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.
• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike on the Apoxee Wilderness Trail (3125 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 7:45 a.m. Call Joe Rosenberg at (561) 859-1954 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Gone Camping for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. Come around for fun camping and hiking stories, songs and a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a How to Get Your Teacher Ready Storytime on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 11 a.m. A class of students gives tips and tricks for getting a teacher ready for the first day of school. For more info., call (561) 792-1292.
• The Hospice of Palm Beach County Foundation and the Hospice by the Sea Foundation Resale Shops will host a Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday, Aug. 26 from noon to 4 p.m. at all three shop locations in Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Juno Beach. For more info., call (561) 494-6888 or visit www.hpbcf.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Electric Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. Get amped with this plugged-in edition of the music jam. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Palm Beach Zoo will host a Food Truck Safari on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Explore the zoo in search of your favorite wildlife and Palm Beach County’s best gourmet food trucks. Enjoy animal encounters, live music, a cash bar and a Due South Brewing Company tap takeover. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org/food-truck-safari-2017 for more info.
• CAFCI will host its annual Youth Talent Show: Stars of Tomorrow on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 5 p.m. in the Crestwood Middle School auditorium (64 Sparrow Drive, Royal Palm Beach). Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children under age 12. Refreshments will be on sale. Proceeds will benefit the CAFCI Student Assistance Fund. For additional information, contact CAFCI at cafci@bellsouth.net or (561) 790-4002, Nadine at (561) 351-6895, Clover at (561) 596-1748 or Junette at (561) 346-2353.
• The Christie’s Critters Foundation will hold a Left, Center, Right (LCR) Benefit Tournament on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Oak Bistro & Wine Bar (11051 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach). Visit www.christiescritters.org for more info.
• The Sisterhood of Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach) will screen part two of the biographical documentary A Woman Called Golda on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Russian-born, Wisconsin-raised Golda Meir rose to become the fourth prime minister and first female prime minister of Israel in 1969. Call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org for more info.
Sunday, Aug. 27
• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will stroll for about an hour in Frenchman’s Forest (12201 Prosperity Farms Road, Palm Beach Gardens) on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 7:15 a.m. Call Alan Collins at (561) 586-0486 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Book Chat: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin for adults on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 2 p.m. Join in a staff-led discussion. Copies of the book are available. Light refreshments will be served. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Monday, Aug. 28
• Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, former U.S. Rep. Gwen Graham and businessman Chris King will join the Forum Club of the Palm Beaches on Monday, Aug. 28 as the organization launches its 2017-18 season with a Florida Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Forum. The noon luncheon will be held at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts’ Cohen Pavilion (701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.forumclubpalmbeach.org.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a class for adults on how to make a Recycled Magazine Bowl on Monday, Aug. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Coil strips of recycled magazine pages into a decorative and functional little bowl. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Aug. 29
• Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds is looking for volunteers and will hold two informational sessions on Tuesday, Aug. 29 from 10:30 a.m. to noon and Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Contact Stacy at (561) 790-5213 or stacy@southfloridafair.com for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Open Studio for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 2 p.m. Practice your skills and get guidance on how to finish bringing your vision to life in this open studio. Bring an unfinished project or start a new one. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Butterfields Southern Café (1145 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) and KB Social Artworking will host a fundraiser to benefit local families on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 4 p.m. Visit www.kbsocialartworking.com for more info.
• The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium will host a GEMS Club Meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. GEMS Club offers young girls the opportunity to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. This program is open to girls in grades 3 to 8, and a $7 registration fee is required. This month’s theme is “Females in Forensics” and will include a special presentation from a woman in the industry. Visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Aug. 29 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 Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Line Dancing for adults on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Do you love the Electric Slide and Cupid Shuffle? Learn more line dances to keep you moving. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Aug. 30
• The Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County will feature certified business coach Cheryl Gowdie at a luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 11:30 a.m. at the Holiday Inn Palm Beach Airport (1301 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach). Visit www.womenschamber.biz for more info.
• LuLaRoe will host a Ladies Night on Wednesday, Aug. 30 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center. Join four local LuLaRoe women for a night of all things girly, with fashion, makeup, beauty, jewelry and friends. Visit www.shopteamjen.com for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Fantasy Football 2017 for ages 16 and up on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. Assemble the ultimate roster and get acquainted with fellow league members at the live draft session. All skill levels are welcome. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Teen Takeover on Wednesday, Aug. 30 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 info.
• The Village of Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for the Wisteria community on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 791-4764 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Book Discussion on Catfish Alley by Lynne Bryant for adults on Wednesday, Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Pick up a copy at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Thursday, Aug. 31
• The Village of Wellington will host a Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, Aug. 31 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with a free concert by the Rough Shot band at 6:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
• The Puerto Rican Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County and the Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County will hold a Hispanic/Jewish Leadership Reception on Thursday, Aug. 31 at 6 p.m. at the Palm Beach Photographic Center (415 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach.) with Florida state senators Anitere Flores and Kevin Rader as featured guests. For more info., visit www.prhchamber.com, e-mail mary.greco@jewishpalmbeach.org or call (561) 242-6671.
Saturday, Sept. 2
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host an English/Spanish Storytime on Saturday, Sept. 2 at noon with children’s book author Cristina De Paula, who will read and sign her latest release, Sweet Pomchu 3: Junior Pulls the Cats’ Tails. Activities will follow. Call (561) 792-1292 or visit www.facebook.com/bnwellingtonfl for more info.
Sunday, Sept. 3
• The community is invited to the grand opening of the Cohen Media Room at Chabad of Royal Palm Beach (129 Sparrow Drive, Royal Palm Beach) on Sunday, Sept. 3. Doors open at 4 p.m. with the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 5 p.m. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres with live music and door prizes, as well as a special program for kids. RSVP to LeahRPB@gmail.com or call (561) 225-1766 for more info.
