Saturday, Dec. 12
• Wellington Tennis Center will host a Junior Grand Prix Tennis event on Saturday, Dec. 12 with all levels of players invited. Call (561) 791-4775 for more info.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Archery for Beginners for ages 8 and up on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 9:30 a.m. and Archery Open Range at 1:30 p.m. Equipment is provided. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info.
• The Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience in Jupiter will host Neuroscience Discovery Day on Saturday, Dec. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The free event will feature a variety of interactive neuroscience activities, food trucks, entertainment and giveaways. Visit www.maxplanckflorida.org for more info.
• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host Story Time at the Zoo on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 10:30 a.m. The event encourages children to connect with wildlife through reading and is included in the cost of zoo admission. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Board Game Day: Harry Potter and the Mystery of the Winter Wizard for ages 9 and up on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. Play a life-sized game of Wizard Clue as you enjoy seasonal treats, duel with fellow students and overcome crazy magical challenges. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stories & Songs for You/ Cuentos y Canciones Para Ti for ages 2 and up on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Parra Cebeira and students from John I. Leonard High School Club will read stories and act them out in both Spanish and English. Make a related craft to remember this bilingual experience. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Ballet Theater will present a The Velveteen Rabbit and a Nutcracker showcase Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. at Wellington High School. Tickets range from $15 to $30, with a special offer. For more info., call company manager Randy Ballen at (561) 296-1880.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Movie By Moonlight: The Muppet Christmas Carol on Saturday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• Community of Hope Church (14055 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves) will host its free Back to Bethlehem event from Friday, Dec. 11 through Sunday, Dec. 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. each night. Enter a walled city constructed to look like Bethlehem as it appeared 2,000 years ago. For more info., call (561) 753-8883 or visit www.communityofhope.church.
Sunday, Dec. 13
• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host Breakfast with Santa on Sundays, Dec. 13 and Dec. 19. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for more info.
• Wellington’s 32nd annual Holiday Parade and Holiday Park, produced by the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce, will take place Sunday, Dec. 13. The parade will roll down Forest Hill Blvd. starting at 1:30 p.m. with Holiday Park events at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info., visit www.cpbchamber.com or call (561) 790-6200.
Monday, Dec. 14
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Read/Write/Critique for adults on Mondays, Dec. 14 and Dec. 28 at 10 a.m. Join in an informal roundtable discussion where participants improve their craft by reading and discussing work in progress. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The December meeting of XI XI Tau Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi International Sorority will be held Monday, Dec. 14 at the home of Phyllis Veress from noon until 3:30 p.m. It will be a holiday luncheon with gifts exchanged and secret sisters revealed. If you are interested in learning more about the chapter, or becoming a member, call Carol Stephenson at (561) 247-7697.
• The Mid-County Democratic Club will hold its Holiday Party & Dinner on Monday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. at Tree’s Wings & Ribs (603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Call Matt Kurit at (561) 714-3905 for more info.
• Entertainer Neil Sedaka will take to the stage at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) on Monday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. For tickets, call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.
