Saturday, July 9
• The Florida Gun & Knife Show returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 9 and Sunday, July 10. For more info., visit www.flgunshows.com.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold trail maintenance in the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area on Saturday, July 9 at 6:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden will host Orchid Basics: The Six Most Common Orchids in South Florida on Saturday, July 9 at 10 a.m. This is the first of three classes on orchids. Newcomers will learn how to choose the correct orchids for their growing area and what they need. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will hold a Story Time book feature on Saturday, July 9 at 10:30 a.m. with Curious George by H.A. Rey. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Jimmy Buffett tribute concert on Saturday, July 9 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Sunday, July 10
• The Holocaust Survivor Band will perform an afternoon of entertainment playing Klezmer music on Sunday, July 10 at 2 p.m. at Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach). The concert will be offered free of charge to the public. Donations are appreciated to assist the band with traveling expenses to Poland. Call (561) 968-0688 for more info.
Monday, July 11
• The Okeeheelee Golf Course (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a series of junior golf programs this summer for ages 6 through 17 starting on July 11. Each student will learn putting, chipping, pitching and sand play; swing analysis and improvement; as well as game knowledge and etiquette. To register, call (561) 964-4653 or visit www.golfproservices.org/junior-camps.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique for adults on Mondays, July 11 and July 25 at 10 a.m. The event will be an informal roundtable where participants improve their craft by reading and discussing their works in progress. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The western communities chapter of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will meet Monday, July 11 at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington) with a business meeting at noon, followed by a program at 1 p.m. Hospital administrator Harry Wolin will share ideas on patient advocacy. Call Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Monday, July 11 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stitching Starters Beginning Crochet for ages 10 and up on Monday, July 11 at 4:30 p.m. Learn the basics of crocheting. If you know how to crochet, bring your projects in to work on them and help out new crocheters. Children must be able to work independently. Materials will not be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Wellington Regional Medical Center’s Birthing Center welcomes the community to an open house showing off its newly renovated and expanded post-partum unit on Monday, July 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Guests will enjoy refreshments and a guided tour. The first 200 attendees will receive a special gift to take home. To register, call (561) 798-9880.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for Adults on Monday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. Practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• La Leche League’s Mother to Mother Breastfeeding Support Group will meet Monday, July 11 at 7 p.m. at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Visit www.lllwellington.org for more info.
Tuesday, July 12
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Your Pizza Place for ages 5 to 9 on Tuesday, July 12 at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Do you wonder what it’s like to own a restaurant? Try out all the different jobs from taking customer orders to making and serving food in a mock pizza parlor. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Still Life for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, July 12 at 2 p.m. Practice and develop your drawing skills by exploring the elements of drawing objects and develop the fundamentals of perspective, shadowing, proportions and balance. Various media and paper will be provided, as well as guidance from the instructor. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Geeky Papercrafts: Minecraft for ages 9 and up on Tuesday, July 12 at 2:30 p.m. Create your favorite Minecraft characters out of paper. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Family Container Gardening Fun for ages 5 and up on Tuesday, July 12 at 2:30 p.m. The easiest way to begin growing your own food is with containers. Learn all the steps, from choosing a container size to harvesting your crop. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Little Olympics for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesday, July 12 at 2:30 p.m. Compete in the ring toss, the high jump and several other Olympic-style events. All participants will receive a medal for their efforts. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for adults on Tuesdays, July 12 and July 19 at 5 p.m. Meet new people, and share your ideas and knowledge with others who are just learning to crochet. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, July 12 at 6 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• Wellington will hold a Family Game Night on Tuesday, July 12 at 7 p.m. at the Community Services Office (1092 Wellington Trace). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 791-4764 for info.
Wednesday, July 13
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pokémon Party Day for all ages on Wednesday, July 13 at 2 and 2:45 p.m. Prepare for Pokémon games, battles and crafts. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Towel Origami for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, July 13 at 2:30 p.m. Learn how to make cute critters and other designs using an ordinary towel. Participants must bring one large bath towel, one hand towel and three wash clothes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under age 4 on Wednesday, July 13 at 3:30 p.m. Join in for a jam session with lots of instruments to play along with and keep the music going. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Mall at Wellington Green (10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold an Art Party on Wednesday, July 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the food court. Every Wednesday in July, the MallStars Kids Club will host Cool Kids Nights with live entertainment including DJs spinning the latest hits, fun activities, giveaways, food court specials and more. Visit www.shopwellingtongreen.com/events for more info.
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will hold Networking & Poker at the Palm Beach Kennel Club (1111 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach) on Wednesday, July 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Visit www.cpbchamber.com for more info.
• Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for Guilford Village on Wednesday, July 13 at 6 p.m. at the Community Services Office (1092 Wellington Trace). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 791-4764 for more info.
• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, July 13 at the PGA Boulevard Embassy Suites Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens. Networking will take place from 6 to 6:30 p.m., when the dinner and the program begin. To RSVP, call (561) 543-5641 or (772) 828-0915. Visit www.abwanpbflorida.org for more info.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden will host a Summer Evening Stroll with the Director on Wednesday, July 13 at 6 p.m. Take a walking tour with Garden Director Allen Sistrunk, who will share fascinating facts about the garden’s history and exciting plans for its future. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Natsu Matsuri: Summer Anime Fest for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, July 13 at 6:30 p.m. Wear your yukata (summer kimono) or your favorite cosplay outfit, and enjoy refreshing summer treats, games, crafts and a costume contest. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Better Than the Movie?” for adults on Wednesdays, July 13 and July 27 at 6:30 p.m. The library continues its series of book versus movie discussions by watching and talking about the classic Breakfast at Tiffany’s by Truman Capote. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Thursday, July 14
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Thrilling Quilling: American Folk Art for ages 16 and up on Thursday, July 14 at 10 a.m. Dating from the Renaissance, quilling involves rolling, looping and curling strips of colored paper to make decorative designs. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Game Time on Thursday, July 14 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 7, and at 3:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 12. Have a blast indoors with new and favorite board games, card games and video games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “I Love Art!” for ages 6 to 12 on Thursday, July 14 at 3 p.m. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, July 14 at 5 p.m. with a free concert by the NattyBos at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Norton Museum of Art (1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach) will present its annual Bastille Day Celebration during Art After Dark on Thursday, July 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.norton.org for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gardening in Small Spaces for adults on Thursday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. Growing food is easy. All you need is some sunlight and the desire to grow something. Learn the basics of starting your own backyard farm. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Scrabble for Adults on Thursday, July 14 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a fun evening of word play with the classic board game. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, July 15
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a free screening of the movie Everest on Friday, July 15 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
