Saturday, Aug. 24
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike 8 to 10 miles in the Dupuis Wildlife Management Area (23500 SW Kanner Highway, Canal Point) on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 7:45 a.m. Bring two liters of water to keep hydrated, along with snacks. Call Amy Saperstein at (561) 289-5551 for more info.
• The Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Kids World Family Fun Fest will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Aug. 24 and Sunday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, offering something for all children. For more info., visit www.adayforkids.com.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Nature Walk on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 10:30 a.m. for families of all ages. This event is free with no reservations required. Go on a free guided nature walk through the pine flatwoods ecosystem and learn about the plants and animals that live there. For more information, call (561) 233-1400 or visit www.pbcnature.com.
• Horses That Help will host a community fundraiser with events for the whole family on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hamlin House Community Center (14893 89th Place North). For more information, call (561) 281-8599 or visit www.horsesthathelp.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Fun With Coding for ages 7 to 17 on Saturday, Aug. 24 at 2:30 p.m. Learn to code with Code Palm Beach mentors. Fifteen laptops will be provided; personal laptops are also allowed. Parents or caregivers must attend. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Sunday, Aug. 25
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Frenchman’s Forest (12201 Prosperity Farms Road, Palm Beach Gardens) on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 7:20 a.m. Call Alan Collins at (561) 586-0486 for more info.
• Parents with young children through age 12 are invited to join Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington for the first day of Jewish religious school on Sunday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. For more info., call (561) 793-4347, e-mail bnaijacobofwell@aol.com or visit www.templebnaijacob.com.
• Check out the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida on Sunday, Aug. 25 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive). For more info., contact Alexa Rubin at (561) 632-7791 or arubin@gssef.org, or Peggy at suvm@phienixsu.com or (561) 723-1285.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Civics Trivia Contest on Sunday, Aug. 25 at 2:30 p.m. Teams of two to six will answer civics trivia questions and compete to win prizes. Bring your friends to form a team or join others and play along. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Monday, Aug. 26
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids Snack & Paint for ages 7 to 11 on Monday, Aug. 26 at 4:30 p.m. The start of a new school year can be stressful. Meet up with your friends, enjoy snacks and paint on a blank canvas while listening to relaxing music. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Fantasy Football 2019 for ages 16 and up on Monday, Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. Gear up for a fun-filled football season and assemble the ultimate roster at this live draft session. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Snack & Paint for ages 12 to 17 on Monday, Aug. 26 at 6:15 p.m. The start of a new school year can be stressful. Meet up with your friends, enjoy snacks and paint on a blank canvas while listening to some relaxing music. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Aug. 27
• Wellington’s Community Services Department will host its first Senior Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Wellington Community Center. Local nonprofits and community partners will be in attendance to market and share volunteer opportunities. There will be refreshments and giveaways during the event. Pre-registration is required to attend. To pre-register, call the Community Services Office at (561) 791-4796.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host After School Bingo Time for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 4 p.m. Play a few games of old-fashioned bingo and win some prizes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Cross That Stitch for ages 14 and up on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 5:30 p.m. Love to cross-stitch? Learn the basics to get started or choose from a variety of patterns to improve your skills. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization will hold its eighth annual Uncorked: An Evening of Downright ExtraOrdinary Food and Wine on Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Wine Cellar in Renaissance Commons (1500 Gateway Blvd., Boynton Beach). Guests will enjoy a variety of fine wines and food. Admission is $20 per person in advance and $30 at the door, space permitting. To RSVP, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/uncorkeda-downright-extraordinary-evening-of-wine-and-food-tickets-63451162134 or mail a check with guest names to: GCDSO, 915 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL 33435. For more info., contact Corinne Pike at (561) 752-3383 or goldcoastdsorg@att.net.
• A Quarter Auction to benefit the AAZK Chapter at Lion Country Safari will be held Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. at the Pirate’s Well (12041 Southern Blvd.). For more info., visit www.facebook.com/quartersforkindnesskerrybarnes.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Line Dancing on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 6:30 p.m. for beginners and experienced line dancers. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Crystal Bead Sun Catchers on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 10:30 a.m. Create a beautiful beaded sun catcher that sparkles. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host its State of the Village Luncheon with Mayor Anne Gerwig on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 11:30 a.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington). For more info., call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Book Discussion on The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. Copies are available at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida will host a Give Back Night on Wednesday, Aug. 28 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Chick-Fil-A locations in Royal Palm Beach (206 S. State Road 7) and Wellington (10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., contact Alexa Rubin at (561) 632-7791 or arubin@gssef.org, or Peggy at suvm@phienixsu.com or (561) 723-1285.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend and make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons on Wednesday, Aug. 28 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, Aug. 29
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its STEAM Club for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 3 p.m. Use science, design and engineering skills to learn about gravity using pom-poms. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Play Dough Play Date for ages 4 to 7 on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 4:30 p.m. Knead, roll and mold using Play-Doh and Play-Doh tools. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free 1980s rock concert by Rubixx, along with food trucks, on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Book Chat on Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westover for adults on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. Copies are available. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Check out the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida on Thursday, Aug. 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.). For more info., contact Alexa Rubin at (561) 632-7791 or arubin@gssef.org, or Peggy at suvm@phienixsu.com or (561) 723-1285.
Saturday, Aug. 31
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will host a clip and walk at the Okeeheelee Park Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Aug. 31 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 596-4423 for more info.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Archery for Beginners for ages 8 and up Saturday, Aug. 31 at 9:30 a.m. This program costs $10 per person. Learn the basics of archery from safety to shooting and develop a great new skill during this two-hour program. Equipment will be provided. For more info., call (561) 233-1400 or visit www.pbcnature.com.
• The Women of the Western Communities will host Paint Party Fundraiser on Saturday, Aug. 31 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington). Register for this event at www.kbsocialartworking.com.
Tuesday, Sept. 3
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sunflowers for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 3 p.m. Learn about the life cycle of plants, and start a plant of your own. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Wellington’s Community Services Department will hold a Walk & Talk in the Hawthorne Neighborhood on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at 5 p.m. For more info., call Community Services at (561) 791-4796.
Wednesday, Sept. 4
• Check out the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida on Wednesday, Sept. 4 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Panera Bread (11131 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach). For more info., contact Alexa Rubin at (561) 632-7791 or arubin@gssef.org, or Peggy at suvm@phienixsu.com or (561) 723-1285.
