Calendar For June 5 – June 11, 2015

Saturday, June 6

• The Boca Raton Dog Club Annual AKC Show will take place at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7. For more info., call (561) 271-9506 or (561) 368-6334.

Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a car pool tour and bird walk around Storm Water Treatment Area 1-E managed by South Florida Water Management District on Saturday, June 6 at 7 a.m. Contact Linda at (561) 742-7791 or asetripinfo@gmail.com to register. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• Wellington lifeguards and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue will teach water safety and drowning prevention at Make a SPLASH (Safety and Prevention Leaves All Swimmers Happy) on Saturday, June 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Wellington Aquatic Complex. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will offer Archery for Beginners for ages 8 to 15 on Saturdays, June 6 and 13 at 9:30 a.m. Learn the basics of archery and develop a great new skill during this two-hour program. Equipment is provided. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP.

• The 16th annual Philippine Summer Festival, hosted by the Philippine American Society of Palm Beach County, will take place Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more info., call Marlyn Sepanik at (561) 289-0837, Christina Regino at (561) 723-9323 or Conchita Mateo at (561) 386-1209.

• CAFCI will hold its “A Home of Our Own” Fish Fry Fundraiser on Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Downers Park (16700 E. Downers Drive). A $12 donation includes a fish dinner. There will be games, music, a bake sale and more. For info., call Millie Hampton at (561) 790-1751 or Lawrence Logan at (561) 791-0162.

• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7), will host Get Out and Have a Healthy and Fit Summer with three seminars on Saturday, June 6 from noon to 4 p.m. There will be vendors, healthy food, live music, gift baskets, raffles, a scavenger hunt for kids and more. E-mail info@wellingtonchamber.com for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, June 6 at 12:30 p.m. Meet other teens who enjoy watching and talking about anime. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “The British Brass Band Tradition in America” on Saturday, June 6 at 2:15 p.m. Members of the Orchid City Brass Band, South Florida’s premier British-style brass band, will guide a lively discussion of the all-brass band tradition in England and America. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Sunday, June 7

• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, June 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket.com or call (561) 723-3898.

Monday, June 8

• Wellington High School will host its Wolverine Skills Basketball Camp for ages 6 to 14 in two sessions from June 8 to 11 and from June 15 to 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the WHS gymnasium. Enrollment is $200 per camper, per week, or $380 for both sessions. The camp is hosted by the WHS boys basketball team and will include a free T-shirt, drills and skills, competitions, full-court and half-court play, and more. For more info., call (803) 439-5348.

• An 8-week Filmmaking Camp for children ages 12 to 18 will be offered at #1 Education Place in the original Wellington Mall (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 23) starting Monday, June 8 from 1 to 4 p.m. Participants will create their own short films and have access to professional camcorders and editing software. For more info., call (561) 200-0888 or e-mail marclinden88@gmail.com.

Seminole Ridge High School will offer basketball camps for all local boys ages 6 to 14 with sessions June 8-11, June 15-18 and July 6-9 from 9 a.m. to noon. The cost is $70 per session. All skill levels are welcome. Register in person the day of camp. Call Kai Lee at (561) 379-9841 or e-mail kai.lee@palmbeachschools.org for more info.

• 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. Call (561) 247-7697 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “The Magic of the Amazing Mr. A” for all ages on Monday, June 8 at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy a variety-style show with magic, comedy, ventriloquism and audience participation. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Art Club for ages 6 and up on Monday, June 8 at 3 p.m. Live through art by exploring different mediums. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Get Zentangled for ages 10 to 17 on Monday, June 8 at 3 p.m. The art of zentangle uses pen and paper to create intricate masterpieces. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Writer’s Therapy for Adults on Monday, June 8 at 10 a.m. and Tuesday, June 23 at 5:30 p.m. Participants improve their craft by reading and discussing their works in progress. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for Adults on Monday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. Chess fans will unite to practice strategy skills. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Palmer Singers at Wellington invites local singers to join in on Monday evenings at 7 p.m., starting June 8 at St. David’s-in-the-Pines Episcopal Church in Wellington. For info., e-mail atcep12@bellsouth.net or call (561) 659-3641.

Tuesday, June 9

• The grand opening of the new Wellington Tennis Center will take place Tuesday, June 9 at 9 a.m. The 4,506-square-foot facility on Lyons Road features 21 self-irrigated Har-Tru clay courts. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sticky Supervillain Slimes on Tuesday, June 9 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 4 to 7 and 3:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 12. Get ready to squish slime and learn the science behind this slowly oozing substance. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ‘n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up Tuesdays, June 9 and 16 at 5 p.m. Socialize while you work on your current project, meet new people and share your ideas and knowledge. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for info.

• Throughout the summer months, Wellington’s Community Services Department will offer a series of Family Game Nights at various parks in Wellington on Tuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. beginning Tuesday, June 9 at Tiger Shark Cove Park. For more info., call (561) 791-4764.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, June 9 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Wednesday, June 10

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “The Magic of The Amazing Mr. A” for all ages on Wednesday, June 10 at 2:30 p.m. with magic, comedy, ventriloquism and audience participation. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Root Vegetable Printing for ages 5 to 10 on Wednesday, June 10 at 3:30 p.m. Create unique art using different root vegetables. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host American Girls: Craft Fair for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, June 10 at 4 p.m. Celebrate everyday heroes, the American Girls, by exploring the heritage and creativity of many of the characters you know and love through a bonanza of crafting. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gamerz Nite for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, June 10 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, June 10 at the Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). Networking is at 6 p.m. with dinner and the program at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $22. RSVP to Karen Dooley at (561) 543 5641 or Pat Key at (561) 622-2713.

RiverWalk Toastmasters will host an open house Wednesday, June 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Fire Station (1040 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). The guest speaker will be Carla Mercedes of “The Daily Chat” video blog. E-mail cindyebeckles@yahoo.com for more info.

Thursday, June 11

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Identity Theft Basics for adults on Thursday, June 11 at 10 a.m. Kevin Gilpin, director of the National Crime Stop Program, will present tips on how to avoid becoming a victim. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Up, Up & Away” on Thursday, June 11 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 4 to 7 and 3:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 12. Make paper airplanes and learn how to fly them. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks with music by the Reaction Band on Thursday, June 11 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host After Hours Networking on Thursday, June 11 at 6 p.m. at Waterstone at Wellington (400 State Road 7 near Trader Joe’s). RSVP to (561) 792-6525 or info@wellingtonchamber.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Thursday, June 11 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Friday, June 12

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Shark Spectacular with Jurassic Parts for ages 5 and up on Friday, June 12 at 10:30 a.m. See jaws and teeth from more than two dozen sharks from around the world. Each child will go home with a genuine fossil shark tooth. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The annual Palm Beach Summer Boat Show sails into the South Florida Fairgrounds from Friday, June 12 through Sunday, June 14. Admission is $7, and kids are free. Parking is free. For more info., call (954) 946-6164 or visit www.southflaboatshow.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Shark Spectacular with Jurassic Parts for ages 5 and up on Friday, June 12 at 2:30 p.m. See jaws and teeth from more than two dozen sharks. Each child will go home with a genuine fossil shark tooth. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “The Magic of The Amazing Mr. A” for all ages Friday, June 12 at 4 p.m. featuring magic, comedy, ventriloquism and audience participation. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of Annie on Friday, June 12 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.