Calendar For January 4, 2020 – January 12, 2020

Saturday, Jan. 4

• The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will continue at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Jan. 4 and Sunday, Jan. 5. For more info., visit www.wpbaf.com.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) on Saturday, Jan. 4. at 7:30 a.m. For more info., call Paul Cummings at (561) 596-4423.

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Jan. 4 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 Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature Archery for Beginners on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 9:30 a.m. Call (561) 233-1400 for reservations.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Intermediate Tai Chi for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, Jan. 4, 11, 18 and 25 at 9 a.m. and Tai Chi for Beginners at 10:15 a.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 1 p.m., and Saturdays, Jan 11, 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. Adventure in the world of D&D with fellow wizards and warriors. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a New Year Craft Bonanza Blowout for ages 2 and up on Saturday, Jan. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Drop in and make as many crafts as you want with the supplies from the craft closet. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

Sunday, Jan. 5

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Jonathan Dickinson State Park (16450 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound) on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 8 a.m. Call Mary Miller at (561) 213-2189 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Mermaid Grotto Miniature Garden for ages 14 and up on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. Create an enchanting under-the-sea miniature garden fit for a mermaid. Materials provided. Bring a glue gun if possible. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Midori on Violin and Jean-Yves Thibaudet on Piano on Sunday, Jan. 5 at 2 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

• The 2020 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Jan. 5 with the Iglehart Cup Final. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

Monday, Jan. 6

• Wellington’s Peaceful Waters Sanctuary (11676 Pierson Road) will close to the public starting Monday, Jan. 6 for repairs. Construction crews will be replacing the park’s boardwalk. The park is expected to re-open in September. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/parks.

• The Western Communities Chapter of the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans will meet Monday, Jan. 6 at noon at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). The program at 1 p.m. will discuss personal experiences with local hospitals and rehabilitation centers. For more info., call Nancy Tanner at (561) 793-9677.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids Wii U Gaming & More for ages 7 to 11 on Monday, Jan. 6 at 2:30 p.m. Play your favorite Wii U and board games with friends. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will hold a Chess Club Meeting on Monday, Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host English Exchange on Mondays, Jan. 6, 13 and 27 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.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold its monthly chapter meeting on Monday, Jan. 6 at 7 p.m. at the Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). Featured in the program is Sara Ayers-Rigsby, who specializes in cultural resources management and historic preservation as regional director for the Florida Public Archaeology Network. Call Roy Moore at (561) 307-7792 or visit www.loxfltrail.org for more info.

Tuesday, Jan. 7

• The Broadway crowd-pleaser A Bronx Tale will be at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from Tuesday, Jan. 7 through Sunday, Jan. 12. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.

• The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Senior Aerobics daily from 9 to 10 a.m. beginning Tuesday, Jan. 7 in the Panther Room. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

• The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Zumba Gold for ages 40 and up on Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 14 and 28 from 10 to 11 a.m. Call (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. 7 and Thursday, Jan. 9 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 Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafternoon: Glass Etching for adults on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. Etch a wine glass with a design to make a pretty gift. Dress to get messy. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults for ages 16 and up on Tuesdays, Jan. 7 and Jan. 14 at 2 p.m. Explore your artistic interests using different techniques and mediums, improve your skills and learn new ways to express yourself. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Animal Reading Friends (ARF) for grades K through 6 on Tuesdays, Jan. 7, 21 and 28 at 2:45 p.m. Practice reading skills with licensed therapy dogs. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 to 11 on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 4 p.m. Challenge, build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Show your skills by completing timed challenges. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council will hold a resident discussion workshop on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 6 p.m. and regular meeting at 7 p.m. Visit www.loxahatcheegrovesfl.gov for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Pizza Chat for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Chat about your favorite fandoms. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Wonders of the Night Sky: Telescope Viewing Session for all ages on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. Encounter numerous celestial wonders with a telescope viewing provided by the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches, weather conditions permitting. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Audubon Everglades monthly lecture will be on Tuesday, Jan. 7 at 7 p.m. at Origin Church (6073 Summit Blvd., Haverhill). Florida Audubon EagleWatch Project Manager Shawnlei Breeding will speak about volunteers who monitor documented nests in Palm Beach County. Visit www.auduboneverglades.com for more info.

Wednesday, Jan. 8

• The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Senior Bingo for ages 55 and up on Wednesdays, Jan. 8 and Jan. 22 from 10 a.m. to noon. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host English Exchange for adults on Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 22 and 29 at 10:30 a.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Chapter Crafter: New Year for ages 5 to 9 on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 3:15 p.m. Enjoy new fun stories and crafts for school-aged kids. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Knit & Crochet With Project Linus for ages 16 and up on Wednesdays, Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 4 p.m. The crafts you make go to children in need. Bring your favorite pattern, needles, bright yarn and a giving spirit. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at the Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). Networking will start at 6 p.m. The speaker will be Marcella Scherer, a certified image consultant and coach, as well as an international speaker, corporate trainer and author. To RSVP, or for more info., call Joanne Ryan at (561) 628-3694. Visit https://northernpalmbeach.abwa.org for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Mahjong Night for adults on Wednesday, Jan. 8 and Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. Get together with other Mahjong players for a night of fun. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 6 p.m. at the district office (13476 61st Street North). Visit www.indiantrail.com for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Book Discussion: My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Copies are available at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The next Palm Beach Civil War Round Table meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. at Lake Clarke Shores Town Hall (1701 Barbados Road, Lake Clarke Shores). Adam Katz will be speaking on “The Importance of Baseball During the Civil War.” The public is invited. For more info., visit www.civilwarroundtablepalmbeach.org.

