Saturday, Oct. 7
• The Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach will host an Exotic Plant & Orchid Sale and Indoor Arts & Craft Show on Saturday, Oct. 7 and Sunday, Oct. 8. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Green Market at Wellington will open for the season on Saturday, Oct. 7 and be open Saturdays through April 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com.
• Audubon of the Everglades will drive in STA-1E in Wellington on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 7 a.m. to noon. Advance registration is required. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Wellington will hold three community events for all ages for its annual October Pumpkin Patch Saturdays: Painting in the Patch on Oct. 7, Gardening in the Patch on Oct. 14 and Movie in the Patch on Oct. 28. For more info., contact Samantha Scott at sscott@stpeters-umc.org or call (561) 793-5712.
• Superheroes ages 3 months to adult will rally, celebrate and “battle” on Saturday, Oct. 7 in a show of ongoing strength, support and commitment to the fight against cancer. The event, a 5K run/walk, is set to begin 7:30 a.m. at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, sponsored by the Pediatric Oncology Support Team. To make a donation, or to learn more, call (561) 882-6336 or visit www.postfl.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Oct. 7 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) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Teen Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. Meet other teens who enjoy watching and talking about anime. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will host its Arthur’s Jam “Sports Themed Tailgate” on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Palm Beach Polo & Country Club in Wellington. It will be a spirited event where revelers wearing their favorite team’s gear can attend the best tailgate of the season. Highlights include a catered tailgate, open bar, dancing and unique live and silent auctions. Don’t sit on the sidelines. Get your tickets today at https://arthursjam2017.eventscff.org.
• The Binks Forest Elementary School PTA will host a special fundraiser to help provide students with much-needed laptop computers. This year’s “Party with a Purpose” will take place Saturday, Oct. 7 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Romeo’s Italian Cuisine, located in the Wellington Marketplace at 13889 Wellington Trace. The event is for adults only, and each ticket includes unlimited tapas, soft drinks and $20 in casino chips. Plus, enjoy a chance to win great prizes. To purchase tickets, visit www.bfespta.cheddarup.com.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will hold a free concert featuring Brass Evolution on Saturday, Oct. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Sunday, Oct. 8
• The Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach will host Yoga in the Garden on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 8 a.m. Refresh and reflect by practicing yoga in a tropical landscape. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• Audubon of the Everglades will hold a hawk watch at MacArthur Beach State Park in North Palm Beach on Sunday, Oct. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sahaja Meditation for adults on Sunday, Oct. 8 at 2 p.m. Sahaja meditation is a simple, time-honored technique that reduces stress and increases wellness. It brings focus and helps people become more centered and balanced. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Monday, Oct. 9
• The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Foundation will hold its sixth annual Sheriff’s Scholars Golf Classic on Monday, Oct. 9 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Contact John Flanagan at (561) 714-9058 or e-mail John.Flanagan@pbcsf.org for more info.
• The western communities chapter of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will meet Monday, Oct. 9 at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd, Wellington) with a business meeting is at noon and program from 1 to 3 p.m. with U.S. Congressman Alcee Hastings discussing the debt ceiling. For more info., call Nancy Tanner at (561) 319-6192.
Tuesday, Oct. 10
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Beginner’s Series/Lines, Shapes & Sketching for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. Learn to draw from scratch by attaining and practicing the fundamentals of sketching. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Intermediate Series/Exquisite Corpse for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. Drawing experience is required. Take part in an artistic game of consequences brought into fashion by Surrealists. Use your imagination to create unexpected images. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach will host a Literary Garden Book Discussion on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. The featured book is The Edge of the Orchard by Tracy Chevalier. To pre-register, call (561) 233-1751.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Beaded Daisy Chain class for adults on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Create a beautiful daisy chain bracelet using beads, a needle and thread. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Chat with the group about a book, movie, game, anime or show that you loved or hated while enjoying pizza and drinks. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
Wednesday, Oct. 11
• The YWCA of Palm Beach County will hold its 100th Anniversary Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 11:45 a.m. at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. For more info., or to make a reservation, contact Carol Henry at (561) 640-0050, ext. 134, or chenry@ywcapbc.org.
• The South Florida Science Center & Aquarium host Silver Science Days on the second Wednesday of every month from 2 to 5 p.m. for ages 60 and older. October’s theme is archaeology and will feature an interactive presentation from the Palm Beach County Archaeological Society. Visit www.sfsciencecenter.org/silver-science-days for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafternoon: Tie-Dye Coasters for ages 16 and up on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. Decorate a set of ceramic tile coasters with beautiful tie-dye patterns using permanent markers. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Art Society will feature Stuart artist Chris Kling as demonstrator at the Wednesday, Oct. 11 meeting held at the Wellington Community Center. Kling will do a plein air demonstration before the meeting, beginning at 6 p.m., in order to catch the evening light. Members and guests are invited to paint along with her. Refreshments will be available during the painting demo. At 7 p.m., there will be a brief meeting, followed by the member spotlight and raffle. Visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Trivia for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. How well do you know pop culture, movies and more? Test your knowledge and your teamwork skills. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Thursday, Oct. 12
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Scherenschnitte: Haunted House for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. Apply paper-cutting skills to create spooktakular 3-D haunted houses. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 10 on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. Play, imagine and create with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Celebrate the Spooky Cookie Season for ages 6 to 12 on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 4 p.m. Make and decorate monster sugar cookies with frosting, sprinkles and candy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up on Thursdays, Oct. 12 and Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. Meet new people and share your ideas and knowledge with others. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will hold a free concert featuring the Gypsy Lane Band and a food truck invasion on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 5 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Kravis Center for Performing Arts will host “Shopkins Live!” in the Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. Concert Hall on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.kravis.org.
• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor in Boynton Beach will hold a unique celebration of Simchat Torah on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org.
Friday, Oct. 13
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “The Fire Trucks Are Here” for children under age 5 on Friday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. October is Fire Safety Month and Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue will share fire safety tips and bring a real fire engine. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach will host Stories in the Garden: Spiders for ages 2 to 6 on Friday, Oct. 13 at 10 a.m. To pre-register, call (561) 233-1751.
• The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host its ninth annual fashion show on Friday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeach.com or call (561) 790-5149.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host After-School Game Time for ages 8 to 12 on Friday, Oct. 13 at 3 p.m. Have a blast indoors with board games, card games and video games. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will hold a free screening of the movie Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them on Friday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• Yes featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin and Rick Wakeman will be at the Kravis Center’s Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. Concert Hall on Friday, Oct. 13 at 8 p.m. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.
