Calendar For January 25, 2020 – February 5, 2020

Saturday, Jan. 25

• The Palm Beach Opera will present Turandot on Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• Susan G. Komen Florida will host the South Florida Race for the Cure on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the Meyer Amphitheatre (105 Evernia St., West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.komenflorida.org/race.

• The Palm Beach County Library System will host a three-part series for lovers of the Game of Thrones book and TV series over the course of three Saturdays on Jan. 25, Feb. 8 and Feb. 22 at the Okeechobee Blvd. Branch. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. For more information, visit www.pbclibrary.org/got.

• 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.

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Jan. 25 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.

• 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 Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Tranquility Yoga with Chamber Ensemble on Saturday, Jan. 25 at 11 a.m., 2, 4 and 6 p.m. Enjoy a tranquil, 60-minute yoga practice accompanied by a live chamber orchestra led by celebrated yoga teacher Michael Peterson. Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• 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.

• The Seminole Ridge High School JROTC Hawk Battalion will host its inaugural car show on Sunday, Jan. 26 from 8 a.m. to noon at Cars & Coffee Palm Beach at the Palm Beach Outlets (1751 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach) sponsored by Project 425. For more info., visit www.facebook.com/events/497257084260028.

• 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.

• Amber’s Animal Outreach will hold its fourth annual Puppy Bowl Adoption Event on Sunday, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ohana Pet Resort (1016 Clearwater Place, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.aaodog.org/events.

• 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.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present “Hooray For Hollywood!” with Billy Stritch, Carol J. Bufford and Liam Forde, a revue devised and narrated by Barry Day, on Sunday, Jan. 26 and Monday, Jan. 27 at 7 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Monday, Jan. 27

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Playful Toddlers & Tykes for children under age 4 on Monday, Jan. 27 at 3:30 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 Pajamarama Story Time: Food Fight for ages 3 to 6 on Monday, Jan. 27 at 6:30 p.m. Wear your favorite PJs, bring your teddy bear and listen to silly stories, songs and fingerplays all about yummy foods. Make a craft to bring home. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Rabbi Mendy Muskal of the Wellington Jewish Center will offer “Judaism’s Gifts to the World,” a six-session course by the Rohr Jewish Learning Institute unearthing the Jewish roots of some of the most cherished values of western civilization, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 386-3090 or visit www.wellingtonjewishcenter.org for more info.

Tuesday, Jan. 28

• The hit Broadway musical Hamilton will be at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from Tuesday, Jan. 28 through Sunday, Feb. 16. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.

• The Village of Wellington will host a health and wellness seminar “Taking Care of Your Health” with speaker Jordan Ray on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call Jenifer Brito at (561) 791-4796 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, Jan. 28 and Thursday, Jan. 30 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 Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Rock Garden for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 2:30 p.m. Don’t have a green thumb? Then make an everlasting garden using rocks and paint. Dress for a mess. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Line Dancing for beginners and experienced line dancers on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lake View Room. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Wednesday, Jan. 29

Circus Kirkus, a jubilant and whimsical vintage circus, is coming to Boynton Beach with 16 performances running from Wednesday, Jan. 29 through Sunday, Feb. 9. The red, white and blue big top tent will be set up in the parking lot near Sears at the Boynton Beach Mall. For more info., visit www.circuskirkus.com.

Cypress Trails Elementary School will celebrate its 30th anniversary on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 8:30 a.m. in the school’s media center with a celebration breakfast. RSVP to bruce.saulter@palmbeachschools.org or call (561) 904-9004 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Game Day for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 2:30 p.m. Drop by for Wii, board games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Sunshine State Booktalkers: All’s Faire in Middle School by Victoria Jamieson on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 4:30 p.m. Pick up a copy at the children’s services desk and join in for a fun, thoughtful discussion. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature food trucks and a free Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute concert on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 5 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Thursday, Jan. 30

• The Walkers of Wellington will walk around the shops at the Mall at Wellington Green (10300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, Jan. 30 from 9 to 10 a.m. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host an economic luncheon on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 11:30 a.m. at the Tideline Ocean Resort & Spa in Palm Beach on the topic of “Tourism: Finding Our Cornerstone” featuring keynote speaker Jorge Pesquera of Discover the Palm Beaches. For more info., call (561) 790-6200 or visit www.cpbchamber.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Groundhog, Can You See My Shadow?” for ages 4 to 7 on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 3:30 p.m. Discover fun facts and stories about winter, shadows, hibernation and a groundhog that predicts the weather. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Coding with Tech Toys: Ozobot for ages 8 to 11 on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 4 p.m. Learn concepts of control, logic and programming while inspiring creativity. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Book Chat: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens for adults on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 6 p.m. Copies are available at branch and online (e-book and e-audiobook). Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Jason Bishop Show will be at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center (1977 College Drive, Belle Glade) on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. For more info., call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org.

