Saturday, Nov. 15
• A Car Show Fundraiser for Royal Palm Beach High School will be held Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $3 for adults; children 10 and under free. All proceeds will assist students, clubs and athletics. For more info., e-mail robert.kreitzmann.c@palmbeachschools.org or call (561) 722-4900. To enter a car, visit www.rpbhs.org.
• St. Rita Catholic Church (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington) will host a garage sale Saturday, Nov. 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature household items, books, toys, sports equipment, collectibles, clothes, seasonal decorations, a sweet shop and more. For more info., call Nancy at (561) 727-8627.
• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Nov. 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 Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host “Bromeliads: Divide & Conquer” on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. Speakers from the Bromeliad Society of the Palm Beaches will show how to divide and care for colorful bromeliads. The cost is $35 for members and $45 for nonmembers. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Barkin’ Books for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. with stories and songs featuring man’s best friend. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue will host a Super Caterday adoption event Saturday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Petco at Lantana and Jog roads. Cats of all ages will be available for adoption. Call (561) 234-9297 for more info.
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Happy Thanksgiving Story Time on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. Celebrate the season, the food and history of Thanksgiving. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature International Games Day for all ages Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a variety of games with fellow gamers. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Poetry Festival for ages 8 and up Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. Poets, writers, orators, photographers and lovers of the arts can cultivate their talents. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington High School Dance Team holiday bazaar will take place Saturday, Nov. 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Dance Theatre of Wellington (10620 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) near Fresh Market. The $5 admission cost includes free food. For info., call Brittany Tobasco at (561) 800-7625 or Sheree Diamond at (561) 236-2441.
• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor inaugurates a new film series, Movie Night at the Village Square, at its new location, Village Square at Golf (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach). The first film is Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m. featuring Ahead Of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber. The cost is $10 per member and $12 per guest, which includes refreshments. Call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org for info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free concert on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. with a Billy Joel tribute by the Turnstiles band. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Sunday, Nov. 16
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a car pool tour around Storm Water Treatment Area 1E managed by South Florida Water Management District on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7 a.m. The tour drives around the water impound areas viewing the large number of birds there. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org, e-mail asetripinfo@gmail.com or call Linda at (561) 742-7791.
• The second annual Coconut 5k to benefit Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Palm Beach & Martin Counties will take place Sunday, Nov. 16 at 7:45 a.m. at Okeeheelee Park’s Micanopy Pavilion. All ages and levels are welcome. A kids race will follow. Register at www.coconut5k.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com or call (561) 792-9260.
• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket.com or call (561) 723-3898.
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Happy Thanksgiving Story Time en Español on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.
• The Center for Family Services will hold its third annual Princess & Pirates Ball on Sunday, Nov. 16 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. The event includes cocktails and mocktails, dinner by the bite, bounce houses, a DJ, rock climbing, a beauty bar and more. For more info., visit www.ctrfam.org or call (561) 616-1232.
Monday, Nov. 17
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Thank Goodness for Origami for ages 8 and up Monday, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. Create your own Thanksgiving-themed animals through the art of origami. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Table Manners Please for ages 3 to 7 on Monday, Nov. 17 at 6:15 p.m. Practice manners at the table by listening to songs and stories. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Families Reading Together… In Our Pajamas!” for ages 3 to 6 plus siblings Monday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. Sing and dance to some silly songs and make a special zoo-related craft to bring home. Wear your favorite pajamas. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Nov. 18
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Medicare 101 on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Samantha Howell from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs will discuss Medicare changes for 2015. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Read, Refresh, Repeat for ages 8 to 11 on Tuesdays, Nov. 18 and 25 at 3:30 p.m. Read a book of your choice for 20 minutes in total silence. Afterward, enjoy a light snack while listening to an exciting read-aloud. Snacks will be given to those who participate in the entire program. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• Wellington and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will host a Drug Prevention Informational Session for Wellington teenagers Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 4:45 p.m. at the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club (1080 Wellington Trace). For more info., call (561) 791-4764.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ‘n’ Stitch Crochet Club for ages 9 and up Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. Learn the fundamentals of crochet, bring your knitting, work on current projects and share ideas with the group. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will hold Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 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 Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Hooked on Crochet for adults Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Wednesday, Nov. 19
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Kickoff to the Equestrian/Polo Season Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 11:30 to 1 p.m. at the Wanderers Club. Visit www.wellingtonchamber.com for more info.
• The Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce will host its Farm City Luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 11:30 a.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds (9067 Southern Blvd.). Visit www.cpbchamber.com for more info.
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Polo Park Middle School Book Fair fundraiser Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.
• A Quarter Auction to raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation will be held Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). The event is open to the public. Bidding paddles are $2, and bids are a quarter. For more info., call Julie Bryant at (561) 797-1501.
Thursday, Nov. 20
• The Lord’s Place Ending Homelessness Breakfast will take place Thursday, Nov. 20 at 8 a.m. at the Cohen Pavilion at the Kravis Center. Tickets are $75 per person or $150 for premium seating. For more info., call (561) 537-4656 or visit www.thelordsplace.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Natural Medicine: Finding Trusted Resources on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 2 p.m. Learn how to assess health claims and become an educated health consumer. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “World Wide Stories: International Children’s Day” for ages 4 to 7 on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 3:30 p.m. Listen to folktales, songs and stories from every continent. The tour ends with an international candy tasting. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Zoo-tastic Afternoon Special for all ages Thursday, Nov. 20 at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy a special reading of Reading Makes You Feel Good by Todd Parr. Take an imaginary trip to the zoo and make a special zoo-related craft to bring home. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and a free concert on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand at 5 p.m., and the Spitfire band will play at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acting Up for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 5:30 p.m. Come hungry for drama, laughs and pizza, and work on basic acting skills. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Palm Beach Bulls travel basketball organization will hold a happy hour fundraiser on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the White Elephant restaurant in Wellington. The cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children. For more info., call Coach Brown at (561) 460-2613 or Coach Sutton at (561) 313-3522.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Florida Novels into Film 1950-Present for adults Thursday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Documentary filmmaker Frank Eberling will examine landmark Florida stories that have been adapted into films. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, Nov. 21
• The next Food Truck Invasion at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Drive) will be Friday, Nov. 21 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the film Dawn of the Planet of the Apes on Friday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
