Saturday, Feb. 6
• The South Florida Junior Open will swing through Village Golf Club in Royal Palm Beach Saturday, Feb. 6 and Sunday, Feb. 7. Visit www.hjgt.org for more info.
• The Young Singers of the Palm Beaches welcomes runners and walkers of all ages to its third annual 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, Feb. 6 at Okeeheelee Park. Online registration is open at www.yspb.org/5K. For more info., call (561) 659-2332 or visit www.yspb.org.
• The Literacy Coalition of Palm Beach County will hold its sixth annual Loop the Lake for Literacy cycling event Saturday, Feb. 6 through some of the most scenic areas of western Palm Beach County. Cyclists can ride routes ranging from 14 miles to 115 miles. All rides begin and end in Port Mayaca. The shorter rides start at 8 a.m., while the full 115-mile loop begins at 7 a.m. Participants can register in advance at www.loopthelakeforliteracy.org or the day of the event starting at 6 a.m. For more info., call (561) 279-9103.
• Tropical Audubon will join the Audubon Society of the Everglades in a shorebird survey and car pool tour around Stormwater Treatment Area 1E in Wellington on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Feb. 6 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 ninth annual Kids Yard Sale will take place Saturday, Feb. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park in Royal Palm Beach. Items ranging from infant goods, clothing, toys and kids athletic gear will be available at great prices with a Kids Fun Zone area featuring a bounce house and face painting. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Archery for Beginners for ages 8 and up on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 9:30 a.m., and Archery Open Range at 1:30 p.m. Call (561) 233-1400 to pre-register.
• The 21st annual Hanley Center Foundation Family Picnic will take place Saturday, Feb. 6 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington. Money raised is earmarked to support the foundation’s research-based prevention programs in public and private schools. For more info., visit www.hanleycenterfoundation.org, e-mail events@hanleycenterfoundation.org or call (561) 841-1166.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Black History Month Family Fun on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 2 p.m. Learn some 1960s dance moves, enjoy a snack, play Black History Bingo, win prizes and have fun as a family. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Feb. 6 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 Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Choice Weekend for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 2:30 p.m. Meet up for two hours with friends and a choice of games, anime, snacks, music or crafts. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers and all blends of families are invited to take part in Wellington’s annual Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, Feb. 6 at the Village Park Gymnasium (11700 Pierson Road). For more info., call (561) 791-4005.
• Saturday Night Lights at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center will feature the Seventh Annual Great Charity Challenge on Saturday, Feb. 6 starting at 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.pbiec.com or call (561) 793-JUMP.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present illusionists Penn & Teller on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Sunday, Feb. 7
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra with conductor JoAnn Falletta and violinist Chloë Hanslip on Sunday, Feb. 7 at 2 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will continue the 2016 polo season on Sunday, Feb. 7 with the 20-goal Ylvisaker Cup. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.
Monday, Feb. 8
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique for adults on Mondays, Feb. 8 and Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. Participants will improve their craft by reading and discussing their works in progress. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Monkeying Around on Chinese New Year for ages 7 to 10 on Monday, Feb. 8 at 3:30 p.m. Ring in the Year of the Monkey with special activities and crafts. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for Adults on Monday, Feb. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the South Florida debut of the Horszowski Trio with violinist Jesse Mills, cellist Raman Ramakrishnan and pianist Rieko Aizawa on Monday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Tuesday, Feb. 9
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Motown the Musical, the story of Motown founder Berry Gordy, from Tuesday, Feb. 9 through Sunday, Feb. 14. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• Catch up on all things Wellington at “Coffee with the Village Manager” on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 8 a.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) featuring Village Manager Paul Schofield and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce. Wellington will provide breakfast treats, coffee and orange juice for attendees at the free event. RSVP to (561) 792-6525.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 10 a.m. Call (561) 233-1400 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Finding Your Florida Doctor on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 11 a.m. A Consumer Health Information Service librarian will share expertise so you can make the right choice. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Presidents Project Inc. will present a special, one-day performance of “Presidents & Their First Ladies, Dramatically Speaking” on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 1 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (101 Civic Way). Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.presidentsproject.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Hand-Crafted Valentines for adults on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. Learn how to use the paper craft techniques of quilling and Scherenschnitte to decorate hand-made valentines. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 3:30 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up on Tuesdays, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16 at 5 p.m. Share your ideas and knowledge with others who are just learning to crochet. Some materials are provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Teen Writers Group for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 5 p.m. Get an honest critique and thoughtful advice that may help you develop into the writer you have always dreamed of becoming. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Feb. 9 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 Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Wednesday, Feb. 10
