Calendar For January 24 – January 30, 2014

Saturday, Jan. 25

• The 2014 South Florida Fair continues through Feb. 2. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com or call (561) 793-0333.

• Palm Beach SCORE will host the small-business symposium Show Me the Money on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Keiser University (2085 Vista Pkwy, West Palm Beach) Register at www.palmbeach.score.org.

ArtFest on the Green, the Wellington Art Society’s eighth annual juried fine art and craft show, will take place Saturday, Jan 25 from 9 am. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will feature Urban Farming: Sustainable Backyard Vegetable Growing on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 9 a.m. The cost is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info.

• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Jan. 25 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Call (561) 283-5856 for more info.

• St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church (1925 Birkdale Drive, Wellington) will host a Contemporary Music Workshop Saturday, Jan. 25 starting at 9 a.m. Contact Ryan Arnold at r.arnold@stmichaelelc.com for more info.

• Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Camouflage Animals for families and all ages Saturday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m. For more info., call (561) 233-1400.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Modern Mediterranean with Mohila on Saturday, Jan 25 at 2:30 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Register at customer service, or by calling (561) 904-4000.

• The St. Therese de Lisieux CCW will host a ’50s Sockhop on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m. at the American Polish Club (1725 Lake Worth Road) with dinner, dancing and a special appearance by Elvis. Classic cars will be on display. Admission is $30 per person. For more info., call Elizabeth Gesacion at (561) 352-9991.

• Howlin’ Hoedown 2014, benefiting A Second Chance Puppies & Kittens Rescue, will take place at the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 6:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 714-0887 or visit www.asecondchancerescue.org.

• The Center for the Performance Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host Step Afrika! on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. This energetic and mesmerizing art form uses the body as an instrument. Call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Sunday, Jan. 26

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, Jan. 26 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, Jan. 26 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.

• The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue its 2014 season Sunday, Jan. 27 with the Joe Barry Memorial Cup finals. For tickets, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.

Monday, Jan. 27

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will offer Legos for ages 8 and up Monday, Jan. 27 at 4 p.m. Builders 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 host The Science Behind the Catapult for ages 8 to 14 on Monday, Jan. 27 at 4:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will feature Photographing the Garden at Sunrise on Monday, Jan. 27 starting at 5:30 a.m. The cost is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “It’s Pajamarama Time!” for ages 3 to 6 plus siblings Monday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Welcome to a night of “clowning around” with stories and activities about the circus. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Kravis Center for the Performance Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present Johnny Mathis on Monday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Tuesday, Jan. 28

• The Kravis Center for the Performance Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present Dixie’s Tupperware Party from Tuesday, Jan. 28 through Saturday, Feb. 1. Call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday, Jan. 28 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 more info., visit www.pbcgov.com.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Pre-Game Block Party on Tuesday Jan. 28 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy free samples of the ultimate football party appetizers and vote for your favorite departments’ dish. For a $10 donation to Wellington High School Project Graduation, receive a tasting mug to enjoy wine and beer samples. No registration is necessary. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Jan. 28 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.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will offer Craft Night: Pop-up Greeting Cards on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Bring scissors. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Kravis Center for the Performance Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will feature the Haifa Symphony Orchestra of Israel with conductor Boguslaw Dawidow on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Wednesday, Jan. 29

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Kansas Day for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 3 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host It’s Game Time for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 4:30 p.m. Have a snack and play Wii games, board games or card games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will offer Heart of the Cards for ages 12 and up Wednesday, Jan. 29 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.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a free introduction to the Engine 2: 28-Day Challenge on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 6:30 p.m. This action plan was created by Rip Esselstyn, former professional triathlete, firefighter and author of The Engine 2 Diet. Register at customer service or call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

• The Wellington Jewish Center (13860 Wellington Trace Suite 4) will host the next segment of its Jewish Perspectives public lecture series on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 7:30 p.m. The event will focus on a uniquely Jewish perspective on the topic “Is there a Jewish Satan?” RSVP to Rabbi Mendy Muskal at (561) 333-4663 or rabbim@bellsouth.net, or visit www.wellingtonjewishcenter.org.

• The Kravis Center for the Performance Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will feature Jackie Mason on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Thursday, Jan. 30

• Actor John Lithgow will be the keynote speaker for Palm Beach State College Foundation’s STEAM Initiative fundraiser at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30 at the Kravis Center for Performing Arts. Individual tickets are $125. Sponsorships are available at various levels. For more info., call (561) 868-3450.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Early Out Fun for ages 6 to 12 on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 1 p.m. School is out early, so play board games and puzzles, and make crafts. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sticker Stories for ages 4 to 7 on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 3 p.m. Create your own story with character stickers. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, Jan. 30 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 offer Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Writers Live! on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Florida novelist Elaine Viets will talk about her latest book, Fixing to Die. A book signing will follow. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Gluten-Free Resolutions on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to create easy gluten-free meals. Register at customer service or call (561) 904-4000.

Friday, Jan. 31

• Palm Beach Dramaworks will present Harold Pinter’s Old Times from Friday, Jan. 31 through March 2 at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre (201 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach). For ticket info., contact the box office at (561) 514-4042 or visit www.palmbeachdramaworks.org.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Mom’s Morning Escape on Friday, Jan. 31 from 9 to 11 a.m. Moms will receive a free coffee or tea, and a muffin. Register at customer service or call (561) 904-4000.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Say “Ni Hao” to Chinese New Year for ages 2 to 5 on Friday, Jan. 31 at 2:30 p.m. Celebrate with exciting Chinese stories and a fun craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Royal Palm Beach will host its Food Truck Invasion on Friday, Jan. 31 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. Bring folding chairs or blankets to picnic. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.

• The fourth annual Equestrian Aid Foundation “Who Reins Supreme?” Benefit will take place Friday, Jan. 31 at 6 p.m. at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.), with reining competition between two teams comprised of top hunter, jumper and dressage riders. Learn more at www.equestrianaidfoundation.org.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a Craft Beer Dinner on Friday, Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m., with a four-course tasting menu, each dish paired with a craft beer. The cost is $30 per person. Register at customer service or call (561) 904-4000.

• Wellington’s Temple B’nai Jacob will welcome Israeli emissaries Nir and Shani Boneh for a three-session Israeli Education Seminar beginning Friday, Jan. 31 and continuing Feb. 7 and March 21 at 7 p.m. during Shabbat services. RSVP to (561) 793-4347 or visit www.templebnaijacob.com for more info.