Saturday, Sept. 23
• The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension (559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will offer a Farm Your Backyard Vegetable Growing Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To register, call Dina Ligotino at (561) 233-1792 or e-mail dligotino@pbcgov.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Rock Painting for ages 14 and up on Saturday, Sept. 23 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.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Wii U Gaming & Crafts for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 3 p.m. Meet friends for Wii gaming, classic board games and crafts. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will hold a book signing on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 4 p.m. featuring Josh Sabarra and his newest release, Enemies Closer, a hilarious and crazy journey inside Hollywood, shining a shocking spotlight on entitlement and foul play. Call (561) 792-1292 or visit www.facebook.com/bnwellingtonfl for more info.
• Audubon of the Everglades will walk in the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Boynton Beach on Saturday, Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org.
Sunday, Sept. 24
• Audubon of the Everglades will walk in Snook Islands in Lake Worth on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 8 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension (559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will offer Yoga in the Garden on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 8 a.m. Relax, refresh and reflect by practicing yoga in the tropical landscape of the Mounts Botanical Garden. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Book Chat: A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest J. Gaines in a staff-led discussion on Sunday, Sept. 24 at 2 p.m. Copies of the book are available. Light refreshments will be served. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Rotary Club will host its annual Rotary Peace Ceremony on Sunday. Sept. 24 at 3 p.m. at the Wellington Rotary Peace Park on Royal Fern Drive in Wellington. For more info., visit www.wellingtonrotary.org.
Monday, Sept. 25
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Geeky Papercrafts: Superheroes!” for ages 8 and up on Monday, Sept. 25 at 3:30 p.m. Make paper models of awesome superheroes from your favorite comics to celebrate National Comic Book Day. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pajamarama Story Time: Leaves & Trees for ages 3 to 6 on Monday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Listen to silly stories, songs and finger plays, and make a special autumn craft. Wear your favorite pajamas. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Yarn-Wrapped Bottles for adults on Monday, Sept. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Upcycle empty glass bottles and turn them into beautiful decorations by wrapping them in different colors of yarn. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Sept. 26
• The Western Business Alliance will host a luncheon Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wellington National Golf Club featuring guest speaker State Attorney Dave Aronberg. For more info., visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Chalk Pastel Techniques for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. Learn a traditional approach to working with chalk pastels. Explore blending techniques, application methods and the different undertones in color. Pastels, paper and other materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium will host its GEMS Club on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m. for young girls 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 through 8, and a $7 registration fee is required per session. September’s theme is “Cool Coders” and will include a special presentation from a woman in the industry, in addition to themed activities and crafts. For more info., visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Personalized Picture Frames for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m. Use a little ingenuity to design your own custom wood picture frame. Bring in a photo and use a scanner and Microsoft Publisher to edit the photo to fit your frame. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Latin American Artists Showcased at the Norton Museum of Art for adults on Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Glenn Tomlinson, the William Randolph Hearst curator of education, will discuss works by Latin American artists in the museum’s collection and preview the new Norton attractions. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Wednesday, Sept. 27
• Audubon of the Everglades will walk in the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge west of Boynton Beach on Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Book Discussion: The Book of Unknown Americans by Cristina Henríquez for ages 16 and up on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 2 p.m. This beautifully written novel gives voice to a new vision of being American. Pick up a copy of at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafternoon: Painted Bottle Vases for ages 14 and up on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 3 p.m. Upcycle empty wine and spirit bottles into pretty painted vases. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host A Night in Havana: Musical Presentation by Ángel Roque on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. Pianist Ángel Roque and vocalist Marta Ivelisse will perform music from Cuba. 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, Sept. 27 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 Village of Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch meeting for the Aero Club community on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 791-4764 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Family Trivia Night for all ages on Wednesday, Sept. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Choose your team and get ready for a fun trivia battle for all ages with questions about movies, shows, music, animals, people, places, books and more. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Thursday, Sept. 28
• The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension (559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will offer Qigong/Tai Chi in the Garden on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 9 a.m. Qigong literally means “energy practice” and is for people interested in taking charge of their health and inner peace. Natural benefits include reducing stress, increasing vitality, improving concentration and sense of balance, how to heal or better manage an illness and more. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension will offer The Essence of Scent: Fragrant Flowers on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 1 p.m. at Saks Fifth Avenue in the Gardens Mall featuring horticulturist Joel Crippen. Many natural and man-made perfumes were created by extracting natural oils from plants. In this special presentation, Crippen will utilize fragrant flowers to explain the romantic language of perfume. RSVP to (561) 233-1757 or (561) 694-9009, ext. 262.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Drama Club for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 4 p.m. Want to be a star or just like being silly? Play theater games and learn basic acting skills at this fun, informal event. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Village of Wellington will host a Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, Sept. 28 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with a free “Summer of Love” 1960s tribute concert at 6:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Book Discussion on The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck for adults on Thursday, Sept. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Pick up a copy at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, Sept. 29
• Audubon of the Everglades will walk in Peaceful Waters Park in Wellington on Friday, Sept. 29 from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its After-School Lego Builders Club for ages 5 to 12 on Friday, Sept. 29 at 3 p.m. Use Lego bricks to work on creative projects alone or with friends. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie Beauty and the Beast on Friday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Saturday, Sept. 30
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host its Exotic Plant & Orchid Sale and Indoor Arts & Craft Fair on Saturday, Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 1 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with numerous vendors selling orchid jewelry, orchid supplies, locally produced honey and a variety of gourmet teas, along with the Palm Beach County Wood Turners and a festive beer and wine garden. Admission is free for members and children 12 and under, and $10 for non-members. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Music by Walter Voigt for adults on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 2:30 p.m. One-man band Walter Voigt will perform a wide variety of American and international music including Polish, German, Italian and more. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Kids Cancer Foundation’s annual Childhood Cancer Awareness Celebration will take place Saturday, Sept. 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. in the gymnasium at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). This is a free event for all young patients and families. There will be lots of great food, music, fun games, crafts, face painting, bounce houses and a petting zoo. For any questions, or to register, e-mail nicole@kidscancersf.org or call (561) 236-1110.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Motown tribute concert by N2 Nation on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
