Calendar For June 24 – June 30, 2019

Saturday, June 22

• The West Palm Beach Boat Show will continue at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, June 22 and 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 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.

• Club Pilates Wellington (10660 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 140) will host a Pups & Pilates Fundraiser for Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary on Saturday, June 22 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be five classes, and all will be free to attend with a suggested $20 donation. Anyone wishing to take a class should call or text (561) 208-1233 or e-mail wellington@clubpilates.com to save a spot.

• 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.

• A grand opening celebration for the new Westlake Adventure Park will be held Saturday, June 22 from noon to 4 p.m. Kick off summer with plenty of food, fun and entertainment. Visit www.westlakeadventurepark.com for more info.

• 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 Rotary Club of Wellington will hold its annual Installation Dinner on Saturday, June 22 with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonrotary.org.

• 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 Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike the Solid Waste Authority Greenway Trail System (7501 N. Jog Road West Palm Beach) on Sunday, June 23 at 7:20 a.m. These trails include a large rookery that harbors thousands of native birds. Call Alan Collins at (561) 586-0486 for more info.

• 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.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Miniature Garden in Outer Space for ages 14 and up on Sunday, June 23 at 2 p.m. Bring your imagination and create a miniature garden that’s out of this world. Materials will be provided. Bring a glue gun if possible. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Monday, June 24

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Playful Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Monday, June 24 at 3 p.m. Join in for a session of social playtime for the little ones. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Tween STEM Challenge: Make a Space Station Tower!” for ages 8 to 12 on Monday, June 24 at 3:30 p.m. Design a space station tower using straws and other materials from the craft closet. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Book Chat on Hidden Figures: The American Dream and the Untold Story of the Black Women Mathematicians Who Helped Win the Space Race by Margot Lee Shetterly for adults on Monday, June 24 at 6 p.m. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Tuesday, June 25

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Zumbini: Dance & Play Together for ages 6 to 36 months on Tuesday, June 25 at 9:30 a.m. Move and groove to lively music with your little one using musical instruments in an upbeat environment. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will host Stories in the Garden: An Outdoor Eco-Literacy Experience on Tuesday, June 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. This event engages young children and families in early literacy and the great outdoors. The program is for young learners ages 2 to 6 who will love the interactive stories, songs and tours of various gardens. Visit www.mounts.org/events or call (561) 233-1757 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, June 25 and Thursday, June 27 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 Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Snack & Water Safety Chat with the Drowning Prevention Coalition of Palm Beach County for all ages on Tuesday, June 25 at 2:15 p.m. Children 18 and under will receive a healthy snack and learn about how to be safe in and around water. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Rocket-Powered Science for ages 7 and up on Tuesday, June 25 at 3 p.m. Experiment with a few different chemical reactions to see if you can create enough propulsion to make your project go. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Rock Painting for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, June 25 at 3 p.m. Design your own rock, then take it home or hide it for someone to find. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The 11th annual Palm Beach County Golf Croquet Summer League Opening Party will take place Tuesday, June 25 at 5 p.m. at the National Croquet Center (700 Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach) enjoy a visit from Mo & Sally of Kool 105.5 FM and a delicious buffet from SandyJames Fine Foods. The league starts Monday, July 8. For more info., call (561) 478-2300, ext. 1, or visit www.croquetnational.com.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Line Dancing on Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Wednesday, June 26

• The Palm Beach County Planning Congress will host Planning Challenges 2019: City Stories on Wednesday, June 26 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lake Worth Beach Casino (10 S. Ocean Blvd.) with keynote speaker Daniel Herriges. E-mail yexsy@ur3ana.com for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Mars Lander Touchdown Challenge by 4-H for ages 8 and up on Wednesday, June 26 at 2 p.m. Join 4-H for this fun chance to work in groups designing and building a shock-absorbing system that will protect two “astronauts” for a simulated landing on Mars. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Book Discussion on An American Marriage by Tayari Jones for adults on Wednesday, June 26 at 2 p.m. Copies available at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, June 26 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons on Wednesday, June 26 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, June 27

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Chapter Crafter Summer Spectacular for ages 5 to 9 on Thursday, June 27 at 1 p.m. with stories and crafts for school-aged kids to enjoy. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Galaxy Glass Painting for ages 16 and up on Thursday, June 27 at 2 p.m. Ever wanted to travel to a galaxy far, far away? Indulge your fantasy and create your vision. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free rock concert by the Flyers, along with food trucks, on Thursday, June 27 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

Friday, June 28

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will feature Sean’s Dance Factory Presents Big Bang XXIII from Friday, June 28 through Sunday, June 30. This high-energy dance production features urban hip-hop, breaking and contemporary dance styles. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• Royal Palm Beach Parks & Recreation will offer a free Meditation Class on Friday, June 28 at 9:30 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). Attendees will calm the mind, relax the body and work on breath work. No experience is necessary. A new six-week meditation session will run July 12 through Aug. 16 with a cost of $48 for village residents and $58 for nonresidents. Call (561) 790-5124 for more information.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Girls Can Do Anything for ages 5 and up on Friday, June 28 at 2 p.m. Girls can be doctors, musicians, athletes, moms, politicians and more. Everyone will make a glass magnet to show off their future. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gentle Yoga & Meditation for adults on Friday, June 28 at 4 p.m. Learn relaxation methods and exercise with certified yoga instructor Dr. Maruti Ram Gudavalli. Bring water and wear comfortable clothing. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Arrigo Bull Mania 2019, presented by Farmboy Custom Co., will feature two nights of extreme bull riding on Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Kubota Agriplex. Gates open each night 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 screening of Mary Poppins Returns on Friday, June 28 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Saturday, June 29

• 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.

• 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.

• 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/events 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

• 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.