Saturday, Oct. 20
• The Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Meyer Amphitheatre (105 Evernia St., West Palm Beach). Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. Walk participants will complete a two-mile walk and will learn about Alzheimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical studies enrollment, and support programs and services from the Alzheimer’s Association. Walk participants also honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease at the Promise Garden ceremony. Register at www.alz.org/walk.
• Audubon of the Everglades will walk in the Green Cay Wetlands in Boynton Beach on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 8 to 10 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Green Market at Wellington will open for the season on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com or call POTTC Events at (561) 792-9260.
• Calypso Bay Waterpark at Seminole Palms Park (151 Lamstein Lane, Royal Palm Beach) will host Waggin’ at the Waterpark on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 1:50 p.m. in 50-minute sessions by dog size. Registration opens at 9 a.m. and will re-open 30 minutes prior to each session. All owners must sign a waiver when registering. All dogs must have proof of current rabies, DHLP and Bordetella vaccinations on site in order to enter the waterpark. All dogs must wear a collar and license in the pool area. For all other rules, and to download the registration form, visit www.pbcsplash.com.
• The Solid Waste Authority will host a surplus equipment auction Saturday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. at the main landfill, located at 6890 N. Jog Road in West Palm Beach. Excavators, loaders, tractors, trailers, heavy and light equipment, trucks, cars, SUVs and other surplus items will be sold to the highest bidder. Items will be available for inspection between noon and 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, and at 8 a.m. on auction day. To obtain the full list of terms and for all other auction inquires, visit Graham Auction Company at www.grahamauctionco.com/swa06172017.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Zumbini: Dance & Play Together!” for children under age 3 on Saturday, Oct. 20 and Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 10:15 a.m. Groove to world music in an upbeat environment for little ones. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The St. David’s in the Pines Episcopal Church Women will host a Fall Luncheon/Fashion Show on Saturday, Oct. 20 at Breakers West Country Club from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Fashions will be provided by Stein Mart. Tickets are $45. RSVP to Linda McKeown at (561) 254-3902 or llmckeown51@comcast.net.
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host “Small Business Palooza” on Saturday, Oct. 20 at the Mall at Wellington Green. This will be a collective exposition of some of the small businesses that keep the community thriving. The event will take place in the mall’s Grand Concourse from noon to 4 p.m. Anyone interested in becoming a vendor should call Jim O’Neil at (561) 578-4816. For more info., visit www.cpbchamber.com or call (561) 790-6200.
• Villari’s Studios of Self Defense (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 7, Wellington) will host an Immediate Personal Handgun Workshop on Saturday, Oct. 20 from noon to 3:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 792-1100 or e-mail senseidave2005@yahoo.com.
• The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida will host a Girl Scouts Outdoor Skills Day on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd.). The cost is $8 per person. Come out and learn about fire, knives, tents, knots and archery. Bring a water bottle and wear tennis shoes. For more info., e-mail recruiter@phoenixsu.com or call (561) 723-1285.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Read Together Palm Beach County Book Discussion on Best. State. Ever.: A Florida Man Defends His Homeland by Dave Barry on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 2 p.m. The Literacy Coalition is encouraging every adult to read the same book at the same time. Borrow a copy and attend a lively discussion. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Oct. 20 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) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Wii U Gaming for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Oct 20 at 3 p.m. Meet your friends for some Wii gaming and tabletop games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• This year’s Wellington Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). Visit the haunted hallways, opening at 5 p.m. Other event attractions include a petting zoo, pony rides, a pie-eating contest, hay rides, trick-or-treating, face painting, bounce houses, laser tag and vendors. Food trucks will be on site. Attendees can also enjoy live performances on the sound stage or participate in costume contests for prizes. Unlimited all-access bracelets are required for activities. Bracelets can be purchased the day of the event. Free shuttle service will be available from the Palm Tran bus stop located near Nordstrom at the Mall at Wellington Green beginning at 2:30 p.m. For more info., call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/fallfestival. For sponsorship and vendor opportunities, call (561) 791-4082.
• The Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches will open its 2018-19 season with “The Russians Are Coming!” on Saturday, Oct. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at Palm Beach State College’s Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens and Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth, with bombastic overtures by Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich, dances of Glière and more. Reserve your seats by calling (561) 832-3115, or purchase tickets online at www.symphonicband.org.
Sunday, Oct. 21
• Audubon of the Everglades will bike in Riverbend Park in Jupiter on Sunday, Oct. 21 from 8:15 to 11:15 a.m. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org.
• Villari’s Studios of Self Defense (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 7, Wellington) will host Edged Weapon Defense for Law Enforcement on Sunday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more info., call (561) 792-1100 or e-mail senseidave2005@yahoo.com.
