 at noon. Speak to a certified navigator about programs and get help with enrollment. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature American Girl: Julie for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. Learn about equality, the environment and change through the stories of a girl growing up in the 1970s. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Take ‘n’ Bake for adults Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. Pick up one, pre-selected holiday baking book, try a recipe and discuss your results. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Japanese Anime and Culture Club for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Watch a variety of anime, and eat snacks and chat with friends about cool stuff from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Dec. 5
• The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a zoning meeting Thursday, Dec. 5 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, WPB). For info., visit www.pbcgov.com.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, Dec. 5 at 10 a.m. Activities are specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers. The cost is $2 per child. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Catch That Gingerbread Man! for all ages Thursday, Dec. 5 at 11:15 a.m. Enjoy a slightly silly version of the Gingerbread Man story featuring delicious cookies to decorate. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Holiday Card Creation with Microsoft Publisher for adults Thursday, Dec. 5 at 2:30 p.m. Design unique holiday cards using computer software. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, Dec. 5 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 a Writers’ Critique Workshop for adults Thursday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve your writing. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach Village Council will meet Thursday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at Village Hall (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Call (561) 790-5100 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for info.
Friday, Dec. 6
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host 3-D Snowflake Creations for ages 6 to 10 Friday, Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. Make “chilly” with 3-D snowflakes. Supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Saturday, Dec. 7
• The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club of Wellington will host its 26th annual Wellington Dinner Dance on Saturday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. For more info., call Kevin Murray at (561) 683-3287.
