Saturday, March 23
• The Wellington Bourbon & Bacon Festival will be held Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 at Wellington Town Center. For more info., visit www.baconbourbonfest.com.
• The 10th annual Arrigo Dodge Ram Rodeo will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Kubota Agriplex Arena on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 at 8 p.m. each night. For more info., call (205) 790-3452 or visit www.southfloridafair.com/events.
• Florida Pet Con will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24. For more info., visit www.peteventprofessionals.com/florida-petcon.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike about nine miles in Royal Palm Beach Pines (110 Natures Way) on Saturday, March 23 at 8 a.m. Call Joe at (561) 859-1954 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Garden Talks for ages 15 and up on Saturday, March 23 at 10:30 a.m. Discuss different spaces and sizes of gardens with Master Gardener Chris Miller. Share ideas, seeds and seedlings. No knowledge is required. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship Final will be played for the first time in Wellington at the International Polo Club Palm Beach on Saturday, March 23 at 11 a.m. with Susan G. Komen Florida as the charity partner of the tournament. For more info., contact boxoffice@internationalpoloclub.com or (561) 282-5331.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Tranquility Yoga with Chamber Ensemble on Saturday, March 23 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Enjoy a peaceful hour-long yoga practice led by celebrated yoga teacher Michael Peterson and accompanied by a live chamber ensemble comprising members of the American Pops Orchestra. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Balance of Powers: The Branches of U.S. Government for adults on Saturday, March 23 at 2:30 p.m. Learn about the powers of the legislative, executive and judicial branches of the federal government and how they relate to one another in this presentation by the League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Teen Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, March 23 at 3 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) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Audubon Everglades will walk in the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach on Saturday, March 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org or call (508) 296-0238 for more info.
• The Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches will present its Screen and Stage Spectacular Concerts at the Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens on Saturday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. and at the Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth on Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available by calling (561) 832-3115 or visiting www.symphonicband.org.
Sunday, March 24
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in the Cypress Creek Natural Area (10035 W. Indiantown Road, Jupiter) on Sunday, March 24 at 7:30 a.m. Call Alan Collins at (561) 586-0486 for more info.
• Audubon Everglades will walk in the Hungryland Slough Natural Area on Sunday, March 24 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org or call (508) 296-0238 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held Sunday, March 24 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.
• The Tyler McLellan Foundation will host its ninth annual Tyler’s Team Charity Poker Classic on Sunday, March 24 at the Palm Beach Kennel Club. The event offers players a complimentary buffet and soft drinks from noon to 1 p.m., along with bounties and a silent auction. Buy-in is $50 with $20 re-buys and $10 add-ons. The tournament will start at 1 p.m. sharp and pay the top 10 percent of the field. The winner takes home the Tyler’s Cup trophy, a $440 Palm Beach Kennel Club tournament coupon, a one-ounce silver tournament coin, along with a cash prize. For more info., call Kevin McLellan at (561) 215-3717.
• Oasis Church, located at 16401 Southern Blvd., is providing a Free Corn Roast on Sunday, March 24 from 1 to 4 p.m. on the church campus in Loxahatchee. The entire community is invited to stop by for free roasted corn, with hot dogs and soda for $1, music and a bounce house for children. For more info., call the church office at (561) 791-0524 or visit www.oasisfl.org.
• The 2019 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, March 24 with the USPA Gold Cup Final. For tickets, or more info., call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.
Monday, March 25
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Playful Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Monday, March 25 at 3:30 p.m. Join in for a session of social playtime for the little ones. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Audubon Everglades Photography Club will welcome noted bird and nature photographer Barry Heimlich to its meeting on Monday, March 25 at 7 p.m. at St. Michael Lutheran Church (1925 Birkdale Drive, Wellington). His presentation will be on “Capturing a Subject in Motion: Birding Photography.” For more info., visit www.photography.auduboneverglades.org.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Sir James Galway and Lady Jeanne Galway on flute with Michael McHale on piano on Monday, March 28 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Tuesday, March 26
• 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 26 and Thursday, March 28 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 Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the lecture “America in Russia Part III: Vladimir Putin, Presidents Bush, Obama and Trump” with Dr. Stephen R. de Angelis on Tuesday, March 26 at 1:30 p.m. Putin, when elected president in 2000, established his “20/20” plan to reinvigorate and reconstruct Russia into a new and vibrant nation-state by the year 2020. In order to achieve this, Putin had to engage American presidents in order to reestablish his country as an equal player on the world stage. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host STEAM Club: Flying Objects for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, March 26 at 3 p.m. Use everyday materials to create a flying object, then see how far it flies. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Cross That Stitch for ages 14 and up on Tuesday, March 26 at 5:30 p.m. Choose from a variety of patterns to improve skills or bring your own project. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Line Dancing for adults on Tuesday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. Beginners and experienced line dancers will learn line dances to keep you movin’ and groovin’. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center at the Belle Glade campus of Palm Beach State College will present Love is a Rose: Celebrating the Music of Linda Ronstadt on Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. Paula Hanke and Peggy Ratusz will perform a tribute covering material spanning Ronstadt’s entire career. Visit www.dollyhand.org for more info.
