Saturday, July 7
• Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach will host Orchid Trilogy: Orchid Basics on Saturdays, July 7, 14 and 21 at 10 a.m. Newcomers to orchids will learn how to choose the correct plants for their growing area and what they need so they grow and flower beautifully. This is the perfect start to exploring the exciting hobby of orchid growing. Supplies will be available for purchase following the class. Visit www.mounts.org/events or call (561) 233-1757 to pre-register.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road) on Saturday, July 7 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) hosts Tai Chi Practice on Saturdays at 9 a.m. Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Toddler Art Time on Saturdays, July 7 and July 21 at 10:15 a.m. Bring the little ones to this experiential art class designed just for tiny artists. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host archery lessons and open field practice for ages 8 and up on Saturday, July 7 at 10 a.m. Call (561) 233-1400 for reservations.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Wild West Stories for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, July 7 at 11 a.m. Enjoy tales, songs and a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Collage Invasion 2018 (Invasión de Collage 2018) for ages 7 to 12 on Saturday, July 7 at 1:30 p.m. Learn to create a work of collage art with Mexican visual artist Juan Pablo Chipe. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, July 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 Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, July 7 and July 21 at 2 p.m. and Saturday, July 14 at noon. Adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons with fellow wizards and warriors. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Jimmy Buffett tribute concert on Saturday, July 7 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Sunday, July 8
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Jonathan Dickinson State Park (16450 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound) on Sunday, July 8 at 8 a.m. Call Mary Miller at (561) 213-2189 for more info.
• Congregation L’dor Va’dor (Boynton Trail Center, 9804 S. Military Trail, Suite E-4, Second Floor, Boynton Beach) will hold a screening of Science, Reason and the Quest For G-D as part of its film and discussion series on Sunday, July 8 at 11 a.m. Call (561) 968-0688 for more info.
Monday, July 9
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Geology Rocks!” for ages 5 to 11 on Monday, July 9 at 3:15 p.m. The 4-H Club will discuss the many different kinds of rocks. Participants will get to open and keep their own geode. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for all ages on Monday, July 9 at 6:30 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Tuesday, July 10
• The tenth annual Palm Beach County Summer Golf Croquet League will begin on Tuesday, July 10 and run for six weeks. League play will be split into two divisions, one on Tuesday evenings and one on Wednesday evenings, running for five weeks. Each division will have beginner, amateur and championship blocks. Then, on Tuesday, Aug. 14, there will be a final playoff between the division block winners. The finals will be followed by a lobster dinner and awards ceremony. For more info., call (561) 478-2300, ext. 3. and ask for Marie.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kiddie Stay & Play for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesdays, July 10 and July 17 at 11 a.m. Work on early literacy skills with friends while having a fun play date featuring toys, books, puzzles and puppets. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Superhero Day for ages 5 and up on Tuesday, July 10 at 2 or 3:15 p.m. Unmask your inner superhero with crafts, games and props for awesome superhero photos. Wear your costume and bring your camera. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults for ages 16 and up on Tuesdays, July 10 and July 31 at 2 p.m. Explore your artistic interests using different techniques and mediums, improve your skills and learn new ways to express yourself. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Cube Mural for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, July 10 at 3 p.m. Show your artistry by helping create a colorful street-art-inspired mural. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Let’s Play Games for adults on Tuesdays, July 10 and July 24 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, July 28 at 2 p.m. Challenge your friends and family with board games, card games and puzzles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• Audubon Everglades will meet on Tuesday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 Summit Blvd.). The guest speaker will be local naturalist Clive Pinnock on “The Delaware Bay Connection: The Red Knot and Horseshoe Crab.” The program is free and open to the public. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Glass Magnets for adults on Tuesday, July 10 at 6:30 p.m. Create little magnets using glass gems and music sheets. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet on Tuesday, July 10 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Wednesday, July 11
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Kindergarten Readiness Class for ages 5 and 6 on Wednesdays, July 11, 18 and 25 at 1:30 p.m. Get a head start on your child’s education this summer. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Physical Education for You & Me with Patty Shukla for ages 3 and up on Wednesday, July 11 at 2 p.m. Sing and dance along with this high-energy, musical experience. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “It’s Time for the Opera!” for grades K through 5 on Wednesday, July 11 at 3:15 p.m. Learn about the opera and listen to a special singalong storytelling of The Barber of Seville with the Palm Beach Opera. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Summer Game Nights for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesdays, July 11, 18 and 25 at 6 p.m. Enjoy special summer gaming with tabletop role-playing games, PS4 multiplayer games, and unusual new card and board games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Apps at Your Library for adults on Wednesday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. Discover all the apps the library has to offer. Bring your tablet or phone. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet on Wednesday, July 11 at the Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). Networking is from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $25. Guests are welcome. The group will conduct its new officer installation. There will also be a year-end recognition celebration. To RSVP, or for more info., call Sam Markwell at (561) 644-2384 or Dottie Smith at (772) 545-7145.
Thursday, July 12
• The Boca Raton and Jupiter/Tequesta dog clubs will host Paw Prints in the Sand, a four-day cluster of All Breed AKC Dog Shows, at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Thursday, July 12 through Sunday, July 15. For more info., visit www.facebook.com/JupiterTequestaDogClub.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Game Day for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, July 12 at 3 p.m. Hang out and play Wii U games and board games with your friends. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children 4 and under on Thursday, July 12 at 3:30 p.m. Jam along to favorite story time songs. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Babysitting 101: Part I & Part II for ages 11 to 17 on Thursday, July 12 and Friday, July 13 at 3:30 p.m. Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue will discuss child development, how to administer basic first aid, and home and fire safety. Participants must attend both sessions. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ‘n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up on Thursdays, July 12 and July 19 at 5 p.m. Socialize while you crochet. Work on current projects and share ideas with new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Eric Clapton tribute concert, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, July 12 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Matthew Joy and His Guitar for adults on Thursday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the genre-blending sounds of Matthew Joy. His compositions combine jazz, folk, Latin and classical music into a one-of-a-kind sound. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Women of the Western Communities will hold its last meeting of the season on Thursday, July 12 at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive). Happy hour starts at 6 p.m. Attendees should be checked in by 6:30 p.m. RSVP to Lynda Chicano at lyndachicanowwc@gmail.com. For more info., visit www.womenofthewesterncommunities.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Craft Night for ages 8 and up on Thursday, July 12 at 7 p.m. Try out a few fun crafts at this relaxed event. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Palm Beach Shakespeare Festival will present Shakespeare by the Sea XXVIII’s production of Antony & Cleopatra from Thursday through Sunday, July 12-15 and July 19-22 at 8 p.m. at the Seabreeze Amphitheater in Jupiter’s Carlin Park. Chairs, blankets, picnic baskets and coolers are welcome. Visit www.pbcamphitheaters.com for more info.
Friday, July 13
• Emery Entertainment will present Robert Dubac’s Book of Moron from Friday, July 13 through Sunday, July 15 in the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Write, Read, Critique!” for adults on Fridays, July 13 and July 27 at 9:30 a.m. Join in this roundtable discussion where participants improve their works in progress by reading and discussing them. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Spooky Summerween!” for ages 4 to 8 on Friday, July 13 at 3:30 p.m. It’s Halloween in July! Wear your favorite costume for this special spooky story time with superstitious games and activities. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of the movie Isle of Dogs on Friday, July 13 at 8:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
