Saturday, March 2
• The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, March 2 and Sunday, March 3. Visit www.wpbaf.com for more info.
• St. Rita Catholic Church, located at 13645 Paddock Drive in Wellington, will host an outdoor flea market on Saturday, March 2 from 7 a.m. to noon. A parking space rental is $20. For more info., call the parish office at (561) 793-8544.
• Audubon of the Everglades will walk in Stormwater Treatment Area 1E on Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 a.m. Call (508) 296-0238 or visit www.auduboneverglades.org for info.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) on Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 596-4423 for more info.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, March 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For 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, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 9 a.m., along with Tai Chi for Beginners at 10:15 a.m. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County’s Hot Topic Luncheon topic will feature “Problems & Needs Faced by the Public Defender’s Office” with Palm Beach County Public Defender Carey Haughwout on Saturday, March 2 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the STEM Education Center (4802 Dreher Trail North near the South Florida Science Center). Haughwout will speak about mass incarceration, particularly of the poor. RSVP online at www.lwvpbc.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, March 2 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 “It’s Your Move: Chess Club” for ages 8 to 17 on Saturday, March 2 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.
• The Israel Tennis Centers Foundation will host a High-Performance Tennis Exhibition and Grand Reception at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club on Saturday, March 2 from 3:45 to 7 p.m. The tennis event is free, but reservations are required. The reception will take place after the exhibition in the dining room. For more info., call (954) 480-6333, ext. 222, or visit www.israeltenniscenters.org.
• The Health & Wellness Committee of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host Meet Me at the Race: Sunset Stride 5K on Saturday, March 2 at 4 p.m. at the Wellington National Golf Club. To register, visit www.active.com and search for “Meet Me at the Race Sunset Stride 5K.” Registration is $25. For more info., call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Kiss tribute concert on Saturday, March 2 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.
Sunday, March 3
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Jonathan Dickinson State Park (16450 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound) on Sunday, March 3 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, March 3 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, March 3 with the USPA Gold Cup. For tickets, or more info., call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.
Monday, March 4
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Homework Club for ages 5 to 12 on Monday, March 4 and Monday, March 11 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a quiet space to study, read and complete homework. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Reading Buddies Spring Session 2019 Registration for grades 1 through 5 on Monday, March 4 at 3 p.m. Children are paired with a teen volunteer to practice reading and play literacy games. Spring registration starts Monday, March 4 at the children’s services desk. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will meet on Monday, March 4 at 7 p.m. at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). Call Roy Moore at (561) 307-7792 for more info.
Tuesday, March 5
• Kravis on Broadway will present the hit musical Waitress from Tuesday, March 5 through Sunday, March 10 in the Kravis Center’s Dreyfoos Hall. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “The Superb, the Stupendous, the Silly Dr. Seuss!” for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesday, March 5 at 10:30 a.m. Dress up as your favorite character. Listen to some of our favorite stories and make a silly craft to bring home. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Zumbini: Dance & Play Together!” for children under 3 on Tuesday, March 5 and Friday, March 22 at 11 a.m. Jump into these trendy physical, musical classes for your little one and you. Call (561) 681-4100 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, March 5 and Thursday, March 7 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 Résumé Facelift for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, March 5 at 2 p.m. Get a fresh look or create a new one. Bring a flash drive, résumé and work history. Some computer knowledge is required. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Animal Reading Friends (ARF) for grades K through 5 on Tuesdays, March 5, 12 and 26 at 3 p.m. Practice reading skills with licensed therapy dogs. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host 3D Paper Sculptures for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, March 5 at 3 p.m. Take construction paper to new heights. Test your engineering and artistic skills with this exploratory paper craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure will host its Official Awards Celebration on Tuesday, March 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Burger Bar (4650 Donald Ross Road, Palm Beach Gardens). For more info., visit www.komenflorida.org.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange for adults on Mondays, March 4, 11, 18 and 25 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 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pizza Chat for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, March 5 at 6:30 p.m. Chat about your favorite fandoms. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• Audubon Everglades will meet on Tuesday, March 5 at FAU’s Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 Summit Blvd.). Light refreshments will be offered at 6:30 p.m., followed by the meeting and lecture at 7 p.m. The lecture topic will be “Spring Migration: A Parade of Colorful Birds,” led by Paddy Cunningham Pascatore, a biologist, expert guide and instructor for Birding Adventures. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
Wednesday, March 6
• Audubon Everglades will walk in the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge on Wednesday, March 6 from 6:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org or call (508) 296-0238 for more info.
