Saturday, Sept. 24
• The 26th annual Gigantic Garage Sale is set for Saturday, Sept. 24 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. For more info., call (561) 793-0333 or visit www.southfloridafair.com.
• Feeding South Florida will host its second annual Outrun Hunger Palm Beach County 5K on Saturday, Sept. 24 at Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). Participants can pre-register at www.eventbrite.com or the day of the race starting at 6 a.m. The run/walk will start at 7:30 a.m. For more info., visit www.feedingsouthflorida.org or contact Arelis Ferro at (954) 518-1835 or aferro@feedingsouthflorida.org.
• Celebrate National Public Lands Day by helping reforest a portion of the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach) on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 8 a.m. Volunteers are needed to plant native cypress trees on the eastern edge of the refuge. For more info., visit www.loxahatcheefriends.com or call (561) 734-8303.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike nine miles at the Apoxee Wilderness Trail (3125 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) on Saturday, Sept. 24. at 8 a.m. Call (561) 859-1954 for more info.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Orchid Care 101: Repotting Your Orchid on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sandi Jones of Broward Orchid Supply will guide people through the repotting process. For more info., visit www.mounts.org.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Space Invaders: Avoiding Plant Thugs in the Landscape for adults on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. Discover how to identify and manage some of the worst invasive exotic species. Participants will receive a voucher for two free three-gallon native plants. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Discover 4-H Open House for ages 5 to 18 on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. Explore the fun of the 4-H Youth Program. Come see a wealth of fun, hands-on activities covering topics such as science, technology, health and citizenship. From robotics and aerospace to cooking and gardening, there will be something for everyone. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Wii U Gaming & More for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. Meet your friends for some Wii gaming and classic board game fun. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Kids Cancer Foundation will celebrate National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Lands End Farm (13065 55th Street South, Wellington), with horseback rides, face painting, tie dye, arts and crafts, games, a petting zoo, a dressage demonstration by childhood cancer survivor Amy Speck-Kern, food and lots of horses. Be sure to wear closed-toe shoes. Visit www.kidscancersf.org or call Michelle O’Boyle at (561) 371-1298 for more info.
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will walk the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Boynton Beach on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for info.
• The Village of Wellington will host its Murder Mystery Dinner Theater “Murder at the Masquerade” on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• Soaring Beyond Our Limits will sponsor a fashion/talent show for youth with special needs ages 3 to 25 on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Tickets are $5 for children three and older, $7 in advance for adults and $10 at the door. For more info., or to purchase tickets, call Brianna Williams at (646) 262-6403, e-mail soaringbeyondourlimits@gmail.com or visit www.soaringbeyondourlimits.com.
Sunday, Sept. 25
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in the Seacrest Scrub and High Ridge Scrub Natural Areas in Boynton Beach on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 7:30 a.m. Call Alan Collins at (561) 586-0486 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Book Chat: Banned Books Week Edition for adults on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 2 p.m. Did you know that The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon was one of the 10 most challenged books in 2015? Staff will lead a discussion of the book and why it was challenged. Light refreshments will be served. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Rotary Club of Wellington’s annual Wellington Peace Ceremony will take place on Sunday, Sept. 25 at 3 p.m. at the Rotary Club’s Peace Park on Royal Fern Drive off Forest Hill Blvd., next to the Wellington library. For more info., e-mail larry.kemp@comcast.net.
Monday, Sept. 26
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Nitromania!” for ages 5 and up on Monday, Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. If you’re interested in the “coolest” science around, check out this liquid nitrogen demonstration by the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Election Time 2016: Know the Issues” on Monday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Assistant County Administrator Todd Bonlarron will provide a clear explanation of state constitutional amendments and local ballot questions. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Sept. 27
• The Women’s Wellness Luncheon at Bethesda Hospital West (9655 W. Boynton Beach Blvd., Boynton Beach) will take place Tuesday, Sept. 27 starting at 11 a.m. featuring guest speaker Leeza Gibbons. The luncheon highlights women’s health and wellness issues and features a wellness expo. For tickets, or more information, call (561) 737-7733, ext. 84445, or visit www.bethesdahospitalfoundation.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Storytelling: I’ll Tell You Mine, If You’ll Tell Me Yours” for adults on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Art Society will host a reception on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the art galleries located at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) and on the first floor of the new Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.
• The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach) will hold GEMS Club for girls in grades 3 to 8 on Tuesday, Sept. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. A $5 registration fee is required per session. September’s theme is “Pet Mania” and will include a special presentation from a woman in the industry, along with an animal enrichment activity and pet toy crafts. Visit www.sfsciencecenter.org/gems to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tropical Rhythms: Salsa on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. Enjoy tropical rhythms while learning basic salsa steps with instructor Javier LaTorre. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Seminole Ridge High School will hold its annual fall senior parent night on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. in the Dr. Lynne K. McGee Auditorium. Seniors and their parents are welcome to learn more about applying to college and applying for financial aid. A number of college representatives will be on hand. For more info., call (561) 422-2610.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends, or try your hand at a Pokécraft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Arturo Romay: Enchanting Melodies on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Master guitarist Arturo Romay will perform music from Spain, the Caribbean and his native Venezuela. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Wednesday, Sept. 28
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Adult Book Discussion on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 2 p.m. Join in a lively discussion of Karen Russell’s first novel, Swamplandia. Pick up a copy of the book when you register at the research services desk. 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, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. Take a homework break and work out your creative side with coloring, rubber band creations, paper bead necklaces or Zentangle doodle art. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for the Aero Club Community on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Aero Club Clubhouse. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 791-4764 for more info.
Thursday, Sept. 29
• The Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics will hold a training seminar for pro bono volunteer advocates on Thursday, Sept. 29 from 1 to 5 p.m. at Vista Center (2300 Jog Road) in the hearing chambers (Room 1W-47) conducted by Executive Director Mark Bannon and General Counsel Christie Kelley. The program allows members of the Florida Bar to take active roles in ethics reform in Palm Beach County. For more information, call (561) 355-1915 or visit ethics@palmbeachcountyethics.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craftapalooza for ages 2 to 8 on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 2:30 p.m. Create multiple crafts from fun selections. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Nitromania!” for ages 5 and up on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 4 p.m. If you’re interested in the “coolest” science around, check out this liquid nitrogen demonstration by the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 5 p.m. with a free concert by the Solid Brass band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Book Life Presents: Mini Paper Bag Scrapbook Class” for adults on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Learn to create a mini paper bag scrapbook. Bring six to eight photos to crop. Supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, Sept. 30
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Toddler Art Time on Friday, Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. Bring the little ones to this experiential art class designed just for tiny artists. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Join in for an evening of shopping, while enjoying time with friends, at LuLaRoe Girls Night Out on Friday, Sept. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Hamlin House Community Center (14893 89th Place North). Call (561) 248-6284 for more info.
