Calendar For July 1 – July 7, 2019

Saturday, June 29

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature Sean’s Dance Factory Presents Big Bang XXIII on Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30. This high-energy dance production features urban hip-hop, breaking and contemporary dance styles. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• The South Florida Fairgrounds Summer Garage Sale will be held Saturday, June 29 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 Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will conduct trail maintenance in the Okeeheelee Park Natural Area (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, June 29 at 7:30 a.m. Call (561) 596-4423 for more info.

• You Farm and Ruffles & Overalls will hold a Summer Barn Sale on Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 16651 Rembrandt Road in Loxahatchee. Admission is $5 at the gate. For more info., call (561) 312-1603 or visit www.youfarmgreens.com.

• Girl Scout troops are forming now. Have some fun with the Girl Scouts and see what it is all about on Saturday, June 29 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at California Pizza Kitchen at the Mall at Wellington Green. The cost is $15 and includes a patch. Make your own pizza and tour the restaurant. To register, contact Peggy at suvm@phoenixsu.com or (561) 723-1285.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Are You Board? Game On!” for ages 12 and up on Saturday, June 29 at 2 p.m. Gather your friends, or come and make new ones, and discover new games and reacquaint yourself with old favorites. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

Arrigo Bull Mania 2019, presented by Farmboy Custom Co., will feature extreme bull riding on Saturday, June 29 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Kubota Agriplex. Gates open at 6 p.m., and the show begins at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.southfloridafair.com.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Blues Brothers Soul Band tribute concert on Saturday, June 29 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Blackout 11 will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, June 29 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com.

Sunday, June 30

• Wellington is seeking an instructor or organization to conduct Softball Instruction in a fundamentals program during the fall season. Proposals are due no later than Sunday, June 30 in writing to Ryan Hagopian at 11700 Pierson Road, Wellington, FL 33414 or rhagopian@wellingtonfl.gov.

• The Village of Royal Palm Beach will celebrate its 60th Anniversary on Sunday, June 30 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. The event is open to the public, and all residents are invited to attend. The event will feature light fare, hors d’oeuvres and beverages, as well as music by guitarist Ron Oliveire. Six residents will be honored for their service to the community.

Monday, July 1

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Book-A-Librarian for adults on Mondays, July 1, 15 and 29 at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays, July 10 and 24 at 9 a.m. Get personalized attention in areas of computer and mobile devices, genealogy and online resources. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd,) will host Wine Bottle Cottage for ages 15 and up on Monday, July 1 at 2 p.m. Decorate wine bottles to look like unique little cottages. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will meet on Monday, July 1 at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.), with refreshments at 7 p.m. and the program at 7:30 p.m. Call Roy Moore at (561) 307-7792 for more info.

Tuesday, July 2

• 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, July 2 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 a Kitchen Chat for ages 14 and up on Tuesday, July 2 at 2 p.m. Participate in a bimonthly discussion to help you with home cooking. Borrow any themed cookbook, test a meal and share your tips, techniques and kitchen adventures. 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 Tuesday, July 2 at 3 p.m. Practice reading skills with licensed therapy dogs who can’t wait for you to read them a story. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Stars & Stripes Crafting for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, July 2 at 3:15 p.m. Celebrate Independence Day by making red, white and blue art. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Celebrate the Red, White & Blue!” for ages 2 and up on Tuesday, July 2 at 3:30 p.m. Wear your red, white and blue, participate in a patriotic parade and create crafts. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Wednesday, July 3

• Nominations are due July 3 for the Susan G. Komen Florida Warriors in Pink, breast cancer survivors and metastatic forever fighters who will serve as year-long ambassadors for the 2020 Komen South Florida Race for the Cure on Jan. 25, 2020. Komen Florida encourages Warriors in Pink nominations from any of the organization’s South Florida service areas of Palm Beach, St. Lucie, Martin and Indian River counties. To nominate a breast cancer survivor or metastatic forever fighter, download the nomination form at www.komenflorida.org/nominations and e-mail info@komenflorida.org. For more info., visit www.komenflorida.org or call (561) 514-3020.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd,) will host Let’s Make Camp for ages 5 and up on Wednesday, July 3 at 2 p.m. Play games and tell stories around the “campfire.” Make and eat some yummy treats. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Bored? Games!” for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, July 3 at 3:15 p.m. Play a variety of board games, chess, checkers and Wii U games. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Thursday, July 4

