Saturday, Nov. 9
• At 9 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9, volunteers will gather to expand the butterfly garden at the Marjorie Stoneman Douglas Environmental Preserve on Flying Cow Road in Wellington. About 100 native plants will be installed. For more info., call (561) 628-3675.
• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Call (561) 283-5856 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Families Read Together: Lost & Found Story Time for ages 3 and up Saturday, Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will present Turtles for all ages Saturday, Nov. 9 at 1 p.m. Learn about the variety of shelled creatures that live in Florida. The cost is $3 per person. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Nov. 9 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.
Monday, Nov. 11
• The FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center’s annual Learn Green Conference is set for Monday, Nov 11 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Dreyfoos School for the Performing Arts (501 S. Sapodilla Ave., West Palm Beach). For ticket information visit www.learngreenconference.com.
• Dr. Amanda Weiss of SeaView Eyecare and Dr. Arianne Weiss of Weiss Family Chiropractic will offer a program on blood pressure, blood sugar and cholesterol for adults age 55 and older Monday, Nov. 11 at noon at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) Pre-register in person, online at www.wellingtonfl.gov or by calling (561) 753-2489.
• Royal Palm Beach will Salute Veterans with a candlelight service Monday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. at Veterans Park Amphitheater on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. Enjoy refreshments and a musical performance following the ceremony. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
• The Wellington High School Band will present a free Salute to Veterans Concert on Monday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Wellington High School Theater (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.).
Tuesday, Nov. 12
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will present Science for Seniors: Animal Migration for ages 50 and over Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 9:30 a.m. Learn about a variety of species that move seasonally. The cost is $3 per person. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature Groundbreaking Reads: Adult Book Discussion Series on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. Barbara Harnick will discuss The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Tuesdays Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 3 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Fantastic Favorites for ages 4 to 7 on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. Enjoy stories that just might become your family’s new favorites. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a Taste of Thanksgiving on Tuesday, Nov. 12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Enjoy samples from the Thanksgiving holiday menu at this free event. Call (561) 904-4000 for info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Art Smarts: Leaf Printing for ages 8 to 16 on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Wonders of the Night Sky: Telescope Viewing Session for adults Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. with the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches. Call (561) 790-6070 for info.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 12 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, Nov. 13
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Kickoff to the Equestrian Season Luncheon at the Wanderers Club on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m., and the luncheon will begin at noon. The cost is $20 for chamber members and $30 for non-members. Call (561) 792-6525 to RSVP.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Make Friends with Rainbow Fish for ages 3 to 5 on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 3:30 p.m. Create a colorful craft and hear a fun story with a deep message. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature Fall Harvest Salt Painting for ages 5 to 9 on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Meet the Author: Alex Watson for all ages Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 4:30 p.m. Alex Watson will discuss his book Tsunami. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Take ‘n’ Bake: The Family Table for adults Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6 p.m. Take one of the library’s selected baking cookbooks, try a recipe and discuss your results. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Japanese Anime & Culture Club for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Hang out, watch a variety of anime and eat snacks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Nov. 14
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce Women in Business Luncheon will take place Thursday, Nov. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the Omphoy Ocean Resort (2842 S. Ocean Blvd., Palm Beach). Tickets are $35 for members and $45 for non-members. Contact Mariela Castillo at (561) 578-4813 or mariela@cpbchamber.com for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Thank Goodness for Story Time for ages 4 to 7 on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy a few stories, activities and a craft all about the meaning of Thanksgiving. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, Nov. 14 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 Pajama Tales for ages 2 to 6 on Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. Wear your jammies, bring your teddy bear and wind down for the evening with bedtime stories. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• A Relay for Life Kickoff Party is set for Thursday, Nov. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Madison Green MarBar Grille (2001 Crestwood Blvd. RPB). RSVP to relayforlife@aol.com. For more info., visit www.relayforlife.org/royalpalmbeachFL.
Friday, Nov. 15
• Families Reading Together: Suzy Hammer as Neptunia the Sea Goddess for all ages will take place Friday, Nov. 15 at 2:30 p.m. at the Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) and at 4:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way). Neptunia tells magical stories about the wonders of saving the seas. Call (561) 790-6070 (Wellington) or (561) 790-6030 (RPB) to pre-register.