• The 13th annual Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show has expanded to a weeklong festival, taking place at the Palm Beach County Convention Center from Wednesday, Feb. 10 through Tuesday, Feb. 16, including Presidents Day weekend. The show will feature more than 170 international exhibitors, a lecture series and the popular Designer Showcase. For tickets and more info., visit www.palmbeachshow.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host For Real Fairy Tales for ages 3 to 6 on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Have fun acting and playing your way through classic fairy tales. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craftapalooza for ages 2 to 8 on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 3 p.m. Create multiple crafts from fun selections. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Origami: Unfolding Fun for ages 8 and up on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 4 p.m. Learn the art of Japanese paper folding with cool origami models for all skill levels. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Black History Month: A Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. with vocalist Perley Rousseau and pianist Sonny Daye. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Card Sharks for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. Play Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic the Gathering, Pokémon or just a regular card game. Play against others, trade and make new friends. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Village of Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch meeting for the Staghorn/Mulberry neighborhoods on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the PGA Boulevard Embassy Suites Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens. Networking will take place from 6 to 6:30 p.m., with the dinner and program beginning at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $22, and guests are welcome. Lois Margolin, co-owner of Chelsea Information Systems, will speak on “Fraud in the Workplace.” For more info., call Karen Dooley at (561) 543-5641 or Rebecca Ott at (772) 828-0915, or visit www.abwanpbflorida.org.
• The Wellington Art Society will feature pop artist Nicole Galluccio at its Wednesday, Feb. 10 meeting at the Bootz Cultural Arts Center (420 State Road 7, Suite 118). A meet-and-greet will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a member spotlight, meeting and the demonstration. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.
• PostSecret: The Show, a poignant journey through the humor and humanity, will be featured at the Kravis Center (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) on Wednesday, Feb. 10 and Thursday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Thursday, Feb. 11
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Coloring for Adults: Valentine’s Day Cards for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 10 a.m. Color away your stress with adult coloring inspired Valentine’s Day cards. Cards and coloring materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) invites the community to the third annual Selma Pollack & Morton Fields Lunch & Learn on Thursday, Feb. 11 at noon. Hap Erstein, former movie and theater reviewer for the Palm Beach Post, will speak on “Handicapping the Oscars: Why the Best Ones Don’t Win.” Call (561) 967-3600 to RSVP.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a From Coverage to Care Workshop on Thursday, Feb. 11 at noon. Understand your healthcare benefits and how you can connect to primary care and preventative services, followed by one-on-one assistance to learn more about the Affordable Care Act process. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Soap Making for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 2 p.m. Learn the basics of melt-and-pour soap making. Create a soap to take home. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Craft Bonanza: Valentine’s Day Style for ages 2 and up on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 3:30 p.m. Drop in and make as many crafts as you want with supplies from the craft closet. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks with a Steely Dan tribute on Thursday, Feb. 11 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, Feb. 11 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.
Friday, Feb. 12
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Orisirisi African Folklore Presents Moonlight Stories for all ages on Friday, Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. Orisirisi shares the beauty of African life and culture through storytelling, with African drumming and dance, spirited call and response songs, and audience participation. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Valentine Scherenschnitte for ages 12 to 17 on Friday, Feb. 12 at 4:30 p.m. Create designs out of paper with a pair of scissors. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks with a Billy Joel tribute on Friday, Feb. 12 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• Learn to cook in a creative setting at the Bootz Cultural Arts Center from Sandra Axelrod, a Cordon Bleu-trained chef and author of Affairs to Remember. The class will take place Friday, Feb. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. To register, call (561) 290-2753 visit www.bootzculturalartscenter.com.
• The Wellington High School Dance Team Showcase will be held Friday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. in the school theater. The show will feature a variety of dance styles, including jazz, lyrical, pom and contemporary, with original choreography. The show will feature group performances, as well as solos and duets, and the high school step team. Proceeds will go toward the team’s upcoming competition expenses.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present The Lady with All the Answers, drawn from the life and letters of Ann Landers by David Rambo, from Friday, Feb. 12 through Sunday, Feb. 14. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
The American Cancer Society Cattle Baron’s Ball will take place Friday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Ave. South, Wellington). For more info., visit www.cattlebaronsballpalmbeach.org, call (561) 650-0124 or e-mail Alicia DeLuca at alicia.deluca@cancer.org.
