Calendar For March 30 – April 5, 2018

Saturday, March 31

• The Green Market at Wellington will be open Saturday, March 31 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com.

• Get your baskets ready for Wellington’s Annual Egg Hunt, which returns to the Village Park softball fields, located at 11700 Pierson Road, on Saturday, March 31. The event begins promptly at 10 a.m. It will be divided into four age groups: ages 2 and under, ages 3 to 4, ages 5 to 7 and ages 8 to 10. At each hunt, two eggs will have a pink bunny ticket inside, indicating a special prize. Families are encouraged to arrive early. For more info, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events.

• The VA Medical Center (7305 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will hold a Veterans Job Fair on Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info., call Milton Roman at (561) 422-6694 or Robert Gawel at (561) 422-6423.

Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (9804 S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach) will hold a Shabbat and Passover morning service on Saturday, March 31 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 381-5035 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Buggin’ Out for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, March 31 at 11 a.m. Buzz on over and enjoy some fun stories, songs and a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturdays in April at 2 p.m. Adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons and battle evil monsters to bring goodness back to the world. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Scrapbooking Club for ages 14 and up on Saturday, March 31 at 2:30 p.m. Organize your photos and record your memories. Bring your own photos, unfinished scrapbooks and materials to trade. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• HomeSafe will host its eighth annual Jump for HomeSafe at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington on Saturday, March 31 at 7 p.m. At this family-friendly event, guests will enjoy air-conditioned, ringside seating for the final competition of the Saturday Night Lights series at WEF, the $500,000 Rolex Grand Prix CSI 5*. Guests will also enjoy a buffet dinner, open bar and silent auction. For tickets, visit www.helphomesafe.org/jump or call (561) 383-9842.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present humorist and writer Dennis Miller on Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Sunday, April 1

• An Easter Sunrise Service will be held at the Wellington Amphitheater on Sunday, April 1 at 6:30 a.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

• The community is invited to attend an Easter service at Unity of the Palm Beaches on Sunday, April 1 at 11 a.m. “The Way of Resurrection” is the theme of the service. An Easter egg hunt for the children will follow the service in the Waterfront Courtyard. The service will take place in the Temple Israel sanctuary (1901 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach). Parking and the entrance are behind the building. Additional parking is available across the street. For more info., visit www.unitypalmbeach.com or call (561) 833-6483.

• The 2018 high-goal polo season will continue Sunday, April 1 with the USPA Gold Cup Final at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Polo matches are open to the public, with a wide range of hospitality and guest seating options. For more info., visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

Monday, April 2

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique for adults on Mondays, April 2 and April 16 at 9:30 a.m. Join in this informal roundtable discussion where participants improve their craft by reading and discussing work in progress. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach will host “Weeds: Pesky Plants of Lawns & Gardens” on Monday, April 2 at 9:30 a.m. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.

• The Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will meet on Monday, April 2 at St Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). A business meeting begins at noon, with a program on “Saving Social Security” presented by FLARA President Bill Sauer at 1 p.m. Call Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Homework Club for ages 5 to 12 on Mondays at 2 p.m. Enjoy a quiet space to study, read and complete homework. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange for adults on Mondays in April at 6:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call 561-894-7529 to pre-register.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will meet on Monday, April 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). Call Roy Moore at (561) 422-2189 for more info.

Tuesday, April 3

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kiddie Stay & Play for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesdays, April 3, 10 and 17 at 11 a.m. Play with toys, puzzles, puppets and puppet theater while meeting up with old friends and making new ones at the library. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Art Club for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, April 3 at 3 p.m. Unleash your creativity to produce unique, colorful art. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Hooked on Crochet for adults on Tuesday, April 3 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects to work on. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Audubon of the Everglades will hold its annual meeting, potluck dinner and lecture on the history of the plume trade on Tuesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

Wednesday, April 4

American Legion Auxiliary Unit #367 of Royal Palm Beach will meet Wednesday, April 4 at 10 a.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). For more info., call Marge Herzog at (561) 798-9875.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Getting Started With Ancestry Library Edition for adults on Wednesday, April 4 at 10 a.m. Learn how to access and navigate one of the most popular online resources for researching your family tree. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host the Great Courses DVD Lecture Series on wines for adults on Wednesdays in April at 3 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Hot Air Balloons for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, April 4 at 3 p.m. Get blown away with this colorful and decorative hot air balloon craft. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Loxahatchee Rocks: Rock Out With Rock Art!” for ages 6 and up on Wednesday, April 4 at 3:30 p.m. Show your neighborhood pride and create colorful rocks that reflect your favorite hobbies, sports, animals and more. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• A Neighborhood Watch Meeting will be held for the Wellington’s Edge community on Wednesday, April 4 at 6 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Thursday, April 5

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host a Sports & Tourism Luncheon on Thursday, April 5 at 11:30 a.m. at the National Croquet Center (700 Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach). Visit www.cpbchamber.com for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host English Exchange for adults on Thursdays in April at 1:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Create a Memory Page for adults on Thursday, April 5 at 2 p.m. Create artful displays to commemorate special events and those you love. Bring personal photos and your imagination. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, April 5 at 3 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a concert by the Flyers, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, April 5 at 5 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writer’s Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, April 5 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve your fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Loxahatchee Groves Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) meets on the first Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Palms West Presbyterian Church on Okeechobee Blvd. The next meeting will be Thursday, April 3. For more info., call Doreen Baxter at (561) 793-6013.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present Organ Duo David Baskeyfield and Thomas Gaynor on Thursday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Friday, April 6

• The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds from Friday, April 6 through Sunday, April 8. For more information, visit www.wpbaf.com.

• Families First of Palm Beach County is drawing attention to child abuse prevention efforts in a casual way through Community Denim Day on Friday, April 6. As part of National Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, the agency is asking businesses and organizations to allow staff to wear jeans that day in exchange for a $5 donation. To participate, businesses and organizations can contact Samantha Whiteman at swhiteman@familiesfirstpbc.org or register at www.familiesfirstpbc.org.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present The Ben Hecht Show from Friday, April 6 through Sunday, April 8 in the Rinker Playhouse. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Saturday, April 7

• The Green Market at Wellington will be open Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com.

• The Rotary Club of Wellington will hold a document shredding event on Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Wellington Municipal Complex. The club will also collect dry food and canned goods for Wellington Cares. Visit www.wellingtonrotary.org for more info.

• The Great Amazing Race to support Dogs to the Rescue will be held Saturday, April 7 at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at Commons Park in Royal Palm Beach. Register online at www.greatamazingrace.com.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Barbra Streisand tribute concert by Simply Streisand on Saturday, April 7 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.