• American Legion Auxiliary Unit 367 of Royal Palm Beach will meet Wednesday, March 6 at 10 a.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). For more information or directions, call Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host 5 Little Senses Baby Sensory Play for infants ages 3 to 19 months on Wednesday, March 6 at 10:30 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 Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host English Exchange for adults on Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27 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 Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, March 6 at 3 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Knit & Crochet With Project Linus on Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27 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 Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, March 6 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles in Japanese with English subtitles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Thursday, March 7
• Audubon Everglades will walk in Lion Country Safari on Thursday, March 7 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Call (508) 296-0238 or visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host English Exchange for adults on Thursdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 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 Create a Memory Page: Scrapbooking Fun for ages 16 and up on Thursday, March 7 at 2 p.m. Bring personal photos or memorabilia. 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, March 7 at 2:30 p.m. Brainstorm and develop the kinds of activities you want. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for ages 9 and up on Thursday, March 7 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 Prosecco & Polo, a tour of the Museum of Polo & Hall of Fame (9011 Lake Worth Road) on Thursday, March 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A contribution of $20 includes sips and lite bites, along with the museum tour. For more info., call (561) 823-8461.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Writers Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, March 7 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve your fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, March 8
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique for adults on Fridays, March 8 and 22 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 Challenge of the Americas (COTA), a spectacular evening of horses and family fun to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation through Play for P.I.N.K., will be held on Friday, March 8 at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival showgrounds at the corner of South Shore Blvd. and Pierson Road in Wellington. Gates open at 5 p.m. For tickets, visit www.challengeoftheamericas.com.
• Audubon Everglades will host a sunset bike ride in the Wellington Environmental Preserve on Friday, March 8 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org or call (508) 296-0238 for more info.
Saturday, March 9
• The PBC Dog Fanciers Association All Breed Dog Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com/events.
• The South Florida Fair Garage Sale will be held Saturday, March 9 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. For more info., contact Kayla Cawley at (561) 790-5219 or kayla@southfloridafair.com.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com.
• The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International will host its annual Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale on Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in concourse buildings 6 through 10 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Vendors from all over the state will offer a wide variety of delightful and delicious fruit trees. Visitors are encouraged to bring a wagon to help carry purchased plants. Both admission and parking are free. For more info., visit www.pbrarefruitcouncil.org.
• The Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County will meet on Saturday, March 9 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the community room at the Palm Beach County Main Library (3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach). The program will feature the presentation “The Disappearance of Jennie Arena: A Family History Mystery Solved with DNA,” by Alana Edwards. Call (561) 616-3455, e-mail ancestry@gensocofpbc.org or visit www.gensocofpbc.org for more info.
• Vita Nova will host its third annual Mallets & Martinis fundraiser at the National Croquet Center (700 Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach) on Saturday, March 9 at 6 p.m. For info., visit www.vitanovainc.org.
Sunday, March 10
• Temple Beth Torah, in conjunction with Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington, will hold its annual Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include a dunk tank, bounce house, games, prizes, food, face painting, crafts, entertainment, a costume contest and a Hamantashen baking contest. Wristbands, which include bounce houses, games, crafts, a slice of pizza, chips and a drink, will be sold through March 8 for $15. The wristbands will be $20 the day of the event. For more information, or to purchase wristbands, contact Temple Beth Torah at (561) 793-2700 or info@templebethtorah.net.
• The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation will host its third annual Polo Brunch on Sunday, March 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Ave. South, Wellington). All proceeds will benefit the FCS Foundation. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased at http://foundation.flcancer.com/polo2019. To learn more, contact Lynn Rasys at lrasys@flcancer.com or call (941) 677-7184.
• The 2019 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, March 10 with the USPA Gold Cup. For tickets, or more info., call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.
