Calendar For Feb. 13 – Feb. 19, 2015

Saturday, Feb. 14

• The Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show runs Friday through Tuesday, Feb. 13-17 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center (650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). Visit www.palmbeachshow.com for more info.

• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will host the 18th annual Great Back Yard Bird Count from Friday through Monday, Feb. 13-16. Participants count birds for as little as 15 minutes or as long as they wish on one or more days of the event, then report their sightings online at www.birdcount.org. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• The 16th annual Everglades Day Festival will be held at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (State Road 7, south of Boynton Beach Blvd.) rain or shine Saturday, Feb. 14, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The festival focuses attention on the importance of America’s Everglades to South Florida’s people, animals and habitats. It also provides education, entertainment and direct experiences. Call Susan Snyder at (561) 627-7829 or Serena Rinker at (561) 735-6029 for more info.

• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Feb. 14 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.

• Rabbi Gary Zola will address the congregation of Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 9 a.m. Zola is one of the pre-eminent scholars in American Jewish studies. There is no charge, and refreshments will be served. Call (561) 967-3600 for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present Gruffalo’s Child Tall Stories for families and children age 4 and up Saturday, Feb. 14 at 10 a.m. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach) will present a Valentine’s Day Ladybug Release Party on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Children will enjoy eco-friendly ladybug crafts, face painting and ladybug releases. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 3 to 8 on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 2:30 p.m. Make a special Valentine’s Day craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach) will host its I Love the Zoo Family Overnight on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. Discover the zoo after hours and meet creatures of the night during a special Valentine’s evening. Guests must bring a sleeping bag, air mattress, cot or sleeping pad. Activities are geared for children ages 6 and up, and a parent or adult guardian must attend. To register, or for more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free concert on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m. with the Doo Wop Mob. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present Camille A. Brown & Dancers on Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present Tony Bennett on Saturday, Feb. 14 at 8 p.m. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

Sunday, Feb. 15

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, Feb. 15 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, Feb. 15 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.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present “A Celebration of Marvin Hamlisch” on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

• The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue the 2015 polo season on Sunday, Feb. 15 with the 20-goal Ylvisaker Cup. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.

• The Masterworks Chorus will present “A Slice of Broadway” on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 3 p.m. at the DeSantis Family Chapel on the Palm Beach Atlantic University campus (300 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased at www.masterworkspb.org or by calling (561) 845-9696. Tickets will be $25 at the door.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present the Danish National Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, Feb. 15 at 8 p.m. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

Monday, Feb. 16

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will feature Ballet Superstar Marcelo Gomes interviewed by Steven Caras at a Kravis Center Cultural Society Lunch & Learn event on Monday, Feb. 16 at 11:30 a.m. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will feature Pianist Michael Brown on Monday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

Tuesday, Feb. 17

• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Science for Seniors: Dragonflies for ages 50 and older on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $5 per person. Master naturalist Sydelle Dombrowsky will share her expertise on this unique group of insects. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP.

• The Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce will host an Economic Forum Luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Binks Forest Country Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington) featuring Brad Swanson, vice president of strategic and corporate partnerships for the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.cpbchamber.com for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Presidents’ Day Birthday Bash for ages 4 to 8 on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 3 p.m. Celebrate U.S. presidents with exciting stories and a fun craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The annual election and meeting of the Western Communities Football League board of directors will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the Village Park Gym, Room 1B, in Wellington. Any active member of the WCFL is welcome to attend. E-mail wcflad@yahoo.com for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Books into Art for ages 11 to 17 on Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to make amazing pieces of art with recycled books. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Wednesday, Feb. 18

• The Mental Health Association of Palm Beach County (909 Fern St., West Palm Beach) will host “Signs of Eating Disorders in Youth” on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at noon with Dr. Joann Hendelman. Call (561) 832-3755 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acreage Explorers’ Club: Botswana for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 4 p.m. with interactive activities that explore the people, places, history, music and more of Botswana. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Eating Disorders Through the Lifespan” for adults Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. with Sharon Glynn of the Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness. She will discuss the issues of eating disorders in women, men and children. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• A Quarter Auction to raise funds for the Okeeheelee Baseball Team will be held Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Call Julie Bryant at (561) 797-1501 for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will hold a screening of Lady Sings the Blues on Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. as part of the 10th annual African-American Film Festival. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

Thursday, Feb. 19

• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 10 a.m. Introduce little ones to Mother Nature through stories. Class activities may include live animals, games, nature walks and/or crafts specifically designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Happy Chinese New Year!” for ages 7 to 11 on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 3:30 p.m. Ring in the Chinese New Year by making festive paper lanterns. Materials will be provided. 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, Feb. 19 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand starting at 5 p.m., and the Classic Rock Therapy band will play at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

• The Western Business Alliance will host a social event Thursday, Feb. 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Oak Bistro & Wine Bar in Royal Palm Beach. For more info., visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host X-Treme Trivia for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6 p.m. Join a team to prove what you know about television trivia. Get it wrong? Receive a silly penalty. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acting Up for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Come hungry for drama, laughs and pizza as you work on basic acting skills. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Palm Beach Central High School will hold a Project Graduation 2015 planning meeting on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the media center. For more information, e-mail pbcprojectgrad2015@gmail.com.

Friday, Feb. 20

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Positively Africa for all ages Friday, Feb. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Experience the music and culture of Africa with Julius and Julia Sanna. Children will enjoy playing African instruments and learning simple Swahili songs. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Say Ni Hao to Chinese New Year!” for ages 3 to 8 on Friday, Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. Celebrate the Year of the Goat with silly stories and a funny goat craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Art Society will host a reception at Whole Foods Market in Wellington for artist Emmanuel Gonzalez on Friday, Feb. 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

• Horses Healing Hearts will host White White West, an evening of dancing, food, drinks, silent auction and live entertainment, on Friday, Feb. 20 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Ave. South, Wellington). Dress white with a dash of western. Tickets are $125 in advance and $150 at the door. Visit www.hhhannualbenefit.com for more info.