Friday, Aug. 22
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host a wine tasting benefiting Autism Speaks on Friday, Aug. 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. For a $10 donation, enjoy a tasting for a great cause. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire on Friday, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Saturday, Aug. 23
• Our Kids World Family Fun Fest will take place Saturday, Aug 23 and Sunday, Aug. 24 at the South Florida Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Children 12 and under can enjoy hands-on educational activities, be entertained at one of two stages, meet sports mascots and television characters and have fun bouncing around in the inflatable Fun Zone. For info., call (561) 868-1085 or visit www.adayforkids.com.
• Excavators, loaders, rakes, buckets, dozers, trailers, heavy and light equipment and other Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County surplus items will be sold to the highest bidder Saturday, Aug. 23 at 9 a.m. The auction will take place at the SWA Yard, located at 45th Street and Jog Road in West Palm Beach. Auction items can be inspected between noon and 2 p.m. the Friday before the auction and at 8 a.m. on auction day. All inquiries should be directed to Graham Auction Company at (561) 427-0520. Those not able to attend can bid online at www.proxibid.com.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Tribute Concerts & Food Trucks on Saturday, Aug. 23 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. A tribute to Frankie Valli by William Cintron will be at 6:30 p.m., followed by a tribute to horn bands 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, Aug. 24
• Wellington Regional Medical Center Emergency Services and Courtyard Animal Hospital will host the second annual Charity Dog Wash benefiting the American Heart Association on Sunday, Aug. 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wellington Dog Park (2975 Greenbriar Blvd.). Baths and nail trimming will be available for $5, and microchipping for $20. Contact Sherri at (561) 352-1031 or Courtyard Animal Hospital at (561) 784-7387 for more info.
• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Aug. 24 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.
Monday, Aug. 25
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Legos for age 8 and up Monday, Aug. 25 at 4 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Tuesday, Aug. 26
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “All Aspects of Breastfeeding” on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. Participate in a breastfeeding support meeting in celebration of World Breastfeeding Week. Spouses, children, friends and family members are welcome to attend. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host an Economic Forum Luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 11:30 a.m. at the Binks Forest Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington). “The Economic Outlook: Business Implications for South Florida” will feature keynote speaker Dr. J. Antonio Villamil of the Washington Economic Group. Register at www.cpbchamber.com. For a business expo table, call Sonya Moste at (561) 578-4813.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 6 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 Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. Bring a book, comic, short story, fanfic, poem or manga you’re reading. Chat with the group about it while enjoying pizza and drinks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 26 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, Aug. 27
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon featuring Congressman Ted Deutch on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). For more info., 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, Aug. 27 at 2:30 p.m. Join a jam session with all the favorites and lots of musical instruments to play. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Bring DS or Pokémon cards to battle and trade while making new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Aug. 28
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Back to School Story Time for ages 4 to 8 on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 3:30 p.m. Stop by for fun stories about school and make a special craft to take home. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Norton Museum of Art (1451 S. Olive Ave., WPB) will host the Crazy Fingers band’s tribute to the Grateful Dead on Thursday, Aug. 28 from 5 to 9 p.m. The Palm Beach County Classics Car Club will motor in with vintage cars. For info., call (561) 832-5196 or visit www.norton.org.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host Gluten Free Cooking on Thursday, Aug. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to prepare a gluten-free meal that tastes great and is easy to prepare. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
Friday, Aug. 29
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host Mom’s Morning Escape on Friday, Aug. 29 from 9 to 11 a.m. Moms will receive a free coffee or tea and muffin from the coffee bar. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host the Cool Creative Kids Club for ages 7 to 11 on Friday, Aug. 29 at 3:30 p.m. Experience an afternoon of creativity using a variety of art materials and techniques. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host a Domestic Artisan Cheese Class on Friday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $10 per person. Taste a selection of domestic artisan cheeses from this year’s award-winning producers. Each cheese will be paired with a wine or beer. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
Saturday, Aug. 30
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host RPB Teen Xpressions for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m. Here is your chance to share your original poems, writings, art work and more with a group of your peers. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host Mohila’s Mediterranean Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per person. Join Mediterranean cooking expert Mohila for a mouth-watering dinner featuring her most popular recipes accommodated by a glass of Mohila’s favorite wine. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