Monday, Oct. 22
• The Wellington Aquatics Complex will host the high school district diving and swimming championships on Monday, Oct. 22 and Tuesday, Oct. 23. Approximately 20 athletes will compete in Monday’s district dive championship, which will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. During this time, the complex will remain closed to the public. The complex will have altered hours on Tuesday, Oct. 23 to host the district swim championship from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., during which the facility will be closed to the public. The facility will re-open from 4 to 6 p.m. For more info., call (561) 791-4770 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/aquatics.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Medicare 101 on Monday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. Join SHINE as it covers the five parts of Medicare and deciding between original Medicare and Medicare Advantage. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Playful Toddlers & Tykes for children under age 4 on Monday, Oct. 22 at 3:30 p.m. Do your kids love toddler and baby toys? Join in for a session of social playtime for the little ones. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids Coloring Club: Not-So-Spooky for ages 2 and up on Monday, Oct. 22 at 4:30 p.m. Practice your fine-motor skills with worksheets and coloring sheets guaranteed to get you in the mood for the season. Personal coloring books are welcome. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Oct. 23
• More than 400 parents, professionals and child advocates will come together on Tuesday, Oct. 23 to participate in the Children’s Healing Institute’s 15th annual Turn on the Light National Conference on the Wellbeing of Children & Families at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. The conference keynote speaker will be Alissa Parker, co-founder of Safe and Sound Schools and mother of Emilie Parker, one of the 20 children who died in the Sandy Hook school shooting. Visit www.turnonthelight.org or call (561) 687-8115, ext. 1002, for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Medicare Part C on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. This presentation provides a broad overview of Medicare and how Part C fits into the Medicare Path framework. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• 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. 23 and Thursday, Oct. 25 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 Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Pokémon Club for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Wednesday, Oct. 24
• The Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties invites residents throughout the region to share a meal and discuss meaningful ideas to strengthen the community during On the Table, taking place for the first time locally on Wednesday, Oct. 24. The Community Foundation anticipates thousands of people will participate throughout the day, with even more participants connected through social media using #OnTheTableFL. The foundation anticipates strong participation among host volunteers and will offer a number of information sessions throughout the region leading up to Oct. 24. For more info., or to sign up to participate as a host or a guest, visit www.onthetablefl.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Read Together Palm Beach County Book Discussion on Best. State. Ever.: A Florida Man Defends His Homeland by Dave Barry on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 2 p.m. The Literacy Coalition is encouraging every adult to read the same book at the same time. Borrow a copy and attend a lively discussion. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Trivia for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. Show off your knowledge of topics from cartoons to Cleopatra and fandom to physics. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Read Together Palm Beach County Book Discussion on Best. State. Ever.: A Florida Man Defends His Homeland by Dave Barry on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. The Literacy Coalition is encouraging every adult to read the same book at the same time. Borrow a copy and attend a lively discussion. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host Ghost Hunting & Cocktails on Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Riddle House at Yesteryear Village. For more information, call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
Thursday, Oct. 25
• Audubon of the Everglades will ride in Lion Country Safari on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Advance registration is required. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• Wellington Regional Medical Center will present Dr. Ross Cohen on “When is it time to see a Urologist?” Learn about common ailments, symptoms and treatment options on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Lunch will be provided. Call (561) 791-4796 to RSVP.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Music by Laible Blu on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 2 p.m. Enjoy the musical artistry of this folk troubadour who performs American ballads, blues, work songs and country music. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids: Autumn for ages 4 to 8 on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 3:30 p.m. Make a fun autumnal craft at this family crafting event. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 to 11 on Thursday, Oct. 25 at 4 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Neil Diamond tribute concert by Neil Zirconia, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Friday, Oct. 26
• Team Certified from the John I. Leonard High School Medical Academy will be conducting Hands-Only CPR Training in the auditorium at the Ideal Middle School (300 Royal Commerce Road, Royal Palm Beach) on Friday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. Tania Martinez will be leading the training, along with her basic life support American Heart Association-certified students. Team Certified will be starting the program that may become the standard for all Palm Beach County schools soon. The program will enhance student knowledge of CPR and will be teaching them how to react when there is an emergency. Events such as this are made possible because of the funding and mentoring received from the Palm Beach Philanthropy Tank.
• Natural Kerr in the Mall at Wellington Green will host a Tea Party Social on Friday, Oct. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. RSVP to info@naturalkerr.com. Visit www.naturalkerr.com to learn more.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present comedian Jerry Seinfeld on Friday, Oct. 26 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.
Saturday, Oct. 27
• Repticon’s West Palm Beach Reptile & Exotic Animal Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28. For more info., visit www.repticon.com.
• Join the Native Canopy Education Program for the festivities at Spookyville. The program will be distributing free native trees and shrubs in three-gallon containers, plus offering lots of information to take home, on Saturday, Oct. 27 and Sunday, Oct. 28 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. during Spookyville at the South Florida Fairgrounds’ Yesteryear Village. Plant recipients must be Palm Beach County residents. There is a limit of two plants per household, while supplies last. For the full Spookyville schedule and admission fees, visit www.southfloridafair.com/events.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be open on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com or call POTTC Events at (561) 792-9260 for info.
