Saturday, Feb. 8
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will hold its Wellington Chamber Community 5K on Saturday, Feb. 8 in partnership with Palm Beach Central High School. Registration is at 6:30 a.m. with a 7:30 a.m. shotgun start. For more info., call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
• The Young Singers of the Palm Beaches will host the Mary Murray Scholarship 5K Walk/Run on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7 a.m. at Okeeheelee Park. For more info., visit www.yspb.org/5K.
• Audubon Everglades will hold birding trips at Riverbend Park (9060 Indiantown Road, Jupiter) and the Wakodahatchee Wetlands (13026 Jog Road, Delray Beach) on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 8 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more information on both events.
• Unified Dream will host a 5K/2.5K Run/Walk Fundraiser & Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 9 a.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. The money raised will send veterans to Haiti to build a home for a less fortunate family. The event will also focus on PTSD issues in the veteran community. For more info., call Jake Hampu at (561) 400-3157 or visit www.unifieddream.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8 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.
• Registration is open for the North Palm Beach Rowing Club’s next Learn to Row Class on Saturday, Feb. 8 and Sunday, Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at Bert Winters Park (13425 Ellison Wilson Road, Juno Beach). The class provides new adult rowers an introduction to rowing fundamentals. To register, visit www.npbrc.com/classes-and-camps.
• The League of Women Voters will hold a voter orientation on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach State College Lake Worth Center for Bachelor’s Programs, Room 103. Register in advance at dkostrub@aol.com or by calling (561) 276-4898.
• The Chabad Jewish Center of Royal Palm Beach will host ShabbaTTogether on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 11:30 a.m. A Kiddush Lunch will feature a discussion on disability inclusion and personal encounters by Dr. David Lazerson, and an evening program at 7:30 p.m. will include a presentation on mental health awareness by Dr, Aron Tendler. Visit www.jewishroyalpalm.com for more info.
• The Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach will hold its annual Chinese New Year Celebration from noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8 to highlight its world-class collection of Chinese art and to welcome the Year of the Rat. For more info., call (561) 832-5196 or visit www.norton.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Sewing Lab for ages 15 and up on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. Use the library’s sewing machines to work independently on developing your sewing skills. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Get Ready to Vote on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 2:30 p.m. Supervisor of Elections Office representatives will discuss upcoming elections, as well as demonstrate new voting equipment. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a “Love Stinks! Anti-Valentine’s Day Party” for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. Forget all about Valentine’s Day and play fun party games, sing karaoke tunes and eat chocolate. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Tickets are now on sale for the second annual Wellington Classic Brew Fest on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Wellington’s Town Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonclassicbrewfest.com or follow Wellington Classic Brew Fest on Facebook for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Irish rock concert by the Screaming Orphans on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present acoustic guitar master Peppino D’Agostino and his mini orchestra on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Sunday, Feb. 9
• Audubon Everglades will hold a guided birding trip to the Station 2 Wetlands at mile marker 50.5 on U.S. Highway 27 in Southwest Palm Beach County on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 8 a.m. to noon. Advanced registration is required at www.audboneverglades.org.
• The fourth annual Camaro Club Open Cars, Antiques & Truck Show will be held Sunday, Feb. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Commons Park Sporting Center (11600 Poinciana Blvd.). For more info., call (404) 392-5923 or visit www.camaroclubofwestpalmbeach.com.
• Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington will host representatives from the League of Women Voters, who will speak about the 2020 Census, on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the courtyard of the original Wellington Mall. For more info., e-mail Ella Bender at morah4241@hotmail.com.
• Temple Beth Tikvah, located at 4550 Jog Road in Greenacres, will launch its new Vivienne & David Kaufman Scholars Program on Sundays, Feb. 9, 16 and 23 with a trio of noted scholars from Florida Atlantic University. Brunch is scheduled at 10:30 a.m. with lectures at 11:15 a.m. Visit www.templebethtikvah.net or call the temple office at (561) 967-3600 for reservations and more info.
