Calendar For Feb. 12 – Feb. 18, 2016

Saturday, Feb. 13

• The 2016 ArtiGras Fine Arts Festival will be held Saturday, Feb. 13 through Monday, Feb. 15 at Downtown Abacoa in Jupiter. The outdoor arts event showcases a juried exhibition of fine art along with live entertainment, artist demonstrations, interactive art activities and the opportunity to meet more than 300 top artists. Visit www.artigras.org for more info.

• Wellington pooches will get pampered at the first “Mardi Gras” Event at the Wellington Dog Park (2975 Greenbriar Blvd.) on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to noon. Registration for the doggy “Mardi Gras” costume contest is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. For more info., call Courtyard Animal Hospital at (561) 784-PETS.

• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Feb. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.

Royal Palm Beach High School’s Annual Car Show will take place Saturday, Feb. 13 at the school (10600 Okeechobee Blvd.). Hosted by South East Rods & Customs, the event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with registration starting at 8 a.m. The day will include food, awards, music and fun for the whole family. Admission is free. For more info., e-mail robert.kreitzmann.c@palmbeachschools.org.

• The Mall at Wellington Green, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue, Palm Beach County Emergency Management, the Health Care District of Palm Beach County, the American Red Cross and students from local medical magnet schools will be offer Hands-Only CPR Training on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mall at Wellington Green. Learn the lifesaving techniques to help you recognize and respond to an emergency.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids Wii U Gaming & More for ages 7 to 12 on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. Play Wii U and board games with your friends. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Partying Around for ages 5 to 12 on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. Bring your dancing shoes for fun stories, songs and a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Palm Beach Outlets will celebrate its second birthday Saturday, Feb. 13 with the World Birthday Cake Eating Championship, sponsored by Whole Foods Market, beginning at 1 p.m. Other happenings will include kids activities, entertainment, raffles, sidewalk sales and more. For more info., call (561) 515-4400 or visit www.palmbeachoutlets.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Board Game Day for all ages Saturday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon playing classic and contemporary board games. 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, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Share your original poems, writings, art work and more with a group of your peers. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Feb. 13 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.

• Saturday Night Lights at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center will feature the $380,000 Fidelity Investments Grand Prix CSI 5* on Saturday, Feb. 13 starting at 5 p.m. For more info., visit www.pbiec.com or call (561) 793-JUMP.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks with a Fleetwood Mac tribute on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

• The Bootz Cultural Arts Center (420 S. State Road 7, Suite 118) will host the exhibit Love Can Change the World, featuring work from artists, teachers and students, from 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13. Admission is free. Teachers and resident artists will give workshops and demonstrate their art. Visit www.bootzculturalartscenter.com or call (561) 290-2753 to learn more.

Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Village Square at Golf, Boynton Beach) will host a Sweet on You pot luck dinner Saturday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. RSVP by calling (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org.

• The Philippine American Society of Palm Beach County will host its 16th annual Valentine’s Dinner Dance on Saturday, Feb. 13 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the West Palm Beach Marriott (1001 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). For more info., call Marlyn Sepanik at (561) 289-0837.

• The Everglades Foundation will hold its 11th annual For the Everglades benefit Saturday, Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Breakers Palm Beach. The star-studded lineup includes honoree Tom Brokaw, Grammy-nominated comedian Jim Gaffigan and country superstar Alan Jackson. For more info., contact Debbie Fife or Kate Linker at (212) 245-6570 or e-mail everglades@eventassociatesinc.com.

• The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center (1977 College Drive, Belle Glade) will present Inspiration of Broadway on Saturday, Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host the Watch a Rising Star Gala on Saturday, Feb. 13. Visit www.juniorachievement.com or call (561) 242-9468 for more info.

Sunday, Feb. 14

• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a bird count and car pool tour around Stormwater Treatment Area 1E in Wellington on Sunday, Feb. 14 at 7 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue the 2016 polo season on Sunday, Feb. 14 with the 20-goal Ylvisaker Cup. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.

