Saturday, Dec. 5
• Buckler’s Craft Fair will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6. Learn more at www.bucklercraftfair.com.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Dec. 5 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 Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host Story Time at the Zoo on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 10:30 a.m., geared toward encouraging children to connect with wildlife through reading. The event is included in the cost of zoo admission. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for more info.
• The South Florida Hitmen Travel Baseball Association will hold tryouts for 11-year-olds interested in the upcoming 2015-16 winter/spring seasons. Players must not turn 12 before May 1, 2016. The tryouts will be held on Field 4 at Willows Park (100 Wildcat Way, Royal Palm Beach) on Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day. For more info., visit www.southfloridahitmen.com or call (561) 352-9274.
• Royal Palm Beach Winter Fest will take place Saturday, Dec. 5 from 1 to 9 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.). The event will include an outdoor skating rink, a snow slide, a kids fun zone, food trucks, holiday crafts and entertainment. The tree lighting will be held at 6:15 p.m., and photos with Santa start at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acoustic Java Jam on Saturday, Dec. 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 RPB Teen Xpressions for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. Share original poems, writings, art work and more with a group of 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, Dec. 5 at 2:30 p.m. Pretend to sing along to your favorite songs while enjoying sweet snacks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 3 p.m. Meet other teens who enjoy watching and talking about anime and share your knowledge about manga. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Rotary Club’s second annual Wellington Wine & Food Fest will take place at the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $125. For more info., call (561) 324-8914 or visit www.wellingtonwineandfoodfest.com.
• The Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches will present Sousa’s Holiday Party on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. at Palm Beach State College’s Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth and Friday, Dec. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at the Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens. Call (561) 832-3115 or visit www.symphonicband.org for more info.
• Wellington’s Holiday Tree Lighting will be held Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.), followed by a free concert with King Guys’ “The Cool Yule Band” at 7:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
• The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center (1977 College Drive, Belle Glade) will present its 27th annual Living Christmas Tree and 10th annual Festival of Trees on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6 at 3 p.m. Call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org for more info.
Sunday, Dec. 6
• In an effort to join the battle against childhood cancer, Temple Beth Torah (900 Big Blue Trace, Wellington) will host an Alex’s Lemonade Stand event on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. For more info., call (561) 793-2700. Learn more about the national nonprofit at www.alexslemonade.org.
• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Exploring Nature with Encaustic on Sunday, Dec. 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Encaustic, painting in melted beeswax, dammar resin and pigment, is an ancient art tracing back to Roman days. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info.
• The Women of Note Chorus will present its Beauty of the Holidays Show on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. at Palm Beach State College’s Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens. Call (561) 207-5900 for more info.
• Wellington Ballet Theatre will present The Velveteen Rabbit on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Monday, Dec. 7
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Art Club for ages 6 and up Monday, Dec. 7 at 3 p.m. Live through art by exploring different mediums. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Explaining the Science Behind GMOs on Monday, Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. Dr. Christian Miller, commercial vegetable and fruit extension agent for UF/IFAS Palm Beach County, will explore the controversial topic of GMO (genetically modified organism) crop production. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Western Communities Chapter of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will meet at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) on Monday, Dec. 7 with a business meeting at noon and a program featuring former County Commissioner Jess Santamaria on development issues at 1 p.m. Call Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host English Exchange for adults on Mondays, Dec. 7 and Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 894-7529 to pre-register.
• La Leche League’s Mother to Mother Support Group will meet Monday, Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Visit www.lllwellington.org for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature pianist Daniela Liebman on Monday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Young Artists Series. For tickets, call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.
Tuesday, Dec. 8
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature the Blue Man Group as part of the Kravis on Broadway series from Tuesday, Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec. 13. For tickets, call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.
• Grandma’s Place will hold its inaugural luncheon on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the Beach Club in Palm Beach. Proceeds benefit Grandma’s Place, an emergency shelter for children in Royal Palm Beach. Call Roxanne Jacobs at (561) 408-3060 for more info.
• Palm Beach Dramaworks launches the third season of its Dramalogue: Talking Theatre series with Paul Gemignani on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 2 and 7 p.m. at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre (201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach). Call (561) 514-4042 or visit www.palmbeachdramaworks.org for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “French Beading: Let It Snow!” for ages 16 and up Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. Use the craft technique of French beading to create brilliantly beaded snowflakes to wear, share or keep for years to come. Bring small, needle nose pliers. Other 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, Dec. 8 and 15 at 5 p.m. 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.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Card Sharks for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. Play Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic: The Gathering, Pokémon or just a regular card game. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Bring a book, comic, short story, fanfic or manga you’re reading. Chat with the group about it while enjoying pizza and drinks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach Community Band will perform its holiday concert on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Refreshments will be served during the intermission. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will continue its Book Discussion Series on Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. The featured book will be The Brother Gardeners: A Generation of Gentleman Naturalists and the Birth of an Obsession by Andrea Wulf. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Wednesday, Dec. 9
• South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach) will host Silver Science Days on Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. for ages 60 and older. For more info., call (561) 832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host For Real Fairy Tales for ages 3 to 6 on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 2:30 p.m. Use costumes and props to act out battles with wicked witches, meet friendly giants and become a knight to save the kingdom. Have fun acting and playing your way through classic fairy tales. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Play With Clay for ages 5 to 11 on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 3:30 p.m. Learn how to mold, sculpt and play with air-dry clay. Use different stamps, tools and cookie cutters to make fun designs. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, Dec. 9 at the PGA Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). Networking starts at 6 p.m. with the dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. with a holiday celebration. Call Karen Dooley at (561) 543-5641 or Rebecca Ott at (772) 828-0915 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gamerz Nite for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Dec. 10
• Tipsy SalonBar (10120 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 100) will hold its grand re-opening on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 5 to 9 p.m. with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, sample salon services and entertainment. Call (561) 791-5603 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks with music by the Seminole Ridge High School Jazz Band on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Scrabble for Adults on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Join other Scrabble fans and enjoy a fun evening of word play. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Seminole Ridge High School choir will hold its annual Holiday Spectacular Concert on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Either bring a new unwrapped gift per person to support Toys for Tots or purchase a $5 ticket to support the chorus program.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will feature folk artist Loudon Wainwright III on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.
Friday, Dec. 11
• The Housing Leadership Council will release its Home Matters Report, presented by the Florida Housing Coalition and sponsored by PNC Bank, on Friday, Dec. 11 at 8:30 a.m. at Palm Beach County’s Vista Center complex (2300 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach). Get an early preview of Palm Beach County’s most current housing data and speak with housing experts about the implications for the area. Call Rachel Lorenzo at (561) 653-4107 for more info.
• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will present Stories in the Garden: Birds of a Feather on Friday, Dec. 11 at 10 a.m. Celebrate the 12th year of Stories in the Garden by bringing young ones ages 2 to 6 to free nature-themed programs. Call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Homemade Holiday Gift Making: CD Scrapbooks for ages 8 and up on Friday, Dec. 11 at 3:30 p.m. Make a holiday gift from the heart. Use old CDs and other recyclable materials to create a personalized scrapbook. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Toddler Art Time for ages 1 to 2 on Friday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. Bring little ones to this experiential art class designed for tiny artists. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
