Saturday, Sept. 29
• The South Florida Fair will host the 29th annual Gigantic Garage Sale on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Local nonprofit organizations and families will offer everything from bargains to fantastic finds, all in spacious and air-conditioned comfort. The first 100 adults will receive a reusable shopping bag. A portion of the admission fee will be donated to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Light the Night Walk Team Dylan/South Florida Fair. Vendor space is available. For more info., contact Kayla Cawley at (561) 790-5219 or kayla@southfloridafair.com.
• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a clip and walk at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 a.m. Call (561) 963-9906 for more info.
• Audubon of the Everglades will walk in Coral Cove Park (1600 S. Beach Road, Tequesta) on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 8 to 10 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “What’s Killing My Lawn?” on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. Learn some basic lawn care tips and problems from Palm Beach County Extension Agent Laurie Albrecht. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Lightwire Theater will present The Ugly Duckling in the Kravis Center’s Helen K. Persson Hall on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 10 a.m. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.
• Your Bosom Buddies II breast cancer support group will host its Pink Ribbon Champagne Brunch & Fashion Show on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Madison Green Country Club (2001 Crestwood Blvd., Royal Palm Beach). The event will include raffle ticket sales and live music. Tickets are $25 per person. To RSVP, or for more info., e-mail yourbosombuddies@aol.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Fun with Coding for ages 7 and up on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 2 p.m. Learn to code with Coder Dojo mentors. A total of 15 laptops will be provided; personal laptops are also allowed. Parents/caregivers must attend. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Billy Joel tribute concert by Odyssey Road on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Sunday, Sept. 30
• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Okeeheelee Park South (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.) for trail maintenance on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 7:30 a.m. Call (561) 963-9906 for more info.
• Audubon of the Everglades will walk in Snook Islands in Lake Worth on Sunday, Sept. 30 from 8 to 10 a.m. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org.
• Congregation L’dor Va’dor (9804 S. Military Trail, Suite E-4, Second Floor, Boynton Beach) will host a presentation on new findings on the Dead Sea Scrolls by Howard and Roz Hoffer on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 968-0688 for more info.
Monday, Oct. 1
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Homework Club for ages 5 to 12 on Monday, Oct. 1 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 its Chess Club on Mondays, Oct. 1, 15, 22 and 29 at 6 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Women of Note a cappella chorus will perform a free concert on Monday, Oct. 1 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach Central High School in Wellington in preparation for the Sweet Adelines International Harmony Classic after having won the regional contest in Daytona Beach. Visit www.womenofnote.com or call (877) 966-7464 for more info.
Tuesday, Oct. 2
•The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, Oct. 2 and Thursday, Oct. 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). No appointment is needed for this free service; just stop by the desk. For more info., call (561) 790-5188. People interested in volunteering are also encouraged to stop by.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Watercolor Web Art for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 3 p.m. Create a colorful spider web using watercolor paints. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Animal Reading Friends (ARF) for grades K through 5 on Tuesdays, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 3 p.m. Practice reading skills with licensed therapy dogs who can’t wait for you to read them a story. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• Royal Palm Beach has partnered with the Royal Palm Beach High School National Honor Society on Technology Workshops to help local seniors become more confident with their mobile devices. The workshops will be held the first Tuesday of each month at 3:30 p.m., starting on Tuesday, Oct. 2. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Success Starts Here for ages 5 to 10 on Tuesdays, Oct. 2, 9, 16 and 23 at 4 p.m. Learn life-enhancing skills with Dr. Susan Klarich from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office that focus on communication, goal setting, managing feelings and using peaceful ways to end conflict. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Election Time 2018: Know the Issues on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 6 p.m. Assistant County Administrator Todd Bonlarron will provide a clear explanation of state constitutional amendments and local questions on this year’s ballot. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Audubon of the Everglades will hold its monthly meeting and lecture “Ecology of the South Florida Burrowing Owl” by Dr. Brian K. Mealey, president and executive director of the Institute of Wildlife Sciences, on Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
Wednesday, Oct. 3
• American Legion Auxiliary Unit #367 of Royal Palm Beach will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 10 a.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). For more information, or directions, call Marge Herzog at (561) 798-9875.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Job Search Basics: How to Find Employment Online on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 2 p.m. Learn the secrets of searching employment sites and databases in this interactive presentation. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Advisory Club for ages 10 to 12 on Wednesdays, Oct. 3 and Oct. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Brainstorm and develop the kinds of activities you want. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Knit & Crochet with Project Linus for adults on Wednesdays, Oct. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 6 p.m. The crafts you make go to children in need. Bring your favorite pattern, needles, bright yarn and a giving spirit. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Supernatural Survival Trivia for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. Which team will be the last group standing when confronted by the paranormal? Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Thursday, Oct. 4
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host English Exchange for adults on Thursdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 and 25 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 ages 16 and up on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. Enhance your personal photos by creating a scrapbook page with letters, stickers and pre-cut shapes. Bring your own memorabilia; all other materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Too Good for ages 5 to 12 on Thursdays, Oct. 4 and Oct. 11 at 2:30 p.m. Join Dr. Susan Klarich with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office for after-school activities. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by the Goodnicks, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, Oct. 4 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writers’ Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, Oct. 4 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, Oct. 5
• The South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center will host the West Palm Beach Antiques Festival from Friday, Oct. 5 through Sunday, Oct. 7. Visit www.wpbaf.com for more info.