Tuesday, Dec. 15
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Science for Seniors: Cartesian Divers for ages 50 and up on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 9:30 a.m. Reservations are required. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present 3 Men and a Baby… Grand: A salute to the Rat Pack on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. as part of the Adults at Leisure series. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Still Life on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. Examine the elements of drawing actual objects. Develop the fundamentals of perspective, shadowing, proportions and balance. Attendees will be encouraged to just come in, sit down and draw. Graphite and other media will be provided, as well as guidance from an instructor. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Game Day for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 3 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Wellington will host a Walk and Talk in the Folkestone/Yarmouth Communities on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Zumba Gold for adults on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. This Latin-inspired dance fitness class mixes fun moves and rhythms to burn calories. It is suitable for active, older adults and beginners. Bring a towel and water. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends or try your hand at a Pokécraft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Wonders of the Night Sky for adults on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. Encounter celestial wonders with a presentation and telescope viewing provided by the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Elementary School Chorus will present its show “Snow Biz” on Tuesday, Dec. 15 and Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5. The chorus is working hard to prepare for the huge winter blizzard blowing through the school. They’ve brought in a top meteorologist, dusted off the toboggans, brushed up on their snowball throwing and are even making sure that the mail gets delivered. For more info., call (561) 651-0600.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Wonders of the Night Sky for adults on Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 7 p.m. Join the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches and learn about constellations as you stargaze outside, if the skies are clear. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Dec. 16
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Everything Winter Story Time Special on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 10:30 a.m. Listen to classic stories about favorite winter themes and participate in some “cool” activities. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Arthritis Foundation’s Champion of Yes 2015 Holiday Luncheon will be held Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. at the Harriet Himmel Theater in West Palm Beach with a gourmet lunch, silent auction and keynote address by Kathy Gingrich Lubbers, a member of the Arthritis Foundation’s National Board and Executive Committee. For more info., call (561) 833-1133.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Sons of Italy Michelangelo Lodge will hold its annual Christmas Party & Toy Drive for the Children’s Hospital at Palms West on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Admission is $10 and an unwrapped toy for the toy drive. To RSVP, call Sam Pittaro at (561) 412-8684 or Pat Devivo at (561) 249-1298.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Steve Solomon’s “Cannoli, Latkes & Guilt… the Therapy Continues” from Wednesday, Dec. 16 through Sunday, Dec. 20. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present violinist Itzhak Perlman on Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Thursday, Dec. 17
• The Safety Council of Palm Beach County will hold a combined classroom and road course required for motorcycle endorsement from Thursday, Dec. 17 through Sunday, Dec. 20 at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). Call (561) 845-8233 or visit www.safetycouncilpbc.org for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Be a Friend, Be a Helper for ages 3 to 6 on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 11:15 a.m. Practice empathy and caring with your child through art and activities that encourage kind words and actions. A video from the Sesame Workshop and music and songs let kids practice skills to stand up for themselves and others. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Wrap It Up!” for ages 8 and up on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 3:30 p.m. Fold and decorate gift boxes. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks with music by the Orange Sunshine Band on Thursday, Dec. 17 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Magical Mason Jar Centerpiece for adults on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Add a touch of magic and warmth to your holiday setting with this project. The library will supply one jar per person and the supplies. You supply the creative touch. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Book Discussion: Frankenstein on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Stop by the information desk for a copy of the book to check out. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• A Christmas Carol will be on stage at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center (1977 College Drive, Belle Glade) on Thursday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Joining the professional company in the production will be students from of the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches’ Choir in the Glades. To purchase tickets, call the box office at (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org.
Friday, Dec. 18
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Magical Friends for ages 2 to 6 on Friday, Dec. 18 at 11 a.m. Gather for stories, songs and a craft featuring fantastical friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Steam Power: The Science of Paper Airplanes for ages 7 to 12 on Friday, Dec. 18 at 3:30 p.m. After creating different designs based on the concepts of aerodynamics and propulsion, attendees will be able to determine which paper airplanes will fly the farthest distance and remain in the air the longest. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Talented Teen Club will host its annual Winter Jam Concert, a night of performance and celebration that seeks to help young people grow and develop, on Friday, Dec. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at Grace Fellowship Church. For more info., visit www.talentedteenclub.org.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Okeeheelee After Hours: Beneficial Bats for ages 8 and up on Friday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. Reservations are required. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info.
• Royal Palm Beach will hold a Movie Night and Food Truck Invasion with a free screening of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation on Friday, Dec. 18 at 7 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. More than 20 food trucks will be on hand. Call (561) 790-5196 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie The Polar Express on Friday, Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will feature Celtic Woman: The Home For Christmas Symphony Tour on Friday, Dec. 18 at 8 p.m. For tickets, call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.
Saturday, Dec. 19
• ZMC Entertainment will present Winter Wonderland on Saturday, Dec. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) with professional performers, singers and dancers in a performance to the theme of Disney’s Frozen. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.
