Calendar For March 14 – March 20, 2014

Saturday, March 15

The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, March 15 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.

• The Palm Beach Zoo will host Florida Panther Day on Saturday, March 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will highlight the plight of the endangered Florida panther. For more information, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for Kids for ages 8 and up Saturday, March 15 at 2:30 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• A tea party to support the Kenyan missionary work of Andre and Coline Harriott will take place Saturday, March 15 from 3 to 6 pm. in the club house at 1250 Palm Beach Trace, Royal Palm Beach. A $30 donation is requested. For more info., call Cecelia Harriott at (561) 602-4485 or visit www.ourafricanlife.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Wii Gaming for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, March 15 at 3 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

The Acreage Community Park Music Jam will celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday, March 15 from 4 to 10 p.m. To learn more, visit www.acreagelandowners.org or call (561) 203-1012. The park is located at 6701 140th Ave. North.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host an International Wine Dinner on Saturday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. Each of the four courses will be paired with a wine chosen by a wine specialist. The cost is $30 per person. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor invites the community to its Generations Concert on Saturday, March 15 at Palm Beach School for Autism (8480 Lantana Road) starring violin virtuoso Sammy Weber and his daughter, singer and entertainer Stacy Steele. Refreshments will be served. The congregation will meet from 6:45 to 7:15 p.m. with the concert at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call (561) 739-6356.

Sunday, March 16

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, March 16 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, March 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.

• The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue its 2014 season Sunday, March 16 with the Piaget USPA Gold Cup. For tickets, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Kid’s Club: International Passport on Sunday, March 16 at 2 p.m. Bring the kids to learn how to recycle a paper grocery bag into a cookbook. A $5 donation per child will go to the Whole Planet Foundation. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

• The Equus Foundation’s Fete Cheval Etoile will take place Sunday, March 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. For more info., call (203) 259-1550 or visit www.equusfoundation.org/fete.

Monday, March 17

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Kid’s Cooking Spring Break Camp Monday through Friday, March 17- 21 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The cost is $225 per child. Register at www.cookingexperienceclub.org.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acting Up for ages 11 to 17 on Monday, March 17 at 2 p.m. Learn basic acting skills. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 3 to 8 on Saturday, March 15 at 3 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Wii Gaming for ages 7 to 12 on Monday, March 17 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Mid-County Democratic Club will meet Monday, March 17 at 7 p.m. at Tree’s Wings & Ribs (603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd, Royal Palm Beach). The speaker will be Sabrina Koramblyum with United For Care. E-mail Steven Licari at stevemiddems@gmail.com for more info.

Tuesday, March 18

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host the “It Takes a Village” Parenting Group Series on Tuesday, March 18 at 10 a.m. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register. For more info., visit www.facebook.com/itavtc.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Rubber Band Creations for ages 8 to 16 on Tuesday, March 18 at 11 a.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sketch to Stretch for ages 6 to 9 on Tuesday, March 18 at 2 p.m. Enjoy music and movement that stretches your mind, and sketch an animated, alternate ending for a surprise story. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Medicare Preventive Benefits program Tuesday, March 18 at 2:15 p.m. Learn how to take full advantage of Medicare-covered preventive benefits. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “The Play’s the Thing!” for ages 5 and up Tuesday, March 18 at 3 p.m. Create your own play with puppets and puppet stage. Learn how to make a finger puppet. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Art Jam!” for ages 6 to 16 on Tuesday, March 18 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Seasonal Sensations: Green with Envy on Tuesday March 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Celebrate green dishes made with leeks, artichokes, asparagus and more. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

Wednesday, March 19

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Springtime in Lego City for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, March 19 at 11 a.m. Work together to build the biggest Lego City you can. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Tykes for ages 2 to 5 on Wednesday, March 19 at 2:30 p.m. Join in a musical extravaganza. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Buggin’ Out for ages 6 and up Wednesday, March 19 at 3 p.m. Design your own bug and insect clothespin magnets. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Groundbreaking Reads: Adult Book Discussion Series on Wednesday, March 19 at 6 p.m. Staff will discuss Snowflower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. Sign up and check out the book. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gamerz Nite for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, March 19 at 6 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a free Healthy Road Map Cooking Class on Wednesday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. featuring the food of Belize. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

• Shulamit Hadassah will meet Wednesday, March 19 at 7 p.m. at PBCFR Station 30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). Enjoy a celebration of food and a movie spoof of Passover. RSVP to Maureen at (561) 795-9071 or aitb@yahoo.com.

Thursday, March 20

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Making Minecraft for ages 6 to 16 on Thursday, March 20 at 11 a.m. Build real-life versions of Minecraft favorites, then see who can build the strongest fortress. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Mini-Movers and Shakers baby music program for ages 10 to 23 months Thursday, March 20 at 11 a.m. Learn fun songs and explore different types of musical instruments. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System will host a High Tea benefit Thursday, March 20 at 1 p.m. at Serenity Garden Tea House & Restaurant (316 Vallette Way, West Palm Beach). The cost is $30 per person. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Spring Has Sprung!” for ages 2 to 6 on Thursday, March 20 at 1 p.m. Dress to get messy and create floral masterpieces using crayons and paint. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host The Art of Spring: Mud Masterpieces for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, March 20 at 3 p.m. Dress to get messy and listen to stories about getting dirty as you make your mud-lovely work of art. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host School’s Out Dance Party for ages 9 and up Thursday, March 20 at 3:30 p.m. Show your moves with Wii dancing games. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, March 20 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 Puerto Rican Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Portada magazine will sponsor the Hispanic Business Education Seminars & Expo on Thursday, March 20 from 5 to 9 p.m. at Key Corp. Executive Suites (801 Northpoint Parkway, West Palm Beach). Call (561) 889-6527 or e-mail info@prhchamberonline.com or visit www.prhchamber.com for more info.

Friday, March 21

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Built to Move!” for ages 8 to 12 on Friday, March 21 at 11 a.m. Get messy and build crazy stuff like a balloon-powered car, a rocket that flies across the room and more. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Writers Live Presents Jane Green for adults Friday, March 21 at 2:30 p.m. This bestselling novelist will talk about her new book, Tempting Fate. A book signing will follow. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Bubble Painting for ages 6 to 16 on Friday, March 21 at 3 p.m. Everyone loves bubbles, but have you ever painted with them? Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “It’s a Craft Bonanza!” for ages 2 and up Friday, March 21 at 3:30 p.m. Drop in and make as many crafts as you want. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Gluten-Free Cooking on Friday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to prepare a gluten-free meal. Samples will be served. The cost is $3 per person. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.