Saturday, Oct. 6
• The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Oct. 6 and Sunday, Oct. 7. Visit www.wpbaf.com for more info.
• 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. 6 from 7 a.m. to noon. For more info., e-mail fieldtrips@auduboneverglades.org, call (508) 296-0238 or visit www.auduboneverglades.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Intermediate Tai Chi for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, Oct. 6, 20 and 27 at 9 a.m. Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes. Tai chi experience is required. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• 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 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 Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Tai Chi for Beginners for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, Oct. 6, 20 and 27 at 10:15 a.m. Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Oct. 6 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, Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 2 p.m. 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 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 Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Teen Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 3 p.m. If you like manga, anime, cosplaying and more, then this is your chance to meet others just like you. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• 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.
Sunday, Oct. 7
• Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington will host the League of Women Voters on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 11 a.m. at center court in the original Wellington Mall (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) for the program “Know Your Ballot; Understand the Amendments; Vote Smart.” For more info., call Liz Thal at (561) 793-4347.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Beary Good Stories for ages 2 to 6 on Sunday, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. Enjoy fun stories, songs and a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Monday, Oct. 8
• The seventh annual Sheriff’s Scholars Golf Classic will take place Monday, Oct. 8 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. All funds raised will go to the youth scholarship program, which benefits underprivileged students nominated by a PBSO deputy. For more information, contact John Flanagan at (561) 714-9058 or john.flanagan@pbcsf.org.
Tuesday, Oct. 9
•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. 9 and Thursday, Oct. 11 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.
• Wellington Regional Medical Center will present Dr. Andrew Shapiro on “Get Ahead of the Game! Learn about Prevention and Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer” on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at noon at the WRMC Community Room (10101 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). For more info., visit www.wellingtonregional.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Beginner’s Series for ages 16 and up on Tuesdays, Oct. 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 2 p.m. Learn to draw from scratch by practicing the fundamentals of line, mass and volume. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Brush, Ink & Chinese Calligraphy for adults on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 2:30 p.m. Experiment with a new art form from China’s four treasures of study: brush, ink, paper and inkstone. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Board Game Bonanza for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. Play Wii U and board games with your friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Pizza Chat for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Chat with the group about a book, movie, game, anime or show that you loved or hated while enjoying pizza and drinks. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Wednesday, Oct. 10
• The YWCA of Palm Beach County will hold its Down South Luncheon on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 11:45 a.m. at the Kravis Center with speaker, author, historian and attorney Harvey Oyer III. For more info., call (561) 640-0050 or visit www.ywcapbc.org.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host STEM Club: Plastic Egg Parachutes for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 3 p.m. Be an innovator and construct a parachute for your plastic egg’s safe landing. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at the Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). Networking starts at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Michele Etzel, a beauty consultant who has been selling Mary Kay for 21 years. To RSVP, call Joanne Ryan at (561) 628-3694. For more info., contact Chapter President Loretta Remy at (561) 317-3227 or loretta.spalady@gmail.com.
• The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County will host a kickoff event on Wednesday, Oct. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). People will be able to sign up for the 2019 event, set for Saturday, March 30 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Visit www.relayforlife.org/westernpbfl for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Let’s Play: Gaming for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. It’s time for friends, snacks, PS4 multiplayer games, and unusual new card and board games. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Thursday, Oct. 11
• Fright Nights will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds from Thursday, Oct. 11 through Saturday, Oct. 27. For more info., visit www.myfrightnights.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Friendship Circle for ages 18 to 24 on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 9:15 a.m. Meet other intellectually disabled young adults and work on skill-building projects in a supportive, encouraging environment. Parents/caregivers must attend. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Halloween Glass Painting for adults on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. Complete your festive seasonal decor by creating unique, hand-painted glassware to grace the table at your spooky Halloween celebration. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by Leather & Lace, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, Oct. 11 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ‘n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up on Thursdays, Oct. 11 and 18 at 5 p.m. Socialize while you crochet. Work on your current project and share ideas with new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Who Has the Right to Vote?” for adults on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Learn about voting practices and the right to vote, presented by the Florida Bar Association. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Craft Night for ages 8 and up on Thursday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. Try out a few fun crafts at this relaxed event. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Friday, Oct. 12
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique for adults on Fridays, Oct. 12 and 26 at 9:30 a.m. Are you an aspiring writer looking for constructive feedback? Join this informal roundtable discussion where participants share and improve their craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The 10th annual Royal Palm Beach Fashion Show will be held Friday, Oct. 12 at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The price is $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more info., call (561) 790-5149 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host the Norton Museum of Art Presents Community Art Talks for adults on Friday, Oct. 12 at 2 p.m. The Norton Museum of Art is undergoing a major expansion that opens next February. Learn about upcoming exhibitions and new community programs while enjoying an art project with museum staff. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Haunted House for ages 5 and up on Friday, Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. Bats, spiders and witches — are you brave enough to face the creatures in this haunted house? Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Friday, Oct. 12 at 3:30 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Saturday, Oct. 13
• Buckler’s Craft Fair will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 14. For more info., visit www.bucklercraftfair.com.
• The Florida Gun & Knife Show will be held Saturday, Oct. 13 and Sunday, Oct. 14 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. Visit www.flgunshows.com for more info.
• Wellington will hold a Lakeside Family Fun Day on Lake Wellington, located behind the Wellington Community Center, on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with family friendly activities. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/lakeside for more info.
• The Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County will meet on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the Okeechobee Blvd. Branch of the Palm Beach County Library System (5689 Okeechobee Blvd.). The topic will be “Family Photos in Time.” Members who wish to participate are encouraged to scan their photos and send them to ancestry@gensocofpbc.org. Call (561) 616-3455 or visit www.gensocofpbc.org for more info.
• St. Therese Catholic Church (11800 Lake Worth Road, Wellington) will host an Oktoberfest Celebration on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 6 to 11 p.m. The cost is $25 per person. The event features German food, drink and music, including a raffle for a tub of beer. For more info., call (561) 352-3791.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Pat Benatar tribute concert by Fire & Ice on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
