Saturday, Feb. 22
• The Color Vibe 5K will be held Saturday, Feb. 22 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. A fun run and color dance party are also planned. For more info., visit www.thecolorvibe.com.
• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 283-5856 for more info.
• Moonlight Stories with Orisirisi African Folklore will be at the Wellington and Royal Palm Beach libraries on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m. in Wellington and 2:30 p.m. in Royal Palm Beach. The event, for people of all ages, will feature African tales, drumming, dance, songs and fun-filled audience participation. Call (561) 790-6070 or (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acreage Hobbyist for adults Saturday, Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. Connect with other crafters and hobbyists. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Black History Family Fun Day on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. Adults will discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot while children attend a special story time. Then children and adults will then play a special game to celebrate the early contributions of African-Americans. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Wonderful Weekend Watercolors for ages 3 to 10 on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. Express yourself with watercolor. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Sunday, Feb. 23
• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Feb. 23 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 Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, Feb. 23 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 Rainforest Clinic for Birds & Exotics (3319 E Road, Loxahatchee Groves) will host a Rainforest Parrot Party on Sunday, Feb. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day will include vendor booths with a variety of parrot and pet supplies, educational talks by avian experts, food trucks, live music, cane pole fishing, a bounce house for kids and adoptions of both parrots and puppies. Admission is $5 for 13 and older; kids 12 and under are free. For more info., call Terry Timberlake at (561) 635-0676.
• The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue its 2014 season Sunday, Feb. 23 with the Ylvisaker Cup. For tickets, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.
• Mimosa and Mallets benefiting Hospice of Palm Beach County will take place Sunday, Feb. 23 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) with a gourmet brunch and reserved seats on the lawn. Visit www.hpbcf.org/polo for more info.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Vegetarian Cooking Around the World: India on Sunday, Feb. 23 at 3 p.m. Ages 16 and up are welcome to attend this flavor-filled cooking class. The cost is $35 per person. Register at www.cookingexperienceclub.org.
Monday, Feb. 24
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Legos for ages 8 and up Monday, Feb. 24 at 4 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Wii Gaming for ages 7 to 12 on Monday, Feb. 24 at 3:30 p.m. Play Wii games and check out new graphic novels. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Black History Month Adult Book Discussion on Monday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Staff will discuss Disintegration: The Splintering of Black America by Eugene Robinson. Sign up and check out the book. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
• The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a workshop meeting Tuesday, Feb. 25 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.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Lego Building Crew for ages 7 to 11 on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 3:30 p.m. Play with Legos and make your own creation. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Who Is the Tooth Fairy?” for ages 5 to 8 on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 3:30 p.m. Are you curious about this magical creature? Learn about her and celebrate teeth with stories, songs and a toothy craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host an International Block Party Honoring the Whole Planet Foundation on Tuesday, Feb. 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Each department will feature a dish from one of the countries that receives micro-loans through the Whole Planet Foundation. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Educator and dyslexia advocate Susie van der Vorst will offer a free information session for parents, educators and administrators interested in issues facing children with learning differences Tuesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the Little Place Too (2995 Greenbriar Blvd., Wellington). For more info., call (561) 790-0808.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 25 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, Feb. 26
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will honor local resident and international celebrity Rob “Vanilla Ice” Van Winkle as its Outstanding Citizen of the Year on Wednesday, Feb. 26. at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Registration is at 11:30 a.m., with the luncheon beginning at noon. Tickets are $25 for chamber members and $35 for guests. To RSVP, call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Tykes for ages 2 to 5 on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Animal Rock Painting for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. Turn an ordinary rock into an animal masterpiece. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Who Will Be the Cookie Master?” for ages 6 to 10 on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. Taste-test and rate a variety of cookies, try your hand at cookie trivia and experience the ultimate cookie crushing competition. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Black History Month Book Discussion for adults Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. featuring The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Food will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd., Loxahatchee) will host Gamerz Nite for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Play Smash Bros. or other Wii games, join a game of Yu-Gi-Oh! or try a new board game. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Feb. 27
• The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a zoning meeting Thursday, Feb. 27 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.
• The Center for Family Services’ Old Bags Luncheon will take place Thursday, Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m. at the Breakers Palm Beach. The event features a silent auction with more than 300 designer handbags. For more info., call Stanton Collemer at (561) 616-1257, e-mail scollemer@ctrfam.org or visit www.ctrfam.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.,) will host Smile with Clark, the Toothless Shark for ages 4 to 7 on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 3 p.m. Help Clark floss his teeth before he loses them! Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, Feb. 27 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 feature Adult Craft Night: Wall Medallions on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Create a unique wall medallion or wreath using recycled cardboard pieces. Bring a glue gun and scissors. All other materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a free Gluten-Free Shopping Tour on Thursday, Feb. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Take an informative tour of gluten-free products around the store and enjoy samples. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
Friday, Feb. 28
• The Palm Beach Fine Craft Show returns for its 11th season Friday through Sunday, Feb. 28 through March 2 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. For tickets, visit www.palmbeachfinecraftshow.com.
• Royal Palm Beach will host “West Fest” at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.) from Friday, Feb. 28 through Sunday, March 2. There will be music, activities, a chili cook-off, contests and more. To learn more, visit www.rpbwestfest.com or call (561) 790-5149.
• The 2014 Beach Marine Flea Market & Boat Show will cruise into the South Florida Fairgrounds from Friday, Feb. 28 through Sunday, March 2 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults; children 12 and under are free. Visit www.flnauticalfleamarket.com or call (954) 205-7813 for more info.
• The South Florida Fair will host Bluegrass & Bar-B-Que from Friday, Feb. 28 through Sunday, March 2 in Yesteryear Village. The event will feature Ricky Skaggs and Sam Bush. Numerous local bands will also play. Admission is $15, and free for children 2 and under. Parking is free. Camping is $35 per night. For more info., call (561) 793-0333.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Mom’s Morning Escape on Friday, Feb. 28 from 9 to 11 a.m. Moms will receive a free coffee or tea and a muffin. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold live auditions for Wellington Idol 2014 on Friday, Feb. 28 and Saturday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m., with semifinals Friday, March 7 and finals Saturday, March 8. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival will host the $75,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup, presented by G&C Farm, on Friday, Feb. 28 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Tickets are available at www.equestriansport.com.
