Saturday, May 9
• Woof Gang Bakery in Wellington (2205 State Road 7) will participate in the company’s annual adopt-a-thon event on Saturday, May 9 during National Pet Week. Call (561) 790-2232 or visit www.woofgangbakery.com for more info.
• The West Palm Beach Gun & Knife Show will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, May 9 and Sunday, May 10. Admission is $10. For more info., visit www.flgunshows.com.
• Healthsource Chiropractic Progressive Rehab & Wellness (125 S. State Rd. 7, Suite 103, Royal Palm Beach) will host a community/patient appreciation day on Saturday, May 9 beginning at 9 a.m. The event will include free health checks in exchange for donations to the Forgotten Soldiers Outreach program. For more info., call (561) 792-4016.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Archery for Beginners for ages 8 to 15 on Saturday, May 9 at 9:30 a.m. Learn the basics of archery. Equipment is provided. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit the nature center to pre-register.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present Dinosaur Train Live: Buddy’s Big Adventure on Saturday, May 9 with shows at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets start at $10. Call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Friends of Mounts Botanical Garden will host its annual Connoisseurs Garden Tour on Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants can visit eight extraordinary gardens in Delray Beach, North Palm Beach, Royal Palm Beach and West Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• Palm Beach Outlets and the Richard David Kann Melanoma Foundation will hold an event to raise melanoma awareness on Saturday, May 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the center court. Call the Melanoma Foundation at (561) 655-9655 or Palm Beach Outlets at (561) 515-4400 for more info.
• The Missoula Children’s Theatre will present The Jungle Book, an original musical adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic tale, on Saturday, May 9 at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade. Shows will be at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, call the box office at (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.com.
• The Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement and the Village of Royal Palm Beach will host Cultural Diversity Day at Veterans Park in Royal Palm Beach on Saturday, May 9 from 1 p.m. to sundown with showtime at 3 p.m. For more info., call Elet Cyris at (561) 791-9087 or Ernie Garvey at (561) 676-5664, or the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center at (561) 790-5149.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Board Game Day for all ages on Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon playing a variety of classic and contemporary board games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host RPB Teen Xpressions for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, May 9 at 2 p.m. Share your original poems, writings or art work. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host an NFL Post Draft Discussion for adults on Saturday, May 9 at 2:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, May 9 at 3 p.m. Watch anime, eat Pocky and share your knowledge about manga. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Moms Are Marvelous for ages 5 to 10 on Saturday, May 9 at 3:30 p.m. Mother’s Day honors moms, grandmas, aunties and other mother figures. Show them how much you care by inviting them to celebrate with you and make a special gift for them. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free “Billy Joel’s Birthday Party” concert featuring the Turnstiles band on Saturday, May 9 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Sunday, May 10
• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, May 10 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 Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens (4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach) will host a family Mother’s Day craft activity on Sunday, May 10 from noon to 3 p.m., free with paid museum admission. For more info., visit www.morikami.org or call (561) 495-0233.
• The Royal Palm Beach Community Band will host a Mother’s Day Concert on Sunday, May 10 at 4 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Refreshments will be served during intermission. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
Monday, May 11
• The Beta Sigma Phi Chapter of Xi Xi Tau Sorority meets the second Monday of every month at 2 p.m. at a member’s house in the West Palm Beach area. The sorority is dedicated to social, cultural and service projects and is known around the world as the “friendship” organization. Call (561) 247-7697 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Art Club for ages 6 to 12 on Monday, May 11 at 3 p.m. Live through 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 Chess Club for Adults on Monday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Tuesday, May 12
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Science for Seniors: Gopher Tortoise for ages 50 and up on Tuesday, May 12 at 9:30 a.m. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit the nature center to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for all ages Tuesdays, May 12 and 19 at 5 p.m. Socialize while you work and share knowledge with others who are just learning to crochet. Some materials are provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• Loxahatchee Groves Elementary School will hold Kindergarten Roundups on Tuesday, May 12 at 6 p.m. and Wednesday, May 13 at 8:15 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Call (561) 904-9200 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, May 12 at 7 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 Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will hold a free book discussion on Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. in partnership with the Palm Beach County Library System. The featured book will be The Samurai’s Garden by Gail Tsukiyama. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, May 12 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Wednesday, May 13
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Noodle Necklaces for ages 6 to 11 on Wednesday, May 13 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate Mother’s Day and create noodle necklaces and jewelry for the special lady in your life. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for ages 4 and under on Wednesday, May 13 at 3:30 p.m. Join in a fun musical jam session. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Osceola Creek Middle School (6775 180th Ave. North) will present Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on Wednesday, May 13. Dinner will be provided by Mario the Baker at 6 p.m. The show starts at 7 p.m. Call Barbara Mayer at (561) 422-2590 for more info.
• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, May 13 at the Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). Networking starts at 6 p.m. The speaker will be author Marni Spencer-Devlin, founder of a direct marketing company. To RSVP, call Karen Dooley at (561) 543-5641 or Pat Key at (561) 622-2713.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gamerz Nite for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, May 13 at 6:30 p.m. Play Smash Bros. or Mario Kart on the library’s Wii or try out other games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Art Society will hold its last meeting of the season on Wednesday, May 13 at Bootz Culture Camp (420 State Road 7, Suite 120). A meet and greet will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a member spotlight and a brief meeting. The demonstration for the evening will be presented by artist and illustrator Laurie Snow Hein. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.
Thursday, May 14
• Cypress Trails Elementary School (133 Park Road North, Royal Palm Beach) will hold its Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, May 14 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Call (561) 904-9000 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks with music by the Making Faces Band on Thursday, May 14 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Maaco-Wellington Star Hands Auto Body Shop at 3132 Fortune Way will hold its grand opening on Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.maaco-wellingtonfl.com, call (561) 328-6969 or e-mail maacowellington@gmail.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Card Sharks for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, May 14 at 6 p.m. Play Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic: The Gathering, or just a regular card game. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Safety Council of Palm Beach County will hold a Beginning Motorcycle Rider Course on Thursday, May 14 from 6 to 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17 from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.) Visit www.safetycouncilpbc.org for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acting Up for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. Come hungry for drama, laughs and pizza while working on basic acting skills. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Repurposed Book Pages Bird Craft” for adults on Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 p.m. Make a small decorative bird with repurposed book pages. Supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, May 15
• Palm Beach Dramaworks concludes its 15th season with Lanie Robertson’s Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill, a joyous look back at the too-short, turbulent life of Billie Holiday, opening on Friday, May 15 and continuing through June 7 at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre (201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach). For more info., call (561) 514-4042 or visit www.palmbeachdramaworks.org.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will present Spotlight on Young Musicians on Friday, May 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $10. Call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org for more info.
