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 Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host registration for the fall 2015 session of Reading Buddies for grades K through 5 on Monday, Aug. 10 at 9 a.m. Do you need to practice reading? Once a week, children will be paired with a teen to read together and play literacy games. Applications can be picked up at the children’s desk starting Monday, Aug. 10. The program meets Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. from Sept. 9 through Oct. 28. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Wii U Gaming & More for ages 12 to 17 on Monday, Aug. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Meet friends for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Writer’s Therapy for adults on Monday, Aug. 10 at 10 a.m. and Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Join in this informal roundtable discussion where participants improve their craft by reading and discussing their work. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• 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
• The Goode Water Ski National Championships will be at Okeeheelee Park from Tuesday, Aug. 11 through Saturday, Aug. 15. Approximately 800 skiers from across the country will participate, including more than 30 local skiers. Visit www.okeeski.com for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its “Under Construction” Lego Crew for ages 7 to 12 on Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 2:30 p.m. Use Lego bricks to make fantastic creations. Work by yourself or as a team to bring building challenges to life. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Book Life Presents: The Hundred-Foot Journey for adults Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 2:15 p.m. Share in a lively discussion of this light-hearted rags-to-riches story that highlights the art of cooking and the blending of cultures. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.,) will host Sit ‘n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up Tuesdays, Aug. 11 and 18 at 5 p.m. Meet new people and share ideas and knowledge with others who are just learning to crochet. Some materials are provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• 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.
• The Royal Palm Beach Community Band summer concert series concludes Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Refreshments will be served during intermission. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
Wednesday, Aug. 12
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craftapalooza for ages 2 to 8 on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 2 p.m. Create multiple crafts from fun selections. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Figure Drawing for ages 16 and up Wednesdays, Aug. 12 and 26 at 2:15 p.m. Examine the elements of drawing the human figure and the principles of composition. Develop observational drawing skills by investigating proportion, form and gesture. Charcoal and various other media will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host For Real Fairy Tales for ages 3 to 6 on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Use the library’s costumes and props to get into favorite fairy tales. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Back to School Bingo for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Play a game of bingo with family and friends and win cool prizes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under age 4 on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 3:30 p.m. Join a jam session with lots of fun instruments. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host a Summer Evening Stroll with the Director on Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. Director Allen Sistrunk will share fascinating facts about the garden. The event is free for members and $10 for nonmembers. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info.
• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, Aug. 12 at the Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). Networking is at 6 p.m. with the dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $22 and guests are welcome. To RSVP, call Karen Dooley at (561) 543-5641 or Pat Key at (561) 283-9768 or (561) 622-2713.
• 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.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Book Discussion: On Immunity by Eula Biss for adults Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Thursday, Aug. 13
• Side By Side By Sondheim will be at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse from Thursday, Aug. 13 through Sunday, Aug. 16. For tickets, call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Have You Heard? Deaf & Hearing Resources” for adults Thursday, Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. Staff from Deaf & Hearing Resources of Palm Beach County will host an informative presentation on better hearing and provide individual hearing screenings. Through a partnership with Florida Telecommunications Relay, the group will distribute high-quality, specialized phones and accessories to qualifying Florida residents. Bring proof of residency to apply. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Food Truck Invasion on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 5 to 9:30 p.m., including a free concert with the Flyers at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will present Propagation: Increasing Your Numbers on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 5 p.m. Horticulturist Joel Crippen will discuss the process of creating new plants using a variety of techniques. Bring garden clippers or paper scissors. If desired, bring in cuttings of particular plants to root. The cost is $15 for members and $25 for nonmembers. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Comic Book Night: “Justice League” Edition for adults Thursday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m. Chat about heroes and villains while enjoying pizza. This month, the group will focus on the Justice League. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Friday, Aug. 14
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 3 to 7 on Friday, Aug. 14 at 2:30 p.m. Make a new craft and perhaps a new friend at this relaxed family crafting event. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Armory Art Center in West Palm Beach will hold its End of Summer Art Camp Exhibition & Reception on Friday, Aug. 14 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The exhibition is free and open to the public. For more info., call (561) 832-1776 or visit www.armoryart.org.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie Home on Friday, Aug. 14 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Saturday, Aug. 15
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Train Tales for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. All aboard for a trip full of stories, songs and a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Whole Foods Market Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will kick off the school year with a celebration of lunchbox favorite foods, free ID cards for kids, and children’s activities including face painting and live magic, in partnership with the Village of Wellington, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info., call (561) 904-4000.
• Dance Arts Conservatory’s Broadway Stars will present Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr. at the Crest Theatre in Delray Beach on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 3 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 243-7922, ext. 1 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Minecraft Coding Mini-Camp for ages 11 to 15 on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. and Monday, Aug. 17 at 6 p.m. Learn how to use ComputerCraft to code with Minecraft. The instructional program will teach the basics of coding for Minecraft. Laptops and software will be provided. Priority will be given to those who can attend both sessions. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free concert on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 8 p.m. featuring a Steely Dan tribute by Dirty Work. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
