Saturday, Aug. 1
• The West Palm Beach Antiques & Collectibles Show will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, July 31 through Sunday, Aug. 2. For more info., visit www.wpbaf.com.
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a car pool tour and bird walk around Storm Water Treatment Area 1E, managed by the South Florida Water Management District, on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 7 a.m. E-mail asetripinfo@gmail.com to register, or call Linda at (561) 742-7791 for more info.
• The third annual Sea Level Rise Symposium will take place Saturday, Aug. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Oxbridge Academy (3151 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach). Visit www.artmarshall.org for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Goodbye Summer Story Time for ages 3 to 6 on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 11 a.m. Say farewell to summer with stories, songs, games and a snack. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring acoustic instruments and jam out while enjoying a hot cup of java. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lip Sync Battles: Bye Bye Summer for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Aug. 1 at 2:30 p.m. Get ready for musical chaos. Show off your showmanship and pretend to sing along to your favorite songs while enjoying some snacks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Sunday, Aug. 2
• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Aug. 2 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, Aug. 3
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Art Club for ages 6 and up on Monday, Aug. 3 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 Origami: Unfolding Fun for ages 8 and up Monday, Aug. 3 at 3 p.m. Learn the art of Japanese paper folding with cool origami crafts for all skill levels. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Sheena Stachelek from the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium will be the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of the Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association on Monday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). Call Margaret Brabham at (561) 588-3077 or visit www.loxfltrail.org for more info.
Tuesday, Aug. 4
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Game Time for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 1:30 p.m. Cool off at the library for some Wii games, board games, card games, Lego bricks and more. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Land a New Job with Career Transitions on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Learn how to enhance your job search, write an effective resume and cover letter, and explore a new career path using the library’s Career Transitions database. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Gamerz Day for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 3:30 p.m. Join a game of mafia, Uno or Yu-Gi-Oh, play Smash Bros., Mario Kart or Just Dance, or try a new board game or card game. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Pierce Hammock Elementary School (14255 Hamlin Blvd.) will hold uniform sales on Tuesday, Aug. 4 and Thursday, Aug. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. Meet your teacher day will be Friday, Aug. 14 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 633-4500 for more info.
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will host a membership meeting and ice cream social at FAU’s Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your best nature photos and share your stories. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• Wellington will host a Family Game Night on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 5 p.m. at the Community Services Office (1092 Wellington Trace). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• Wellington will continue its series of K-Park Town Hall Meetings on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. at Wellington Landings Middle School. The meeting will solicit input from Wellington residents on the future of the K-Park property, located at State Road 7 and Stribling Way. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
Wednesday, Aug. 5
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids Wii U Gaming & More for ages 7 to 11 on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 10:30 a.m. Challenge yourself and your friends by playing some of your favorite Wii U games and board games. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Start School Right with Library Power for ages 5 to 8 on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 1:30 p.m. Learn to find appropriate books. Save hours of searching whether you’ve got a book report or a science fair project. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Serial Podcast: Listen & Discuss for adults on Wednesdays in August at 6:30 p.m. Serial, a popular podcast from the creators of the weekly public radio show This American Life, depicts a true story in multiple episodes. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Anime Otaku Club for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. Hang out, watch anime, and eat snacks while talking with friends about all the coolest stuff from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Aug. 6
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Look at What You Missed in Story Time for ages 2 and up Thursday, Aug. 6 at 10:30 a.m. Drop in and make any or all of the story time crafts. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Helping Hearts of Loxahatchee will host a Bunco Bash to benefit Christie’s Critters Foundation on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. at Castaways Bar & Grill (10130 Northlake Blvd.) Call (954) 592-4832 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. Bring a book, comic, short story, fanfic or manga you’re reading. Chat with the group about it while enjoying pizza and drinks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host The History of the Bible: The Making of the New Testament Canon for adults Thursdays, Aug. 6, 13 and 20 at 7 p.m. The DVD series will review when, how and why the New Testament was written and who actually authored the books. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, Aug. 7
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Create Your Own Comic Book for ages 7 to 11 on Friday, Aug. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Learn how to develop a story, draw your own illustrations and put it all together to take home. All supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Disney Trivia for all ages on Friday, Aug. 7 at 3 p.m. Test your knowledge of all things Disney in a friendly competition. Form a team or compete alone. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will hold Safari Nights each Friday in August from 4:15 to 9 p.m. with discounted admission beginning at 4:15 p.m. and entertainment starting at 5:30 p.m. The family-friendly events will feature a different theme each Friday night. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.
• The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach) will host Parent’s Night Out on Friday, Aug. 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. Ready for a date night? Drop off the kids at the science center. Parents Night Out activities include marshmallow catapults, spaghetti bridges, a pizza dinner and a planetarium show. The cost is $30 per child and $15 for each additional child. Call (561) 832-2026 to register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie Ratatouille on Friday, Aug. 7 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Saturday, Aug. 8
• The West Palm Beach Gun & Knife Show will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Aug. 8 and Sunday, Aug. 9. Admission is $10. For more info., visit www.flgunshows.com.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Farm Your Backyard: Vegetable Growing on Saturday, Aug. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. Instructor Arthur Kirstein will show how to implement successful agricultural techniques to manage small vegetable projects. The cost is $20 for members and $30 for nonmembers. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Bookercise: Move, Dance, Wiggle & Shake for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy wiggling and shaking to music while using scarves, egg shakers and other instruments. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Board Game Day for all ages on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon playing a variety of classic and contemporary board games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Wellington will sponsor a Neighborhood Watch Meeting in the Wisteria Community on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Neighborhood advocates and PBSO deputies will discuss community crime trends and offer crime prevention tips. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free concert on Saturday, Aug. 8 featuring No Strings Attached at 7 p.m. and Neil Zirconia’s tribute to Neil Diamond at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Monday, Aug. 10
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for Adults on Monday, Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Aug. 11
• Wellington will host a Family Game Night on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 5 p.m. at Tiger Shark Cove Park (13800 Greenbriar Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Zumba Gold on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. The Latin-inspired dance fitness class is suitable for active older adults and beginners. Bring a towel and water. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Wednesday, Aug. 12
• Wellington will sponsor a Neighborhood Watch Meeting in the Staghorn/Mulberry Community on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Neighborhood advocates and PBSO deputies will discuss community crime trends and offer crime prevention tips. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.