• Retreat Behavioral Health will host Dare To Self-Care, a women’s self-care and mental health expo, on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Live 360 Court at the Mall at Wellington Green. It will include an afternoon of activities designed to improve the mental, emotional and physical health of women. The event will raise money for the 211 Crisis Hotline. For more info., visit www.shopwellingtongreen.com/events.
• The 2020 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Feb. 9 with the C.V. Whitney Cup. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sahaja Meditation for ages 16 and up on Sundays, Feb. 9 and Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. This time-honored technique reduces stress, brings better focus and helps you become more balanced. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Women of the Wellington Chamber of Commerce will hold its Polo Social Tailgate 4 Hope on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 2 to 5 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach to benefit Friends of Families with Autism. For more info., call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
Monday, Feb. 10
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sensory Story Time for Adults with Special Needs on Monday, Feb. 10 at 10:15 a.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “The Art of Letter Writing” for ages 14 and up on Monday, Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. Set aside your digital devices and rediscover the art of handwritten letters during International Correspondence Month. Materials and refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Monday, Feb. 10 at 3:30 p.m. Jam along to favorite story time songs with instruments. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host From My Heart To Yours Valentine’s Day Crafts for ages 5 and up on Monday, Feb. 10 at 4:30 p.m. Create homemade cards, crafts and keepsakes for your loved ones for Valentine’s Day. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a French Conversation Group for Beginners on Monday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. Practice speaking French in a fun and informal atmosphere in collaboration with Alliance Francophone of the Palm Beaches. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Quarters for Kindness will host a Quarter Auction to benefit the family of Jesse Michael Carmean on Monday, Feb. 10 at Kocomo’s Island Grill (7040 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road). Doors open at 6 p.m. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/quartersforkindnesskerrybarnes.
• The classic musical Pirates of Penzance will be at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade on Monday, Feb. 10 at 7 p.m. For more info., visit www.dollyhand.org.
Tuesday, Feb. 11
• The Scripps Research Institute will host a Women in Science Education (WISE) Symposium on Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This daylong event celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science and includes breakfast and lunch and a series of inspiring speakers featuring leading women scientists at Scripps and the latest biotech research taking place in their labs. For more info., visit www.scripps.edu/wise or call (561) 228-2016.
• The Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Senior Symposium on Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The topic is “Lunch & Learn: Caring for the Aging Heart” with speaker Dr. Eliezer Hernandez. Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register.
• 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, Feb. 11 and Thursday, Feb. 13 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 Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults for ages 16 and up on Tuesdays, Feb. 11, 18 and 25 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 Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Random Acts of Kindness Kickoff for ages 9 and up on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. National Random Acts of Kindness Day is Feb. 17. Kick it off by making cards for senior citizens in a local assisted living facility to brighten their day. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host We Love Game Night for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 6 p.m. Meet some friends for a multiplayer night of Switch games and Valentine chocolates. Also enjoy new and favorite board and card games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Are You Board? Game On!” for ages 12 and up on Tuesdays, Feb. 11 and Feb. 25 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 29 at 2 p.m. Gather friends, or come and make new ones, to discover new games and reacquaint with old favorites. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Filling Our Hearts with Love Through Meditation on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Indian Trail Improvement District will host an informational meeting regarding the State Road 7 Extension on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. at Seminole Ridge High School. The event will feature County Commissioner Melissa McKinlay and other county and regional officials. For more info., call (561) 793-0874 or visit www.indiantrail.com.
