Calendar For March 7, 2020 – March 15, 2020

Saturday, March 7

Repticon, featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders and cages, as well as seminars and raffles, will be held on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. Visit www.repticon.com for more info.

• The Cigar Club of the Palm Beaches will host a charity golf tournament on Saturday, March 7 at 7 a.m. at the Village Golf Club in Royal Palm Beach with proceeds benefiting the Wounded Veterans Relief Fund. To register a team, or to sign up individually and be placed on a team, visit www.cigarclubgolf.com or call Bob Still at (561) 670-8489.

Audubon Everglades will hold a birding trip to Stormwater Treatment Area-1E (1991 Flying Cow Road, Wellington) on Saturday, March 7 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Drive approximately 10 miles around the water impoundment, stopping occasionally to view, scope and photograph the ever-changing bird life. Advanced registration is required at www.audboneverglades.org.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Intermediate Tai Chi for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 9 a.m. and Tai Chi for Beginners at 10:15 a.m. Wear comfortable clothing and flat shoes. Basic skills are required. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Wellington will continue Marchtoberfest on Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Wellington Town Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held Saturday, March 7 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 Teach Palm Beach “Pop Up” Job Fair will be held Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the School District of Palm Beach County’s main offices in West Palm Beach. To register for the event, visit www.palmbeachschools.org/careers.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, March 7, 21 and 28 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 Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Fun with Coding for ages 7 to 17 on Saturday, March 7 at 2:30 p.m. Learn to code with Code Palm Beach mentors. Fourteen laptops will be provided; personal laptops are also allowed. Parents/caregivers must attend. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Ballet Florida will present Vision on Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Sunday, March 8

• Temple Beth Torah, in conjunction with Temple B’nai Jacob, will hold its annual Purim Carnival at Temple Beth Torah (900 Big Blue Trace, Wellington) on Sunday, March 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include a dunk tank, bounce house, games, prizes, food, glitter tattoos, crafts, entertainment, a costume contest and a Hamantashen baking contest. Wristbands, which include the bounce house, games, crafts, a slice of pizza, chips, sno cone and a drink, will be $20 on the day of the event. For more information, or to purchase wristbands, contact Temple Beth Torah at (561) 793-2700 or info@templebethtorah.net.

• A Physical Comedy Show featuring deaf actor/educator Javier Guisado, also known as Chavi, will be held Sunday, March 8 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Tickets are $25 at the door. For more information, text Mo Aiello at (301) 792-6756 or e-mail moaiello1@gmail.com.

• The 2020 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, March 8 with the USPA Gold Cup. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

• Artist Gisela Pferdekamper will host a Loxahatchee Exhibition Party at her studio (14281 Collecting Canal Road, Loxahatchee Groves) on Sunday, March 8 at 5 p.m. featuring the work of several artists. The exhibit will continue Monday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more info., call (561) 422-3037 or visit www.artbygisela.com.

Monday, March 9

• The West Palm Beach Garden Club will meet Monday, March 9 at 10 a.m. at the Palm Springs Library (217 Cypress Lane) featuring a presentation on conservation and wildlife by C.J. McCartney. For more info., call President Lynn Jones at (561) 234-9483.

Invisible: A Fight to End Human Trafficking will be held Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center with a documentary and a panel discussion. RSVP at www.placeofhoperinker.org/event/3920.

• Chabad of Royal Palm Beach (129 Sparrow Drive) will host a Purim Comedy Night with Marc Weiner on Monday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 225-1766 or visit www.jewishroyalpalm.com for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Diana Ross on Monday, March 9 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org or call (561) 832-7469 for more info.

Tuesday, March 10

• 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, March 10 and Thursday, March 12 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 Tuesday, March 10 at 2 p.m. Explore your artistic interests using different techniques and mediums, improve your skills and learn new ways to express yourself in a still-life open studio. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Chabad of Wellington will host Superhero Purim on Tuesday, March 10 at the Olympia Clubhouse starting at 5 p.m. For more information, call (561) 333-4663 or visit www.wellingtonjewishcenter.org.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Game Night for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. Try new and favorite card games, board games and video games on Nintendo Switch. 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 Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 28 at 2 p.m. Discover new games and reacquaint with old favorites. Popcorn will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet on Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Kenny G on Tuesday, March 10 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org or call (561) 832-7469 for more info.

Wednesday, March 11

• The Palm Beach Central High School theater department will produce its spring musical In The Heights, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda, set to run from Wednesday, March 11 through Sunday, March 15 at PBCHS. Tickets can be purchased for pre-sale prices at http://pbctix.booktix.com.

• The Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Senior Bingo for ages 55 and up on Wednesdays, March 11 and March 25 from 10 a.m. to noon. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Coffee & Conversations on Wednesday, March 11 at 10 a.m. Stop by for coffee and conversations with a panel of library staff, who will discuss all their favorite reads and new releases with library members. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Toddler Time: Arts & Crafts for ages 1 through 3 on Wednesday, March 11 at 11 a.m. Play along as young ones discover and create with you. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, March 11 at the Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). Networking begins at 6 p.m. RSVP to Loretta Remy at (561) 317-3227.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host the Aranmore Academy of Irish Dance on Wednesday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. Watch a lively performance of traditional Irish dancing to usher in St. Patrick’s Day. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present The Color Purple on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org or call (561) 832-7469 for more info.

