Calendar For November 23 – November 29, 2018

Saturday, Nov. 24

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Gobble Gobble Story Hour for all ages on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. It will be a special story time to celebrate family and friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Good Earth Farm Animal Sanctuary and Children’s Zoo (2141 B Road, Loxahatchee Groves) will host a celebration and fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. The event will help feed the farm’s 250 animals all year round. The fun afternoon on the farm will include vendors, guest speakers, food, music and more. Carol Willis-Holden will give a tai chi demo, and mindfulness coach Sarah Palmer will also give a presentation. Tickets are $25 for adults and $12 for kids under 12 in advance. The cost is $35 and $16 at the door. Children five and under are free. To RSVP, call (561) 792-2666.

• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will open its Garden of Lights winter holiday event Saturday, Nov. 24, running through Sunday, Dec. 30 nightly from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person and $5 for children 5 to 12. Visit www.mounts.org or call (561) 233-1757 for more info.

Sunday, Nov. 25

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present comedian Benji Brown on Sunday, Nov. 25 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Monday, Nov. 26

• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Preschool Story Time: Houses & Homes for ages 4 and under on Monday, Nov. 26 at 10:30 a.m. There is no charge, and no reservation is necessary. Call (561) 655-2776 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Polar Friends for children on Monday, Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. Listen to stories and songs about different polar friends and make a fun craft afterward. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Royal Palm Beach Quarter Auction will host a Stop & Shop Event at the Madison Green Golf Club on Monday, Nov. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. For more info., visit www.facebook.com/rpbquarterauction.

• Audubon of the Everglades will host a Photography Club program with nature photographer Don Hamilton on Monday, Nov. 26 at 7 p.m. at St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church (1925 Birkdale Drive, Wellington). Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• The Kravis Center in West Palm Beach will present Black Violin: Classical Boom Tour on Monday, Nov. 26 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Tuesday, Nov. 27

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the Modern Gentlemen Quartet on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• 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, Nov. 27 and Thursday, Nov. 29 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 Preserving Your Family Heritage: Scanning Images for adults on Tuesday, Nov. 27, as well as Wednesday, Nov. 28 and Thursday, Nov. 29 at 2 p.m. Bring up to 100 photos in good condition and a flash drive to save the digital images using a high-speed scanner. Call (561) 790-6070 to make an appointment.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its STEAM Club for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 3 p.m. Use your science and engineering skills to design a balloon-propelled car. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington Art Society will host a reception for its exhibit “Instincts” at the Wellington Community Center on Tuesday, Nov. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served, and there will be drawings for special door prizes. One of the members will be doing a demonstration piece, and a People’s Choice Award will be presented. The reception is open to the public and free of charge. For more information, visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.

• Congregation L’Dor Va’Dor (9804 S. Military Trail, Suite E-4, Second Floor, Boynton Beach) will host “Songsters: Singing for the Fun of It” on Tuesdays, Nov. 27, Dec. 11, Jan. 8 and Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome. No experience is needed, just a love of song and music. Call (561) 968-0688 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Line Dancing for adults on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Beginners and experienced line dancers will learn new dances and techniques. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Wednesday, Nov. 28

• Audubon of the Everglades will hold a bird walk at Peaceful Waters Sanctuary in Wellington on Friday, Nov. 28 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Fall Forest Stories for ages 2 to 5 on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 11:15 a.m. Enjoy autumn with bears, raccoons, foxes and more. Sing songs, listen to stories and make a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County will host a post-election luncheon to analyze the results at its hot topic luncheon “Where Do We Go From Here?” with Howard Goodman, editorial writer for The Palm Beach Post, on Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Atlantis Country Club (190 Atlantis Blvd.). RSVPs online at www.lwvpbc.org or by calling Esther Friedman at (561) 968-4123.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Book Discussion: Apron Anxiety by Alyssa Shelasky for adults on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. Copies are available at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host CD Spinning Top for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 3 p.m. Come to decorate your own CD spinning top and stay to play. 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, Nov. 28 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 Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Scrapbooking for Adults on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 6:30 p.m. Create a memory page to remember special events and those you love. Bring personal photos. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present The Piano Guys: Christmas Together on Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Thursday, Nov. 29

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Story Yoga for ages 3 to 5 on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 10:15 a.m. Bring a mat or towel for your child to practice yoga poses and listen to a story. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Preschool Story Time: Camping for ages 4 and under on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 10:30 a.m. There is no charge, and no reservation is necessary. Call (561) 655-2776 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Cookie Book Club for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 4 p.m. Grab a copy of the book Rickshaw Girl by Mitali Perkins, read it, eat cookies and share your thoughts about the book. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Suzy Hammer Presents Pumpkin Patty for all ages on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 4 p.m. Celebrate Families Reading Together and good nutrition with Pumpkin Patty. This charming show is filled with fall tales, magic, comedy and lots of pumpkins. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Craft Night for ages 8 and up on Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. Try out a few fun crafts at this relaxed event. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

Friday, Nov. 30

• The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will be at the South Florida Fairground Expo Center from Friday, Nov. 30 through Sunday, Dec. 2. Visit www.wpbaf.com for more info.

• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will hold screenings of Gigi on Friday, Nov. 30 at 2:30 and 6 p.m. The cost is $5 to the public and free for members. For more info., call the box office at (561) 655-7226 or visit www.fourarts.org.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Coding With Tech Toys: Circuits Snap Circuits Arcade for ages 8 to 11 on Friday, Nov. 30 at 4 p.m. Learn about electricity by connecting circuits to create an array of projects in a snap. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Mounts Botanical Garden will host Furoshiki: The Art of Japanese Gift Wrapping on Friday, Nov. 30 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Visit www.mounts.org or call (561) 233-1757 for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Jill and Rich Switzer Saloon Songs: From the Rat Pack to Right Now on Friday, Nov. 30 and Saturday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• The Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches will host a Winter Dance Party on Friday, Nov. 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Eissey Campus Theatre at Palm Beach State College in Palm Beach Gardens and Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Duncan Theatre at the Palm Beach State College main campus in Lake Worth. Tickets are available by phone at (561) 832-3115 or online at www.symphonicband.org.

Saturday, Dec. 1

• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Dec. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.

• Royal Palm Beach Winterfest will be held Saturday, Dec. 1 from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. The day will start with the Santas on the Run 5K (www.santasontherun.com), followed by a day of live entertainment, a snow slide, a kids fun zone, food trucks, vendors, a children’s craft station and more. The tree lighting will be held at 6:15 p.m., followed by photos with Santa. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.

Wellington’s Holiday Tree Lighting will be held Saturday, Dec. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater featuring the King Guys Cool Yule Band. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for info.

Sunday, Dec. 2

• St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church (1925 Birkdale Drive, Wellington) will hold a Christmas Concert on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 6 p.m. “The Spirit of Christmas” will feature the Contrast Duo, winners of the 2017 Liszt International Competition, as well as the St. Michael Choir, the St. Michael Bell Choir and other special guests. The concert is free, but a free-will offering will be accepted. Proceeds will support the St. Michael music program and its charity partners. For more info., call (561) 793-4999 or e-mail stmelc@bellsouth.net.

• Amber’s Animal Outreach will hold its second annual “Christmas Pawty” on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at All Paws Animal Clinic (1011 State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach). For more info., call (561) 449-5491.