Saturday, Dec. 29
• The Miami City Ballet will present George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Dec. 29 and Sunday, Dec. 30. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a clip and walk at Okeeheelee Park on Saturday, Dec. 29 at 7:30 a.m. Need more than just a walk? Help trim trails at this county park. Meet at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center. Call Paul at (561) 596-4423 for more info.
Sunday, Dec. 30
• The 2019 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will open Sunday, Dec. 30 with the 20-goal Herbie Pennell Cup. For tickets, or more information, visit www.internationalpoloclub.com or call (561) 204-5687.
• St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (188 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach) will host Christmas Lessons & Carols with the Billington and Gonzalez Duo on Sunday, Dec. 30 at 10 a.m. For more info., visit www.music.stpaulsdelray.org.
Monday, Dec. 31
• St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (188 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach) will feature Dr. Paul Cienniwa playing Bach’s Goldberg Variations on a two-manual harpsichord, the instrument for which it was intended, on New Year’s Eve, Monday, Dec. 31 at 4 p.m. The concert, lasting just over an hour, will be followed by a reception. The suggested donation is $20; 18 and under are free. For more info., visit www.music.stpaulsdelray.org.
• Ring in the New Year with the Wellington Historical Society at its inaugural New Year’s Eve Bash starting at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31 at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive). For more info., contact Event Chair Karen Cavanagh at (561) 798-9254 or karenkcavanagh@yahoo.com. Tickets can also be purchased through the Wellington Historical Society web site at www.wellingtonhistoricalsociety.org/events.
• CAFCI will present its 29th annual New Year’s Eve Gala on Monday, Dec. 31 at 8 p.m. at the newly renovated Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center with dinner and a midnight champagne toast. Tickets are $60 per person. For more info., call Dennis Wright at (561) 653-1586, Junette Powell at (561) 346-2353, Lawrence Logan at (561) 791-0162 or the CAFCI hotline at (561) 790-4002. For more info., visit www.cafcipbc.org.
Tuesday, Jan. 1
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in the Cypress Creek Natural Area (10035 Indiantown Road, Jupiter) on Tuesday, Jan. 1 at 7:45 a.m. Start your new year off with a nature hike. Call Bea Rogers at (561) 644-0777 for more info.
• Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary is selling raffle tickets for a donated muscle car. The winning raffle ticket will be drawn on Tuesday, Jan. 1 at 3 p.m. Mike Rizzo of DJ Riz will provide DJ services for the event. Barky Pines’ founders have donated a 1970 Chevy Nova to be raffled off to raise funds to support the animal rescue and sanctuary. Only 200 tickets will be sold at $100 each and will be available until noon on Jan. 1 or until the 200 tickets are sold. For more info., call (561) 402-1451 or visit www.barkypinesanimalrescue.com.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present a Salute to Vienna New Year’s Concert with the Strauss Symphony of America on Tuesday, Jan. 1 at 8 p.m. Usher in the New Year with a glittery celebration of singing and dancing that will delight the senses. The concert recreates the beauty of Vienna’s golden era, and its elegance charms audiences of every age. A 23-year West Palm Beach tradition, this year’s concert will feature a brilliant new program of Strauss waltzes and sweeping melodies from beloved operettas performed by acclaimed European singers, champion ballroom dancers, ballet and live symphony orchestra. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Wednesday, Jan. 2
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host the Libraries Are Important miniature library show for ages 15 and up all day on Wednesday, Jan. 2. Visit the library for information, then bring your miniature library on Feb 15. Ribbons will be awarded on Feb 16. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The American Legion Auxiliary Unit #367 of Royal Palm Beach will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 10 a.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). For more info., call Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook: Songs & Stories presented by Aztec Two-Step on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Rock Your Resolutions With Rock Art for ages 6 and up on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 2 p.m. Decorate colorful rocks with inspirational messages and pictures of favorite hobbies, sports, animals, books and more. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host New Year’s Bingo Time for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 2:30 p.m. Play a few games of old-fashioned bingo and win some prizes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Knit & Crochet with Project Linus for adults on Wednesdays, Jan. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 4 p.m. The crafts you make go to children in need. Bring your favorite pattern, needles, bright yarn and a giving spirit. Drop in anytime. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Comedian Jay Leno on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Thursday, Jan. 3
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Kickstart Your Writing Ability with lecturer Julie Gilbert on Thursday, Jan. 3 at 1:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Create a Memory Page: Scrapbooking Fun for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Jan. 3 at 2 p.m. Bring personal photos or memorabilia and the library will provide the rest. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Dogs Rule!” for ages 5 and up on Thursday, Jan. 3 at 3 p.m. Celebrate everyone’s best friend with stories, games and crafts. Get free a bookmark or mini-poster for the movie A Dog’s Way Home while supplies last. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Miss Carly’s Crochet Class for ages 9 and up on Thursdays, Jan. 3 and Jan. 17 at 4 p.m. Learn the basics of crochet or show off your mad crochet skills and help beginners. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up on Thursday, Jan. 3 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 Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Family Game Night for all ages on Thursday, Jan. 3 at 6 p.m. Drop in and enjoy new and favorite board games, card games and party games for the whole family. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writers’ Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, Jan. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, Jan. 4
• The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Jan. 4 through Sunday, Jan. 6. Visit www.wpbaf.com for more info.
• 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 Friday, Jan. 4 at 10:30 a.m. Stimulate your little one’s senses and encourage them to explore with various sensory playtime activities. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pokémon Plus for ages 5 to 12 on Friday, Jan. 4 at 3 p.m. Play or trade Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh or any other games with friends and fellow fans. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club will hold its 31st annual Wellington Dinner Dance on Friday, Jan. 4 from 6:30 to 11 p.m. at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. For more info., contact Christine Martin at cmartin@bgcpbc.org or (561) 683-3287, or visit www.bgcpbc.org.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Marilyn May and the Kravis Center Pops Orchestra Big Band on Friday, Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Saturday, Jan. 5
• Audubon of the Everglades will walk and drive in Stormwater Treatment Area-1E in Wellington on Saturday, Jan. 5 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more information and to pre-register.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk John Prince Park {2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) on Saturday, Jan. 5 at 7:30 a.m., with breakfast afterward at TooJays. Contact Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Jan. 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Intermediate Tai Chi for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, Jan. 5, 19 and 26 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.
