Saturday, Oct. 3
• The West Palm Beach Antiques & Collectibles Show will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 4. For more info., visit www.wpbaf.com.
• Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a Car Pool Tour around Storm Water Treatment Area 1E on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 a.m. The tour drives around the water impound areas viewing the large number of birds that accumulate there. E-mail asetripinfo@gmail.com or call Linda at (586) 854-0145 to pre-register.
• The annual pumpkin patch at Community of Hope Church (14055 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves) will be open Saturday, Oct. 3 through the end of the month, selling a variety of pumpkins, mini pumpkins and gourds, as well as baked goods. The pumpkin patch will be open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more info., call (561) 753-8883.
• Palm Beach Combat Hapkido, in cooperation with the Village of Wellington’s recreation Hapkido program, will host a seminar with Grandmaster John Pellegrini on Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). For more information, visit www.palmbeachcombathapkido.com or call Master Gil Levin at (561) 818-5537.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Farewell to Downton Abbey for ages 16 and up on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. The sixth and final season of the popular PBS series Downton Abbey will air in January 2016. Come see season five and remember the most memorable moments, characters, best quotes and look ahead to the new season. Tea and biscuits will be served. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Become the Artist: Georgia O’Keeffe for ages 6 and up Saturday, Oct. 3 at 10:30 a.m. Learn about the groundbreaking life of the famous modernist painter and practice her techniques to make your own amazing artwork. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Oct. 3 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 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lip Sync Battles for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Show off your showmanship and pretend to sing along to your favorite song while enjoying snacks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Banned Books Week Bingo for ages 10 and up on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 2:30 p.m. Test your knowledge and learn about the reasons why some of your favorite books have been challenged or banned. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert featuring “The Great American Divas” on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Sunday, Oct. 4
• The Good Earth Farm (2141 B Road, Loxahatchee Groves) will hold its season opener on Sunday, Oct. 4. Good Earth Farm is both a petting zoo and a nonprofit animal sanctuary. For more info., call (561) 792-2666 or visit www.goodearthfarm.info.
• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Oct 4 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.
Monday, Oct. 5
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Writer’s Therapy for adults on Monday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. Join in an informal discussion where participants improve their craft by reading and discussing their works in progress. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, Oct. 5 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 on “Understanding and Enjoying a Flower Show” at 12:15 p.m. presented by Mary Ellen Chestnut. Guests are welcome, but seating is limited. RSVP to Jim Wenham at hammerx48@me.com. For more info., visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Art Club for ages 6 and up on Monday, Oct. 5 at 3 p.m. Live through your art by exploring different mediums. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will feature a show of its annual Thanksgiving hikes on the Florida National Scenic Trail on Monday, Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Okeeheelee Nature Center. Visit www.loxfltrail.org for more info.
Tuesday, Oct. 6
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Figure Drawing on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 2:15 p.m. Learn the basic techniques for drawing the human figure and the principles of composition. Charcoal and other media will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Medicare 101 on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 2:30 p.m. Are you having difficulty understanding Medicare options and benefits? Desirae Carter of SHINE will lead a free Medicare presentation to get you prepared for the upcoming open enrollment period. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Tween Crafternoon for ages 9 to 17 on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 4 p.m. Take a homework break and work out your creative side with this fun session featuring Rubber Band Creations, Zentangle and Paper Bead Necklaces. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Wellington will hold a Walk & Talk in the Goldenrod Community on Tuesday, Oct. 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. Neighborhood advocates, code compliance officers and PBSO deputies will visit with residents to hear concerns and discuss neighborhood issues. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.
• Wellington will host a Drug Prevention Informational Session on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Wednesday, Oct. 7
• Elbridge Gale Elementary School will participate in International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 7. School staff will meet students at Rotary Peace Park at 7:30 a.m. and walk with families. The school mascot will be in attendance, and music will be provided. E-mail chad.phillips@palmbeachschools.org or call (561) 422-9307, ext. 59307 for more info.
• American Legion Auxiliary Unit 367 of Royal Palm Beach will meet Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). For more info., call Marge Herzog at (561) 791-9875.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 3:30 p.m. Create a card and see if luck is on your side. Join the fun and win a prize. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host American Girl: Josefina for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. This Hispanic Heritage Month, meet Josefina, a girl who loves to take care of the animals on her family’s ranch, work in her flower garden and make others feel better. 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, Oct. 7 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 Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Landlord-Tenant Program on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. The program will cover drafting a lease, the rights and responsibilities of the landlord and tenant, and court procedures in a landlord-tenant lawsuit. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Finger Painting Fun for ages 18 and up on Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. Bring an old apron or wear old clothes. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Oct. 8
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Researching Your Family Tree Online for adults on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. Library staff will demonstrate genealogical databases and web sites of interest to family history researchers. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks with music by the J.D. Danner Band on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Women of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce will enjoy a private tour of the Riddle House in Yesteryear Village on Thursday, Oct. 8 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Reservations are $20 per person. All reservations must be made by Oct. 6. Call (561) 792-6525 to RSVP.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gamerz Nite for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Join a video game, or try a new board game or card game. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Scrabble for Adults on Thursday, Oct. 8 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 Your Bosom Buddies II breast cancer support group will meet Thursday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. at Palms West Hospital. Call (561) 793-9802 for more info.
Friday, Oct. 9
• Dillard’s in the Mall at Wellington Green (10304 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host free bra fittings to benefit breast cancer research on Friday, Oct. 9 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. For every woman who participates, Wacoal will donate $2 to the Susan G. Komen Foundation for breast cancer research and community health programs. Call (561) 227-5470 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host My First Movie on Friday, Oct. 9 at 10:15 a.m. featuring A Bug’s Life. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host its seventh annual Fashion Show on Friday, Oct. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Admission is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeach.com, or call (561) 790-5149 or (561) 352-9236.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host The “Under Construction” Lego Crew for ages 7 to 12 on Friday, Oct. 9 at 3:30 p.m. Use Lego bricks to make your own fantastic creations. Work by yourself or as a team to bring our building challenges to life. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie Cars on Friday, Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• Fright Nights is back at the South Florida Fairgrounds from Friday, Oct 9 through Saturday, Oct. 31 with four haunted houses, three scare zones, a magic show, sideshow performers, live music and more. For more info., visit www.myfrightnights.com.