Wednesday, March 27
• Kravis on Broadway will present the hit musical School of Rock from Wednesday, March 27 through Sunday, March 31 in the Kravis Center’s Dreyfoos Hall. Based on the hit film, this musical comedy features new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever live kids rock band. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.
• Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Wellington on Wednesday, March 27 with a ribbon-cutting at the new Wellington location at 820 S. State Road 7 before doors open at 7 a.m. The public is invited to join the festivities and shop among thousands of healthy items offered throughout the 30,000-square-foot store. The first 200 shoppers will receive 20 percent off their initial total purchase, and muffin and coffee samples will be served to everyone in line before the doors open. Every customer on grand opening day will receive one free reusable bag with a purchase. Visit about.sprouts.com for more information.
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host its Board Installation Luncheon on Wednesday, March 27 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wellington Club at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, followed by the “Who Do You Want To Meet” networking event. For more info., 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, March 27 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: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie for adults on Wednesday, March 27 at 2 p.m. Copies are available at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for all ages on Wednesday, March 27 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.
Thursday, March 28
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Beading Project: Dragonfly for adults on Thursday, March 28 at 2 p.m. Start the spring season by making what has long been thought of as a symbol of happiness, speed and purity. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Good Thoughts Canvas for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, March 28 at 3 p.m. Make a canvas that folds and decorate it with good thoughts. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert featuring the Goodnicks, along with food trucks, on Thursday, March 28 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, March 28 at 6 p.m. Enjoy topics from cartoons to Cleopatra and fandom to physics Team up with friends and battle to be the best. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Friday, March 29
• Vintage Market Days will present Vintage By The Sea from Friday, March 29 through Sunday, March 31 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. For more info., www.southfloridafair.com/events.
• Meals on Wheels of the Palm Beaches will host its annual fundraiser Hot Wheels…Hot Meals on Friday, March 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens in West Palm Beach. For more info., visit www.mowpb.org, e-mail mnelson@mowpb.org or call (561) 802-6979, ext. 5.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of Ralph Breaks the Internet on Friday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Catherine Russell on Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m., with familiar favorites and forgotten treasures. A former backup singer for David Bowie, Steely Dan, Paul Simon and more, the daughter of Louis Armstrong’s bandleader Luis Russell interprets American standards with soul, humor and stunning vocals. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Lucky Plush Productions’ Rooming House on Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30. Chicago-based Lucky Plush Productions is lauded for its layered choreography, nuanced dialogue, surprising humor and socially relevant content. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Saturday, March 30
• The Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, March 30 and Sunday, March 31. Visit www.beadshows.com for more info.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a clip and walk cleanup on Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 a.m. at the Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). Call Paul Cummings at (561) 596-4423 for more info.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, March 30 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 Books & Kids: Bilingual Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Saturday, March 30 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 American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County will be held Saturday, March 30 from 3 to 11 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more information on joining the relay as a participant, survivor or caregiver, visit www.relayforlife.org/westernpbfl or call Community Development Manager Lisa Noel at (561) 614-2835.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Barbra Streisand tribute concert on Saturday, March 30 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.
Sunday, March 31
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a youth hike for ages 6 and up in Riverbend Park (9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter) on Sunday, March 31 at 9 a.m. A parent must attend. RSVP to Brynn Kramer at brynnjkramer@gmail.com.
• The Palm Beach Museum of Natural History with host ArchaeoFest 2019 on Sunday, March 31 from noon to 5 p.m. in the Live 360 Studio, next door to the Palm Beach Museum of Natural History in the Mall at Wellington Green. Enjoy kid-friendly, hands-on activities and displays on Florida’s prehistory, early settlements and development. Activities include flint-knapping and atlatl-throwing demonstrations, a pottery village and history brought to life. For more info., call (561) 729-4246 or visit www.pbmnh.org.
• The 2019 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, March 31 with the U.S. Open Polo Championship. For tickets, or more info., call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Imagine Your Journal for ages 12 to 17 on Sunday, March 31 at 2 p.m. Explore the written word together through journaling prompts while making crafty pages. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
