Saturday, June 7
• A Gun Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 7-8 at the South Florida Fairgrounds featuring a wide collection of guns, ammo, knives, hunting supplies and accessories. Visit www.flgunshows.com for more info.
• The 33rd annual John Picano Jr. South Florida Fair Scholarship Golf Classic will be played at the President Country Club (2300 Presidential Way, West Palm Beach) on Saturday, June 7 starting at 8:30 a.m. For more info., contact Lorie Stinson at lorie@southfloridafair.com or (561) 793-0333.
• The Philippine American Society of Palm Beach County will host its 15th annual Philippine Summer Festival on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds. The theme is “Barrio Fiesta” and is dedicated to the 16 million Filipinos affected by Typhoon Haiyan. For more information, call Marlyn Sepanick at (561) 289-0837, Christina Regino at (561) 723-9323 or Conchita Mateo at (561) 386-1209.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host James Changefield Magic for all ages Saturday, June 7 at 10:30 a.m. Don’t miss the comedy and amazing magic of James Changefield, featuring juggling and lots of audience participation. Call (561) 790-6070 for info.
• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host World Ocean’s Day on Saturday, June 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Guests can enjoy ocean-themed crafts all day in the zoo’s Florida Pioneer house. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org/special-events.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Teen Summer Reading Program kickoff event for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, June 7 at 1:30 p.m. Start summer off right by escaping the heat outside and watching The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, make a craft, enjoy pizza and sign up for the Teen Summer Reading Program. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acoustic Java Jam on Saturday, June 7 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host Roar & Pour featuring the Goodnicks on Saturday, June 7 from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. featuring live music, great food, drinks and more. Look for up-close animal encounters and zookeeper talks. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org/special-events.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Tribute Concerts & Food Trucks on Saturday, June 7 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. A tribute to Frank Sinatra is at 6:30 p.m. and a tribute to ’50s Music by Viva is at 8:30 p.m. Food Trucks will be on site from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Sunday, June 8
• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket.org or call (561) 723-3898.
• The second annual Strikes for Seagull bowling event will take place Sunday, June 8 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Greenacres Bowl (6126 Lake Worth Road). The event features two hours of bowling, a silent auction, raffle prizes, balloon animals for the kids, pizza and soda. The cost is $25 per person, or $120 for a team of five. All proceeds will go toward Seagull’s school enrichment activities, summer camp and the school-to-work transition program. For more info., contact Elizabeth McDermott at (561) 842-5814, ext. 111 or emcdermott@seagull.org.
Monday, June 9
• The Kevin Perkins Golf Academy is hosting its 20th annual Junior Summer Golf Camp starting Monday, June 9 at the Binks Forest Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Club Drive, Wellington). The camp will take place weekly from June 9 through Aug. 15. For more info., visit www.kevinperkinsgolfacademy.com or call (561) 301-3783.
• Wellington Elementary School is offering a summer camp for elementary school children in kindergarten through fifth grades in two-week sessions beginning Monday, June 9. Camp hours are 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., with camper pickup between 4 and 6 p.m. Each session costs $295 per child. Some lunches are included. Fees include field trips, activities, snacks and drinks. For more info., call (561) 651-0630.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Wii Gaming for ages 7 to 12 on Mondays, June 9 and 23 at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy playing Wii games with friends and check out some new books. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Art Club for ages 8 and up Monday, June 9 at 4 p.m. Live through your art by exploring different mediums. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Tuesday, June 10
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Dream, Discover, Do for ages 2 and 3 on Tuesday, June 10 and for ages 3 to 5 on Tuesday, June 17 at 1 p.m. Talk, sing, read, write and play your way to a brighter future. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Be a Sense Detective for ages 4 to7 on Tuesday, June 10 at 3 p.m. Explore the world and experiment with the powers you have inside you to discover all kinds of surprising things. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, June 10 at 3:30 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ‘n’ Stitch for adults and ages 9 and up Tuesdays, June 10 and 17 at 5 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of crochet, bring your knitting, work on current projects and share ideas. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host By Hook or By Crook Crochet Club for adults and ages 9 and up Tuesdays, June 10 and 24 at 6:30 p.m. Learn basic stitches and socialize while working on projects. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, June 10 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, June 11
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Fizz, Boom, Read: Brent Gregory Magic on Wednesday, June 11 at 3 p.m. Get ready to be amazed and astounded by the magic of reading with Brent Gregory, who has been entertaining families for more than 25 years. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Are You Ready to Lego?” for ages 3 to 6 on Wednesday, June 11 at 3 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Science Club for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesdays, June 11, 18 and 25 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Heart of the Cards for ages 12 and up Wednesday, June 11 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.
• Palm Beach Photographic Centre (415 Clematis St., West Palm Beach) will hold its 18th annual Members Show from June 12 through Aug. 2 with an opening reception Wednesday, June 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. The juried exhibition will showcase the work of members, both inside the facility and on its web site, www.workshop.org. For more info., call (561) 253-2600 or visit www.fotofusion.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Japanese Anime & Culture Club for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. Hang out, watch anime and eat snacks while talking with fellow fans about all the coolest stuff from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The RiverWalk Toastmasters Club will present its 2014 Spring Public Speaking Symposium featuring a Storytelling Showcase on Wednesday, June 11 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at the Binks Forest Golf Club. The charge is $40. Register at https://riverwalkspringsymposium2014.eventbrite.com. E-mail cindyebeckles@yahoo.com or call (479) 305-8002 for more information.
Thursday, June 12
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crime Scene Science for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, June 12 at 3 p.m. Discover the tricks to catching a criminal as you collect fingerprints, use chromatography and fluorescence to analyze samples, and challenge observational skills to become crime scene investigators. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Science Adventures for ages 5 to 8 on Thursday, June 12 at 3:30 p.m. Take a trip to the library and experience a science adventure. Participate in simple science experiments that make you predict, observe and think. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Pajama Tales for ages 2 to 6 on Thursday, June 12 at 6 p.m. Wear your jammies and wind down for the evening with bedtime stories. This month’s theme is things that go: planes, trains, trucks and more. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The third Conservation Leadership Lecture at the Palm Beach Zoo will take place Thursday, June 12 at 6 p.m. “Florida Panther Habitat Conservation and Connectivity” will feature conservation biologist Dr. Richard A. Hilsenbeck. Guests can enjoy cocktails and zoo animal encounters before the lecture presentation. Tickets are $20 per person. For more info, visit www.palmbeachzoo.org or call (561) 547-WILD, ext. 285.
Friday, June 13
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “The Play’s the Thing!” for ages 5 and up Friday, June 13 at 10:30 a.m. Create your own play with the library’s puppets and puppet stage. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host “Safari Nights: Father’s Day” on Friday, June 13 from 4:15 to 9 p.m. Guests can make a special gift, enjoy a kid-friendly DJ and dance party, face painting, up-close animal encounters and more. For info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org/special-events.
• A Poker Benefit will take place at the Madison Green Golf Club in the MarBar Grille (2001 Crestwood Blvd. North, Royal Palm Beach) to benefit two deserving families Friday, June 13 at 7 p.m. Vickie Havnar was diagnosed with colon cancer in May 2012. Sharon Bitter was diagnosed three months ago with acute myeloid leukemia. Proceeds from the event will help meet the expenses of both families. Advanced reserved seat buy-ins are $65; $75 at the door. Drinks and full restaurant services are available. To reserve a seat in advance, e-mail Vanessa at vpacella@gmail.com.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the film Mr. Peabody & Sherman on Friday, June 13 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
