Saturday, Jan. 12
• The League of Yes will host a free baseball showcase event on Saturday, Jan. 12 at the Village Park baseball fields at 11700 Pierson Road in Wellington from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The League of Yes is a baseball program for individuals with special abilities. For more info., e-mail krisr@leagueofyes.com or call (631) 235-6906. Buddies and players can register at www.leagueofyes.com/loy-florida.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Jan. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.
• The 18th annual Fords and Friends Antique Auto Show & Flea Market will be held Saturday, Jan. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Brass Monkey Tavern, located at 7781 Lake Worth Road. For more info., call Vern Lehto at (561) 267-5983.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Zumbini: Dance & Play Together for ages 3 and under on Saturdays, Jan. 12 and Jan. 29 at 10:15 a.m. Groove to world music in an upbeat environment for your little one and you. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Garden Talks for ages 15 and up on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Discuss different spaces and sizes of gardens with Master Gardener Chris Miller. Share ideas, seeds and seedlings. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Presidents and Their First Ladies, Dramatically Speaking: William Howard & Nellie Taft for adults on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. William and Sue Wills bring the story of the president and his first lady to life. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County will hold its annual fundraiser, A Whole New World, on Saturday, Jan. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Atlantis Country Club. The festive event will include lunch, a performance by the Maltz Jupiter Theatre Youth Touring Company, plus special raffles, baskets, door prizes and more. Visit www.lwvpbc.org or call Esther Friedman at (561) 968-4123 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, Jan. 12 at 3 p.m. If you like manga, anime, cosplaying and more, this is your chance to meet others just like you. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County will meet Saturday, Jan. 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the Okeechobee Blvd. Branch of the Palm Beach County Library System (5689 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). For more info., contact the GSPBC via e-mail at ancestry@gensocofpbc.org or visit www.gensocofpbc.org.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Abba tribute concert by Almost Abba on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.
Sunday, Jan. 13
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a bird walk at the Green Cay Wetlands (12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach) on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 7 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held Sunday, Jan. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.
• The 2019 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Jan. 13 with the Joe Barry Memorial Cup. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sahaja Meditation for ages 16 and up on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 2 p.m. This time-honored technique reduces stress, brings better focus and helps you become more balanced. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Grammy Award-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin will perform with the Pacifica Quartet on Sunday, Jan. 13 at 3 p.m. at the Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach. Visit www.fourarts.org for more info.
Monday, Jan. 14
• The West Palm Beach Garden Club will meet on Monday, Jan. 14 at 10 a.m. at the Palm Springs Library (217 Cypress Lane). The speaker will be Lauren Butcher, coordinator of the Green Schools Recognition Program at Florida Atlantic University’s Pine Jog Education Center. For more info., call Lynn Jones at (561) 234-9483.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Preschool Story Time: Arctic Animals for ages 4 and under on Monday, Jan. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 655-2776 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Homework Club for ages 5 to 12 on Mondays, Jan. 14 and Jan. 28 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a quiet space to study, read and complete homework. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for ages 4 and under on Monday, Jan. 14 at 3:30 p.m. Jam along to favorite story time songs with instruments for you to play and keep the music going. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host a lecture on “DNA & Genealogy: How it Has Captured Our National Attention & Why This is Good for America” with Brenton Simons on Monday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 805-8562 or visit www.fourarts.org for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for all ages on Monday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange for adults on Mondays, Jan. 14 and Jan. 28 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.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pajamarama Story Time: Arctic Adventures for ages 3 to 6 on Monday, Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Dress in your pajamas and travel to the Arctic to hear stories and songs about this habitat and the animals that live there. Make a special craft to bring home. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Jan. 15
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kiddie Stay & Play for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesdays, Jan. 15, 22 and 29 at 11 a.m. Meet with friends for a play date filled with toys, books and puzzles that promote early literacy. 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, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 17 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 Geometry Art for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 3 p.m. Transform simple shapes into amazing works of art. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Best Strategies for Creating a Writing Life” on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Do you have a story to share with the world? Are you a writer deep in the process and seeking professional guidance? Explore the benefits of participating in a community of writers with the Cream Literary Alliance, a nonprofit group dedicated to promoting the power of the written and spoken word. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Wonders of the Night Sky telescope viewing session for adults on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. Stargaze and learn about constellations with the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches from sunset to 8:30 p.m., if skies are clear. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Jan. 16
