Calendar For May 20 – May 26, 2016

Saturday, May 21

• The Polo Gear Challenge Cup will continue Saturday, May 20 and Sunday, May 22 at the Grand Champions Polo Club. Visit www.gcpolo.com for more info.

• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will stroll Okeeheelee Park on Saturday, May 21 at 7:30 a.m. Meet at Okeeheelee Park Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.

• The Armory Art Center (1700 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach) will host a full-day workshop on Presentation Methods for Sculpture on Saturday, May 21 starting at 10 a.m. Explore ways to present ceramic forms in order to enhance your artwork. Call (561) 832-1776 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “A Royal Singalong” for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m. Create your own crown or tiara, then sing and dance to Disney singalong songs. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Under Construction Lego Crew for ages 7 to 12 on Saturday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m. Use Lego bricks to make fantastic creations. Work by yourself or as a team to bring building challenges to life. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Historical Society of Palm Beach County will honor U.S. troops during Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Richard & Pat Johnson Palm Beach County History Museum in the historic 1916 Court House (300 North Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach). For more info., call (561) 832-4164, ext. 103, or visit www.historicalsocietypbc.org.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, May 21 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

Sunday, May 22

• The Western Communities Tennis Association will present a program for adults, with shorter racquets, lower compression balls and shorter courts on the fourth Sunday of every month beginning Sunday, May 22 at 9 a.m. at the Wellington Tennis Center (3100 Lyons Road). The program is free, but participants must call (561) 791-4775 to register.

• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Beautify Your Yard with South Florida Native Plants on Sunday, May 22 at 10 a.m. Learn about the selection and placement of Florida native plants to maximize their beauty. Use the principles of texture, color and hardscape, and also minimize the use of water and pesticides. In addition, review best practices for maintaining native plants. For info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.

• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Introduction to Jewelry Making 3D Pen on Sunday, May 22 at 10 a.m. Back by popular demand, this fun and creative jewelry making class utilizes the latest modern technology. Participants will learn the basics of creating jewelry using the 3D Scribbles pen that they get to keep, along with two pieces of artwork, which will be cast in sterling silver, finished and polished. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.

Monday, May 23

Royal Palm Beach High School host a graduation ceremony honoring the Class of 2016 on Monday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. For more info., call (561) 753-4000.

Tuesday, May 24

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults Open Studio: Still Life for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, May 24 at 2 p.m. Practice and develop drawing skills by exploring the elements of drawing objects and develop the fundamentals of perspective, shadowing, proportions and balance. Graphite, charcoal, paper and various 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 Tween Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, May 24 at 2:30 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington Art Society will host an artist reception on Tuesday, May 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the second floor art gallery at the Wellington Municipal Complex. The public is invited to attend and enjoy the local art on display. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

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

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, May 24 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Wednesday, May 25

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Look What You Missed in Story Time for ages 2 and up on Wednesday, May 25 at 10:15 a.m. Drop in and make any or all of the crafts from past Story Time sessions. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, May 25 at 3:30 p.m. Create your own card and see if luck is on your side. Join the fun and win a prize. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Wellington High School host a graduation ceremony honoring the Class of 2016 on Wednesday, May 25 at 4 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. For more info., call (561) 795-4900.

Stuart Mears, candidate for state representative in District 86, will host a meet-and-greet on Wednesday, May 25 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bonefish Mac’s Sports Grille (10880 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). All are welcome to attend. For more info., e-mail stuart@stuartwmears.com or call (561) 386-3022.

• The Chabad Jewish Center of Royal Palm Beach will hold a screening of Undercover in Damascus on Wednesday, May 25 at 7 p.m., about the life and times of Israel’s greatest spy, Eli Cohen, followed by commentary and insights by Abraham Cohen, Eli’s only surviving brother. The secrets Eli obtained were crucial to Israel’s victory in the Six Day War. For more info., visit www.jewishroyalpalm.com.

• The Wellington Elementary School chorus and drama club will present Annie Kids on Wednesday, May 25 and Thursday, May 26 at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria (13000 Paddock Drive). Call (561) 651-0630 for more info.

Thursday, May 26

• The Memorial Polo Tournament will take place Thursday, May 26 through Sunday, May 29 at the Grand Champions Polo Club (13444 Southfields Road, Wellington). Visit www.gcpolo.com for more info.

Palm Beach Central High School host a graduation ceremony honoring the Class of 2016 on Thursday, May 26 at 8 a.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. For more info., call (561) 304-1000.

• The YWCA of Palm Beach County’s last Brown Bag Lunch of the season is scheduled for noon on Thursday, May 26 at the YWCA office at 1016 N. Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach. The speaker will be David Holland of Ameriprise Financial Services, who will present “Strong Women, Powerful Financial Strategies.” Attendees can bring their lunch. The YWCA will provide beverages and dessert. There is no fee to attend, but space is limited. RSVP to Carol Henry at (561) 640-0050, ext. 134, or e-mail chenry@ywcapbc.org.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Coloring for Adults: Botanicals for ages 16 and up on Thursday, May 26 at 2 p.m. Supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “I Love Art!” for ages 6 to 12 on Thursday, May 26 at 3 p.m. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will present Strategies for Success and Longevity in the Wellington Market on Thursday, May 26 at 6 p.m. at Hurricane Grill & Wings (4075 State Road 7), showcasing speakers who have been a success in the Wellington community for more than 20 years. For more info., contact the Wellington Chamber at (561) 792-6525 or info@wellingtonchamber.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Mental Health Month Movie: Dark Side of the Full Moon on Thursday, May 26 at 6:30 p.m. The movie delves into the unseen world of maternal mental health in the U.S. Meet film producer and Wellington resident Jennifer Silliman to discuss the actions being taken to better care for mothers and families here in Palm Beach County. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Friday, May 27

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Crayon Art Extravaganza for ages 7 to 11 on Friday, May 27 at 3:30 p.m. Create one-of-a-kind masterpieces using melted crayons. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Concert in the Park Series and Food Truck Invasion at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park will continue on Friday, May 27 from 7 to 9 p.m. with the 1970s disco tribute band Party Express. For more info., call (561) 790-5149 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.