Saturday, Sept. 19
• MaxHealth Chiropractic (12160 South Shore Blvd., Suite 103, Wellington) will host a grand opening of its new, larger office on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 9 to 11 a.m. with food, raffle prizes and more. Call (561) 249-0373 or visit www.maxhealthchiropractic.com for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Beware… There Are Pirates in the Library!” for all ages on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Come dressed up as a pirate to celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate Day.” Representatives from the Principality of Tortuga, a local volunteer organization, will demonstrate a swashbuckling pirate sword fight, pirate speak and more. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 will host its fifth annual Future Heroes Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 19 at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington) beginning at 1 p.m. with a shotgun start, followed by dinner, awards, a raffle and a silent auction. For more info., call Ed Portman at (561) 602-4409, John Isola at (561) 795-2721 or Mike Pancia at (561) 324-5403, or e-mail wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Builders Club for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 2:30 p.m. Use Lego bricks to work on creative projects. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Feeling Fine Canine Rescue, which rehabilitates and re-homes medically needy dogs, will hold a “Dog Bingo” fundraising benefit Saturday, Sept. 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. at JoJo’s Raw Bar & Grill (13889 Wellington Trace, Suite A20, Wellington). There will be a silent auction, Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle. For more info., call (561) 427-1997.
• Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) will host its 26th annual Friendship Ball on Saturday, Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Binks Forest Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington). For more info., call CAFCI at (561) 790-4002, Dennis Wright at (561) 653-1586, e-mail cafci@bellsouth.net or visit www.cafcipbc.org.
Sunday, Sept. 20
• The Florida Off-Road Cycling Enthusiasts (FORCE) will hold a cleanup and trail maintenance day on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 8 a.m. Cleanup areas include the Pinehurst Trail at Okeeheelee Park. Meet at the trail head located south of Forest Hill Blvd. and Pinehurst Drive adjacent to Greenacres Freedom Park. For more info., visit www.forcemtb.org or call (561) 686-6646.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host “Rawsome Eats: Live Cooking Demonstration & Class” on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 9 a.m. This class will demonstrate how to enjoy typical Thanksgiving feast flavors by preparing them raw. The cost is $30 for members and $40 for nonmembers. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Sept. 20 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 Talented Teen Club will present its Miss Beautiful Pageant on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. at the Village Golf Club (122 Country Club Dr., Royal Palm Beach). The pageant will raise scholarship funds for the Talented Teen Club, a nonprofit that focuses on building self-esteem in teens. Visit www.talentedteenclub.org for more info.
• The Wellington Rotary Club will host its International World Peace Day Ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. at Wellington Rotary Peace Park (1825 Royal Fern Drive). Visit www.wellingtonrotary.org for more info.
Monday, Sept. 21
• The Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane) will offer Yoga Classes in six-week sessions running Mondays, Sept. 21 through Oct. 26, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., and Wednesdays, Sept. 23 through Oct. 28, from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. The resident fee is $48 and the non-resident fee is $58. Call (561) 790-5124 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chapter Crafters: The Hobbit for ages 6 to 11 on Monday, Sept. 21 at 2:30 p.m. In honor of Hobbit Day, listen to the first chapter of The Hobbit while creating a themed craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Chess Club Meeting on Monday, Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m. for all ages interested in learning more about the game. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Exciting Electrons for ages 5 and up on Monday, Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m. This electrifying program from the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium includes demonstrations from testing the strength of an electro-magnet to experiencing the static electricity from a Van der Graaf generator. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Women of Note Chorus invites women of all ages to explore two evenings of barbershop harmony on Monday, Sept. 21 and Monday, Sept. 28 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Palm Beach Central High School (8499 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). The evenings will include free vocal lessons and a chance to sing with the chorus. For more info., visit www.womenofnote.com or call (877) 966-7464, ext. 2.
Tuesday, Sept. 22
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Origami: Unfolding Fun for ages 8 to 17 on Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. Learn the art of Japanese paper folding with cool origami crafts for all skill levels. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Sept. 23
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Suncatcher Window Art for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 3 p.m. Create a beautiful sun catcher using scratch art papers. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 3:30 p.m. Join in a jam session with favorite songs and lots of instruments to keep the music going. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Women of the Wellington Chamber will hold a cocktails and conversation event on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 5:30 p.m. at the White Elephant Restaurant at the original Wellington Mall. Admission is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers, which includes a complimentary cocktail and hors d’oeuvres. For more info., visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host “Not Your Grandma’s Audubon!” on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6 p.m. TV host James Currie will make a special appearance. The cost is $25 for Mounts and Audubon members, and $35 for nonmembers. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gamerz Nite for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Sept. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Join a game of Mafia, Uno or Yu-Gi-Oh!, play Smash Bros. or Mario Kart, or try a new board game or card game. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Sept. 24
• In preparation for its new season starting in October, the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will hold a volunteer orientation session on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer can download a printable application by going to www.kravis.org and clicking the section marked “Play a Part.” For more info., call (561) 651-4294.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Exciting Electrons for ages 5 and up on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. This electrifying program from the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium includes many classic energy demonstrations, from testing the strength of an electro-magnet to experiencing the static electricity from a Van der Graaf generator. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Beautiful Beaded Garden Bugs for ages 5 to 9 on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 3:30 p.m. Use different colored pipe cleaners and pretty beads to make intricate insects such as butterflies, dragonflies and others seen in gardens. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Magic Tree House: Mummies & Ninjas for ages 6 to 9 on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 4 p.m. Adventure through time and explore the dead of ancient Egypt and learn the ways of mysterious Japanese warriors. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a food truck invasion and free concert featuring Making Faces on Thursday, Sept. 24 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafting by the Book: Weaving Made Easy for ages 12 and up on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6 p.m. Learn a simple weaving technique using a soda-straw loom. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Puerto Rican Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will hold a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on Thursday Sept. 24 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at WPTV News Channel 5 (1100 Banyan Blvd, West Palm Beach). The guest speaker will be Shana Peterson-Sheptak of PNC Bank on preserving your Hispanic heritage by protecting your financial well being. Call (561) 889-6527 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Through the Camera Lens” on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m. with presentations by photographers Erika Cespedes, Steve Horan, Cheryl Maeder and Madelyn Winchester. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.welllingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 13 on Thursday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Friday, Sept. 25
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Duck Tales for ages 2 to 6 on Friday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. Waddle over for fun stories, songs and a craft featuring these quacking friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Play With Clay for ages 5 to 11 on Friday, Sept. 25 at 3:30 p.m. Learn how to mold, sculpt and play with air dry clay. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Brighton Collectibles (10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington) and Your Bosom Buddies II will host a campaign to empower families by supporting the health of women on Friday, Sept. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Call (561) 333-3558 for more information.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of Cinderella on Friday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
