Saturday, Nov. 3
• The Boy Scouts of America Gulf Stream Council is partnering with area residents to fight against hunger during the annual Scouting for Food initiative. To help alleviate hunger locally, roughly 6,000 scouts will canvass area neighborhoods on Saturday, Nov. 3 to distribute food-collection bags. The following weekend, on Saturday, Nov. 10, scouts will pick up the bags filled with non-perishable items and deliver them to community food pantries. For more info., visit www.gulfstreamcouncil.org.
• Audubon of the Everglades will host a bird walk at Stormwater Treatment Area 1E in Wellington on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Charlotte Hans Foundation will host its 10th annual Charlotte Hans Softball Challenge on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Wellington’s Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children over age 7. The event is family-oriented, offering bounce houses, music, food and raffles for everyone to enjoy. For more info., visit www.chansfoundation.com or find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/charlottehansfoundation.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Intermediate Tai Chi on Saturdays, Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24 at 9 a.m., and Tai Chi for Beginners at 10:15 a.m. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden’s Fall Plant Sale (559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will be held Saturday, Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Native Canopy Education Program booth will have information available on both native and invasive plants. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The local Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation chapter will celebrate its 10-year anniversary of the Take Steps Walk in West Palm Beach on Saturday, Nov. 3 at CityPlace, with festivities beginning at 10 a.m. In addition to the walk, there will be live music, vendors and breakfast. Interested participants can register by calling (561) 218-2929 or visit www.cctakesteps.org/westpalm2018.
• The American Cancer Society’s fifth annual Bark for Life of Palm Beach County will be held Saturday, Nov. 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Commons Park Dog Park, located at 11600 Poinciana Blvd. The event will include pet-related vendors, dog contests, activities for kids, a lure course, food trucks and more. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/bflpalmbeachcounty.
• Wellington’s popular Murder Mystery Dinner Theater for adults will return to the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Nov. 3. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road) and at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Wellington will provide free on-site childcare for children ages 5 to 12, including pizza and fun activities. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/murdermystery.
Sunday, Nov. 4
• The Wellington Seniors Club will travel to Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 4 to see the New York Jets play the Miami Dolphins. The bus will depart the Wellington Municipal Complex at 10:30 a.m. and will depart Hard Rock Stadium at approximately 4:15 p.m. The cost to Wellington residents is $50. Those interested should contact Bob Nappi at (561) 249-1314.
• St. Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church will host “Paws for a Blessing” on Sunday, Nov. 4. The event includes a noon lunch followed by a 1 p.m. blessing service for pets. Several raffles will be held. For more information, call (561) 793-4999 or visit www.stmichaelelc.com.
Monday, Nov. 5
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Monday, Nov. 5 at 3:30 p.m. Jam along to favorite story time songs with instruments to keep the music going. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange for adults on Mondays, Nov. 5, 12 and 26 at 6:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Tuesday, Nov. 6
• Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Visit www.pbcelections.org for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will host the musical Rock of Ages from Tuesday, Nov. 6 through Sunday, Nov. 11 featuring the music of Styx, Poison, Twisted Sister, Whitesnake and more. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Five Little Senses Baby Sensory Play for infants ages 3 to 18 months on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 10 a.m. Stimulate your little one’s senses and encourage them to explore with various sensory playtime activities. All abilities are welcome. Dress to get messy. 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, Nov. 6 and Thursday, Nov. 8 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 Animal Reading Friends (ARF) for grades K through 5 on Tuesdays, Nov. 6, 13 and 27 at 3 p.m. Practice reading skills with licensed therapy dogs. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Success Starts Here for ages 5 to 10 on Tuesdays, Nov. 6 and 13 at 4 p.m. Learn life-enhancing skills that focus on communication, goal setting, managing feelings and finding peaceful ways to end conflict. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Pizza Chat for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Chat about your favorite fandoms. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• Audubon Everglades will host its monthly meeting and lecture on “Endemic Florida Wildflowers” with naturalist, author and photographer Roger Hammer on Tuesday, Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. at FAU’s Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 Summit Blvd.). Light refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. For info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org.
