Saturday, Nov. 7
• The West Palm Beach Antiques & Collectibles Show will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 8. Learn more at 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, Nov. 7 at 7:30 a.m. To RSVP, e-mail asetripinfo@gmail.com or call Linda at (586) 854-0145. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org.
• The Palm Beach County Thrift Store (2455 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach) will hold its monthly auction Saturday, Nov. 7. Store hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. with bidding from 8 to 11 a.m. Call (561) 233-2256 or visit www.pbcgov.com for more info.
• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host its Fall Plant Sale & Marketplace on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info.
• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host In The Design Studio: Garden Design Collaboration on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Keith Williams of Nievera Williams Design will discuss the collaboration between client and designer. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a From Coverage to Care Workshop, presented in partnership with Enroll Palm Beach, on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Understand your new healthcare benefits and how you can connect to primary care and preventative services. Walk-ins are welcome. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Binks Forest Elementary School in Wellington will hold its Fall Carnival on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call (561) 904-9800 for info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Nov. 7 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 Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host RPB Teen Xpressions for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. Share your original poems, writings, art work and more with your peers. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lip Sync Battles for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 2:30 p.m. Pretend to sing along to your favorite song while enjoying snacks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 3 p.m. Meet other teens who enjoy watching and talking about anime. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert featuring the Wellington High School Jazz Band on Saturday, Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.
Sunday, Nov. 8
• A bowling fundraiser for Wellington resident Bill Lerner will be held Sunday, Nov. 8 at noon at Greenacres Bowl (6126 Lake Worth Road) to support his dialysis expenses and kidney/liver transplant. A $22 fee per bowler includes rental shoes, bowling, a pizza for one lane and a pitcher of soft drink. RSVP to (561) 596-0926 or blcs2000@gmail.com.
Monday, Nov. 9
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique for adults Mondays, Nov. 9 and Nov. 23 at 10 a.m. It will be an informal roundtable discussion where participants improve their craft by reading and discussing works in progress. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host The Everyday Gourmet: Making Great Meals in Less Time on Mondays, Nov. 9 and Nov. 16 at 2:30 p.m. The DVD lecture series will teach how to think like a chef when planning and preparing meals in your home kitchen. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craftapalooza for ages 2 to 8 on Monday, Nov. 9 at 3 p.m. Create multiple crafts from fun selections. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Seminole Ridge High School will host Hawks Celebrity Night on Monday, Nov. 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Acreage McDonald’s (15880 Orange Blvd.). Faculty and staff will be flipping burgers to support the school’s dance marathon, which helps Shands Children’s Hospital. For more info., e-mail grenkarenkeogh@bellsouth.net.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for Adults on Monday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage/Loxahatchee Relay for Life will hold its Painting Our World Purple Kickoff Party on Monday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Indian Trail Improvement District building (13476 61st Street North). The 2016 relay will be held April 9 at Acreage Community Park. To register, visit www.relayforlife.org/acreagefl. RSVP to Aversis Concepcion at (561) 650-0145.
• Community of Hope Church (14055 Okeechobee Blvd.) will offer a free support group for those grieving during the holidays on Monday, Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. Visit www.communityofhope.church for more info.
• The National Dance Company of Siberia will open the new season at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center on Palm Beach State College’s Belle Glade campus (1977 College Drive, Belle Glade) on Monday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org.
Tuesday, Nov. 10
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Everyone Is Special for ages 3 to 6 on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 11:15 a.m. Dance and sing while learning how we are all the same and different. Practice ways to say “hello” in various languages, explore what makes you special and create handprints showing the beauty of the human rainbow. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host DIY Sequin Holiday Ornaments for adults on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 2 p.m. Make and take home a sequin ornament for your holiday decorating and gift giving. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up Tuesdays, Nov. 10 and Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. Share ideas and knowledge with others who are just learning to crochet. Some materials are provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pizza Chat with an Author for ages 9 to 17 on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. Donna Gephart, the author of Olivia Bean, Trivia Queen, will be sharing pizza and answering questions. Chat about her books and get tips on becoming a better writer. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Help with Holiday Shopping for adults on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. Need help with your holiday shopping? Not sure which smart phone, tablet or coffee maker to choose? The business librarian will show you how to access Consumer Reports for free by using your library card. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host its Book Discussion Series on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for info.
• The Last Comic Standing Live Tour will be at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) on Tuesday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m. For tickets, call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.
Wednesday, Nov. 11
• The Village of Wellington and the American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Wellington Post 390 will honor all current and former members of the armed forces with a Veterans Day Parade & Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The parade will begin at 8:15 a.m., from the Wellington Municipal Complex to the Wellington Veteran Memorial, located at the corner of Forest Hill and South Shore boulevards. The parade will be followed by a ceremony at 8:30 a.m. at the memorial. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will hold its Kickoff to the Equestrian Season luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Visit www.wellingtonchamber.com for more info.