• The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host a Latin Night Concert in the Park celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday, Oct. 5 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.) from 5 to 9 p.m. Musical entertainment by Mikey’s Hot Swing Latin Band will start at 7 p.m. There will be food trucks presented by Gourmet Truck Expo. For more info., call Royal Palm Beach Commons Park at (561) 753-1232.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of the movie Black Panther on Friday, Oct. 5 at 7:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
• Ghost Tours: An Evening In The Dark will take place Friday, Oct. 5 and Friday, Oct. 12 at 8 p.m. at Yesteryear Village. For more info., call (561) 790-5232 or e-mail yyv@southfloridafair.com.
Saturday, Oct. 6
• The Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7. For more info., visit www.beadshows.com.
• Audubon of the Everglades will walk in Stormwater Treatment Area 1E in Wellington on Saturday, Oct. 10 from 7 a.m. to noon. For more info., e-mail fieldtrips@auduboneverglades.org, call (508) 296-0238 or visit www.auduboneverglades.org.
• State Sen. Lori Berman and Greenacres Mayor Joel Flores will host a Farm Share Food Giveaway on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to noon at Greenacres City Hall (5800 Melaleuca Lane). Families in need will receive fresh fruits, vegetables and other staples on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, or to volunteer, call (561) 292-6014.
• The Palm Beach County Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International will host its annual Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the community exhibit buildings at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Tropical fruit tree and edible plant sale vendors from all over the state will offer a wide variety of delightful and delicious fruit trees. Visit www.pbrarefruitcouncil.org for more info.
• The Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Council of Catholic Women will host a Shredding Event on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon in the church parking lot. It will be an opportunity to clean your files and dispose of them safely. Bring all paper containing sensitive information. Don’t waste time pulling staples or removing paper clips and binder clips from documents. They are easily shredded by the state-of-the-art shredding truck provided by Total Shredding LLC. A $5 per box donation is requested. The church is located at 100 Crestwood Blvd. South in Royal Palm Beach. For more info., call (561) 798-5661.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Moon Sand for ages 5 to 12 on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. Create your own batch of moon sand and stay for open-ended play. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Knights of Columbus Council #8419 and the St. Rita Church Council of Catholic Women will host a Sock Hop Dance & Party on Saturday, Oct. 6 in the St. Rita Parish Hall (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington) from 6 to 10 p.m. Enjoy a great evening of contests and dancing to favorite hits from the 1950s and 1960s. The cost is $20 per person and includes the DJ with pizza and snacks. Beer, wine and soft drinks are available for a donation. Guests are asked to bring appetizers to share. For more info., or to RSVP, call John Fierfelder at (561) 846-1821.
• The Royal Palm Beach Writers Group will present an evening of poetry, prose, music and art on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Village Music & Café (10410 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). Hosted by John Rifenberg, the proceeds will benefit the Mary Rubloff YWCA Harmony House, a shelter for women and children who are victims of domestic violence. For more info., e-mail Rifenberg at rifencooper@gmail.com.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Led Zeppelin tribute concert by Pure Zeppelin on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