• KB Social Artworking will host a Paint & Create Fundraiser on Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pirate’s Well restaurant in Royal Palm Beach to benefit Dance Marathon at Wellington High School. For more info., visit www.facebook.com/kbsocialartworking.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Pianist Eric Lu in its Young Artists Classical Series on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
• Audubon Everglades will hold a birding trip to the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach) on Wednesday, Feb. 12 from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Village of Wellington will host Senior Bingo on Wednesdays, Feb. 12 and Feb. 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Wellington Community Center. For more info., call (561) 791-4796.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Online Dating: Basics & Safety on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. Master the secrets of online dating, from safety tips to creating the perfect profile. Bring your electronic device. Some computer experience is required. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Tween Chill-Out Lounge for grades 3 through 5 on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 2:15 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 Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “I Love My Love Monster!” for ages 4 to 10 on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 3:15 p.m. Read stories about this lovable monster and make a sweet monster craft. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Mahjong Night on Wednesdays, Feb. 12 and Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. Get together with other players for a night of fun. Basic knowledge is required. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Book Discussion: Becoming by Michelle Obama for adults on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Copies are available at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Filling Our Hearts With Love Through Meditation on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to use meditation to let go of anger, fear and worry in order to create more harmonious relationships and improve work and home life. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Unity of the Palm Beaches will present Comedy in Concert featuring Greg Tamblyn on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at Temple Israel (1901 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach). Visit www.unitypalmbeach.com for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar on Wednesday, Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Thursday, Feb. 13
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Friendship Circle for ages 18 to 30 on Thursday, Feb. 13 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 Village of Wellington will host a Valentine’s Day Social for seniors on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 11:30 a.m. at the Village Park gymnasium. Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Adult Craft: Paper Heart Bowl for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. Bring a little love into your surroundings and make unique 3D heart-shaped bowls. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Game Day for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Feb. 13 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 Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Mamma Griot & Her Rocking Story Bag on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 3:30 p.m. Enjoy an engaging celebration of music, the universal bonding that occurs through storytelling and the beauty of diversity. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Animal Reading Friends (ARF) for grades K through 6 on Thursdays, Feb. 13 and Feb. 27 at 4 p.m. Practice reading skills with licensed therapy dogs. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd) will host its annual Tribute Music & Food Festival on Thursday, Feb. 13 through Saturday, Feb. 15, and again from Thursday, Feb. 20 through Saturday, Feb. 22. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar for more info.
Friday, Feb. 14
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique on Fridays, Feb. 14 and Feb. 28 at 9:30 a.m. Aspiring writers can join this informal roundtable discussion to share and improve their craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Feel Good Friday: Mental Health for ages 55 and up on Friday, Feb. 14 at 11:30 a.m., sponsored by Baptist Health South Florida. Call (561) 791-4796 to pre-register.
• The Palm Beach County Clerk & Comptroller’s annual Valentine’s Day Group Wedding will be held Friday, Feb. 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the National Croquet Center in West Palm Beach. For more info., visit www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/valentine.
• Oasis Church (16401 Southern Blvd.) is offering parents of children with special needs an evening out by themselves for three hours on Valentine’s Day, Friday, Feb. 14, from 6 to 9 p.m. The church will care for special needs children and siblings for free using a one-on-one buddy system. Parents must register their child online at www.oasisfl.org/respitecare. For more info., call Efrain at (561) 557-4056.
• Big Dog Ranch Rescue (14444 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves) will hold Valentine’s Night Out on Friday, Feb. 14 from 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. featuring singer/songwriter Wyatt Espalin, Sara Carson and Hero from America’s Got Talent and The Voice winner Danielle Bradbery. Call (561) 651-9147 or visit www.bdrr.org/events for more info.
Saturday, Feb. 15
• Barky Pines Animal Rescue & Sanctuary, in partnership with Leadership Palm Beach County, will host its inaugural Puppy Love 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7:30 a.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park. To register, visit http://bit.ly/2Qloeqc. Visit www.barkypinesanimalrescue.com, call (561) 402-1451 or e-mail barkypines@gmail.com for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Garden Talks for ages 15 and up on Saturday, Feb. 15 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 Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Feb. 15 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.
Sunday, Feb. 16
• The 2020 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, Feb. 9 with the C.V. Whitney Cup. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.
• The Horses & Hounds Charitable Foundation, located at 11399 Piping Plover Road in the Homeland neighborhood, will host its annual fundraiser to benefit Tri-County Animal Rescue on Sunday, Feb. 16 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. RSVP to Jeri Paprio at (954) 673-0706.
