Saturday, Dec. 14
• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach) will host Breakfast with Santa on Saturdays and Sundays, Dec. 14, 15, 21 and 22. The day includes a buffet breakfast, private animal encounters, time with Santa and Mrs. Claus and children’s crafts. Get details and pre-register at www.palmbeachzoo.org/breakfast-with-santa.
• The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission will host a free hunter safety course Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 14 and 15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area Everglades Youth Camp, J. (12100 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road). Participants can sign up at www.myfwc.com/huntersafety or by calling (561) 625-5122.
• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Call (561) 283-5856 for more info.
• Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will offer a Wine Workshop on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. featuring wine expert Bob Burchill. To pre-register, call (561) 753-2484, ext. 0 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Move, Dance, Wiggle & Shake for ages 2 to 7 on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. Wiggle and shake to music while using scarves, egg shakers and other instruments, all in the name of reading readiness. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Navigators will be at the Wellington library Saturday, Dec 14, from noon to 4 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for an appointment. Set up an account in advance at www.healthcare.gov.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Touch Tank for families Saturday, Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. Get up close and personal with live marine life. The cost is $3 per person. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP.
• Beverly Blanchette, retired dean of theatre at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts, will be conducting an intensive preparation class for students Saturday, Dec. 14 from 2 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. Bring a prepared monologue. Pre-register online at www.wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com or call (561) 223-1928.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Lego Builders Club for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Riverwalk Toastmasters Club will hold a Holiday Public Speaking Symposium on Saturday, Dec. 14 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Vintage Hotspot Restaurant (7443 South Military Trail, Lake Worth). Tickets are available at www.riverwalksymposium2013.eventbrite.com. For more info., contact Cindy Beckles at cindybeckles@yahoo.com.
• On Saturday, Dec. 14, the Wellington Equestrian Group will host its annual Christmas in Wellington party for families served by the Caridad Center free health clinic. Interested donors, sponsors and underwriters should call Caridad’s development office at (561) 853-1638.
Sunday, Dec. 15
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.). For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.
• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.shopgreenmarkets.com or call (561) 929-0237.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a free Kid’s Cookie Gift Basket Class on Sunday, Dec. 15 at 1:30 p.m. with a gluten-free session at 3 p.m. Little ones will decorate their very own cookies to make a gift basket. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
Monday, Dec. 16
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Legos for ages 8 and up Monday, Dec. 16 at 4 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Tuesday, Dec. 17
• The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, Dec. 17 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 Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Crafting by the Book: Kusudama Origami Flowers for adults Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 2:15 p.m. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host The Sushi Stop on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. featuring vegetarian sushi. There is no charge and no registration is necessary. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Pokémon League for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 4:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Chess Club for Adults on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6 p.m. Chess fans unite to practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your 3DS, DSi or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
• The staff of Wellington Regional Medical Center will be at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from noon to 2 p.m. to advise seniors on how to improve their health and well being. Lunch will be provided. Pre-register in person, online at www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 753-2484, ext. 0.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Paper Plate Christmas Trees for ages 6 and up Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 3 p.m. Create festive Christmas trees using paper plates and other materials. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host CD Decorations for ages 9 to 14 on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 4:30 p.m. Make beautiful mosaic decorations out of pieces of broken CDs and bright, colorful markers. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Safety Council of Palm Beach County will host a Basic Driver Improvement Course on Wednesday, Dec. 18 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.) Visit www.safetycouncilpbc.org for info.
• The Petite Academy of Dance will present its second annual children’s performance of The Nutcracker at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 18. For more info., call Artistic Director Charlene Shaw at (561) 315-4080.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Groundbreaking Reads: Adult Book Discussion Series on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. Staff will discuss Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro. Sign up and check out the book. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Heart of the Cards for ages 12 and up Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 6 p.m. Bring your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the district office (13476 61st Street North). Call (561) 793-0874 or visit www.indiantrail.com for more info.
Thursday, Dec. 19
• Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) offers Rummikub for seniors the first and third Thursdays of the month at 9:30 a.m. Exercise your brain while meeting new people and having fun. Pre-register in person, online at www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 753-2484, ext. 0.
• Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will offer an AARP Safe Driving Class on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for adults 50 and older. The cost is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members, which must be paid by check to the instructor on the day of the class. Students should bring water, lunch and snacks. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov, or call (561) 753-2484, ext. 0 for more info.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 10 a.m. Class activities may include live animals, games, nature walks and/or crafts specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers. The cost is $2 per child. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Baby Music Program: Mini-Movers & Shakers for children 10 to 23 months Thursday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Welcome Winter for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, Dec. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Hear stories about snow, snowmen and all the fun of a northern winter. Decorate a snowflake, then sing, dance and play in a homemade paper snowstorm. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Holiday Ornaments for ages 6 and up Thursday, Dec. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Make a reindeer ornament. Call (561) 790-6070 for info.
• Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, Dec. 19 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, Dec. 19 at 6 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Feast of the Seven Fishes on Thursday, Dec. 19 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sample great seafood dishes while learning about the legends behind this celebratory meal enjoyed by Italians all over the world. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach Village Council will meet Thursday, Dec. 19 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. 20
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive, Wellington) will host Lapsit Story Time: Jingle Babies on Friday, Dec. 20 at 10:15 a.m. for babies under 12 months and 11:15 a.m. for ages 13 to 23 months. Jingle along with rhymes, songs and rhythmic fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way) will host a Senior Holiday Party on Friday, Dec. 20 at 12:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Are You Ready to Lego? for ages 3 to 6 on Friday, Dec. 20 at 3:30 p.m. Create the tallest tower of blocks you can. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• Wellington will host a free movie night featuring Miracle on 34th Street on Friday, Dec. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
