Saturday, June 11
• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a Clip and Walk on Saturday, June 11 at 6:30 a.m. at the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area. Contact Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.
• Learn the secrets of small-acreage vegetable cultivation in South Florida in a free Farm-Your-Backyard Workshop on Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mounts Botanical Garden (559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach). Call Melissa Allman at (561) 233-1792 or e-mail mallman@pbcgov.org for more info.
• The Palm Beach County Women’s Expo will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info., visit www.womensexpopalmbeach.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Animal Olympics Obstacle Course for ages 3 to 6 on Saturday, June 11 at 10:15 a.m. Go through an alphabetical obstacle course and move, talk and squawk like different animals. Parents/caregivers must be present during program. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Wellington’s Community Services Department will host a Bicycle Helmet Fitting Seminar on Saturday, June 11 at 10:30 a.m. at the Wheels of Wellington store, located at 12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 36, in the original Wellington Mall. Each youth participant will be fitted and given a free bicycle helmet after making a helmet promise. Call (561) 791-4764 to RSVP.
• Ski Nautique’s Big Dawg World Tour will be at Okeeheelee Park on Saturday, June 11, hosted by the Ski Club of the Palm Beaches. For more info., visit www.nautiquebigdawg.com.
• Celebrate Olympic Day by joining an exciting free paralympic sport experience on Saturday, June 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex (2728 Lake Worth Road). Meet with local disabled athletes and learn the skills and techniques of this fast-paced adaptive sport. All skill levels are welcome. Wheelchairs will be provided. For more info., call Daniella Robbins at (561) 966-7083.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sports Trivia for adults on Saturday, June 11 at 2:30 p.m. Test your sports knowledge with a stimulating game of trivia. Form a team or compete alone. Bragging rights and prizes will be awarded. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Lego Builders Club for ages 5 to 12 on Saturday, June 11 at 2:30 p.m. Use Lego bricks to work on creative projects alone or with friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Sunday, June 12
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Book Chat for adults on Sunday, June 12 at 2 p.m. Staff will lead a discussion of Caleb’s Crossing, a historical novel by Geraldine Brooks about the first Native American to graduate from Harvard College in 1665. Refreshments will be served. Copies of the book are available at the information desk. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Monday, June 13
• The South Florida Fairground will host its Ag-ucation Camp Program for ages 8 to 12 from Monday, June 13 through Friday, June 17. Children will learn about the different aspects of South Florida’s agricultural community by working with farm animals, harvesting a garden, learning about grooming and animal care. Call (561) 790-5229 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read, Critique! for adults on Monday, June 13 and Monday, June 27 at 10 a.m. Join in an informal roundtable discussion where participants improve their craft by reading and discussing works in progress. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craft-a-Palooza for ages 2 to 8 on Monday, June 13 at 3 p.m. Create multiple crafts from the library’s fun selections. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Beginning Salsa for adults on Monday, June 13 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy tropical rhythms while learning basic salsa steps with instructor Javier LaTorre. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Tuesday, June 14
• John D. MacArthur Beach State Park will hold Citizen Scientist Training on Tuesday, June 14 at 9 a.m. at the park. Staff will excavate loggerhead sea turtle nests five days after a hatch-out to analyze and record their findings. For more info., contact Ranger Art at turtles@macarthurbeach.org or (561) 776-7449, ext. 109.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Glow Art on Tuesday, June 14 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 7 and 3:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 12. Make cool glow-in-the-dark designs and use black lights to watch them glow. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Intermediate Series Pastel Studio on Tuesday, June 14 at 2 p.m. Work at your leisure. Pastels, paper and other materials will be provided, as well as guidance from an instructor. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Squishy, Squashy Sensory Play for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesday, June 14 at 2:30 p.m. Make your own play dough and get ready to touch, squeeze and squish while using stamps, cookie cutters and other tools to shape, mold and play. Dress to get messy. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Wellington will host a Walk and Talk in the Folkestone/Yarmouth Community on Tuesday, June 14 from 4 to 6 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, June 14 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Mahjong for Beginners on Tuesdays, June 14 and June 21 at 6:30 p.m. Learn to play mahjong, a game of strategy, luck and fun. Play in a relaxed environment with no betting. All basics will be covered before game play. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage Landowners’ Association will host a discussion featuring Lynn Tipton from the Florida League of Cities on Tuesday, June 14 at 7 p.m. at the Indian Trail Improvement District office (13476 61st Street North). Tipton will speak on the incorporation process and its possible advantages and disadvantages. For more info., visit www.acreagelandowners.com.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, June 14 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Wednesday, June 15
• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Jones Creek and the Paseo Natural Area in Jupiter on Wednesday, June 15 at 7:30 a.m. Contact Dave Cook at (561) 743-8642 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Move & Groove With Mr. Alex on Wednesday, June 15 at 9:15 a.m. for ages 6 to 18 months, 10 a.m. for ages 19 to 30 months, 10:45 a.m. for ages 2.5 to 3.5 and 11:30 a.m. for ages 3.5 to 5. Reach, stretch, bounce, dance and learn fun gymnastics skills. Loose clothing and sneakers/closed-toe shoes are required. Parents/caregivers must be present during the program. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Circus Day for all ages on Wednesday, June 15 at 2 p.m. and 2:45 p.m. First design your clown face, then show off your balance and strength, finally try to win small prizes at carnival games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Barkin’ Buddies for ages 4 to 8 on Wednesday, June 15 at 3 p.m. Join in a fun time with puppy and dog stories, silly songs and a cool canine craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Wednesdays, June 15 and June 29 at 3:30 p.m. Join in a jam session with favorites and lots of musical instruments to play along. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Better Than the Movie?” for adults on Wednesdays, June 15 and June 29 at 6:30 p.m. Have you ever watched a movie based on a book you loved and thought the director got it exactly right or thought that you could have done it better? A short series of book versus movie discussions will feature the science fiction classic Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card. Pick up a copy at the information desk. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Shulamit Hadassah will hold a cheese, chocolate and fun party on Wednesday, June 15 at 7 p.m. to learn about groundbreaking medical research, youth programs and how Hadassah keeps Jewish continuity alive. The event will take place at Joyce Gropper’s house. If members bring a non-member friend, their $10 donation fee is waived. RSVP to (561) 791-2700.
Thursday, June 16
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Deep Divers on Thursday, June 16 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 7 and 3:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 12. Explore the basics of buoyancy with hands-on experiments that show what makes some things sink and other things float. Then try making your own seaworthy vessel. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host The Magic of Brent Gregory for all ages on Thursday, June 16 at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy audience participation, comedy and amazing magic performed right before your very eyes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, June 16 at 5 p.m. with a free concert featuring the Chillakaya reggae band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Western Business Alliance will host a social event on Thursday, June 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Men’s Wearhouse (2335 State Road 7, Suite 500, Wellington). For more info., visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Coloring for Grown-Ups on Thursday, June 16 at 6:30 p.m. Join fellow coloring enthusiasts for this calming activity. Coloring sheets and colored pencils will be provided, but attendees can bring their favorite coloring tools. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host The Coloring Club for ages 16 and up on Thursday, June 16 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.
Friday, June 17
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Master Ken’s Karate & Tai Chi Demo for Kids on Friday, June 17 at 10 a.m. for ages 7 to 11 and 11 a.m. for ages 12 to 17. Through fun martial arts exercises and activities, children will discover the principles of respect and self-discipline. Loose clothing and sneakers are required. Parents/caregivers are required to be present during program. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie Max on Friday, June 17 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
