Saturday, Sept. 5
• The West Palm Beach Antiques & Collectibles Show will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Sept. 4 through Sunday, Sept. 6. For more info., visit www.wpbaf.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent, or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out while enjoying a hot cup of java. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Read a Book, Get a Dewey Buck” for ages 5 to 17 on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. In honor of Read a Book Day, come in and read. For every 15 minutes you read, you will earn a Dewey Buck, which can be used toward lowering library card fines or redeemed for a prize. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lip Sync Battles for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 2:30 p.m. Practice showmanship and pretend to sing along to your favorite song while enjoying snacks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Wellington Ballet Theatre will present “Going Hollywood” at the Wellington High School theater on Saturday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. The production features music from a wide range of movies. Tickets start at $15. For more info., visit www.wellingtonballettheatre.org.
Sunday, Sept. 6
• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Sept. 6 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.
• Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa (2863 S. State Road 7, Suite 300, Wellington), will hold its grand opening celebration on Sunday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more info., call (561) 221-6996 or visit www.handandstone.com/spa/store/Wellington.
Monday, Sept. 7
• The September meeting of the Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will feature a Labor Day family ice cream social extravaganza on Monday, Sept. 7 at 7 p.m. at Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd). For details, call Margaret Brabham at (561) 324-3543.
Tuesday, Sept. 8
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will introduce RPB Crazy 8’s Math Club for grades 3 to 5 on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. The new math club will ignite your child’s math imagination. The club will meet Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. from Oct. 1 through Nov. 12. Parent or guardian participation is required to ensure maximum success. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Introduction to Still Life Drawing on Tuesdays, Sept. 8 and Sept. 22 at 2 p.m. Examine the elements of drawing actual objects, some found at the library. Develop the fundamentals of perspective, shadowing, proportions and balance. Graphite and various other media will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids Wii U Gaming & More for ages 7 to 12 on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 3:30 p.m. Challenge yourself and your friends by playing Wii U games and fun board games. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up on Tuesdays, Sept. 8 and Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. Learn crochet fundamentals and socialize while working on projects. Meet new people, and share ideas and knowledge with others who are just learning to crochet. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• Wellington will host a K-Park Public Input Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will begin its Book Discussion Series on Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. In partnership with the Palm Beach County Library System, this new series provides an opportunity for book and garden enthusiasts to meet together to experience exciting fiction and non-fiction titles related to all aspects of gardening and horticulture. The featured book in September will be Mister Owita’s Guide to Gardening by Carol Wall. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
Wednesday, Sept. 9
• The Wellington Garden Club will meet Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). A business meeting will start at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. and a program by Dr. John Zahina-Ramos at 12:15 p.m. on the benefits of urban food gardens. RSVP to Jim Wenham at hammerx48@me.com. For more info., visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host For Real Fairy Tales for ages 3 to 6 on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 2:30 p.m. Don’t just listen to stories, become a part of them. Use costumes and props to act out battles with witches and giants, or become the villain and capture the princess or the knight. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. Bring a book, comic, short story, magazine, fanfic or manga. Chat with the group about it while enjoying pizza and drinks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, Sept. 9 at the Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens) featuring presenter Jessica Sitomer, a longtime expert in business coaching, specializing in networking, branding and marketing. Networking will take place from 6 to 6:30 p.m., with the dinner and program immediately following. RSVP to Karen Dooley at (561) 543 5641 or Pat Key at (561) 283-9768. For more info., visit www.abwanpbflorida.org.
• Watercolor artist Carol Z. Brody will be the featured demonstrator at the Wellington Art Society open house reception Wednesday, Sept. 9 at Bootz Culture Camp (420 State Road 7, Suite 120, Royal Palm Beach). A meet-and-greet reception with refreshments will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a member spotlight, a brief meeting and Brody’s demonstration. The evening will close with a fabulous raffle. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.
Thursday, Sept. 10
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Deaf & Hearing Resources on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. Staff from Deaf & Hearing Resources of Palm Beach County will host a presentation on better hearing and provide individual hearing screenings. They will also distribute high-quality, specialized phones and accessories to qualifying, permanent Florida residents with a certified hearing loss or speech impairment. Bring proof of residency to apply. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a food truck invasion and free concert featuring Solid Brass on Thursday, Sept. 10 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Scrabble for Adults on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Join other Scrabble fans and enjoy a fun evening of word play. Basic game knowledge is required. Bring your own board if you have one. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet on Thursday, Sept. 10 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 Anime Otaku Club for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. Hang out, watch anime and eat snacks while you talk with friends and fans about all the coolest stuff from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Friday, Sept. 11
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Ms. Beth’s Signing Time for ages 2 to 5 on Friday, Sept. 11 at 10:15 a.m. Join Beth Wagmeister from Deaf & Hearing Resources of Palm Beach County in an interactive learning experience that will enhance and expand your child’s communication skills in American Sign Language. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host the Under Construction Lego Crew for ages 7 to 12 on Friday, Sept. 11 at 3:30 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 Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Toddler Art Time on Friday, Sept. 11 at 4 p.m. Bring your little ones to this experiential art class designed just for tiny tyke artists. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• A 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony will be held Friday, Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. at the Wellington Patriot Memorial (12198 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of Sleeping Beauty on Friday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
