Calendar For August 19 – August 25, 2016

Saturday, Aug. 20

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk about four miles in Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 7:30 a.m. Contact Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.

Boy Scout Troop 125 will hold a car wash fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 9 a.m. at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). A $5 donation is requested. E-mail mkroberts98@gmail.com for more info.

• The Wellington Fitness & Wellness Education Day, a special day of promoting a healthier community while supporting teachers, will take place on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 9 a.m. to noon at Ultima Fitness & Wellness, located at 12799 W. Forest Hill Blvd. in the Wellington Plaza. For more info., call (561) 795-2823.

Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach) continues its monthly Torah, Talk and a Taste discussion group with Rabbi Barry Silver on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. Share your ideas and have a little nosh. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Aug. 20 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 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Lego Builders Club for ages 5 to 12 on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 2:30 p.m. Use Lego bricks to work on creative projects. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host the last Food Truck Safari of the summer on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Explore the zoo, enjoy up-close animal encounters, live music and some of Palm Beach County’s best gourmet food trucks. Tequesta Brewing Co. will host a tap takeover. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org for more info.

• The American German Club of the Palm Beaches will host its fourth annual Miss Oktoberfest Pageant and Coronation Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 20 from 5 to 11 p.m. at the American German Club of the Palm Beaches. This year’s 43rd annual Oktoberfest will be held Oct. 7-9 and Oct. 14-16. Visit www.americangermanclub.org for more info.

• Power Evangelism Inc. will present One Night of Miracles at the Kravis Center’s Rinker Playhouse on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for tickets.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Tina Turner Tribute Concert on Saturday, Aug. 20 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Monday, Aug. 22

• The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service is taking registrations for its Smart Couples Florida classes for singles, premarital couples or those wanting to strengthen their relationship. Classes will be held one session per week for five consecutive weeks beginning Monday, Aug. 22. Classes are ongoing and free of cost. Visit www.smartcouples.org for more info.

• Community of Hope Church (14055 Okeechobee Blvd.) will hold a New Mom Class, a free 11-week course for new mothers, starting Monday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. Participants must pre-register at newmom@communityofhope.church or by calling (561) 753-8883.

Tuesday, Aug. 23

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Still Life Open Studio for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. Develop 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 an instructor. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Wednesday, Aug. 24

• The Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North) will host Stroller Daze on Wednesday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. Special events include age-appropriate science crafts, storytelling, fire truck exploration, a planetarium show, Discovery Center exploration, live entertainment and giveaways. Visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988 for more info.

• The Sisterhood of Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) will hold a luncheon card party on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 11 a.m. The cost is $20, which includes a choice of roast chicken, salmon or vegetable cutlet/orzo and dessert. Call (561) 967-3600 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Book Discussion for ages 18 and up on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. Does Ken Kesey’s classic One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest still stand as a metaphor of repressive America? Pick up a copy at the research desk and join in a lively discussion. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Tween Crafternoon & Coloring Club for ages 9 to 17 on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 4 p.m. Take a homework break and work out your creative side with a fun afternoon of rubber band and beaded creations, Zentangle doodles and coloring. Bring your friends or make new ones. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for the Scribner/Bryden Village Communities on Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Olympia clubhouse. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 791-4764 for more info.

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host after hours networking on Wednesday, Aug. 24 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Carrabba’s Italian Grill (11141 Southern Blvd., RPB). Visit www.cpbchamber.com for more info.

Thursday, Aug. 25

• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Making a Garden Trough on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 9 a.m. These functional planters resemble old stone but are lighter in weight. Participants will watch a pro demonstrate how to create a hypertufa container. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 5 p.m. with a free concert by Bobby G. at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Fantasy Football 2016 for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. Assemble the ultimate roster and get acquainted with fellow league members at the live draft session. All skill levels are welcome. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Parents and students can learn the best options for both admissions and affordability through a one-hour Smart College Planning Seminar offered by Admissions Empowerment Consulting and CEO Financial Services on Thursday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Nexus Business Center (8461 Lake Worth Road). The seminar will be offered at no charge to parents of middle and high school students, but registration is required. Register for this other seminars on the events tab at www.admissionsempowerment.com. For more info., call Tania at (585) 403-1150 or Carol at (561) 389-1227.

Friday, Aug. 26

• The Sandra Love Semande Back to School Supply Drive, sponsored by the Acreage Landowners’ Association, will continue through Friday, Aug. 26. Donations can be dropped off at Loxahatchee Ice Cream & Coffee (7070 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road, Suite 2). Loxahatchee Ice Cream & Coffee is also offering 10 percent off to anyone who comes in with a donation.

• The Palm Beach County Planning Congress will host a special screening and discussion of The Future of Energy, a documentary that captures the movement across the United States to transition to renewable energy and what everyday people are doing to help foster that shift, on Friday, Aug. 26 at 5:30 p.m. at the Village of Palm Springs Council Chambers (225 Cypress Lane). Visit www.pbcplanningcongress.org for more info.

• The Palm Beach Photographic Centre (415 Clematis St., West Palm Beach) will hold an opening reception for its 20th annual Members’ Juried Exhibition on Friday, Aug. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. The exhibition will run through Oct. 29. Visit www.workshop.org for more info.

• South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North) will host Nights at the Museum: GEMS Rock on Friday, Aug. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. On the last Friday of each month, guests of all ages can enjoy extended hours of exploration at the science center. This month’s theme includes activities such as a Rock Candy Lab, Mining for Treasures, “Cosmic Collisions” Planetarium Show and Girl Scout badges. Visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988 for more info.

Saturday, Aug. 27

• Wellington’s Community Services Department will host a Keys to Homeownership Workshop on Saturday, Aug. 27 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) to educate residents looking to purchase their first home. Breakfast and lunch will be served, followed by a TV raffle. RSVP by calling the Community Services Office at (561) 791-4796.