• Seminole Ridge High School will welcome international recording artist and lecturer MC Lars on Wednesday, Jan. 16 to talk to students about the connection between hip-hop music and literature. He will be doing four presentations throughout the day. For more info., contact Dr. Eric Jourgensen at eric.jourgensen@palmbeachschools.org or (561) 422-2600.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Presidents and Their First Ladies, Dramatically Speaking: William Howard & Nellie Taft for adults on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 2 and 6:30 p.m. William and Sue Wills bring the story of the president and his first lady to life. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register or visit www.pbclibrary.org/presidents-2019.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles in Japanese with English subtitles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Wellington’s Community Services Department will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for the Essex neighborhood on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Rise of Vaping with Teens on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 6 p.m. What are vapes, e-cigs and Juula, and why are more teens using them? See the devices for vaping nicotine and marijuana, and solutions to keeping teens drug free. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Shulamit Hadassah will host a Tu B’Shevat Seder on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station 30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). For more info., contact Helene at (561) 512-3172 or coolmama18@hotmail.com.
• A new Scout Troop for Girls in Wellington will hold an information and registration meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 7 to 9 p.m.at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Girls ages 11 to 17 years old and their parents are encouraged to come hear what Scouts BSA has to offer. For more info., call (561) 213-5101.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will feature the Anderson & Roe Piano Duo on Wednesday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (561) 655-7226 or visit www.fourarts.org for more info.
Thursday, Jan. 17
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Friendship Circle for ages 18 to 24 on Thursday, Jan. 17 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 Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Preschool Story Time: Winnie the Pooh for ages 4 and under on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 655-2776 for more info.
• The Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation will hold a joint meeting with the Palm Beach County Commission, Palm Beach County School Board and the Palm Beach County League of Cities on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 12:45 p.m. at Florida Atlantic University’s John D. MacArthur Campus (5353 Parkside Drive, Jupiter). Visit www.palmbeachdelegation.com for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Meditation: An Antidote to Stress for adults on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. Explore the healing power of meditation and create peace in your life despite the stress around you. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Happy Birthday, Dr. King!” for ages 5 and up on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. Celebrate civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday and legacy with stories, songs and a craft of friendship and togetherness for everyone. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Finger Painting for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 3 p.m. Dress for a mess. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by the Flyers, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, Jan. 17 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Trivia for ages 12 and up on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. Team up with friends and battle to be the best. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Career Transitions for adults on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Enhance your job search, write an effective résumé and cover letter or explore a new career path. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center (1977 College Drive., Belle Glade) will present Forever Young, a production of nostalgic pop, rock and country music, on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. Call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org for more info.
Friday, Jan. 18
• The 2019 South Florida Fair will be held from Friday, Jan. 18 through Sunday, Feb. 3 at the South Florida Fairgrounds featuring a “Superheroes” theme. For tickets and more information, visit www.southfloridafair.com.
• Vitas Healthcare (1901 S. Congress Ave., Suite 420, Boynton Beach) will offer an orientation class for new volunteers in Palm Beach County on Friday, Jan. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteers receive free and comprehensive training, where they learn hospice philosophy, caring for the terminally ill, grief and loss education, and more. A meal will be provided at the orientation. RSVP by Monday, Jan. 14 to Patricia Powell at (561) 731-6203 or pat.powell@vitas.com. For more info., visit www.vitas.com/volunteer.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Friday, Jan. 18 at 3 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of the movie Grease on Friday, Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events.
Saturday, Jan. 19
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 a.m. Meet at Okeeheelee Park South in the central parking lot. Call Bruce at (772) 333-1837 for more info.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Jan. 19 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com.
• Temple Beth Torah will honor its Preschool Director Sandy Wilensky at the congregation’s annual gala held at the Wellington National Golf Club on Saturday, Jan. 19 starting at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at www.templebethtorah.net/gala2019 or by calling (561) 793-2700.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Tina Turner tribute concert by Hot Legs on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.
