Saturday, Jan. 18
• The 2020 South Florida Fair will continue through Sunday, Feb. 2 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk the Citrus Trail Loop in a three-night backpacking event Saturday, Jan. 18 through Tuesday, Jan. 21. Call Ryan Lusk at (904) 891-4479 for more info.
• The Village of Wellington will host a free public art exhibit “The Art of Florida’s Highwaymen” coming to the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) from Friday, Jan. 17 through Sunday, Jan. 19 with presentations each day at 2 p.m. and a free opening reception on Friday, Jan. 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. For more info., call (561) 753-2484.
• The Palm Beach Sail & Power Squadron will hold a two-day boating safety course on Saturday, Jan. 18 and Sunday, Jan. 19 at 8 a.m. at the group’s headquarters (1125 Old Dixie Highway, Lake Park). The course covers safety and emergency procedures, navigation, boat handling, anchoring, rules of the road, fueling and more. The cost is $70. For more info., call Rick Wood at (561) 542-1146 or Cal Cearley at (561) 670-1922.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in the Loxahatchee Slough on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 8 a.m. Call Bea Rogers at (561) 644-0777 for more info.
• Friends of the Okeeheelee Nature Center will host Raptor Day for nature photographers on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at the Okeeheelee Nature Center. Several different species of birds of prey will be on display in a natural, outdoor setting. Reserve your spot by calling the nature center at (561) 233-1400 or by visiting during regular operating hours.
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Village Hall campus (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) Visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Books & Kids: Bilingual Story Time for ages 2 to 5 on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 10:15 a.m. Join in for stories, songs, rhymes and fun in English and Spanish. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Garden Talks for ages 15 and up on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 10:30 a.m. Expand your knowledge with other garden enthusiasts. Share gardening ideas, as well as seeds, seedlings and cuttings. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Whistling Renditions for the whole family on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. Take a trip down memory lane while performer Rajesh Koppikar whistles some classic tunes. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sewing Lab for ages 15 and up on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 2 p.m. Don’t have a sewing machine? Practice sewing in this independent sewing lab using the library’s machines. Some basic materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam on Saturday, Jan. 18 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 Relay for Life Glow in the Dark 5K Fun Run will be held Saturday, Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. For more info., contact Lisa Noel at (561) 614-2835 or lisa.noel@cancer.org.
• CAFCI will host a Ferrin Youth and Scholarship Committee Backyard BBQ and Games Night Fundraiser at Camp Davis in Loxahatchee on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 5 p.m. For more info., call Genieve White at (561) 876-4161 or Rhonda Ferrin-Davis at (561) 685-9838.
• Temple Beth Torah will hold its inaugural Service Award Gala at the Wellington National Golf Club on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.templebethtorah.net/gala2020 or by calling (561) 793-2700.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Pat Benatar Tribute Concert by All Fired Up on Saturday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will host Matisyahu on Saturday, Jan. 18 and Sunday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Sunday, Jan. 19
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in the Pondhawk Natural Area (1501 N.W. Spanish River Blvd, Boca Raton) on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 7:30 a.m. Call Alan Collins at (561) 586-0486 for more info.
• The 2020 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Jan. 19 with the Ylvisaker Cup. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.
Monday, Jan. 20
• CAFCI and the Village of Royal Palm Beach will present its 18th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 20 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. A free continental breakfast will be served from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The program will start at 10 a.m. For more info., call Elet Cyris at (561) 791-9087.
• Polo for Life will present the Polo for a Purpose: Passage to India with gates opening at 2 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington). The sunset polo match will feature local favorites. Attendance is $20 per vehicle. The match will be followed by a ticketed authentic Indian cuisine dinner. Details about sponsorships, vendor spaces, tailgate tents, the kids’ zone and more are available at www.poloforlife.org. For more info., contact Terrie Mooney at (561) 644-7124 or terrie@poloforlife.org.
Tuesday, Jan. 21
• 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, Jan. 21 and Thursday, Jan. 23 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 ArtSmart Lecture Series at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present “Hamilton: The Man Behind the Musical” on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 1:30 and 4 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Art for Adults Art Show on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 5 p.m. Bring your family and friends for an evening of art featuring the work of Art for Adults participants. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
Wednesday, Jan. 22
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sweater Weather Chill Out Lounge for grades 3 to 5 on Wednesday, Jan. 22 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 History of Jewish Music on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 3 p.m. Roni Raab, host of the popular radio show “Shalom South Florida,” will share information about the history of Jewish music. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Mini Jam Session for ages 2 to 5 on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 3 p.m. Little ones can rock out to awesome tunes while jamming on musical instruments. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Village Meeting Hall (1050A Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) due to repairs at the ITID office. For more info., visit www.indiantrail.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons on Wednesday, Jan. 22 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.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host DIY Pet Toys for ages 9 and up on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. Make pet toys to benefit the animals at Palm Beach County Animal Care & Control and your own pet. Supplies will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County will hold a presentation on the 2020 Census featuring Richard Bartholomew, chairman of the LVWPBC Census Committee, on Wednesday, Jan 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the STEM Education Center (4802 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach). Visit www.lwvpbc.org for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the performing Arts will present Violinist Francisco Fullana on Wednesday, Jan. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Thursday, Jan. 23
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host a Power Networking Breakfast on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 8:30 a.m. at the American Cancer Society offices (621 Clearwater Park Road, West Palm Beach). For more info., call (561) 790-6200 or visit www.cpbchamber.com.
