Saturday, Jan. 19
• The 2019 South Florida Fair will continue through Sunday, Feb. 3 at the South Florida Fairgrounds featuring a “Superheroes” theme. For tickets and more information, visit www.southfloridafair.com.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a two-night advanced backpacking event on the Citrus Trail Loop at Withlacoochee State Forest in Inverness on Saturday, Jan. 19. Contact Ryan at (904) 891-4479 for more information.
• 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 Audubon Society of the Everglades Photography Club will host a field trip to Peaceful Waters Sanctuary in Wellington on Saturday, Jan. 19 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org 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. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Books & Kids! Bilingual Story Time (¡Libros y niños! Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe)” for ages 2 to 5 on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 10:30 a.m. Join in for stories, songs, rhymes and fun in both English and Spanish Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Presidents and Their First Ladies, Dramatically Speaking: William Howard & Nellie Taft on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. William and Sue Wills bring the story of the president and his first lady to life. Pre-register at www.pbclibrary.org/presidents-2019. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Anime for ages 12 and up on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 2 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) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Jan. 19 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) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “It’s Your Move! Chess Club” for ages 8 to 17 on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. Learn how to play this strategic game with members of the Royal Palm Beach High School Chess Club. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• 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.
Sunday, Jan. 20
• Audubon of the Everglades will walk and drive in Stormwater Treatment Area-1E in Wellington on Sunday, Jan. 20 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more information and to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held Sunday, Jan. 20 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. 20 with the Ylvisaker Cup. For tickets, or more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will feature the Peabody Peled Cello Gang with soprano Danielle Pastin on Sunday, Jan. 20 at 3 p.m. Call the box office at (561) 655-7226 or visit www.fourarts.org for more info.
Monday, Jan. 21
• CAFCI and the Village of Royal Palm Beach will present the 17th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 21 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). The program will feature a variety of performances. A continental breakfast will be served from 8:45 to 9:30 a.m. The program will start at 10 a.m. For more info., visit www.cafcipbc.org/mlk.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Rene Silven speaking about “The History of Transatlantic Ocean Liner Travel: From Necessity to Glamour to Recreation” on Monday, Jan. 21 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 805-8562 or visit www.fourarts.org to pre-register.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Grape Stomp Wine Tastings with Howard Freedland on Monday Jan. 21 at 6 p.m. with not-so-light bites provided by Hampton Forks Catering. Call (561) 805-8562 or visit www.fourarts.org for tickets.
• GriefShare, a support group for those grieving the loss of someone close, will be held at Community of Hope Church (14055 Okeechobee Blvd.). The free, 13-week series will be held Mondays at 7 p.m. beginning Jan. 21. Participants can join at any time during the 13-week series. For more information, or to register, call (561) 753-8883 or e-mail info@communityofhope.church.
Tuesday, Jan. 22
• 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. 22 and Thursday, Jan. 24 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 Marble Run for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 3 p.m. Design the tallest marble run you can with found materials. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Eric Motley speaking on “My American Inheritance: An Odyssey of Grace and Gratitude” on Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 3 p.m. For more info., visit www.fourarts.org or call (561) 655-7226.
Wednesday, Jan. 23
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host a special event luncheon on Multi-Generational Purchasing Trends on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 11:30 a.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. An expert panel representing four generations will discuss their spending habits. For more information, call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host The Crop Circle: Scrapbooking Club for ages 14 and up on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 2 p.m. Organize your photos and record your memories with scrapbooking techniques. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Book Discussion: The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin for adults on Wednesday, Jan. 23 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 “The Joys of Jewish Humor, Part I” for adults on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 2:30 p.m. The special gift of the Jewish people to find humor in daily life has been enjoyed around the world. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Paint a Penguin for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 3 p.m. Use your creativity to paint a cool and colorful friend. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Join other D&D enthusiasts as they assume the roles of characters journeying through a magical world. Books, dice and other materials will be available. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Wellington’s Community Services Department will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for the Mayfair community on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will feature Soprano Danielle Pastin on Wednesday, Jan. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (561) 655-7226 or visit www.fourarts.org for more info.
Thursday, Jan. 24
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Dr. Eric Haskell speaking about “The Gardens of Brecy: A Lasting Landscape” on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 805-8562 or visit www.fourarts.org to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Readers Are Leaders: Setting Goals for ages 5 to 7 on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 3 p.m. Parents and kids discuss stories with positive values and life lessons. Then participate in games and activities that let kids practice that life skill. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Wet Felting for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Jan. 24 at 3 p.m. Find out what you can make when wool and water combine. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by the Gypsy Lane Band, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, Jan. 24 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.
Friday, Jan. 25
• Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 4 to 8 on Friday, Jan. 25 at 3 p.m. Make a fun, exciting craft and a new friend at this family crafting event. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Creative Writing Club for ages 9 and up on Friday, Jan. 25 at 4 p.m. Do you like to write original stories or poetry? Get writing tips and ideas that may inspire you to write the next greatest novel. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Royal Palm Beach will hold a Gourmet Truck Expo and Concert in the Park featuring Rick Nelson on Friday, Jan. 25 from 5 to 9 p.m. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Call (561) 753-1232 for more info.
• The 16th annual JustWorld Gala will be held Friday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. at Belle Herbe Farm in Grand Prix Village (3206 Old Hampton Drive, Wellington) to benefit JustWorld International. For tickets, sponsorship and auction donation information, e-mail jwinfo@justworldinternational.org or call (561) 333-9391. For more info., visit www.justworldinternational.org.
Saturday, Jan. 26
• The Wellington Art Society will present its 13th annual Art Fest on the Green at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The juried fine art and fine craft show will feature artists from around the country showing original artwork across multiple mediums. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.
• Wellington invites fathers, stepfathers, grandfathers and more to take part in the annual Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, Jan. 26 in the Village Park Gymnasium (11700 Pierson Road) from 6 to 9 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale through Jan. 24 or until tickets are sold out. Tickets can be purchased at the Village Park Gymnasium and the Wellington Community Center. For more info., call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events.
Sunday, Jan. 27
• The 2019 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Jan. 27 with the Ylvisaker Cup. For tickets, or more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will feature Violinist Ray Chen with Riko Higuma on Piano on Sunday, Jan. 27 at 3 p.m. Call the box office at (561) 655-7226 or visit www.fourarts.org for more information.
