Saturday, Dec. 8
• The Wellington Green Market will take place Saturday, Dec. 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Call (561) 283-5856 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• Wellington Children’s Authors Kimberly Joy and Thomas Ward will host a reception Saturday, Dec. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at DiSalvo’s Trattoria (1760 N. Jog Road, Suite 180, West Palm Beach). Children will get to meet Santa for free, and kids 10 and under can enjoy a free bruch with a paid adult brunch for $9.90. RSVP to (561) 594-6983. Attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to benefit Brianna’s Foundation. For more info., call (561) 628-4663 or e-mail holidaymagicbook@yahoo.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “The Unwanted Horse” on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 1:30 p.m. for adults. Dana Bell of Epona’s Path will discuss what happens to unwanted horses and how it can be prevented. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Advisory Posse for ages 12 to 17 Saturday, Dec. 8 at 2:30 p.m. Share your ideas for future teen programs. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Teen Writing Club” for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. Share your writing with others to improve your skills. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Marshall Foundation’s River of Grass Gala will be held Saturday, Dec. 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Colony Hotel Palm Beach. Tickets cost $350. For more info., call (561) 233-9004 or visit www.artmarshall.org.
• The Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches will hold holiday concerts Saturday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. at the Eissey Campus Theatre in Palm Beach Gardens and Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth. For more info., visit www.symbandpb.com. Tickets cost $15 and can be purchased by calling (561) 832-3115.
• Showtime Performing Arts Theatre (503 SE Mizner Blvd., Suite 73, Boca Raton) will continue its production of [Title of Show] Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 8 and 9. The show will conclude Dec. 15-16. Performance times are Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Purchase tickets by calling (561) 394-2626 or online at www.showtimeboca.com.
Sunday, Dec. 9
• The 29th annual Wellington Holiday Parade will take place Sunday, Dec. 9. The parade will begin at 1 p.m. preceded by the Holiday Mile Run at 12:45 a.m. After the parade, enjoy the Winter Wonderland festivities at the Wellington Amphitheater. For more on the parade, visit www.cpbchamber.com or call (561) 790-6200. For more about Winter Wonderland, visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 753-2484.
Monday, Dec. 10
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Monday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District Board of Supervisors will meet Monday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the district office (101 West D Road). Call (561) 793-0884 or visit www.lgwcd.org for more info.
• The Mid-County Democratic Club will hold its holiday party Monday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at Tree’s Wings & Ribs in Royal Palm Beach. Bring unwrapped toys for charity. E-mail stevemiddems@gmail.com for info.
Tuesday, Dec. 11
• Na’amat USA, Sharon Chapter of Royal Palm Beach will host a Chanukah celebration Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 11:30 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). A prepaid lunch will be served, followed by a short business meeting and entertainment. For more info., call Cecile Millman at (561) 795-5811.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Between The Covers Adult Book Discussion on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Barbara Harnick will discuss The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. Sign up and check out the book. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Holiday Pop-Up Cards” for ages 9 to 12 on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. Create unique greeting cards. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for Adults on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 Forest W. Hill Blvd.). For info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Hooked on Crochet” for adults on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. Jessica Shultz will guide you through basic techniques. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Royal Palm Beach Community Band’s fall concert series will conclude Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Refreshments will be served during the intermission. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
Wednesday, Dec. 12
• The Palm Beach County Commission, sitting as the Solid Waste Authority, will meet Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 9 a.m. at the Solid Waste Authority’s auditorium (7501 N. Jog Road). For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com.
• The South Florida Science Museum will host its monthly Silver Science Days for seniors Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. featuring a lecture by Dr. James B. Wood. For info., call (561) 832-1988 or visit www.sfsm.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Between the Covers Adult Book Discussion Series” for adults Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 4 p.m. featuring The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Sign up and check out the book. Call (561) 681-4100 for info.
• The Indian Trail Improvement District Board of Supervisors will meet Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the district office (13476 61st St. North). Call (561) 793-0874 or visit www.indiantrail.com for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Hooked on Crochet” for adults on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Thursday, Dec. 13
• Moscow Classical Ballet will perform the holiday classic The Nutcracker Dec. 13-15 at the Kravis Center. Visit www.kravis.org or call (561) 833-8300 for tickets.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Baby Story Time for ages 6 to 18 months Thursday, Dec. 13, 11 a.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Growing and Using Herbs” on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. Ada Medina-Solorzano of the Palm Beach County Extension Service will display a variety of herbs. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, Dec. 13 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Between 15 and 20 food trucks participate in this event every Thursday. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Pajama Tales” for ages 2 to 6 on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. Wear your jammies, bring your teddy bear and wind down for the evening with bedtime stories. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Equestrian Trails Elementary School will hold its Holiday Performance on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater. Bring your own seating to this free event. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Gluten-Free Cooking and Eating for the Holidays” on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Wellington High School chorus and band programs will present their annual Winter Concert on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 7 p.m. in the WHS theater. The free program will include traditional choral and band music along with holiday favorites. The entire community is invited to attend the dessert reception in the cafeteria following the concert. For more info., call (561) 795-4900.
Friday, Dec. 14
• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host “Stories in the Garden: Trees” on Friday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. in the Mounts Pavilion. This free program is targeted for ages 2 to 6 and includes interactive stories and songs followed by an activity in the garden. RSVP to (561) 233-1757. For more info., visit www.mounts.org.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Jingle Babies” on Friday, Dec. 14 at 10:15 a.m. for babies under 12 months and 11:15 a.m. for ages 13 to 23 months. Jingle along with rhymes and songs. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach Indoor Holiday Flea Market will take place Friday, Dec. 14 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Local vendors will be selling holiday items and more. Admission is free. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
• Royal Palm Beach Movie Night will begin on Friday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Veterans Park Amphitheater featuring the family fun movie Polar Express. Bring your own seating. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
