Saturday, Nov. 19
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Ron McCurdy’s Langston Hughes Project on Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Gem, Mineral, Jewelry, Bead & Fossil Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Nov. 19 and Sunday, Nov. 20. For more info., visit www.gemandmineralsociety.org.
• St. Rita Catholic Church (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington) will hold a garage sale on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. inside the church’s parish hall, with baked goods and refreshments for sale. For more info., call Pat at (561) 714-4422 or Hala at (407) 406-4644.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk about four miles in Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 or visit www.loxfltrail.org for more info.
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a bird walk at John Prince Park in Lake Worth on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 8 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• Celebrate America Recycles Day with the Solid Waste Authority on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 8 a.m. to noon at the SWA Education Center (6751 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach). Residents will have the opportunity to sort recyclables on an interactive touch table line, see the 9-ton claw feed trash into the machine and shred up to six boxes of personal documents per vehicle for free. For more info., visit www.swa.org/ard.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.
• The Armory Art Center will host a class on making clay and silver pendants on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to noon. Students will gather objects from the Mounts Botanical Garden that will imprint onto the clay, leaving interesting textures for a beautiful pendant. Call (561) 832-1776 or visit www.armoryart.org for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the Lightwire Theater Company: The Ugly Duckling for ages 5 to 8 on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. Dancers clad in puppet-like costumes outfitted with electroluminescent wires bring Hans Christian Andersen’s triumphant tale of transformation to life. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Nighttime Friends for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 11 a.m. Discover which animals are out at night with stories, songs and a craft featuring favorite nocturnal animals. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Board Game Day for all ages on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Celebrate International Game Day with a variety of classic and contemporary board games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 2 p.m. Have you always wanted to wield a sword or cast a magical spell? Join a one-time adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons and battle evil monsters. No previous experience is necessary. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Nov. 19 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 for more info.
• CJR Fine Arts & Frame (514B N. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach) will celebrate its first anniversary on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. with a special appearance and exhibit by world-renowned artist Ferjo, including never-before-seen works and unusual creations. Call (561) 333-9472 for more info.
• The Jove Comedy Experience will perform on Saturday, Nov 19 at 7 p.m. at Suri West in Wellington as a benefit for the Palm Beach School for Autism. Purchase tickets at www.eventbrite.com/e/comedy-cocktails-tickets-28056057423.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a free Heart tribute concert on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Sunday, Nov. 20
• The 25th annual Big “O” Hike around Lake Okeechobee’s National Scenic Trail is set for Sunday, Nov. 20 through Friday, Nov. 25. A registration form and activity write up can be found at www.loxfltrail.org. Call Roy Moore at (561) 422-2189 for more info.
• The Norton Museum of Art will present Drew Tucker and the Young Lions on Sunday, Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. Enjoy Drew Tucker’s unique approach to the vibraphone. For more info., call (561) 832-5196 or visit www.norton.org.
Monday, Nov. 21
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a bird walk at Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Boynton Beach on Monday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pokémon Evolution Folding Crafts for ages 8 to 12 on Monday, Nov. 21 at 3:30 p.m. Pokémon fever continues at the library, where you can make fun folding crafts of different Pokémon characters. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Attorney Richard Lubliner will offer a presentation on equine law on Monday, Nov. 21 at 5:30 p.m. at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). For more info., e-mail rsvp@greenstein-law.com or call Christina Ortado at (561) 222-2222.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Coloring for Grown-Ups on Monday, Nov. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Express your creative side with this calming activity. Coloring pages and colored pencils will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present organist Chelsea Chen, artist-in-residence at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, on Monday, Nov. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Tuesday, Nov. 22
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Perspective & Proportions for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. Learn to draw by attaining and practicing the fundamentals of perspective and proportion. Learn the basics of perspective and how to achieve depth and dimension. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 4 to 8 on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 3:30 p.m. Little ones will create their own turkey hat and more. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Wellington’s Community Services Department will hold a walk and talk in the Goldenrod community on Tuesday, Nov. 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. Call Community Projects Manager Scott Campbell at (561) 791-4105 for more into.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Better than the Movie?” for adults on Tuesdays, Nov. 22 and Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Join in a short series of book versus movie discussions by watching and talking about the classic Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson. Pick up a copy at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Draw Me for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Draw your own life-sized self-portrait. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Wednesday, Nov. 23
• Wellington’s Parks & Recreation Department has announced that the Village Park gym, the Wellington Aquatics Complex and the Wellington Community Center will close beginning at noon on Wednesday, Nov. 23 and will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Village Park (outside areas and restrooms only), the Tiger Shark Cove playground, Scott’s Place, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat, Olympia Park, the Tiger Shark Cove Park ballfields, Community Park and Wellington Green Park will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. all three days. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
Friday, Nov. 25
• Suri West (13410 South Shore Blvd., Wellington) will host its first Time To Give Black Friday Shopping Event on Friday, Nov. 25 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The all-day shopping event will feature some of the best local fashions. Specialty drinks and food will be served all day. A portion of the proceeds will go to local charities. For vendor info., e-mail surirestaurant@icloud.com or call (561) 475-0484.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Estampas Porteñas Tango Deseos on Friday, Nov. 25 at 8 p.m. The show salutes Argentina’s greatest artistic elements, including the indomitable tango, the athletic malambo of the gauchos and musical styles that range from melancholy to joy. Visit www.kravis.org for info.