Thursday, March 12

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host If We Ran the Library: Dr. Seuss Spectacular for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, March 12 at 10:15 a.m. Show your love for Dr. Seuss by dressing up as your favorite character. Listen to some of his most beloved stories and make a silly Seuss craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The inaugural Road to Resilience Luncheon with keynote speaker Dr. Jennifer Ashton will be hosted by the Ferd & Gladys Alpert Jewish Family Service on Thursday, March 12 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wycliffe Country Club. Proceeds will benefit those struggling with addiction and mental health challenges. Tickets can be purchased at www.alpertjfs.org/r2r or by contacting Carolyn Yasuna at (561) 762-9707 or carolyn.yasuna@alpertjfs.org.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Coffee & Conversations on Thursday, March 12 at 2 p.m. Stop by for coffee and conversations with a panel of library staff about all their favorite reads and new releases. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature food trucks and a free oldies doowop concert by The Renditions on Thursday, March 12 at 5 p.m. For more info., call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar.

• The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade will host Here Comes the Sun on Thursday, March 12 at 7 p.m. featuring music from the Beatles. For more info., call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present trumpeter Brandon Ridenour on Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rinker Playhouse as part of its Young Artists Classical Series. Visit www.kravis.org or call (561) 832-7469 for more info.

• The David Foster Hitman Tour with special guest Katharine McPhee will perform at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, March 12 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Friday, March 13

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Capitol Steps: The Lyin’ Kings from Friday, March 13 through Sunday, March 29 in the Rinker Playhouse. Visit www.kravis.org or call (561) 832-7469 for info.

• The Village of Wellington will host a workshop on “The Community’s Role in Flood Control” on Friday, March 13 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4105 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique on Fridays, March 13 and March 27 at 9:30 a.m. Aspiring writers, join this informal roundtable discussion to share and improve your craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Village of Wellington will host Baptist Health Lecture: 10 Under-Rated Foods That Should Be In Your Grocery Cart on Friday, March 13 at 12:30 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). 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, March 13 at 2 p.m. Bring your current project, practice sewing using one of the library’s machines or bring your own. Some basic materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Wellington Collegiate Academy will hold its first Brain Awareness Fair on Friday, March 13 at 3:15 p.m. in the courtyard at the original Wellington Mall. For more info., visit www.brainawareness.org/event/brain-awareness-school-fair.

• The popular Buck Off Challenge, a family-friendly mechanical bull-riding competition to benefit Southeast Florida Honor Flight, will take place Friday, March 13 at 6:45 p.m. at the Wellington National Golf Club at 400 Binks Forest Drive. Practice rides begin at 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.honorflightsefl.org. To register a team, contact event director Bobbi Rottman at (561) 436-1165 or bobbi@equessolutions.com.

• A Quarter Auction to benefit Feeling Fine Canine Rescue will be held Friday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at the MarBar Grill at Madison Green (2001 Crestwood Blvd. North, Royal Palm Beach). Visit www.facebook.com/feelingfinecanineandequinerescue for more info.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free movie night featuring Dora and the Lost City of Gold on Friday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Anka Sings Sinatra: Back by Popular Demand on Friday, March 13 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org or call (561) 832-7469 for more info.

Saturday, March 14

• The Royal Palm Beach Seafood Festival will be held Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 with live entertainment and awesome seafood at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.) Visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info.

• The Florida Gun and Knife Show will be held Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. Visit www.flgunshows.com for info.

• The Walk to Defeat ALS will be held Saturday, March 14 at Dreher South Park in West Palm Beach. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the walk begins at 10 a.m. For more info., contact Vincenza Cuvin at (813) 637-9000, ext. 119 or vcuvin@alsafl.org, or register online at www.walktodefeatals.org.

• The Relay for Life of Western Palm Beach County will be held Saturday, March 14 from 2 to 10 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For more info., contact Lisa Noel at lisa.noel@cancer.org or (561) 614-2835.

• Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council will host its annual Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info., visit www.pbrarefruitcouncil.org.

• The Wellington Historical Society will host a Who’s Who Picnic on Saturday, March 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center. Help identify people in old Wellington pictures. RSVP to info@wellingtonhistoricalsociety.org.

• The Village of Royal Palm Beach will present its first Father Daughter Dance at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center on Saturday, March 14 from 6 to 9 p.m., with DJ-led games and dancing, dinner and dessert. Register at www.royalpalmbeach.com or visit the cultural center (151 Civic Center Way) between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Call (561) 790-5196 for more info.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Josh Groban on Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org or call (561) 832-7469 for more info.

• The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade will host recording artist Jekalyn Carr on Saturday, March 14 at 7 p.m. For more info., call (561) 993-1160 or visit www.dollyhand.org.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free concert by Motown Magic on Saturday, March 14 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/calendar for more info.

Sunday, March 15

• The 2020 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, March 15 with the USPA Gold Cup. For more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.