• Wellington will host open acoustic sessions at the Wellington Dog Park (2975 Greenbriar Blvd.) on Sundays starting at 2 p.m. The informal sessions will take place under the large pavilion in the large dog park. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

• SingleTogether will host a Valentine’s Banquet on Sunday, Feb. 14 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Chef’s Kitchen (2911 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) with live music, guest interaction and a silent auction, followed by the dancing and entertainment. Chef’s Kitchen will provide a buffet dinner. Visit www.singletogether.com for more info.

Monday, Feb. 15

• The Palm Beach Symphony’s 2016 Annual Gala will take place Monday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. at the Henry Morrison Flagler Museum in Palm Beach. Call (561) 655-2657 for more info.

Tuesday, Feb. 16

• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Science for Seniors: Animal Communication on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 9:30 a.m. Learn how animals can communicate through scent, colors, dance and even electrical impulses with guest speaker Rebecca Weeks. Call (561) 233-1400 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Finding Your Florida Doctor on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 2:30 p.m. A Consumer Health Information Service librarian will share expertise so that you can make the right choice. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Our Presidents for ages 5 to 10 on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Honor our nation’s leaders and make a patriotic craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Village of Wellington will hold a Walk & Talk in the South Hawthorne Community on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Improvised Shakespeare Company will return to the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center (1977 College Drive, Belle Glade) on Tuesday, Feb. 16. For more info., call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org.

Wednesday, Feb. 17

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stamp Collecting: Black Heritage Stamps for adults Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. Learn about the contributions of African-Americans commemorated on United States postage stamps. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 3:30 p.m. Join in a jam session with lots of instruments to play. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Celebrate Black History: Book Discussion Series on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. featuring Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Copies will be available at the information desk. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for the Coventry Green neighborhood on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 6 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• A Quarter Auction to raise funds for the Christy’s Critters will be held Wednesday, Feb. 17 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Call Julie Bryant at (561) 797-1501 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Coloring Club for ages 16 and up Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials will be provided, or bring your own coloring book to work on. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gamerz Nite for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Jazz It Out with the Wildcat Dancers Dance Team for all ages Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Come support Dance Director Michele Blecher and the Wildcat Dancers Dance Team as they perform several jazz and contemporary dance routines in honor of Black History Month. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Shulamit Hadassah will hold a Purse Auction Fundraiser on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. For more info., e-mail smow@comcast or call (561) 686-3617.

Thursday, Feb. 18

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Lennon: Through a Glass Onion on Thursday. Feb. 18 through Sunday, Feb. 28. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• Alzheimer’s Community Care will present its Palm Beach Luncheon & Fashion Show on Thursday, Feb. 18 at the Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach with a reception and silent auction at 11:30 a.m., followed by the luncheon and fashion show at 12:30 p.m. Visit www.alzcare.org/events for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Black History Month: Jazz Saxophone Performance by Randy Corinthian on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. Honored as one of South Florida’s “40 under 40 Black Leaders of Today and Tomorrow,” Corinthian will share his soulful and scintillating sounds. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Terrific Tessellation Art for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. Make your own tessellation masterpiece using animal patterns. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Western Business Alliance will host a social event at CJR Fine Arts & Frame (514B N. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach) on Thursday, Feb. 18 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks with an Elton John tribute on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Friday, Feb. 19

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Toddler Art Time for ages 1 and 2 on Friday, Feb. 19 at 4 p.m. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks with an Eagles tribute on Friday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Reflective Scavenger Hunt for ages 8 and up on Friday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. Join the new evening series Okeeheelee After Hours. This month, have fun hunting for clues in the dark to learn about Okeeheelee animals and habitats. Call (561) 233-1400 to pre-register.

Royal Palm Beach Commons Park will present a Tina Turner tribute concert with food trucks on Friday, Feb. 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. Visit www.royalpalmbech.com for more info.

Magician Adam Trent will perform at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center (1977 College Drive, Belle Glade) on Friday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org for more info.