Friday, Jan. 31

• The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Feel Good Friday Dance for ages 55 and up on Friday, Jan. 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Lake View Room, sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida. Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register.

• The Oakstone Academy Palm Beach will host an Open House and Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at Trinity Hall (345 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) on Friday, Jan. 31 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Oakstone Academy Palm Beach serves students with autism spectrum disorders, meeting their needs with a variety of learning styles, talented, highly qualified teachers and small class sizes. RSVP for the event at gjerome@osapb.org or call (561) 585-7800.

Saturday, Feb. 1

• Indian Trail Improvement District will hold a public Catch & Release Open Fishing Event at the M-1 Impoundment on Saturday, Feb. 1 and Sunday, Feb. 2 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The site will have parks and recreation staff members on hand throughout the day. There are no public restrooms available. Participants must abide by all ITID rules and Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission regulations. All those attending will be required to sign a release waiver. To get to the site, start from Seminole Pratt Whitney Road at Hamlin Blvd. Head West on Hamlin Blvd. to 190th Avenue North. Take 190th Avenue north to 94th Street North. Go west through the yellow gate and continue 2.6 miles to the M-1 Impoundment. For more info., visit www.indiantrail.com.

Audubon Everglades will hold a birding field trip driving about 10 miles around the STA-1E water impoundment area in Wellington on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Visit www.audboneverglades.org to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach community is invited to join in the annual Mayor’s Golf Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Village Golf Club. The scramble format tournament will begin with a shotgun start at 8 a.m. The tournament will include cart and green fees, a 50/50 raffle, prizes, a longest-drive contest, a closest-to-the-pin contest and a barbecue lunch. For more info., or to reserve a tee sponsorship opportunity, call (561) 790-5124.

• The Willy Freundlich Memorial Fundraiser 4 On 4 Flag Football Tournament will be held Saturday, Feb. 1 at Acreage Community Park starting at 9 a.m. to raise money for the Freundlich family. For more info., call Tina at (561) 248-1470 or Sam at (561) 308-4734.

• A Wedding Expo will be held exclusively at Macy’s at the Mall at Wellington Green on Saturday, Feb. 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. RSVP to Christina Anderson at (561) 370-8729.

• The Great Charity Challenge, presented by Fidelity Investments, will return Saturday, Feb. 1 to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center starting at 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.greatcharitychallenge.com.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Led Zeppelin Tribute Concert by Pure Zeppelin on Saturday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar for more info.

Sunday, Feb. 2

• The 2020 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Feb. 2 with the Ylvisaker Cup Final. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

Monday, Feb. 3

Audubon Everglades will offer a seven-week conservation stewardship training course that will explore the unique natural habitats in Palm Beach County. The course will be held on seven consecutive Mondays from Feb. 3 through March 16, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Details can be found at www.auduboneverglades.org. For questions, e-mail stewardship@auduboneverglades.org or call (561) 876-8815.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for all ages on Monday, Feb. 3 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange for adults on Mondays, Feb. 3, 10 and 24 at 6:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

Tuesday, Feb. 4

• The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Zumba Gold on Tuesdays, Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 from 10 to 11 a.m. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Straw Rockets for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Feb. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Use the air in your lungs to power this tiny rocket. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Wednesday, Feb. 5

• Presidents Project, a nonprofit organization, will hold a special one-day benefit performance by the national touring company Presidents and Their First Ladies, Dramatically Speaking on Wednesday, Feb. 5 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Finland House (301 Central Blvd., Lantana) to benefit Homes For Our Troops, a nonprofit organization that builds specially adapted custom homes for injured post-9/11 veterans. Tickets can be purchased by visiting www.presidentsproject.org. Call (443) 366-3429 for more info.