Saturday, June 24
• The West Palm Beach Boat Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, June 24 and Sunday, June 25. For more info., visit www.southflaboatshow.com.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike nine miles in Apoxee Park (3125 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) on Saturday, June 24 at 8 a.m. Call Joe Rosenberg at (561) 859-1954 for more info.
• The Palms West Amateur Radio Club will host its annual ARRL Field Day at the Micanopy Pavilion in Okeeheelee Park from 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 24 until 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 25. This is a major amateur radio communications test by 35,000 operators in the United States and Canada. For more info., call John Samuels at (561) 799-3065.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Rock Painting for adults on Saturday, June 24 at 10 a.m. Have you seen the painted rocks hiding around town? Paint your own rocks to hide and spread joy to others. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• A free nature walk will take place Saturday, June 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the Okeeheelee Nature Center. Learn about the pine flatwoods forest and the plants and animals that live there. For more information, call (561) 233-1400.
• The Barnes & Noble store in Wellington will host a special storytime featuring The Rainbow Fish on Saturday, June 24 at 11 a.m. For more info., call (561) 792-1292.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Reading Circle for adults on Saturday, June 24 at 2:30 p.m. Share new titles and favorite books with other readers and discover new books and bestsellers to take home. Light refreshments will be served. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature Diana Ross: In the Name of Love Tour, with special guest Rhonda Ross, in the Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. Concert Hall on Saturday, June 24 at 8 p.m. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.
Sunday, June 25
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike on the Solid Waste Authority Greenway Trail System (7501 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) on Sunday, June 25 at 7:30 a.m. These trails include a large rookery that harbors thousands of native birds. Call (561) 586-0486.
• Florida Off-Road Cycling Enthusiasts (FORCE MTB) invites members and cyclists interested in becoming members to join the group on Sunday, June 25 beginning at 8:15 a.m. with bike rides, a barbecue brunch, board election and annual membership meeting at Greenacres Freedom Park (2400 Pinehurst Drive Greenacres). Visit www.facebook.com/groups/FORCEMTB for more info.
• My Brothers’/Sisters’ Keeper will host a dinner Sunday, June 25 at 6 p.m. at the Wellington Trace Tavern in the original Wellington Mall. Tickets are $40 per person and $75 per couple. For more info., call (561) 793-7606.
Monday, June 26
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Build a Better You: Anti-Bullying Class” for ages 8 to 15 on Monday, June 26 at 3 p.m. Bullying is one of the most pressing social issues facing children today. Master Ken Smith of Master Ken Martial Arts will share powerful anti-bullying strategies. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a class for adults on Making Map Coasters on Monday, June 26 at 6:30 p.m. Create coasters with maps of cities, states or locations that have fond memories for you. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Tuesday, June 27
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center will host a storytime for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesday, June 27 at 10:30 a.m. Reservations are required, and admission is $2 per child. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Watercolor Open Studio for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, June 27 at 2 p.m. Create your own original watercolor masterpiece. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craftapalooza for ages 2 to 8 on Tuesday, June 27 at 3 p.m. Create multiple crafts from fun selections. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Line Dancing for adults on Tuesday, June 27 at 6:30 p.m. Do you love the Electric Slide and the Cupid Shuffle? Learn a few more line dances to keep you moving. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, June 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 and play some Pokémon bingo. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach Community Band will perform on Tuesday, June 27 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Refreshments will be served during the intermission. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, June 27 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Wednesday, June 28
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Book Discussion: The Inheritance by Rochelle Alers for ages 16 and up on Wednesday, June 28 at 2 p.m. The Inheritance is part of an uplifting new series that takes place in the historic beauty of New Orleans. Pick up a copy of the book when you register for the discussion. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Plant a Garden in the Stars for ages 4 to 8 on Wednesday, June 28 at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy a story time about space and learn about astronauts and the work they do on the International Space Station. Then plant an astronaut garden you can take home to learn about growing food in space. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host It’s Not Just a Box for ages 3 to 7 on Wednesday, June 28 at 2:30 p.m. Get inspired by the book Not a Box by Antoinette Portis and transform an ordinary box into something extraordinary. Supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, June 28 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Book Discussion: Birds of Paradise by Diana Abu-Jabar on Wednesday, June 28 at 6:30 p.m. Pick up a copy at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Thursday, June 29
• The South Florida Fair’s Yesteryear Village and its agriculture department are joining forces for fun-filled, action-packed summertime activities with Summertime City Kids on the Farm every Thursday and Friday through the end of July. Activities will include making seed necklaces, making a salsa garden, and learning about animal care and horse grooming. There also will be opportunities to step back in time with old-fashioned games, candle making and blacksmithing. Other events include fishing clinics, water play, clogging and even baking in a hand-made box oven. For more info., call (561) 795-3110 or e-mail connie@southfloridafair.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Building Better Readers Book Discussion featuring Bystander by James Preller for ages 9 to 13 on Thursday, June 29 at 2:30 p.m. Copies of the book are available at the children’s services desk for borrowing. You can bring your own copy of the book to the discussion. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Wellington will host a Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, June 29 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with a free concert by the Air National Guard Band of the South at 6:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Family Game Night on Thursday, June 29 at 6 p.m. Enjoy a relaxing evening playing a variety of classic and contemporary board games. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Friday, June 30
• Wellington Regional Medical Center will host a Diabetic Education Symposium on Friday, June 30 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This will be a continuing education opportunity for registered nurses, cardiopulmonary staff and other clinicians designed to educate on different aspects of caring for diabetic patients. For more info., e-mail jean.josephs-tackore@uhsinc.com or call (954) 397-6693.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center will host Canoeing 101 on Friday, June 30 at 9:30 a.m. for ages 10 and older. The cost is $10 per participant. Learn how to canoe in this two-hour program. Call (561) 233-1400 to RSVP.
• Royal Palm Beach will hold an Independence Day Seniors Party on Friday, June 30 at noon at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Toddler Art Time for ages 1 and 2 on Friday, June 30 at 3:30 or 4:30 p.m. Bring the little ones to this experiential art class designed just for tiny artists. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• Safari Nights at the Palm Bach Zoo will continue Friday, June 30 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the entire zoo in the cooler evening hours. Get free face painting, experience up-close animal encounters, partake in a variety of kids crafts and boogie to the Kids DJ Dance Party. The Tropics Café is open for dinner or a snack. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org/safari-nights-2017 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of The Lego Batman Movie on Friday, June 30 at 8:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Saturday, July 1
• The fourth annual Palm Beach Haitian Fest will take place Saturday, July 1 and Sunday, July 2 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. For more info., visit www.palmbeachhaitianfest.com.
• Jazz pianist Copeland Davis and his band will perform “An Evening of Patriotic Music” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 1 at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). To purchase advance tickets, visit www.stpetersumc.org. Click on the “Patriotic Concert” link on the right side of the page. Follow the link to pay online. Indicate “concert” and the number of tickets purchased in the description line. Your printed receipt will serve as the ticket. Tickets can also be purchased at the church office. For more info., call (561) 793-5712, ext. 13.
• The Maltz Jupiter Theater will present Godspell on Saturday, July 1 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, July 2 at 2 p.m. For more info., call (561) 575-2223 or visit www.jupitertheatre.org.
Monday, July 3
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Stars & Stripes Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Monday, July 3 at 3 p.m. Create your own card and see if luck is on your side. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
