Calendar For September 13 – September 22, 2019

Saturday, Sept. 14

• The West Palm Beach Fall Home Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 15. For more info., visit www.westpalmhomeshow.com.

• The MNM Theatre Company will present the musical Man of La Mancha from Friday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 29 in the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• A Classic Car Swap Meet will be held at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 15 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more info, visit www.southflcarswapmeets.com.

• The 10th annual Florida Marine Flea Market & BBQ Festival will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Sept. 14 and Sunday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit www.flnauticalfleamarket.com for more info.

• The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida will host Daughters and Donuts on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Dunkin’ Donuts (220 S. State Road 7, 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.

• The South Florida National Cemetery (6501 State Road 7) will host POW-MIA OREE 2019, an outdoor remembrance and education event, on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 9 a.m. Visit www.pow-mia-oree.com for info.

• The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida will host a Fall Product Rally on Saturday, Sept. 14 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Live 360 room at the Mall at Wellington Green. 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 Women of the Western Communities will host its rescheduled Paint Party Fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 14 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington). Register at www.kbsocialartworking.com.

• The Rooney’s Golf Foundation second annual Bowling Bash will be held at Bowlero Jupiter (350 Maplewood Dr., Jupiter) on Saturday, Sept. 14 at noon. The day will include bowling, lunch, awards and raffles. Proceeds will benefit the Autism Project of Palm Beach County, Greyed A Greyhounds, the Police Athletic League and the Potentia Academy. Register to play or donate at www.givesignup.org/ticketevent/rooneysbowlingbash. For more info., call (561) 683-2222, ext. 146, or visit www.rooneysgolffoundation.org.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Electric Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your electric instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Anime Name Game with Nerds Know for ages 11 to 17 on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 3 p.m. Think you know all about anime? Test your knowledge. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Bruce Springsteen tribute concert by the Boss Project on Saturday, Sept. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar for more info.

Sunday, Sept. 15

• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Everglades Habitat (3491 Flying Cow Ranch Road, Wellington) on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 8 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.

• Stop by the International Polo Club Palm Beach for its Wedding Venue Showcase on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to discover the many amenities that are available. This free, open house event will feature sample menus and tastings, complimentary champagne, example décor displays, local bridal vendors and an opportunity to chat with wedding planning experts. E-mail events@internationalpoloclub.com for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Book Arts for ages 16 and up on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. Learn the basics of book origami to transform your old books into works of art. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• A Fright Nights Casting Call will be held at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. Go through the main gate and bring two forms of identification. For more info., visit www.myfrightnights.com/employment.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sporty Stories for ages 2 to 6 on Sunday, Sept. 15 at 3 p.m. This sports-themed story time is all about fun and games. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Monday, Sept. 16

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Aquapainting for Adults with Special Needs on Monday, Sept. 16 at 10:15 a.m. Enjoy using water and paintbrushes to make nature images appear. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Chabad Jewish Center of Royal Palm Beach (129 Sparrow Drive) will hold a Shofar Workshop for the entire family on Monday, Sept. 16 at 5:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.jewishroyalpalm.com or call (561) 225-1766.

• A Quarter Auction to benefit Team Haylie’s Beach Bums will be held Monday, Sept. 16 at Kocomo’s Island Grill (7040 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road). Doors open at 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.facebook.com/quartersforkindnesskerrybarnes.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Fall Family Festival on Monday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. Celebrate all things fall with your family and friends with fun crafts, activities, games and seasonal treats. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Women of Note Chorus invites women of all ages to join the a cappella group. Whether a novice or knowledgeable singer, you’ll experience two evenings of education, harmony and ringing chords, barbershop style, on Wednesdays, Sept. 16 and Sept. 23 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of the Palm Beaches (900 Brandywine Road, West Palm Beach). To reserve a spot, e-mail membership@womenofnote.com or call (877) 966-7464, ext. 2. Visit www.womenofnote.com to learn more.

Tuesday, Sept. 17

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Digital Preservation: Scanning Photos for adults on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19 at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 24 at 11 a.m. and Thursday, Sept. 26 at 9 a.m. Bring up to 100 loose photos in good condition and a flash drive to save the digital images using a high-speed scanner. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Marble Run for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 3 p.m. Engineer the best way from A to B with found materials. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Women of the Wellington Chamber will host a mixer at the Salt Suite (5500 S. State Road 7) on Tuesday, Sept. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. featuring salt therapy sessions, hand mud masks, and a wine and cheese reception. For more info., call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Get Gaming for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Sept. 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.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Whole Health Intergenerational Nutrition Education (WHINE) for ages 5 and up on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. Join in the fun with a family scavenger hunt and explore how eating healthy and staying active can prevent diseases and other unhealthy conditions. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Wednesday, Sept. 18