• The Royal Palm Bassmasters and the Village of Royal Palm Beach will host a Kids Fishing Tournament for all ages up to 15 years old on Thursday, July 4 at the Royal Palm Beach Commons Park pavilion and lake. Trophies and prizes will be awarded in five age categories, including parent/child, in “bass” or other fish category. Registration is from 6:30 to 9 a.m. Fishing ends at 11 a.m. with winners announced at 11:30 a.m. Call (561) 644-6269 for more information.

• Celebrate the Fourth of July at Yesteryear Village at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Thursday, July 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is $4. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com.

• The Village of Wellington will celebrate Independence Day beginning with a Patriotic Pool Party from noon to 5 p.m. at the Wellington Aquatics Complex. A Fourth of July Celebration will be held at Village Park from 6 to 9 p.m., with fireworks beginning at 9:15 p.m. Free shuttle transportation service is available from the Mall at Wellington Green at the Palm Tran bus stop beginning at 5:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The Village of Royal Palm Beach will hold its 60th Anniversary Star-Spangled Spectacular July Fourth Independence Celebration at Commons Park starting at 6:30 a.m. with the Bassmasters Fishing Tournament, a volleyball tournament at 8 a.m. and activities all day, including free kayaking and paddle boarding at 4 p.m., a kids fun zone and patriotic craft areas, gourmet food trucks, crafts and vendors. At 5 p.m., there will be a cornhole tournament and a ladder golf ball tournament. Live entertainment also begins at 5 p.m., and fireworks begin at 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.

Friday, July 5

• The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, July 5 through Sunday, July 7. Visit www.wpbaf.com for info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd,) will host Gravity Painting for ages 8 to 12 on Friday, July 5 at 2 p.m. Get inspired by outer space and use tempera paint, glue and foam tiles to create abstract galaxy art. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Palm Beach Zoo will host Safari Nights on Friday, July 5 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. with a “Princesses & Pirates” theme. Meet some famous princesses and have a swashbuckling good time. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd,) will host Get Gaming for ages 12 and up on Wednesdays, July 3, 10 and 17 at 6 p.m. Game with friends and try new and favorite card and board games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

Saturday, July 6

• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) at 7:20 a.m. Walk for an hour at your own pace. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Intermediate Tai Chi for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, July 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 9 a.m. and Tai Chi for Beginners at 10:15 a.m. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Basic skills are required. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd,) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, July 6 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 Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd,) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, July 6, 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. Adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons with fellow wizards and warriors. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Palm Beach Haitian American Music Festival will be held on Saturday, July 6 from 4 p.m. to midnight at the South Florida Fair Expo Center, with music, food, cultural drinks and crafts. Visit www.southfloridafair.com for more info.

• West Palm Beach will host the sixth annual BBQ, Brews & Blues event on Saturday, July 6 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the city’s Historic Northwest District, three blocks north of Clematis Street on Rosemary Avenue. Guests can enjoy free samples of delicious southern soul food and craft beers by local vendors while supplies last. This year’s event features the blues funk fusion of CeCe Teneal, contemporary blues by Albert Castiglia and the high-octane blues of powerhouse Selwyn Birchwood. Trolley service will be available from downtown West Palm Beach and free parking is available onsite. For more info., visit www.wpb.org/cra or call (561) 822-1550.

Sunday, July 7

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sea Creature Stories for ages 2 to 6 on Sunday, July 7 at 3 p.m. Swim on over for tales of favorite animals from under the sea. Enjoy fun songs, dances and a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.