Calendar For April 11 – April 17, 2015

Saturday, April 11

• The Arthur R. Marshall Foundation will hold its SWA Soiree and Run Away 5K Trail Run at the Solid Waste Authority’s Administrative Complex on Saturday, April 11. The 5K Trail Run will start at 8 a.m. and the soiree will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www.artmarshall.org for more info.

• Palm Beach Central High School will host a Giant Flea Market on Saturday, April 11 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds will benefit Project Graduation 2015. Contact Terri Priore at (561) 818-2430 for more info.

• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, April 11 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 St. Peter’s United Methodist Church Child Enrichment Center (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd. Wellington) will hold its annual spring fair on Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature a variety of children’s activities, game booths, entertainment, bounce houses, super slides, a petting zoo, a trackless train, a silent auction, food and more. For more info., call (561) 798-3286.

Uncle Gary’s 10th Annual Rock & Rib Fest will be held Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the American German Club (5111 Lantana Road, Lake Worth) to benefit the Kid’s Cancer Foundation. Visit www.unclegarysrockandribfest.com for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Dino Tales for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, April 11 at 11 a.m. Travel back in time and enjoy stories, songs and a craft featuring prehistoric pals. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Chiropractor and author Dr. Richard A. Reiner will be the featured speaker at Whole Foods Market in Wellington on Saturday, April 11 at 11 a.m. His topic will be “Detox: 3 Simple Steps to Regain Your Health.” For more info., call Whole Foods Market at (561) 904-4000 or Reiner at (561) 689-4700.

• The sixth annual International Gay Polo Tournament will take place Saturday, April 11 from noon to 7 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach’s Isla Carroll field. Learn more at www.gaypolo.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host RPB Teen Xpressions for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, April 11 at 2 p.m. Share your original poems, writings, art work, etc. with a group of your peers. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 3 to 7 on Saturday, April 11 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, April 11 at 3 p.m. Meet other teens who enjoy watching and talking about anime. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Ballet Theatre will present Alice in Wonderland on Saturday, April 11 at 8 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater. For more information, visit www.wellingtonballettheatre.org or call (561) 296-1880.

Sunday, April 12

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, April 12 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, April 12 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 International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue the 2015 polo season on Sunday, April 12 with the 26-goal U.S. Open Polo Championship. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.

• Royal Palm Beach will host a free monthly outdoor Concert in the Park at Commons Park on Sunday, April 12 from 4 to 7 p.m. featuring the Journey tribute band Odyssey Road. Refreshments will be available for purchase from local food vendors. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 790-5149 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present Tom Paxton & Janis Ian Together At Last on Sunday, April 12 at 7 p.m. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

• The Masterworks Chorus will present Magical Moments with the Masters on Sunday April 12 at 7 p.m. at the DeSantis Family Chapel at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach. Visit www.masterworkspb.org or call (561) 845-9696 for more info.

Monday, April 13

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Art Club for ages 6 and up Monday, April 13 at 3 p.m. Live through your art by exploring different mediums. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for Adults on Monday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. Chess fans practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present the BBC Concert Orchestra with conductor Keith Lockhart and pianist Charlie Albright on Monday, April 13 at 8 p.m. and Tuesday, April 14 at 2 p.m. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

Tuesday, April 14

• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Science for Seniors: Secrets of the Lake Worth Lagoon on Tuesday, April 14 at 9:30 a.m. Guest speaker Carole Marshall will share little known facts about the Lake Worth Lagoon. Call (561) 233-1400 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “April Is In Bloom!” for ages 8 to 14 on Tuesday, April 14 at 4:30 p.m. Welcome springtime with homemade paper flowers. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Art Society will host an artist reception on Tuesday, April 14 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the upstairs art gallery at the Wellington Municipal Complex. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the local art on display. For more information, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Anime Otaku Club for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. Watch anime and eat snacks while you talk with friends about all the coolest stuff from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host its Book Discussion Series on Tuesday, April 14 at 7 p.m. The featured book will be Florida Butterfly Encounters. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info.

Wednesday, April 15

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Breast Cancer Awareness Program on Wednesday, April 15 at 2 p.m. Trivel McKire from the Florida Department of Health will discuss the importance of breast cancer awareness and where to get free screenings. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day on Wednesday, April 15 at 2:30 p.m. Listen to survivors and saviors tell their stories of rescue. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acreage Explorers’ Club: Nepal for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, April 15 at 4 p.m. Enjoy interactive activities that explore the people, places, history and food of Nepal. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Zombie Apocalypse for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. Could you survive an attack by zombies? Prove it with trivia and games. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Sexual Assault Awareness Program on Wednesday, April 15 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present Boz Scaggs on Wednesday, April 15 at 8 p.m. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

Thursday, April 16

• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, April 16 at 10 a.m. Introduce little ones to nature through stories. Call (561) 233-1400 to pre-register.

• The next Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce Economic Forum Luncheon will be Thursday, April 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Breakers West Golf & Country Club. visit www.cpbchamber.com for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Breast Cancer Awareness Program on Thursday, April 16 at 2 p.m. Trivel McKire from the Florida Department of Health will discuss the importance of breast cancer awareness and where to get screened for free. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Melt & Pour Soap Making for ages 18 and up Thursday, April 16 at 2:15 p.m. Learn to make decorative shea butter and glycerin soap. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Poetry Slam Junior for ages 6 to 11 on Thursday, April 16 at 3 p.m. Write your own poetry and share it. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host April Showers Bring May Flowers for ages 6 to 10 on Thursday, April 16 at 3:15 p.m. Play games and make a craft all about spring flowers. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Food Truck Invasion on Thursday, April 16 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

• The Western Business Alliance will host a social event on Thursday, April 16 at Hurricane Grill & Wings in Wellington starting at 5:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craft a Poem for adults Thursday, April 16 at 6:30 p.m. Combine poetry and crafting to celebrate National Poetry Month. Bring a favorite poem. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach Village Council will meet Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at Village Hall (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present Chris Botti on Thursday, April 16 at 8 p.m. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.

Friday, April 17

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “It’s a Craft Bonanza!” for ages 2 and up Friday, April 17 at 3:30 p.m. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain on Friday, April 17 at 8 p.m. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.