• The League of Women Voters will hold its hot topic luncheon “The State of Palm Beach County Schools” with Superintendent Dr. Donald Fennoy on Wednesday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Atlantis Country Club (190 South Atlantis Blvd.) RSVPs online at www.lwvpbc.org or call Esther Friedman at (561) 968-4123.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Brush, Ink & Chinese Calligraphy for adults on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Experiment with a new art form from China’s four treasures of study: brush, ink, paper and inkstone. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sweater Weather Chill-Out Lounge for students in grades 3 to 5 on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Relax after school, hang out with a friend, read a book, chit-chat and connect. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Marvel Superheroes Adventure Game for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Sept. 18 a 6 p.m. Like Dungeons & Dragons? Can’t wait for the next Marvel movie? Come play as a famous hero or create one. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Celebrate Colombia for all ages on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. The musical group DobleKlave will offer a repertoire that includes vallenatos, cumbia and salsa in celebration of Colombian culture. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Air Garden Terrariums for adults on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Decorate a small round terrarium, perfect for an air plant or mini fairy scene. Materials will be provided or bring your own. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Thursday, Sept. 19

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host the Progress Palm Beach County Economic Summit on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the West Palm Beach Marriott (1001 Okeechobee Blvd.) with a networking breakfast, breakout sessions and a luncheon. For more info., visit www.cpbchamber.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host In Concert: Robert Ross on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 2 p.m. Ross is a South Florida award-winning singer-songwriter, guitarist and harmonica player who performs blues, folk, jazz and rock. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Tween Advisory Club for ages 10 to 12 on Thursdays, Sept. 19 and Sept. 26 at 2:30 p.m. Brainstorm and develop the kinds of activities you like. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Ahoy, Me Hearties for ages 5 and up on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 4 p.m. It’s Talk Like a Pirate Day! Learn pirate lingo, wave your flag, find buried treasure and make a pirate craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by the Samantha Russell Band, along with food trucks, on Thursday, Sept. 19 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar.

• The Puerto Rican/Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host a business, educational and social networking event on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6 p.m. at WPTV News Channel 5 (1100 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach). The event will include the Hispanic Heritage Awards Celebration with guest speaker Dr. Peter Barbatis of Palm Beach State College. For more info., call (561) 889-6527.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Truman Capote: The Making & Breaking of a Celebrity on Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Learn more about the famed author in this lecture presented by Palm Beach State College professor Dr. Matt Klauza. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Friday, Sept. 20

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 4 to 8 on Friday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. Make a fun craft at this family event. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host a College Expo/Career Fair at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center on Friday, Sept. 20 from 3 to 6 p.m. For more info., call Program Supervisor Steven Poyner at (561) 753-1241.

• The Palm Beach County Medical Society will host Docs Got Talent on Friday, Sept. 20, starting at 6 p.m. at the Atlantis Country Club (190 Atlantis Blvd.). Tickets are $75 per person. RSVP by calling (561) 433-3940 or visit www.pbcms.org.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of the movie Dark Phoenix on Friday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Saturday, Sept. 21

• Friends of the Mounts Botanical Garden will host an Exotic Plants & Orchids Sale on Saturday, Sept. 21 and Sunday, Sept. 22. Visitors can stroll through the garden and enjoy a selection of orchids and exotic plants from more than 25 vendors. Magnificent tabletop arrangements will be offered in a silent auction to benefit the Mounts horticulture scholarship program with Palm Beach State College. Visit www.mounts.org/events or call (561) 233-1757 for more info.

• The 29th annual Gigantic Garage Sale will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk four miles in Okeeheelee Park South (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 a.m. Call Bruce at (772) 333-1837 for more info.

• The League of Women Voters will hold an orientation meeting for new members, and anyone interested in joining, on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach State College Center for Bachelor’s Programs Building Room CBP-103 on the Lake Worth campus. RSVP to Darlene Kostrub at dkostrub@aol.com or (561) 852-0496.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gardening for Butterflies with Native Plants for adults on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10:30 a.m. Learn how to attract butterflies with native plants. Get a voucher for two free, three-gallon native plants at the end of class; one voucher per household. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Fall Into Girl Scouting will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center concourse buildings. Learn more about the Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida. Visit www.gssef.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Sept. 21 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 Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Know the Truth About Juuls & Vaping for ages 11 to 17 on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 3 p.m. Learn the facts and the myths about e-cigarettes and vaping from Tobacco Free Florida. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to attend. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Kids Cancer Foundation will host “Go Gold: Childhood Cancer Awareness Celebration” on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Kids Cancer Center (246 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). For more info., e-mail nicole@kidscancersf.org or call (561) 236-1110.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free U2 tribute concert on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar for more info.

Sunday, Sept. 22

• Wellington author Jill Liberman will present a Choose Happy Workshop on Sunday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hippocrates Health Institute (1466 Hippocrates Way, West Palm Beach). Register for the workshop at www.hippocratesinst.org/ws20190922.

• The Wellington Rotary Club will host its United Nations Peace Day Ceremony on Sunday, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. at the Wellington Rotary Peace Park (1825 Royal Fern Drive). For more info., visit www.wellingtonrotary.org.