Calendar For Feb. 19 – Feb. 25, 2016

Saturday, Feb. 20

• The Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge will host Songs of the Everglades: Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of the Migratory Bird Treaty, the 17th annual Everglades Day, on Saturday, Feb. 20 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info., call (561) 732-3684 or visit www.fws.gov/refuge/arm.

• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Feb. 20 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 Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Orisirisi African Folklore’s Moonlight Stories for all ages on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Orisirisi shares the beauty of African life and culture through storytelling. Moonlight Stories will appeal to the child’s heart in everyone. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Deer & Raptor Walk for all ages on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Go on a “behind the scenes” tour of the deer and raptor compounds, see the animals up close, and learn about these unique critters. Call (561) 233-1400 to pre-register.

• The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach) will hold its 11th annual Science of Chocolate event on Saturday, Feb 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests will experience instant chemistry with a variety of interactive chocolate experiments. Call (561) 832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org for more info.

• Foster children in Palm Beach County are invited to a tennis clinic/play day at the Wellington Tennis Center (3100 Lyons Road, Wellington) on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 11:30 a.m. Racquets, balls and snacks will be provided. Contact Cathleen Iho at (561) 329-8057 or tennisciho@att.net to RSVP.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Orisirisi African Folklore’s Moonlight Stories for all ages Saturday, Feb. 20 at 2:30 p.m. Orisirisi shares the beauty of African life and culture through storytelling, spinning yarns that none will soon forget. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Saturday Night Lights at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center will feature the USHJA/WCHR Peter Wetherill Hunter Spectacular on Saturday, Feb. 20 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 Journey tribute on Saturday, Feb. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Sunday, Feb. 21

• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a bird walk at Winding Waters Park (6161 Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach) on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 8 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• The Village of Royal Palm Beach will hold its Green Market & Bazaar on Sunday, Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com for more info.

• The American Cancer Society’s third annual Palm Beach County Bark for Life event is set for Sunday, Feb. 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Agriplex. Money raised will support the American Cancer Society’s fight against cancer. For more info., contact Bill Lerner at (561) 596-0926 or blcs2000@gmail.com.

Forever Greyhounds will hold its third annual fundraiser, Out of the Ordinary into the Extraordinary, on Sunday, Feb. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Palm Beach Improv (550 S. Rosemary Ave., Suite 250, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.forevergreyhounds.org, e-mail kerry@forevergreyhounds.com or call (561) 574-7756.

• Learn how having a doula on your birthing team can reduce stress in a class taught by Angela Marzi, certified by the Commonsense Childbirth School of Midwifery, on Sunday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. at Keystone Chiropractic (420 S. State Road 7, Suite 170, Royal Palm Beach). Call (561) 331-3162 for more info.

• The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue the 2016 polo season on Sunday, Feb. 21 with the 20-goal Ylvisaker Cup Final. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.

• Women of the Western Communities will host its second annual Sunday Funday At Polo on Sunday, Feb. 21 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Ave. South, Wellington) to benefit the YWCA Harmony House and the WWC Scholarship Fund. The doors open at 2 p.m. E-mail mair.armand1@gmail.com or call (561) 635-0011 for more info.

• The Equestrian Aid Foundation will offer an exclusive screening of the award-winning documentary Harry & Snowman on Sunday, Feb. 21 at the Global Dressage Stadium (13500 South Shore Blvd.). The money raised will go to support EAF’s mission to help equestrians in their time of need. For more info., contact Janise Gray at onthebit.janisegray@verizon.net or call (800) 792-6068.

Monday, Feb. 22

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Estate Planning on Monday, Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. Learn about basic estate planning, from wills and trusts, to powers of attorney and more. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Chess Club for ages 6 and up Monday, Feb. 22 at 2:30 p.m. It is an all-level chess club for adults, teens and children. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 and up Monday, Feb. 22 at 3 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings out of Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Michael Feinstein and the Kravis Center Pops Orchestra in “Sinatra’s 100th Celebration” on Monday, Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Tuesday, Feb. 23

• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. Introduce little ones to nature through stories. Call (561) 233-1400 to pre-register.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Neil Berg’s 107 Years of Broadway on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at 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 Natural Medicine: Finding Trusted Resources on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. Learn how to assess health claims and become an educated consumer by learning to ask the right questions. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Early Release Tween Crafternoon for ages 9 to 17 on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 1:30 p.m. Work on your creative side with a fun session featuring rubber band creations, paper bead necklaces and Zentangle. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Art Society will host an artist reception Tuesday, Feb. 23 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the second floor art gallery at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Artists selected to participate in the gallery exhibit will be recognized at the reception. Visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Eating Disorders & Substance Use on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 6 p.m. The Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness will offer an in-depth discussion of eating disorders and the co-occurrence of substance use. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pajamarama Story Time: Tales from the Land of Africa for ages 3 to 6 on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Take an imaginary trip to Africa and listen to tales of animal tricksters and troublemakers. Then make an African-inspired craft to bring home. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Zumba Gold: Black History Edition on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Join the fun in this special edition Zumba Gold and sweat it out to African-American music. Don’t forget your towel and water. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Anime Otaku Club for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Hang out, watch anime and eat snacks while you talk with friends and fans about cool stuff from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The Dolly Cultural Arts Center (1977 College Drive, Belle Glade) will present “Saturday Night Fever” on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org for more info.

• The Palm Beach Dramaworks Theatre Guild will present A Musical Soiree with Pianist Evans Haile, an evening of music, stories and humor, on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the Don & Ann Brown Theatre (201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach). For more info., call (561) 514-4042, ext. 2, or visit www.palmbeachdramaworks.org.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the Philadelphia Orchestra with conductor Stéphane Denève and violinist James Ehnes on Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Wednesday, Feb. 24

• The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) will hold a Luncheon & Card/Game Party on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. Call (561) 967-3600 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Natural Medicine: Finding Trusted Resources on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 2:30 p.m. Learn how to assess health claims and become an educated consumer. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Eating Disorders & Substance Use on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. featuring Sharon Glynn from the Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Village of Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch meeting for Channing Villas on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.

• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a Canoe Fly-In at Sunset on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grassy Waters Preserve (8264 Northlake Blvd.). Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Card Gamers Club for all ages Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. If you like collectible card games, this is the place to be. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present comedians Robert Klein and Rita Rudner on Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Thursday, Feb. 25

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Black History Month Book Discussion for adults on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. featuring Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Under Construction Lego Crew for ages 7 to 12 on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 3:30 p.m. Use Lego bricks to make fantastic creations. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks and a free concert by Cecilia Lauren and the Ocoee River Band on Thursday, Feb. 25 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host America’s Music: The Blues for adults on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. View the award-winning documentary America’s Blues and enjoy a live instrumental performance by Joe Crisco and Michael Polulack. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host an Artist Trading Card Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Under the tutelage of artist India Dausch, attendees will create artist trading cards (ATCs) using a collage medium inspired by the art of African-American artist and award-winning children’s book illustrator Ashley Bryan. Supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will host a forum for candidates running for town council seats on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 7 p.m. at Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd.). Call Marge Herzog (561) 818-9114 for more info.

Friday, Feb. 26

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of Minions on Friday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.