Saturday, Sept. 10
• The Florida Gun & Knife Show returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11. For more info., visit www.flgunshows.com.
• The Precision Fit Body Championship will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.pfitbc.com.
• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Everything Orchids: A Shady Affair Plant Sale on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This plant sale offers a great opportunity to acquire the best orchid and shade-loving plants. For more info., visit www.mounts.org.
• The third annual Countdown 2 Zero adoption event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach. The free event will feature nearly 1,000 dogs, cats, kittens and puppies available for adoption. Call (561) 472-8845 or visit www.countdown2zero.org for more info.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Deer & Raptor Walk for ages 6 and up on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Go on a behind-the-scenes tour of the deer and raptor compounds. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sweet Treats for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 11 a.m. Get your sweet tooth ready to hear some sugary stories and songs. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, Sept. 10 and Sept. 17 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host RPB Teen Xpressions for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 2 p.m. Share your original poems, writings, art work and more with a group of your peers. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Ballet Theatre will present its original production of Peter Pan on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 11 at 2 p.m. at Wellington High School. Ticket prices start at $15. Call Randy Ballen at (561) 296-1880 or visit www.wellingtonballettheatre.org for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 3 p.m. Meet other teens who enjoy watching and talking about anime. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a free Beatles tribute concert on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Sunday, Sept. 11
• The Wellington Village Council will host a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 11 at 5 p.m. at the Wellington Patriot Memorial (12198 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Council members will make remarks and lay a wreath at the memorial. For more info., contact Susan Trzepacz at (561) 791-4000 or strzepacz@wellingtonfl.gov.
Monday, Sept. 12
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Write, Read, Critique!” for adults on Mondays, Sept. 12 and Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. Join in this informal roundtable discussion where participants improve their craft by reading and discussing work in progress. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Going, Going, Gone!” for ages 5 to 12 on Monday, Sept. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Create your own paper airplane and compete to see how far it can fly. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for Adults on Monday, Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Chess fans unite to practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Community of Hope Church (14055 Okeechobee Blvd.) will offer free Griefshare and Divorcecare support groups for those grieving the loss of a loved one and those dealing with separation or divorce. Griefshare meets Mondays at 7 p.m. beginning Monday, Sept. 12. Divorcecare meets Tuesdays at 7 p.m. beginning Tuesday, Sept. 13. For more info., call (561) 753-8883 or e-mail info@communityofhope.church.
• The Women of Note Chorus will host two nights of free voice lessons for women who love to sing on Mondays, Sept. 12 and Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach Central High School. For more info., e-mail membership@womenofnote.com, call (877) 966-7464, ext. 2, or visit www.womenofnote.com.
Tuesday, Sept. 13
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 10 a.m. This program includes activities, songs and stories. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Lines, Shapes & Sketching for ages 16 and up Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 2 p.m. Learn to draw from scratch by practicing the fundamentals of sketching. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Buttons, Buttons, Buttons for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 2:30 p.m. Create and design a pin-back button to put on your bag or wear on your shirt. Call (561) 790-6070 for info.
• The Village of Wellington will hold a Walk and Talk in the Folkestone/Yarmouth Community on Tuesday, Sept. 13 from 4 to 6 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ‘n’ Stitch on Tuesday, Sept. 13 and Sept. 20 at 5 p.m. Learn crochet fundamentals and socialize while you work on your current project. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Election Time 2016: Know the Issues on Tuesday, Sept. 13 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) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Meet the Author: Tricia Barr for all ages on Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m. A featured writer for Star Wars Insider magazine, she won the 2014 Independent Publisher Book Award Gold Medal for best science fiction/fantasy/horror e-book. Host of the popular Star Wars podcast “Fangirls Going Rogue,” she advocates for inclusivity in storytelling and fandom. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Wednesday, Sept. 14
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Awesome Autumn for ages 4 to 8 on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 11:15 a.m. Celebrate harvest time and learn about the science behind the season, then make a fantastic fall-themed craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 3 p.m. Builders will create vehicles or buildings out of Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids Wii U Gaming & More for ages 7 to 12 on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 3:30 p.m. Play your favorite Wii U and board games with friends. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Wellington will hold Neighborhood Watch Meetings on Wednesday, Sept. 14 for Channing Villas at 6 p.m. at the Community Services Office and for Mayfair at 7 p.m. at the Mayfair Clubhouse. 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, Sept. 14 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Palm Beach Gardens. Networking starts at 6 p.m., with the dinner and program following. The speaker will be Loretta Remmy on “What is the cost of stress?” RSVP to Sam Markwell at (561) 644 2384 or Sally Ott at (561) 373-8727, or visit www.abwanpbflorida.org.
• The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens (2051 S. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach) will hold an opening reception for Botanicals, Antique Engravings and Lithographs on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. The show and sale will be on display in the gallery until Nov. 13 with rare, antique engravings and lithographs. For more info., visit www.ansg.org or call (561) 832-5328.
• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host a Summer Evening Stroll on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 6 p.m. Learn fascinating facts about the garden. For more info., visit www.mounts.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Trivia Night for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Test your knowledge and teamwork skills as you battle to be the best. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Sept. 15
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “First, We’ll BookTalk. Then, We’ll BookFace!” for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 4:30 p.m. Get acquainted with some of the new teen books, and then use them to BookFace, which is lining up your face or another part of your body with the cover art of a book. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. with a free concert by the J.D. Danner Band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Western Business Alliance will host a social event on Thursday, Sept. 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Office Depot (101A S. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Election Time 2016: Know the Issues on Thursday, Sept. 15 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) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Friday, Sept. 16
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Salty Sue the Pirate Lady” for ages 3 to 11 on Friday, Sept. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Salty Sue is a seriously silly pirate who brings music, magic, original tales of the sea and rich pirate lore from Florida history. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Lego Builders Club for ages 5 to 12 on Friday, Sept. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Use Lego bricks to work on creative projects alone or with friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a Deer Naming Event for families and all ages on Friday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. Help name the newest addition to the deer herd. To provide a name for the contest, visit the Okeeheelee Nature Center in person. Submissions are accepted until Saturday, Sept. 10 at 4:30 p.m. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info.