• South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North, WPB) will host Silver Science Days on Wednesday, Nov. 11 from 2 to 5 p.m. for ages 60 and older. Complimentary refreshments and a free planetarium show are included with admission. For more info., visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.
• The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host a Veterans Day Observance on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 6 p.m. at Veterans Park Amphitheater on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. with a candlelight service. A flag-raising ceremony will be followed by a motivational presentation. Enjoy free refreshments and a live musical performance by the Royal Palm Beach Community Band following the ceremony. Veterans attending the ceremony who wish to be recognized should call (561) 790-5149 to be placed on a list.
• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, Nov. 11 at the PGA Boulevard Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). The program will feature David Bennett, an IT specialist. Networking is at 6 p.m. with dinner and a program at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $22. Guests are welcome. For more info., call Karen Dooley at (561) 543-5641 or Rebecca Ott at (772) 828-0915.
• The Wellington Art Society will feature local artist and teacher Susan Wilders at its meeting Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at Bootz Culture Camp (420 State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach). Visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org for more info.
• The Wellington High School Band will present its third annual Salute to Veterans Concert on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Wellington High School theater (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). The concert will feature the WHS wind ensemble performing patriotic songs, along with lots of fun music for all ages. A reception will be held after the concert. Admission is free, but donations will be collected for Forgotten Soldiers Outreach.
Thursday, Nov. 12
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Families Reading Together: Happy Harvest for ages 4 to 7 on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. Celebrate the importance of reading with stories, games and a craft about gardens, crops and the creatures who want us to share with them. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks with music by the Cuban Latin Show Band on Thursday, Nov. 12 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Card Sharks for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6 p.m. Play Yu-Gi-Oh!, Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering or just a regular card game. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Scrabble for Adults on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Join other Scrabble fans and enjoy a fun evening of word play. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Ballet by the Book: Peter and the Wolf for all ages Thursday, Nov. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Experience the wonder of Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokofiev as Ballet Palm Beach brings this classic tale to life. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Card Gamers Club for all ages on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. Bring your deck, box or binder, and come with a friend or make a new one. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Fashion Week West Palm Beach will be held Thursday, Nov. 12 through Sunday, Nov. 15 at various venues, beginning with a Red Carpet Gala from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Camelot Yacht Club (800 Flagler Drive). For more info., visit www.fashionweekwestpalmbeach.com.
• The Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens (4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach) will host Personal History, Ethnicity and Advocacy: A Talk by Wendy Maruyama on Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7:15 p.m. Visit www.morikami.org for info.
Friday, Nov. 13
• Horses Healing Hearts and the Quinton Aaron Foundation will hold a private meet-and-greet at a home in Wellington on Friday, Nov. 13. For more info., call (561) 713-6133 or visit www.hhhannualbenefit.com.
• Get your holiday shopping done early at the Temple Beth Torah Holiday Boutique on Friday, Nov. 13 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. More than 20 vendors are participating with unique items, such as jewelry, handbags, skin care, baby items, toys and more. Temple Beth Torah is located at 900 Big Blue Trace in Wellington. Call (561) 793-2649 for more info.
• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Stories in the Garden: Very Veggie for ages 2 to 6 on Friday, Nov. 13 at 10 a.m. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Toddler Time for ages 12 to 24 months on Friday, Nov. 13 at 10:15 a.m. This special story time is full of music, nursery rhymes and social play time. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Ms. Beth’s Signing Time for ages 2 to 5 on Friday, Nov. 13 at 10:15 a.m. Beth Wagmeister from Deaf & Hearing Resources of Palm Beach County is back for another interactive learning experience that will enhance and expand communication skills with American Sign Language. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Baby Playtime for infants under 12 months old on Friday, Nov. 13 at 11:15 a.m. Enjoy a circle time with other babies, featuring music and toys. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Medicare 101 on Friday, Nov. 13 at 2:30 p.m. Are you having difficulty understanding your Medicare options and benefits? Desirae Carter of SHINE will cover the five different parts of Medicare and how to decide between plans. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Find Those Fossils for ages 4 to 7 on Friday, Nov. 13 at 3:30 p.m. Dig into archaeology and excavation with this hands-on activity that is sure to inspire future scientists. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acreage Explorers’ Club: Transylvania for ages 6 to 12 on Friday, Nov. 13 at 4 p.m. The word Transylvania means “beyond the forest.” Uncover the truth behind the myths about what lurks beyond the forest in this spooky region of Romania in anticipation of Frankenstein Family Fun Day. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie Jurassic World on Friday, Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
