Saturday, Aug. 11
• Jurassic Quest: Out of Extinction will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Aug. 11 and Sunday, Aug 12. The expanded event has added many new dinosaurs, rides and activities. Visit www.jurassicquest.com/westpalmbeach for more info.
• The Florida Gun & Knife Show will be held Saturday, Aug. 11 and Sunday, Aug. 12 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Enjoy an assortment of new and pre-owned pistols, rifles and knives for sale. For more info., visit www.flgunshows.com.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a Clip & Walk on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 6:30 a.m. at the J.W. Corbett Wildlife Management Area. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 596-4423 for more info.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Geology 101 for families and ages 8 and up on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Learn about the basics of geology and what Florida has to offer in the world of rocks. Participants will be able to choose and crack open their own geodes and take them home. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit the nature center to RSVP.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen AnimeFest for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 2:30 p.m. Do you love anime, manga and cosplay? Dress up as your favorite character, watch anime shows and challenge your friends to trivia. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Palm Beach Zoo will host a Food Truck Safari on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the whole zoo while you enjoy great eats from some of Palm Beach County’s best gourmet food trucks. There will be live music, a cash bar and a local brewery tap-takeover. Visit www.palmbeachzoo.org/food-truck-safari-2018 for more info.
• The Outsiders Drill Team will hold a bingo fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 11 from 6 to 11 p.m. at the Pirate’s Well restaurant (12041 Southern Blvd.). Proceeds from the event will go to the Outsiders Drill Team to help support their trip to the state competition with the Sunshine State Mounted Drill Team Association. For additional information, e-mail Becky O’Connor at kileymommy@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/theoutsidersdrillteam.
• Congregation L’Dor Va’Dor (Boynton Trail Center, 9804 S. Military Trail, Suite E-4, Second Floor, Boynton Beach) will host a forum for candidates sponsored by the L’Dor Va-Dor Social Action Committee on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 7 p.m. Meet the candidates, hear their platforms and ask questions. For more info., call (561) 968-0688.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Billy Joel tribute concert by the Turnstiles band on Saturday, Aug. 11 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Sunday, Aug. 12
• Congregation L’Dor Va’Dor (Boynton Trail Center, 9804 S. Military Trail, Suite E-4, Second Floor, Boynton Beach) will host Science, Reason and the Quest for G-D, a film and discussion series, on Sunday, Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. Call (561) 968-0688 for more info.
Monday, Aug. 13
• Palm Beach County schools return for the new school year on Monday, Aug. 13. The School District of Palm Beach County has created a back-to-school web site with everything families need to get ready to return to district schools. The back-to-school web site, located at www.palmbeachschools.org/backtoschool, is a one-stop shop with information about the upcoming school year.
• Early Voting for the upcoming primary election will be held at select locations countywide from Monday, Aug. 13 through Sunday, Aug. 26. Locations, including the Wellington library, the Acreage library and the South Florida Fairgrounds, will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visit www.pbcelections.org for more info.
• The Wellington Village Council will hold a Budget Workshop on Monday, Aug. 13 at 3 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• Wellington’s Community Services Department will hold a Walk & Talk in the Folkestone/Yarmouth Communities on Monday, Aug. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. Call Morgan Cintron at (561) 791-4102 for more info.
Tuesday, Aug. 14
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Aug. 14; Tuesday, Aug. 21; and Thursday, Aug. 30 at 2 p.m. This series of classes, featuring different techniques and mediums, allows you to explore your artistic interests and build upon your skills. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation’s Music for the Mind concert series will present A Summer Soiree with Jill & Rich, the married co-hosts of the Morning Lounge on Legends 100.3 FM, at the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. For more info. visit www.kretzerpiano.com/KPMF.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Wednesday, Aug. 15
• West Palm Beach Mayor Jeri Muoio will provide her insights and perspectives on various issues faced by leaders of local communities along with the challenges and opportunities they present at the League of Women Voters luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 11 a.m. at the Atlantis Country Club. Tickets for this luncheon are $35 per person. RSVPs are requested online at www.lwvpbc.org or by calling (561) 968-4123.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Adult Coloring Club for ages 16 and up on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials will be provided, or bring your own coloring book. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• Congregation L’Dor Va’Dor (Boynton Trail Center, 9804 S. Military Trail, Suite E-4, Second Floor, Boynton Beach) will continue its Controversial Issues Series on Wednesday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. For more info., call (561) 968-0688.
Thursday, Aug. 16
• The Palm Beach County Division of Senior Services will hold a free six-part series on Powerful Tools for Caregivers on Thursdays, Aug. 16 through Sept. 20 at the Mid-County Senior Center (3680 Lake Worth Road). Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational series designed to provide caregivers with the information, skills and resources needed to take care of themselves while caring for a family member or friend. For more info., call (561) 357-7135.
• Wellington Regional Medical Center will present a Village of Wellington Health & Wellness Seminar on Thursday, Aug. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) featuring orthopedic surgeon Dr. Gavin Hart on “Solutions to Hip Pain: Getting You Back to Your Best.” Call (561) 791-4796 to reserve your spot.
• The Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce will host an education-themed luncheon on Thursday, Aug. 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the West Palm Beach Marriott (1001 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) with featured speaker Palm Beach County School Superintendent Dr. Donald Fennoy. The luncheon will address the current state of Palm Beach County schools with upcoming initiatives for the new school year. Tables are $650, and individual tickets are $50. For more information, visit www.cpbchamber.com or call at (561) 790-6200.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host English Exchange on Thursdays, Aug. 16, 23 and 30 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.
• Wellington Regional Medical Center will present orthopedic surgeon Dr. Harvey E. Montijo on Thursday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) on the “Latest Advancements and Treatments for Foot and Ankle Pain.” A complimentary first aid kit will be provided to all attendees. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Back-To-School Blues for ages 8 and up on Thursday, Aug. 16 at 4 p.m. Get back into the “school groove” as you make your own duct tape pencil holder, bookmark and other fun items. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free blues/soul concert by NattyBōs, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, Aug. 16 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.
• Clematis by Night in West Palm Beach will host the opening band Mischief and headliner Poor Life Decisions on Thursday, Aug. 16 from 6 to 10 p.m. For more info., visit www.wpb.org/events.
Friday, Aug. 17
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of the movie Peter Rabbit on Friday, Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
Saturday, Aug. 18
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Okeeheelee Park (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 7:30 a.m. Call Bruce Brown at (772) 333-1837 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Tai Chi for adults on Saturday, Aug. 18 and Saturday, Aug. 25 at 9 a.m. Tai Chi is often referred to as “meditation in motion.” Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host “Junior Naturalist: Birds!” for ages 8 to 14 on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 10 a.m. In this hands-on class just for kids, learn all about birds and what makes them unique. This program will also provide an up-close encounter with some of the raptors that live at the nature center. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit the nature center to RSVP.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturday, Aug. 18 and Saturday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. Adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons with fellow wizards and warriors while battling evil monsters. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by Brass Evolution on Saturday, Aug. 18 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
