Saturday, Aug. 19
• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Okeeheelee Park (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast at Pete’s Place afterward. Call Margaret at (561) 324-3543 for more info.
• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach) will continue its monthly Torah, Talk & A Taste discussion group on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 10 a.m. with Rabbi Barry Silver. Share your ideas and have a little nosh. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org.
• The Burt Reynolds Institute for Film & Theatre (133 U.S. Highway 1, Suite 109, North Palm Beach) will host a Young Hemingways Creative Writing Class for ages 10 to 12 on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Call (561) 743-9955 for more info.
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Nothing Rhymes with Orange Storytime on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 11 a.m. We all know nothing rhymes with orange, but how does that make orange feel? When apple notices how orange is feeling, the entire English language begins to become a bit more inclusive. For more info., call (561) 792-1292.
• Palm Beach Trykers and Hope 4 Mobility will meet in the gym at the CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex (2728 Lake Worth Road) from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 19 to present AmTrykes to children and adults who were evaluated in June. There will be a DJ, raffle, food, silent auction, obstacle course, art projects, activities and photos. E-mail palmbeachtrykers@gmail.com for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Kitchen Chat: Quick & Healthy Meals for ages 14 and up on Saturday, Aug. 19 at 2 p.m. Borrow any cookbook on the theme, test a recipe or two, and share your tips, techniques and kitchen adventures. This event is open to both beginner and experienced cooks. 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, Aug. 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.
Sunday, Aug. 20
• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach) will host an open house on Sunday, Aug. 20 at 10:30 a.m. Rabbi Barry Silver will speak on the topic of “The Evolution of G-d.” Music director Elaine Silver and cantorial soloist Rose Lopater will also perform songs. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org.
• Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 6) will host an open house on Sunday, Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families can learn about the religious school, meet the rabbi, purchase High Holiday tickets and learn about special events. For more info., call (561) 793-4347 or visit www.templebnaijacob.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Shrinky Dink Jewelry for ages 12 and up on Sunday, Aug. 20 at 2 p.m. Design your own jewelry and wearable works of art with shrinkable plastic. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Monday, Aug. 21
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Reading Buddies Fall Session Registration for grades one through five on Monday, Aug. 21 at 9 a.m. Do you need to practice reading? Reading Buddies can help. Once a week, children will be paired with a teen to read together and play literacy games. Applications for the fall session can be picked up at the children’s services desk starting Monday, Aug. 21. Fall session meets on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. from Sept. 13 through Oct. 25. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will celebrate The Celestial Event of the Year on Monday, Aug. 21 at 1:15 and 4:15 p.m. For the first time since 1979, the continental United States will be treated to a solar eclipse. The view from Palm Beach County will be partial, and proper eyewear is necessary. Grab a pair of eclipse viewing glasses and observe this astronomical phenomenon, weather permitting. Glasses are available while supplies last. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will celebrate the Celestial Event of the Year for all ages on Monday, Aug. 21 from 1:15 to 4:15 p.m. For the first time since 1979, the continental United States will be treated to a solar eclipse. The view from Palm Beach County will be partial, and proper eyewear is necessary. Grab a pair of eclipse viewing glasses and observe this astronomical phenomenon, weather permitting. Glasses are available while supplies last. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Eclipse Party: Fun With the Sun!” for all ages on Monday, Aug. 21 from 2 to 4 p.m. Drop in on this can’t-miss eclipse party. The next one isn’t until 2045! Pass the time with hot solar crafts and cool experiments. Safely watch the skies with special glasses. Peak viewing is just before 3 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Pinterest for Beginners for adults on Monday, Aug. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Learn to register with Pinterest, a visual discovery tool. Participants must have an e-mail address and basic computer skills. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Aug. 22
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Genealogy Help for adults on Tuesday, Aug. 22 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Want to learn about your family tree? Schedule a 30-minute session with a librarian, who will guide you through online genealogy research. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Origami for Beginners for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Learn the art of origami in this introductory class. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Village of Wellington will hold a Walk & Talk in the White Pine Community on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 791-4764 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Religious Attire: A Bridging Faiths Panel Discussion” for adults on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 6 p.m. Representatives of various belief systems will discuss the topic of religious attire. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Hand Lettering Workshop for adults on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m. With pen in hand, practice simple and easy techniques to make lettering pop and impress. Bring your favorite writing utensils or use those provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• State Sen. Bobby Powell and State Rep. Matt Willhite will host a Town Hall Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Commons Park Sports Center (11600 Poinciana Blvd.) to discuss the 2017 legislative session.
Wednesday, Aug. 23
• The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium will host Stroller Daze for ages 5 and under on Wednesday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon, with age-appropriate science crafts, storytelling, fire truck exploration, a planetarium show, Discovery Center exploration, live entertainment, giveaways and more. For more info., call (561) 832-1988.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Keystone Species for adults on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 10:30 a.m. A representative from the Okeeheelee Nature Center will have some Florida animals to discuss their importance to the local ecosystem. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 11:30 a.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach featuring PBSO Capt. Rolando Silva and Village Manager Paul Schofield. For more info., visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Social Media for Beginners for ages 16 and up on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 2 p.m. Participants must have a current e-mail account. New to social media? Join Rajeeyah Madinah, social media marketing instructor, and learn the benefits of social media for both personal and professional use. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Village of Wellington will hold Neighborhood Watch Meetings for Pine Valley, Greenbrier Circle and Summerwood Circle on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 791-4764 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host the Alzheimer’s awareness movie You’re Looking at Me Like I Live Here and I Don’t on Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Lee Gorewitz wanders on a personal odyssey through her Alzheimer’s and dementia care unit. The film challenges preconceptions of illness and aging. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Aug. 24
• The Mounts Botanical Garden will host Making a Garden Trough: The Hypertufa Process on Thursday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. Master Gardener Ted Johnson will explain the functionality of trough containers, which resemble old stone but are lighter in weight. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Village of Wellington will host a Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, Aug. 24 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with a free concert by the Flyers band at 6:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Allowing Abundance Into Your Life on Thursday, Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Learn practices that decrease stress, reduce resistance and allow abundance, including breathing techniques, mediation and the use of sound, taught by Joe Hamilton of TrustBridge Health. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, Aug. 25
• The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium will host Nights at the Museum “I Spy Science!” on Friday, Aug. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. Guests of all ages can enjoy extended hours of exploration. Each Night at the Museum has a different theme, which includes various interactive science crafts, activities, entertainment, exhibits, planetarium shows and a chance to view the night sky in Palm Beach County’s only public observatory. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988 for more info.
• The Wellington Art Society will present local artist Laurie Snow Hein as the next solo artist in the gallery at Whole Foods Market Wellington. Her exhibit will run through September. A reception in her honor will be hosted at Whole Foods (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) on Friday, Aug. 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. There will be live music, appetizers, refreshments and door prizes. The Wellington Art Society will ask guests for a donation of $5 for the scholarship fund. Visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org for more info.
Saturday, Aug. 26
• Our Kids World Family Fun Fest will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Aug. 26 and Sunday, Aug. 27. For more info., visit www.adayforkids.com.
