Saturday, Sept. 20
• Lake Worth PirateFest will take place Saturday, Sept. 20 with rum tastings at various locations, a treasure hunt, pirate games, costume contests and more. For more info., visit www.gothirdeyeadventures.com.
• The 24th annual Gigantic Garage Sale will be held at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The cost is $5 for early buyers at 7 a.m. and $3 for all others at 8 a.m. For more info., e-mail kayla@southfloridafair.com or call (561) 790-5219.
• Equestrian Trails Elementary School will hold a beautification project Saturday, Sept. 20 starting at 9 a.m. Students, parents, staff and community members will be working together to plant gardens, prepare a hydroponic system and landscape the campus. For more info., call Silke Kiesewetter at (305) 898-7080.
• Wellington will host its International Coastal Cleanup from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 20. Volunteers will be picking up trash and loose litter along Greenbriar Blvd. and Greenview Shores Blvd. and in the Folkestone/Yarmouth community. To register for the event, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov and download the volunteer application form. For more info., e-mail Community Programs Manager Scott Campbell at scampbell@wellingtonfl.gov.
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host “Family Fun Day: Curiosity Day” on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. featuring everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey, Curious George, with a storytime, activities and snacks. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) and the Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Cuentame Un Cuento/Tell Me a Story for all ages Saturday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. in Wellington and 2:30 p.m. in Royal Palm Beach. The events will feature Carrie Sue Ayvar. Flowing seamlessly between Spanish and English, Ayvar uses personal and traditional tales to connect people, languages and cultures. Visit www.pbclibrary.org for more info.
• The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens (4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach) will host “Japanese Reading & Writing Workshop: Hiragana & Katakana” on Saturdays, Sept. 20 and 27 from 1 to 5 p.m. The workshop concentrates on the written form of the Japanese language. Students learn essential greetings, expressions and basic phrases. Call (561) 495-0233 or visit www.morikami.org for more info.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “Pop-Up Cart: Gourmet Lemonade” to benefit the Whole Kids Foundation on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. For a $2 donation per cup, enjoy a refreshing gourmet lemonade and support a great cause. Call (561) 904-4000 or visit www.wholekidsfoundation.org for more info.
• The Acreage Community Park Music Jam & Classic Car Cruise-In will return Saturday, Sept. 20 from 5 to 10 p.m. The park is located at 6701 140th Ave. North. For more info., call (561) 203-1012 or visit www.acreagelandowners.org/jam.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Tribute Concert, Food Trucks & A Movie on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. A tribute to the Beach Boys is at 6:30 p.m., followed by a screening of Teen Beach Movie at 8:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on site. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) will host its annual Friendship Ball on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Cohen Pavilion. Proceeds will benefit CAFCI’s student assistance/scholarship awards and community outreach programs. For tickets or table reservations, call CAFCI at (561) 790-4002, Dennis Wright at (561) 653-1586, Millie Hampton at (561) 790-1751, Jerome Wright at (561) 649-8254, Norma Rose at (561) 333-0932, Lawrence Logan at (561) 791-0162 or Kareem Ali at (561) 929-2654.
Sunday, Sept. 21
• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Sept. 21 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 Learning Express store in the Mall at Wellington Green (10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 114) will host a Frozen meet-and-greet on Sunday, Sept. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. The free event will feature glitter tattoos, raffles and more. Guests are encouraged to dress up in royal attire to meet the Frozen princesses. For more info., call (561) 422-3112.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “Ants On A Log Charity Build” on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. to benefit the Whole Kids Foundation. Help build the longest “Ants on a Log” snack (organic raisins and celery segments) ever by donating a $1 per ant or $5 per log. For every donation of $5, you will also be offered a piece to taste. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
Monday, Sept. 22
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Legos for ages 6 and up Monday, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will hold the first meeting of its Biography Book Club on Monday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. to assemble all interested persons and organize a monthly book club for fans of biographies, autobiographies and memoirs. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.
• The Palmer Singers at Wellington will begin rehearsals on Monday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Rehearsals will be held Mondays at St. David’s in-the-Pines Episcopal Church in Wellington. The group welcomes singers of all vocal ranges and ages from high school senior to maturity. Some music sight reading is required. For more info., call (561) 659-3641.
Tuesday, Sept. 23
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “5 Percent Day: Love The Skin You’re In” on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Five percent of the day’s net sales will benefit the Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “View & Discuss: Forbidden Reading” for adults Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 2:30 p.m. In recognition of Banned Books Week, see and discuss a documentary from the “Empire of the Word” series. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host GamerzNite for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m. Join a game of Yu-Gi-Oh, play Smash Bros. or other Wii games, or try a new board game. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host “Succulents: The Crown Jewels of the Garden” on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. Learn about these versatile plants and the various ways to use them in landscapes. The cost is $25 for members and $35 for nonmembers For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 23 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, Sept. 24
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will honor the United States Polo Association National Youth Tournament Series champions at its State of the Village luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Dr., Wellington). Mayor Bob Margolis will be the keynote speaker. Registration opens at 11:30 a.m. with the luncheon beginning promptly at noon. Tickets are $25 for chamber members and $35 for guests and nonmembers. For more info., call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Awesome Autumn for ages 3 to 5 on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. Welcome autumn, celebrate harvest time, learn about the science behind the season and make a fantastic fall craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “Healthy Basics Demo: Fat” on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. Learn how healthy fats have a positive impact on overall health and weight loss. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Superhero Masks for ages 6 and up Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 3:30 p.m. What kind of hero will you be? Create fun and fearless masks using a variety of materials. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. Bring a book, comic, short story, fanfic or manga. Chat with the group about it while enjoying pizza and drinks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Banned Books Week Bingo for adults Wednesday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. Celebrate your freedom to read freely with a fun and informative game. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Sept. 25
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host Rosh Hashanah Storytime on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. with activities and snacks. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acting Up for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Come hungry for drama, laughter and pizza, and be ready to work on basic acting skills. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Garden of Hope will hold Bingo Night on the last Thursday of every month beginning Sept. 25 at the Gator Shack (5088 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road) from 6 to 9 p.m. Visit www.gardenofhope.net for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Adult Craft Night: Design a Collage” on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Inspire your inner artist. Use recycled papers to create a colorful and unique collage. Bring a pair of scissors; all other supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host Warrior Meals on Thursday, Sept. 25 at 7 p.m. Journey through time and epic tales of warrior feats of strength to weave primal nutrition with modern techniques. The cost is $10 per person. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
Friday, Sept. 26
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host Mom’s Morning Escape on Friday, Sept. 26 from 9 to 11 a.m. Moms will receive a free coffee or tea and a muffin. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Election Time: Know the Issues” for adults Friday, Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. State constitutional amendments and local ballot questions will be voted on during the upcoming election. Todd Bonlarron with the Palm Beach County’s Legislative Affairs Department will explain them. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Saturday, Sept. 27
• Wellington announces the return of the popular Murder Mystery Dinner Theater on Saturday, Sept. 27 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The theme will be “Murder at the Speakeasy” and will feature actors portraying characters from the Prohibition era. Attendees are encouraged to come in costume, and prizes will be given out at the end of the evening. For more info., call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
