Calendar For January 4 – January 10, 2019

Saturday, Jan. 5

• The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Jan. 5 and Sunday, Jan. 6. Visit www.wpbaf.com for more info.

• 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 in 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.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Saturday Storytime: New Ideas for ages 4 to 6 on Saturday, Jan. 5 at 11 a.m. Celebrate the new year with some brand-new stories and fun. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Jan. 5 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) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Unleash Your Inner Rock Star Karaoke for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Jan. 5 at 3 p.m. Sing your favorite tunes with your friends. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Sunday, Jan. 6

• Audubon of the Everglades will walk in Pine Glades (14122 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter Farms) on Sunday, Jan. 6 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Jonathan Dickinson State Park (16450 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound) on Sunday, Jan. 6 at 8 a.m. Call Mary Miller at (561) 213-2189 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held Sunday, Jan. 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 9 from 3 to 7 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. 6 with the Joe Barry Memorial 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 Orpheus Chamber Orchestra with pianist Javier Perianes on Sunday, Jan. 6 at 3 p.m. Call (561) 655-7226 or visit www.fourarts.org for more info.

Monday, Jan. 7

• Royal Palm Beach is offering a Free Trial of Gentle Yoga, Power Yoga and Meditation Classes at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane) from Jan. 7 through Jan. 11. Free trial yoga classes are also being offered at the Royal Palm Beach Commons Park Sporting Center (11600 Poinciana Blvd.) on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 8:30 and 9:45 a.m. Call the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center at (561) 790-5124 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host CloudLibrary E-Books for adults on Monday, Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. Learn about this new e-book borrowing platform. Bring in your mobile device and get help installing and setting up your account. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Preschool Story Time: Happy New Year for ages 4 and under on Monday, Jan. 7 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 655-2776 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Book-A-Librarian for adults on Mondays, Jan. 7 and Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. Get personalized attention in areas of computer and mobile devices, genealogy and online resources, to name a few. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults for ages 16 and up on Mondays, Jan. 7 and Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. Explore your artistic interests using different techniques and mediums, improve your skills and learn new ways to express yourself. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will meet Monday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. at the Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). The program will feature Sara Ayers-Rigsby, who specializes in cultural resources management and historic preservation as regional director for the Florida Public Archaeology Network. Call Roy Moore at (561) 307-7792 for more info.

Tuesday, Jan. 8

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present On Your Feet: The Emilio and Gloria Estefan Broadway Musical from Tuesday, Jan. 8 through Sunday, Jan. 13. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• The Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association-Retired will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 11 a.m. at the CTA complex (715 Spencer Drive, West Palm Beach). Call (561) 683-4623 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, Jan. 8 and Thursday, Jan. 10 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 an Electronics Workshop for beginners on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. Do holiday gifts have you confused? Bring your electronics and app store ID and password for your device and learn how they operate. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Winter Crowns for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. Design and decorate a winter crown to celebrate the season. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Walter Isaacson speaking on “The Creativity of Leonardo da Vinci” on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. For more info., visit www.fouarts.org or call (561) 655-7226.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Let’s Play: Board Games & Puzzles for ages 2 and up on Tuesdays, Jan. 8 and Jan. 22 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Jan. 26 at 2 p.m. Socialize over games and puzzles. Board games, both old and new, and puzzles will be provided, or bring your own. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pizza Chat for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Chat about your favorite fandoms. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Rise of Vaping with Teens” co-sponsored by the Palm Beach County Substance Awareness Coalition on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. What are vapes, e-cigs and Juul, and why are more teens using them? See the devices for vaping nicotine and marijuana, and solutions to keeping teens drug free. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• Audubon of the Everglades will host its monthly meeting and lecture on Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. at FAU’s Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 Summit Blvd.). The lecture will be “Waterbird Entanglement Prevention” by Sandy Reed, a visiting member of Tampa Audubon. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

Wednesday, Jan. 9

• Audubon of the Everglades will walk in the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge on Wednesday, Jan 9 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host English Exchange for adults on Wednesdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 1 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will feature author Jeff Klinkenberg speaking about Son of Real Florida: Stories from My Life on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 1:30 p.m. Call (561) 655-2766 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Introduction to Junk Journaling for ages 15 and up on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. Collect thoughts, ideas and inspiration using found and recycled material. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host a lecture on The Symphony: From Beethoven to Wagner with Jim Holman on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 805-8562 or visit www.fourarts.org for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lucky Stars Jars for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 6 p.m. Ring in the New Year with luck and positivity by writing messages on paper and turning them into lucky stars. Then decorate a jar for them to have a home. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Book Discussion: The Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman for adults on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Copies are available at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at the Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). Networking from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is $25, and guests are welcome. The speaker is Roxanne Hosein, a financial advisor with Evershore Financial Group. For more info., call Joanne Ryan at (561) 628-3694.

• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will feature the men’s vocal ensemble Cantus on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. Call the box office at (561) 655-7226 or visit www.fourarts.org for more info.

Thursday, Jan. 10

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host English Exchange for adults on Thursdays, Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 1:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Winter Glass Painting for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. Complete your seasonal decor by creating unique, hand-painted glassware to grace the table. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Tween Advisory Club for ages 10 to 12 on Thursday, Jan. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Brainstorm and develop the kinds of activities you want. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Animal Reading Friends (ARF) for grades K through 6 on Thursdays, Jan. 10 and Jan. 24 at 4 p.m. Practice your reading skills with a licensed therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by Five Boroughs, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, Jan. 10 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “It’s a New Year! Let It Go” for adults on Thursday, Jan. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Using the principles of Peter Walsh’s book Let It Go, Kathy Andio, a professional organizer, will discuss downsizing. Learn how to sort through your possessions. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Friday, Jan. 11

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique for adults on Fridays, Jan. 11 and Jan. 25 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 Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of the movie Christopher Robin on Friday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events.

Saturday, Jan. 12

• 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 Singalong Stories: The Barber of Seville for ages 5 and up on Friday, Jan. 11 at 3:30 p.m. The Palm Beach Opera brings you inside opera’s famous tales. Learn and sing memorable tunes from The Barber of Seville, then make a related craft. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host New Year, New Adventures in the Library Scavenger Hunt for ages 8 and up on Friday, Jan. 11 at 4 p.m. Answer clues, book trivia, riddles and challenges that have been placed throughout the branch and win a special prize. Play solo or pair up with a friend. 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.