Calendar For April 11 – April 17, 2014

Saturday, April 12

Hotshots Paintball (16169 Southern Blvd.) will donate a portion of its proceeds for local youth Adriana Haber to get a diabetic alert dog on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call (561) 798-4717 to make reservations. Mention the Adriana Haber fundraiser.

• The Royal Palm Beach Strikers Soccer League will host Vendor Day on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Katz Field (100 Sweet Bay Lane, Royal Palm Beach). For more info., call Sandi Ng at (561) 779-8818.

• The annual Royal Palm Beach Community Yard Sale will take place Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Veterans Park on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.

• The Village of Wellington and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer a Certified Boating Safety Class on Saturday, April 12 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Blvd.). The cost is $35 per person. Call (561) 791-4082 to register.

• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, April 12 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 Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Earth Day special event for families with live animals, special guest speakers, crafts, tours, food and a variety of other activities Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info.

• The 28th annual Drop It, Build It, Float It, Launch It, Thrill It Engineering Competition for elementary, middle and high school students will take place Saturday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium. The community is invited to watch the excitement as local kids demonstrate their ingenuity and science skills. For more info., call (561) 370-7710 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org.

• The ninth annual Uncle Gary’s Rock & Ribfest to benefit the Kids Cancer Foundation will take place Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at John Prince Park’s Center Drive Pavilion (4759 S. Congress Ave., Lake Worth). Call Clint Rogers at (561) 588-8922 for more info.

• An Easter Egg Hunt will take place at the King’s Academy (8401 Belvedere Road) on Saturday, April 12 at 10 a.m. with bounce houses, an egg decorating station, prizes, special character picture opportunities, a jelly bean guessing jar and more. For info., visit www.gofamilychurch.org.

• The Wellington Children’s Theatre will present Les Miserables on Friday, April 11 at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, April 12 at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Sunday, April 13 at 3 p.m. at Palms West Alliance Church (16401 Southern Blvd.). Tickets are $19 for adults and $12 for children. Call (561) 223-1928 or visit www.wellingtonchildrenstheatre.com for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Builders Club for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, April 12 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

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

• FAU/Pine Jog Environmental Education Center’s “Masquerade Ball” will be held Saturday, April 12 at 6 p.m. at the West Palm Beach Marriott (1001 Okeechobee Blvd.) Call Ray Coleman at (561) 686-6600 or e-mail colemanr@fau.edu for more info.

• The American Cancer Society’s Wellington Relay for Life gets underway Saturday, April 12 at 6 p.m. at Palm Beach Central High School (8499 Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington). Visit www.relayforlife.org/wellingtonfl for more info.

Brew at the Zoo returns to the Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) on Saturday, April 12 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. with more than 25 local craft breweries, live music, delicious food and up-close animal encounters. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

• Student dancers from across Palm Beach County will perform in the upcoming Young Dancers in Concert on Saturday, April 12 at 7 p.m. at the Bak Middle School of the Arts Mainstage Theatre. For more info., contact Martha Satinoff at Martha.satinoff@palmbeachschools.org or (561) 882-3846.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Blues Brothers Soul Band Concert on Saturday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Sunday, April 13

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.) Visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com for more info.

• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, April 13 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, April 13 with the Maserati U.S. Open Polo Championships. 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: Hello Herbs” on Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m. In honor of Earth Month, kids will be planting their own potted herbs to take home. Snacks will be served. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

• The Mall at Wellington Green will host a pet photo night with the Easter Bunny on Sunday, April 13 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The line will form outside the Food Court entrance starting at 6 p.m. For info., visit www.shopwellingtongreen.com.

Monday, April 14

• CBS Sports’ Peter Kostis will the guest of honor for the American Cancer Society’s Palm Beach Unit 46th annual 19th Hole Club benefit Monday, April 14 at the Breakers Ocean Course Clubhouse in Palm Beach. For more info., call Linda Shaifer at (561) 655-3449.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Get to Know Your Library for adults Monday, April 14 at 10:15 a.m. Discover the many ways the library can help change your life. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Art Club for ages 8 and up Monday, April 14 at 4 p.m. Live through art by exploring different mediums. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) invites the community to celebrate a Passover Seder with Rabbi Howard Shub and Cantor Irving Grossman on Monday, April 14, with the service at 5 p.m. and the seder at 5:45 p.m. Call (561) 967-3600 for info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Pokemon League for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, April 14 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Tuesday, April 15

• The South Florida Science Center and Aquarium will bid farewell to “Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition” by throwing its own bon voyage exhibit on April 15, the 102nd anniversary of the sinking. Taking place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., guests will be treated to Titanic re-enactors. For more info., call (561) 832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Dream, Discover, Do for ages 3 to 5 on Tuesday, April 15 at 1 p.m. Preschoolers are invited to talk, sing, read, write and play their way to a brighter future. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• An interfaith Liberation Passover Seder Devoted to Freedom will take place Tuesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. at the Poinciana Country Club Clubhouse (3536 Via Poinciana, Lake Worth) conducted by Rev. Renwick Bell of the Church of Our Savior Metropolitan Community Church and Rabbi Barry Silver, spiritual leader of Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor. Silver will discuss the importance of protecting agriculture in Palm Beach County. For more info., call (561) 968-0688.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Shared Stories: E.S.L. Book Discussion Group for adults on Tuesdays, April 15 and 29 at 6 p.m. Share your love of reading in an enjoyable environment where you can meet new people and practice English reading and conversational skills. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Open Mic Poetry Night for ages 10 to 17 on Tuesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. Bring a copy of one or two favorite poems (written by you or someone else) to share. Relax at a table with snacks and enjoy the company of other poetry lovers. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Wednesday, April 16

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Tiny Tykes for ages 2 to 5 on Wednesday, April 16 at 2:30 p.m. Join a special session with favorite songs and musical instruments. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host My Little Pony Pals for ages 3 and up Wednesday, April 16 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Hooked on Crochet for adults Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects to share and work on. Pick up a materials list when you pre-register. Call (561) 790-6070 for info.

Thursday, April 17

• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, April 17 at 10 and 11 a.m. The cost is $2 per child. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Medicare Advantage Plans for adults Thursday, April 17 at 2:15 p.m. A representative from SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) will discuss coverage and benefits. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Spring is in the Air for ages 3 to 5 on Thursday, April 17 at 3 p.m. Celebrate spring with stories, activities and a special craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, April 17 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.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a free Healthy Road Map Cooking Class on Thursday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m. England is not known for its colorful and nutritious foods. Change that perception and pump up the vegetables while enjoying classical English fare. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.

Friday, April 18

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Out of School Fun for ages 6 to 12 on Friday, April 18 at 1:30 p.m. Come by for arts and crafts, games and more. 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, April 18 at 3:30 p.m. Make as many crafts as you want with the supplies from the library’s craft closet. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Seasonal Sensations on Friday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. Cooking with the seasons means choosing fruits and vegetables that are at the peak of freshness and flavor. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.