Saturday, June 15
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Riverbend Park (9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter) on Saturday, June 16 at 7:50 a.m. Call Bruce at (772) 333-1837 for more info.
• Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will host Farm Your Backyard on Saturday, June 15 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Mounts Exhibit Hall in West Palm Beach. Participants will learn how to successfully grow vegetables, with a focus on establishing and managing small vegetable projects. Tips on site preparation, seedling establishment, planting, maintenance and harvesting will be covered. Visit www.mounts.org/events or call (561) 233-1757 for more information and to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Garden Talks for ages 15 and up on Saturday, June 15 at 10:30 a.m. Discuss different spaces and sizes of gardens with Extension Agent Chris Miller. Share ideas, seeds and seedlings. No previous experience is required. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, June 15 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 Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute concert by Green River on Saturday, June 15 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.
Sunday, June 16
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold a Father’s Day Walk at the Green Cay Wetlands (12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach) on Sunday, June 16 at 7 a.m. Bring water and binoculars to enjoy the views. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 596-4423 for more info.
• Music at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Delray Beach will present Orchestral Woodwinds on Sunday, June 16 with a pre-concert lecture with Dr. Paul Cienniwa at 2:30 p.m. prior to the concert at 3 p.m. For more info., visit www.music.stpaulsdelray.org.
Monday, June 17
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Aquapainting for Adults With Special Needs on Monday, June 17 at 10:15 a.m. Enjoy using water and paintbrushes to make nature images appear. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a NASA Lander Touchdown Challenge for ages 7 to 12 on Monday, June 17 at 2 p.m. Design and build a shock-absorbing system that will protect two “astronauts” when they land. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Monday, June 17 at 3 p.m. Jam along to favorite story time songs with instruments to play and keep the music going. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Tuesday, June 18
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Zumbini: Dance & Play Together for children under age 3 on Tuesday, June 18 at 10:15 a.m. Jump into these trendy musical classes. Groove to world music in an upbeat environment. Call (561) 681-4100 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, June 18 and Thursday, June 20 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 Medicare 101 on Tuesday, June 18 at 2 p.m. Join SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) for an in-depth overview and discussion of the different Medicare plan options and benefits. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Snack & Bike Helmet Safety Chat with Epilepsy Florida for all ages on Tuesday, June 18 at 2:15 p.m. Learn about how bike helmets help to protect your brain. Children 18 and under will receive a snack and free bike helmet while supplies last. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Animal Reading Friends (ARF) for grades 3 to 5 on Tuesday, June 18 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 for more info.
• Women of the Wellington Chamber will host a social event on Tuesday, June 18 starting with manicures at Tipsy SalonBar at 4 p.m., followed by happy hour at Beauty and the Beeeef at 5:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonchamber.com or call (561) 792-6525.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Glass Magnets for adults on Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m. Create little magnets using glass gems and maps of space. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Wednesday, June 19
• The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County will hold a hot topic discussion and luncheon on A Changing Economy in Palm Beach County on Wednesday, June 19 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Atlantis Country Club (190 South Atlantis Blvd.). RSVP online at www.lwvpbc.org or call Esther Friedman at (561) 968-4123.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Star Wars: Force Academy for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, June 19 at 2 and 3:15 p.m. Use the Force, young Padawans, to train for or against the Dark Side. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Babysitting 101: Part I & Part II for ages 11 to 17 on Wednesday, June 19 and Thursday, June 20 at 3:30 p.m. Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue will discuss child development, basic first aid, and home and fire safety. Participants must attend both sessions to receive a certificate. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Oculus Rift Virtual Reality Experience for ages 12 and up on Wednesdays, June 19 and June 26 at 5 p.m. Explore, learn, create and play in a 3D environment. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden will host Propagation: Increasing Your Numbers on Wednesday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m. Explore in-depth the process of creating new plants from a variety of sources. The instructor will provide a comprehensive review on a range of techniques of propagation. Visit www.mounts.org/events or call (561) 233-1757 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a STEAM Family Night on Wednesday, June 19 at 6 p.m. Create, play and learn, experimenting with Oobleck. Dress for a mess. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Shulamit Hadassah will host a “My Favorite Things” Party on Wednesday, June 19 at 7 p.m. at PBCFR Station 30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). Bring one or two items that you can describe, demonstrate or share. These can include cosmetics, beauty creams, nail polish, small appliances, gadgets and more. For more info., call Helene at (561) 512-3172 or e-mail nursehelene@yahoo.com.
Thursday, June 20
• City Kids on the Farm continues every Thursday and Friday through July from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds’ Yesteryear Village. Visit www.southfloridafair.com/events for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Kindergarten Readiness for ages 5 and 6 on Thursdays, June 20 and June 27 at 2 p.m. Get a head start on your child’s education this summer. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Southern rock concert by Southern Blood, along with food trucks, on Thursday, June 20 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Trivia for ages 12 and up on Thursday, June 20 at 6 p.m. Show off your knowledge of topics from cartoons to Cleopatra and fandom to physics. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Commemorate World Refugee Day: Pebble-Stone Art for adults on Thursday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. Inspired by the stone art sculptures of Syrian artist Nazir Ali Badr, create a 3D stone art picture using river rocks and pebbles. Representatives from the Florida Department of Children & Families Refugee Services Program will offer information about the important services they provide. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Oasis Women will offer a six-week book study this month on None Like Him: Ten Ways God is Different from Us (and Why That’s a Good Thing) by Jen Wilkin. The book study will take place Thursdays at 7 p.m. from June 20 through Aug. 1. The cost is $10 and includes the book. Contact Oasis Church at oasisflchurch@gmail.com or (561) 791-0524 to sign up or for additional information.
Friday, June 21
• The West Palm Beach Boat Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, June 21 through Sunday, June 23 with 100,000 square feet showcasing power boats, walk-arounds, cruisers, deck boats, pontoons, bass boats, personal watercraft and more. For more info., visit www.southflaboatshow.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Doodle a Mural With Keith Haring for ages 6 and up on Friday, June 21 at 2 p.m. Celebrate the artist Keith Haring by learning about his life and making fun and silly drawings inspired by his art. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of The Lego Movie 2 on Friday, June 21 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Saturday, June 22
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike nine miles at Royal Palm Beach Pines (110 Natures Way, Royal Palm Beach) on Saturday, June 22 at 7:50 a.m. Call Joe at (561) 859-1954 for info.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden will host Mounts Family Fun Day for all ages on Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a fun day filled with STEAM-based activities, where families can experience engaging, learning opportunities together. Visit www.mounts.org/events or call (561) 233-1757 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “The Amazing Mr. A’s Star Force Spectacular!” for all ages on Saturday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. Don’t miss your chance to help unleash the force in this variety-style magic show. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Benefits of Gentle Yoga for adults on Saturday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. Certified yoga instructor Dr. Maruti Ram Gudavalli will discuss how to improve your health and mindfulness. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Fun with Coding for ages 7 and up on Saturday, June 22 at 3 p.m. Learn to code with Code Palm Beach mentors. Twelve laptops will be provided; personal laptops are allowed. Parents/caregivers must attend. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Space Ooze Slime for ages 6 to 19 on Saturday, June 22 at 3 p.m. It’s not a liquid… it’s not a solid… it’s Space Ooze Slime! Make some slime and learn why it behaves the way it does. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free John Denver tribute concert by Ron Rich on Saturday, June 22 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.
Sunday, June 23
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sensory Friendly Browsing Hours, special library hours designed to provide a quieter and calmer environment for special needs children and teens 17 and under, and their families, on Sunday, June 23 at 10 a.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
