Saturday, April 18
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike Okeeheelee Park on Saturday, April 18 at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast afterward at Pete’s Place. Visit www.loxfltrail.org for more info.
• The Palm Beach County Thrift Store (2455 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach) will hold its monthly auction Saturday, April 18. Call (561) 233-2256 or visit www.pbcgov.com for info.
• The Children’s Home Society of Florida will host its “For the Love of Children” 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, April 18 with registration starting at 6:30 a.m. at Okeeheelee Park. Visit www.chs5k.org for more info.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Butterfly Fest on Saturday, April 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. Celebrate butterflies with fun and educational activities throughout the garden. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info.
• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, April 18 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.
• Wellington will take part in the “Great American Cleanup” on Saturday, April 18 from 10 a.m. to noon in the 12th Fairway/White Pine community and along Wellington Trace. Volunteers are asked to arrive by 9:45 a.m. to sign in. RSVP to Meridith Tuckwood at (561) 753-2476 or mtuckwood@wellingtonfl.gov.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “The Craft of Writing” for adults Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m. as part of the Royal Palm Beach Critique Group’s workshop series on developing writing skills for character development. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Deer & Raptor Walk for all ages Saturday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. Tour the deer and raptor compounds and see the animals up close. Call (561) 233-1400 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Teeny Tiny Sensory Art: Puffy Paints!” for ages 2 to 5 on Saturday, April 18 at 10:30 a.m. Little ones can strengthen their eye-hand coordination, as well as their fine and gross motor skills, by engaging in a multi-sensory art activity. Materials will be provided. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Oasis Compassion Agency will host its 12th annual Follow Your Dreams Women’s Luncheon on Saturday, April 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Indian Springs Country Club in Boynton Beach. Call (561) 967-4066 or visit www.oasiscompassion.org for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Acoustic Java Jam on Saturday, April 18 at 2:15 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instrument. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Builders Club for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, April 18 at 2:30 p.m. Meet fellow builders and work together or alone on creative projects. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Opera Fusion will present “The Sopranos” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18 at the Wellington High School Theater (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.) as a fundraiser for Save a Pet Florida. Admission is $25 at the door. To learn more, visit www.operafusion.org.
Sunday, April 19
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will host a Boardwalk Stroll at the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Boynton Beach on Sunday, April 19 at 7 a.m. Visit www.loxfltrail.org for more info.
• Temple Beth Torah in Wellington will host the Bloodmobile during its Mitzvah Day on Sunday, April 19 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Visit www.templebethtorah.net for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will take place Sunday, April 19 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 19 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 Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will feature “Orchid Care 101: Repotting Your Orchid” on Sunday, April 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring an orchid up to 6 inches to be evaluated and repotted or mounted. There will be demonstrations of various techniques. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info.
• The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will conclude the 2015 polo season on Sunday, April 19 with the finals of the 26-goal U.S. Open Polo Championship. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.
• The Orchid City Brass Band, South Florida’s British-style brass band, will present Spirit of Brass on Sunday, April 19 at 3 p.m. in the DeSantis Family Chapel on the campus of Palm Beach Atlantic University (300 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). Visit www.orchidcitybrass.org for more info.
• Wellington’s Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebration will be Sunday, April 19 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Monday, April 20
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Let’s Play Internet Safety Jeopardy!” for ages 7 to 12 on Monday, April 20 at 4 p.m. Test your knowledge about Internet safety while playing an entertaining game of Jeopardy. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Pajamarama Story Time: Rhyme Time!” for ages 3 to 6 and siblings Monday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. Listen to classic stories, songs and poems that make rhyming fun. Make a fun craft to bring home and wear your favorite PJs. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Tuesday, April 21
• Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) Computer Specialist Alexandra Hricik will discuss a plan of action for purchasing a computer, and will break down the process into easy steps Tuesday, April 21 at 10 a.m. Some computer experience is necessary. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host eBay Basics for Adults on Tuesday, April 21 at 2 p.m. Learn how to open an eBay seller account, create listings, set prices, monitor listings and complete transactions. Also learn about opening and using a PayPal account for online payments. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Stay Safe Online: Internet Safety Bingo” for ages 5 to 11 on Tuesday, April 21 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate Internet Safety Awareness Week and learn about being safe online through fun and games. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Trash to Treasure: Recycled Art” for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, April 21 at 4 p.m. Create something new using upcycled materials. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Writer’s Therapy for adults Tuesday, April 21 at 5:30 p.m. Get constructive feedback in an informal roundtable discussion. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Wednesday, April 22
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, April 22 at 3:30 p.m. Create your own card, and see if luck is on your side. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for ages 5 and under Wednesday, April 22 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Zumba Gold for adults Wednesday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. Join a Latin-inspired dance fitness class and mix fun moves to burn calories. Bring a towel and water. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, April 23
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Credit & Debt Management on Thursday, April 23 at 10 a.m. Discover the signs of out-of-control debt, the real cost of credit and what you can do about it, with Maisielin Ross from the Palm Beach County Extension Service. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) will hold its Yom Ha’Atzmaut Israel Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, April 23 at 1 p.m. There will be a special showing of the award-winning Israeli film Sallah, starring Chaim Topol. Refreshments will be served. There is no charge. Call (561) 967-3600 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “So, You Want to be an American Girl?” for ages 7 to 11 on Thursday, April 23 at 3:30 p.m. Do you love the American Girl series? Celebrate them by creating your own doll using recycled materials. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Food Truck Invasion on Thursday, April 23 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay will address the Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce on Thursday April 23 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Don Ramon Restaurant (7101 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach). Call (561)889-6527 for more info.
• The Safety Council of Palm Beach County will hold a combined classroom and road course for motorcycles required for a motorcycle endorsement from Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26 at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). For more info., call (561) 845-8233 or visit www.safetycouncilpbc.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acting Up for ages 10 to 17 on Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 p.m. Come hungry for drama, laughs and pizza. Play theater games and work on basic acting skills. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Florida Trivia for ages 12 and up on Thursday, April 23 at 7 p.m. Test your knowledge of Florida’s history, geography, culture and more. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Friday, April 24
• The 2015 Interscholastic Equestrian Association Hunt Seat National Finals will take place at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center from Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26. The national finals will feature approximately 500 of the nation’s best middle and high school equestrian athletes. For more info., visit www.rideiea.org.
• Dr. Gwendolyn Boyd, the first female president of Alabama State University, will be the featured speaker at the YWCA of Palm Beach County’s annual Stand Against Racism Luncheon on Friday, April 24 at 11:45 a.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Call (561) 640-0050, ext. 134, or e-mail ajsamiljan@aol.com for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Poetry for the Younger Crowd for ages 3 to 5 on Friday, April 24 at 3:15 p.m. Enjoy readings of poetry written specifically for younger children. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