• The Walkers of Wellington will walk around the shops at the Mall at Wellington Green (10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, Jan. 23 from 9 to 10 a.m. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Friendship Circle for ages 18 to 30 on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 9:15 a.m. Meet other intellectually disabled young adults and work on skill-building projects in a supportive, encouraging environment. Parents/caregivers must attend. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature STEAM: Snowstorm Jar for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 3 p.m. Bring winter to the tropics using simple ingredients. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature food trucks and a free Neil Diamond tribute concert on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Pokémon Club for ages 6 and up on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Loxahatchee Groves Landowners’ Association will meet Thursday, Jan. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Palms West Presbyterian Church (13689 Okeechobee Blvd.). The program will be a discussion about the 2020 Census. For more info., call Marge Herzog at (561) 818-9114.
Friday, Jan. 24
• The West Palm Beach VA Medical Center will host a Veterans Engagement Fair on Friday, Jan. 24 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the VA’s Room 4B-292 (7305 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach). Local veterans can learn about organizations that offer free and low-cost services, activities and events. For more info., visit www.westpalmbeach.va.gov.
• The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Feel Good Friday Dance for ages 55 and up on Friday, Jan. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Lake View Room, sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida. Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Sewing Lab for ages 16 and up on Friday, Jan. 24 at 2 p.m. Bring your current project, practice sewing using the library’s sewing machines or bring your own. Some basic materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 4 through 8 on Friday, Jan. 24 at 3 p.m. Make a fun craft at this family event. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present A Very Silly Vaudeville on Friday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The 17th annual JustWorld Gala will be held Friday, Jan. 24 at 7 p.m. at Belle Herbe Farm (3206 Old Hampton Drive, Wellington) to benefit JustWorld International. For tickets, sponsorship and auction donation information, e-mail jwinfo@justworldinternational.org or call (561) 333-9391. For more info., visit www.justworldinternational.org.
• The KidSafe Foundation will host a Denim & Diamonds Casino Night fundraising event on Friday, Jan. 24 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center. Tickets include gambling chips, an open bar, generous hors d’oeuvres and dessert. For more info., visit www.kidsafefoundation.org/casinonight or call (855) 844-SAFE.
• The Palm Beach Opera will present Turandot from Friday, Jan. 24 through Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Saturday, Jan. 25
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach on Saturday, Jan. 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call Amy Evans at (561) 289-5551 for more info.
• Transfer trailers, excavators, loaders, dozers, trailers, heavy and light equipment, trucks, cars, SUVs and other Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County surplus items will be sold to the highest bidder, regardless of price, at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25. The SWA Absolute Auction will take place rain or shine at the SWA Main Landfill Entrance at 6890 N. Jog Road in West Palm Beach. Graham Auction will lead this government surplus auction. A list of auction items can be found at www.grahamauctionco.com/swa06172017.
• The annual Doll & Bear Show will take place Saturday, Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Luke’s Catholic Church (2892 S. Congress Ave., Palm Springs). This show hosts several dozen vendors from all over the region and state. Visit www.ufdc.org for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gentle Yoga & Meditation for ages 16 and up on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Relax and exercise with certified yoga instructor Dr. Maruti Ram Gudavalli. Bring water, a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host It’s Your Move: Chess Club for ages 8 to 17 on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 2:15 p.m. Learn how to play this strategic game with members of the Royal Palm Beach High School Chess Club. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Karaoke for Adults on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy an hour of karaoke fun. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Wellington’s Father Daughter Dance: A Night Under the Big Top will take place Saturday, Jan. 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Village Park gymnasium (11700 Pierson Road). Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Sunday, Jan. 26
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 7:30 a.m. For more info., call Paul Cummings at (561) 596-4423.
• Temple B’nai Jacob in Wellington (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 6) will hold a Generation to Generation Program on Sunday, Jan. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon as the children from the religious school pass the Torah from generation to generation, make their own pointer for Torah reading and draw on parchment to resemble the Torah scrolls. For more info., e-mail bnaijacobofwell@aol.com.
• The 2020 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Jan. 26 with the Ylvisaker Cup. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.
• Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) invites the community to a presentation on the work of the Jewish National Fund (JNF) in Israel given by Dr. Roni Raab, executive director of the JNF’s South Florida region, on Sunday, Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. For more info., visit www.templebethtikvah.net or call (561) 967-3600.
