Saturday, April 28
• Audubon of the Everglades will hold a family-friendly walk in Peaceful Waters Park in Wellington on Saturday, April 28 from 7:30 to 10 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• In support of the life-changing efforts of Friends of Foster Children, the seventh annual Jim Sackett Invitational Softball Tournament will be held on Saturday, April 28 at 8 a.m. at Village Park on Pierson Road in Wellington. This family-friendly day hosts nonstop games to cheer for, a real ball park lunch, raffles and auction items all benefiting the programs and services provided by Friends of Foster Children. E-mail alana@friendsoffosterchildren.com or call (561) 352-2547 for more info.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Apoxee (3125 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) on Saturday, April 28 at 8 a.m. Bring plenty of water. Call (561) 853-1954 for more info.
• Closing day of the Green Market at Wellington will be on Saturday, April 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a special Earth Day event on Saturday, April 28 at 9 a.m. Enjoy a family-friendly event that is free to the public. From eco-friendly crafts to food and live animal presentations, come and explore all the nature center has to offer. Call (561) 233-1400 to pre-register. Visit www.pbcnature.com for more info.
• Food for the Poor will host its third annual Rafe Cochran Golf Classic on Saturday, April 28 at Mayacoo Lakes Country Club (9697 Mayacoo Club Drive) with lunch at 11:30 a.m. and a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Visit www.foodforthepoor.org for more info.
• Uncle Gary’s Rock & Rib Fest will be held at the Wellington Amphitheater on Saturday, April 28 from 3 to 9:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.unclegarysrockandribfest.com.
• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (9804 S. Military Trail, Second Floor, Suite E 2-4, Boynton Beach) will hold a Jewish Film Night with A Stranger Among Us, a mystery about the experiences of a N.Y. undercover police officer, on Saturday April 28 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 968-0688 for info.
Sunday, April 29
• The 18th annual Sweet Corn Fiesta will be held Sunday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more info., call (561) 793-0333 or visit www.southfloridafair.com.
• The Black Jacket Symphony will present The Beatles’ Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. The Black Jacket Symphony recreates classic studio albums in a live performance featuring a full video wall, lighting and state-of-the-art graphics. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Monday, April 30
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Résumé Face-Lift for ages 16 and up on Monday, April 30 at 2 p.m. Optimize your résumé so it gets the attention you want and need. Bring a flash drive, your old résumé and your work history. Some computer experience is required. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Snap to It With Snap Circuits Arcade for ages 8 to 11 on Monday, April 30 at 4 p.m. Explore a variety of projects and games with a circuit board that features sound, light and motion. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Tuesday, May 1
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host Preparing Your Yard and Community for Storms on Tuesday, May 1 at 10 a.m. Palm Beach County Extension Agent Laurie Albrecht will teach simple steps you can take to help protect your landscape. Receive a voucher for two 3-gallon native plants. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kiddie Stay & Play for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesdays, May 1, 8 and 15 at 11 a.m. Meet up with friends for a fun play date featuring toys, books, puzzles, puppets and a puppet theater. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craftapalooza for ages 2 to 10 on Tuesday, May 1 at 3 p.m. with lots of artistic fun. Create multiple crafts from the library’s selections. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will hold Hooked on Crochet for adults on Tuesdays, May 1 and 15 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects to share and work on. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Audubon of the Everglades will meet on Tuesday, May 1 at the FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. with the meeting and lecture at 7 p.m. Dr. Jerome Lorenz will talk about the Roseate Spoonbill in Florida Bay. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach will present the musical Something Rotten! from Tuesday, May 1 through Sunday, May 6. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Wednesday, May 2
• Audubon of the Everglades will walk in the Seacrest Scrub in Boynton Beach on Wednesday, May 2 from 8 to 10 a.m. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will present The Everyday Guide to Wine on Wednesdays, May 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 3 p.m. with a different DVD each week on wines from around the world. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will hold Arm Parrot for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, May 2 at 3 p.m. Make an arm parrot to keep you company while you plunder the seven seas. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Yoga for Adults on Wednesday, May 2, 9 and 16 at 6:30 p.m. Learn poses standing or seated in a chair, taught by Dr. Debra Weiss. Bring water and wear comfortable clothing. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Thursday, May 3
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host English Exchange for adults on Thursdays in May 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 Scrapbooking for adults on Thursday, May 3 at 2 p.m. Create a memory page to remember special events and those you love. Bring personal photos. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will hold STEAM Club for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, May 3 at 3 p.m. Use your science, design and engineering skills to tackle unique challenges. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd) will host Loxahatchee Rocks With Rock Art for ages 6 and up on Thursday, May 3 at 3:30 p.m. Show your neighborhood pride and create colorful rocks that reflect your favorite hobbies, sports, animals, books and more. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Journey/Styx tribute by the Chain Reaction/Forever Styx band, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, May 3 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will hold a Writers’ Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, May 3 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.
Friday, May 4
• The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds from Friday, May 4 through Sunday, May 6. For more information, visit www.wpbaf.com.
• The Wellington Village Council and staff will gather on Friday, May 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex for the 2018 Directions Workshop to discuss a broad range of topics, such as housing and economic impact studies, long-range financial planning, redevelopment, sustainability, marketing and branding. The workshop serves as a means to set goals for the upcoming year and beyond. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host May the Fourth Be With You for ages 5 to 12 on Friday, May 4 at 3 p.m. Experience a Star Wars-themed activity. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Wii U Gaming & More for ages 12 to 17 on Friday, May 4 at 4:30 p.m. Meet your friends for some Wii gaming and tabletop games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of the movie Coco on Friday, May 4 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Saturday, May 5
• Justin Bartlett Animal Rescue, along with pups and kittens, will take over the Wellington Amphitheater for the Woof Stock Festival on Saturday, May 5 from 4 to 9 p.m. to raise funds for the Justin Bartlett Animal Hospital and the Angel Fund, which helps the neediest emergency cases. There will be live musical performances, merchandise by vendors and food trucks. For more info., contact Janet Diamond at (561) 414-5437 or justinbartlettcommunitycoord@gmail.com, or visit www.justinbartlettanimalrescue.org.