Wednesday, Nov. 7
• American Legion Auxiliary Unit #367 of Royal Palm Beach will meet Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 10 a.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). For more info., call Marge Herzog at (561) 798-9875.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Hooray for Thanksgiving!” for ages 3 to 6 on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 3:30 p.m. Gobble up the fun, make turkey surprises and hear Thanksgiving stories. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• Audubon Everglades will hold a bird walk and sunset canoe fly-in at the Grassy Waters Preserve on Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 4 to 6 p.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Knit & Crochet with Project Linus for adults on Wednesdays, Nov. 7, 14 and 28 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.
• A quarter auction to benefit Destiny for Dogs and Luv-A-Pet Rescue will be held Wednesday, Nov. 7 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Mellow Mushroom Wellington, located at 10600 W. Forest Hill Blvd. For more info., call Joann Goodrich at (561) 313-2005 or Denise Willoughby at (561) 236-8933.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Trivia for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, Nov. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Show off your knowledge and battle to be the best. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Thursday, Nov. 8
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Friendship Circle for ages 18 to 24 on Thursday, Nov. 8 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.
• A Family Fun Night will be held on Thursday, Nov. 8 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Lake Wellington behind the Wellington Community Center in conjunction with the Thursday night food truck series at the Wellington Amphitheater. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/lakeside for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up on Thursdays, Nov. 8 and 15 at 5 p.m. Learn crochet fundamentals and socialize while you work. Share your ideas and knowledge with others. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Historical Society will host a mixer on Thursday, Nov. 8 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Flanigan’s Restaurant (2335 S. State Road 7, Wellington). For more information, call (561) 252-9828 or visit www.wellingtonhistoricalsociety.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Families Reading Together: Ballet by the Book for all ages on Thursday, Nov. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Ballet Palm Beach will perform an original ballet inspired by the Families Reading Together book, Lola Plants a Garden by Anna McQuinn. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Friday, Nov. 9
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read, Critique for adults on Fridays, Nov. 9 and 30 at 9:30 a.m. Are you an aspiring writer looking for constructive feedback? Join in this informal roundtable discussion where participants share and improve their craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Friday, Nov. 9 at 3:30 p.m. Build, imagine and create with Lego bricks. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Lake Worth Playhouse will present Pardon My French, a French cabaret show in English, on Friday, Nov. 9 and Saturday, Nov. 10 at 8 p.m., and Sunday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. Some material may be inappropriate for a younger audience. For more info., call (561) 586-6410 or visit www.tangicolombel.com.
• The Wellington Community Foundation will host its annual Red, White & Blue Jeans fundraiser at the Wellington National Golf Club on Friday, Nov. 9 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. The patriotic evening will honor veterans and local heroes. To secure your tickets, call Tom Wenham at (561) 333-9843.
Saturday, Nov. 10
• The Green Market at Wellington will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.
• The Lady Artisans of Loxahatchee and The Acreage (LALA) will hold its first artfest on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 12106 Orange Blvd. in The Acreage. The talented artisans will be selling their artistic creations, which include pottery, reclaimed wood art, jewelry, painting, glass, handmade cards, ornaments, angels, bee T-shirts, hairbows, candles, wire-wrapped utensils, goat milk soap, acrylic window art, embroidered linens, quilts and more. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/LALALadyArtisansOfLoxahatcheeAndTheAcreage.
• The Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County will host its membership meeting on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 1:30 to 3 p.m.at the Okeechobee Boulevard Branch of the Palm Beach County Library (5689 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach). For more info., e-mail ancestry@gensocofpbc.org or visit www.gensocofpbc.org.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free AC/DC tribute concert by Thunderjack on Saturday, Nov. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.