Thursday, Jan. 9

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

Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue will hold the grand opening of its new fire station in the City of Westlake (16650 Town Center Parkway South) on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 11 a.m. Call (561) 616-7001 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host English Exchange for adults on Thursdays, Jan. 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 1:30 p.m. Practice speaking English in a fun and informal atmosphere. Intermediate knowledge of the language is recommended. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Coffee & Conversations for adults on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. Stop by for coffee and conversations with a panel of library staff to discuss favorite reads and new releases. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Animal Reading Friends (ARF) for grades K through 6 on Thursdays, Jan. 9 and Jan. 23 at 4 p.m. Practice reading skills with licensed therapy dogs. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Career Transitions on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Explore this online resource that offers tools to enhance your job search. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature food trucks and a free ZZ Top tribute concert on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 5 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Friday, Jan. 10

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique for adults on Fridays, Jan. 10 and Jan. 24 at 9:30 a.m. Join in this informal roundtable discussion where participants share and improve their craft. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Feel Good Friday: Chair Yoga for ages 55 and up on Fridays, Jan. 10 and Jan. 24 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida. Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Feel Good Friday: Not Your Mother’s Knee Replacement for ages 55 and up on Friday, Jan. 10 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida. Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register.

• Theatre Arts Productions (TAP) will present Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach with a cast of 16 Palm Beach County actors ranging from ages 6 to 79 from Friday, Jan. 10 through Sunday, Jan. 12 at Wellington High School (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). Showtimes are Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m. Call (561) 723-6154 or e-mail tap-stars.info@gmail.com for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free movie night featuring The Lion King on Friday, Jan. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Marissa Mulder in I’m Old Fashioned with Jon Weber on piano on Friday, Jan. 10 and Saturday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Saturday, Jan. 11

• The Mounts Botanical Garden will feature Ribbit the Exhibit from Saturday, Jan. 11 through May 31 with 23 whimsical, larger-than-life frog characters designed in copper by artist J.A. Cobb, displayed throughout the garden. Visit www.mounts.org for more info.

• The 2020 Wellington Barn Tour to benefit the Semper Fi Fund will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11 featuring four amazing barns. Tour times are 8, 8:30, 11 and 11:30 a.m. Tours have been expanded to three hours to keep everything on schedule. Tickets are available by calling Polo America at (760) 668-6093.

• The Early Ford V-8 Club of Palm Beach Region 129 will return to the Brass Monkey Tavern (7781 Lake Worth Road) on Saturday, Jan. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is open to all flathead Ford, Lincoln and Mercury automobiles. Hot rods and race cars with flatheads are also permitted, along with Model T and Model A cars. The event will also feature a live DJ, barbecue and vendors. For more info., call Vern Lehto at (561) 267-5983.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Children’s Playful Yoga for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 10:30 a.m. Bring the family and learn relaxing stretches 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 Wellington Tennis Center (3100 Lyons Road) will host a Free Tennis Fun Day on Saturday, Jan. 11 from noon to 2 p.m. designed for youth tennis players of all ages and skill levels. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/tennis or call (561) 791-4775 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Presidents & Their First Ladies, Dramatically Speaking for adults on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. William and Sue Wills will bring the story of George H.W. and Barbara Bush to life. Pre-register at www.pbclibrary.org/presidents-2020 or call (561) 681-4100.

• You Farm (16651 Rembrandt Road, Loxahatchee) will host Tea in the Garden for Families of Miscarriage & Infant Loss on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 2:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.evesvictory.com/ourevents.

• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will host Introduction to Backpacking at Jonathan Dickinson State Park on Saturday, Jan. 11 and Sunday, Jan. 12, starting at 3 p.m. Saturday and finishing the next morning. Call Ryan Lusk at (904) 891-4479 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Anime Saturday for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Jan. 11 at 3 p.m. Enjoy watching anime with your friends while you eat Pocky and popcorn. Learn about the latest manga titles in the library’s collection. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Billy Joel and Elton John Tribute Concert on Friday, Jan. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar for more info.

Sunday, Jan. 12

• Enjoy the voices of 15-year-old Biana Pinchuk, Lou Laino, a lead vocalist of classic oldies and doo-wop hits, and Cantor Irving Grossman at a Cantor’s Concert at Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) on Sunday, Jan. 12 at 2:30 p.m. To purchase tickets, call (561) 967-3600. Credit card payments are accepted. For more info., visit www.templebethtikvah.net.

• The 2020 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Jan. 12 with the Joe Barry Memorial Cup Final. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.