Saturday, May 18
• The third annual Women for Women 5k/10k will take place Saturday, May 18 starting at 7 a.m. on Lake Worth Beach. Proceeds benefit the Palms West Community Foundation and Girls on the Run. For more info., visit www.womenforwomenrun.com or call (561) 790-6200.
• The fall kickoff of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s signature national fundraising program Team in Training is set for Saturday, May 18 beginning at 7 a.m. at the Community Foundation building (700 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach). This event brings together groups of athletes and aspiring athletes to raise money for lifesaving blood cancer research. For more info., contact Nicole Switzer at nicole.switzer@lls.org or visit www.teamintraining.org/pb.
• Cub Scout Pack 125 and the St. Peter’s United Methodist Men’s Group will host a pancake breakfast Saturday, May 18 from 8 to 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall at St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). The cost is $5 per person. For more info., visit www.pack125.com or call (561) 907-8125.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host “Summer Gardening Strategies” on Saturday, May 18 at 9 a.m. Learn how to help a garden thrive during the hot, humid season. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for nonmembers. To register or for more info., call (561) 233-1757.
• IberiaBank (119 South State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach) will host a Community Shred Party on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in partnership with Families First of Palm Beach County and the Royal Palm Beach Rotary Club. In addition to shred services, there will be plenty of activities for the family. For more info., call Des Romm at (561) 204-2400 or Selena Smith at (561) 253-1451 or visit www.iberiabank.com or www.familiesfirstpbc.org.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Get Your Game On…” Saturday, May 18 at 10:30 a.m. Bring the family for board games and puzzles. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• A fundraising lunch will be held Saturday, May 18 at 11 a.m. at Kidscape Park (74th Street North and Seminole Pratt Whitney Road in The Acreage) to help pay medical and travel expenses for Sharon Vomero, a Loxahatchee resident diagnosed with stage-three breast cancer. Barbecue lunches will be sold and vendor fees will go directly to the Vomero family. Donations are also requested for a raffle. E-mail shaunsantoro@aol.com for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Viva la Bells” for adults Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. Savor the sights and history of the Sunshine State in stories and songs performed by the Clarion Handbell Ensemble. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage Community Park Jam will take place Saturday, May 18 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Avenue North). A signup application and contact information can be found at www.acreagelandowners.org or contact Bob Renna at bobrenna@bellsouth.net.
• Wellington will host “Murder in the Wild West” mystery theater Saturday, May 18 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). Call (561) 791-4005 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Monday, May 20
• Leading health care professionals will discuss the importance of health care reform at the Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon Monday, May 20 at 11:30 a.m. at Wycliffe Golf & Country Club. Call Mary Lou Bedford at (561) 578-4807 or e-mail marylou@cpbchamber.com for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Finance & Your Small Business for adults Monday, May 20 at 1 p.m. The Small Business Development Center and the Office of Small Business Assistance will explore alternative ways to finance your small business, avoiding costly tax mistakes and planning for success. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Legos for ages 8 and up Monday, May 20 at 4 p.m. Builders create vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Wellington Christian School (1000 Wellington Trace) will host a blood drive for Piper Apfel on Monday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donors must be at least 17, have a valid picture ID and weigh more than 110 pounds. For more info., visit www.piperskeepers.com.
• State Rep. Mark Pafford and State Sen. Joseph Abruzzo will be the featured speakers at the Mid-County Democratic Club meeting Monday, May 20 at 7 p.m. at Tree’s Wings and Ribs in the northeast corner of Southern and Royal Palm Beach boulevards. E-mail Steven Licari at stevemiddems@gmail.com for more info.
Tuesday, May 21
• The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, May 21 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “National Mental Health Month: Life Beyond Your Eating Disorder” for adults Tuesday, May 21 at 2:30 p.m. Johanna Kandel, founder and CEO of the Alliance for Eating Disorders, will share her struggle with and recovery from an eating disorder and discuss treatment and prevention. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Wii Gaming” for ages 7 to 12 on Tuesday, May 21 at 3:30 p.m. Play video games and check out the new book display. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a free Grilled to Perfection Block Party on Tuesday, May 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Taste your way around the store and vote for your favorite sample. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Chess Club for adults Tuesday, May 21 at 6 p.m. Practice your strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Kretzer Piano Music Foundation will present a concert by the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County on Tuesday, May 21 at 7 p.m. at the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace (700 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach). Proceeds will benefit the Youth Orchestra’s Musician Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children under 18. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling (866) 449-2489.
Wednesday, May 22
• The Quarterly Public Meeting on the Long-Term Plan for Achieving Water Quality Goals for Everglades Protection Area Tributary Basins will be held Wednesday, May 22 at 9 a.m. in the Storch Room, Building B-1 at the South Florida Water Management District headquarters in West Palm Beach. For more info., e-mail Lawrence R. Gerry at lgerry@sfwmd.gov or call (561) 682-2642.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Gyotaku: Japanese Fish Printing” for ages 7 to 13 on Wednesday, May 22 at 1 p.m. Learn about this traditional Japanese art form and take home your own keepsake fish print. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will feature a free Health Starts Here Pillar Power Class on Wednesday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to ditch processed foods and enhance some of your favorite foods. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
Thursday, May 23
• The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a zoning meeting Thursday, May 23 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “New Stories Time” for ages 3 to 6 on Thursday, May 23 at 3:30 p.m. Check out some new books that will be highlighted in this story time along with songs and a simple craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Drawing Basics” for ages 12 to adult Thursday, May 23 at 6 p.m. Render a two-dimensional still life using basic drawing techniques. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Pajama Tales” for ages 2 to 6 on Thursday, May 23 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.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will feature a Whole Deal Cooking Class on Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to make an easy backyard dinner that’s sure to please everyone. The cost is $5 per person. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Cosplay Workshop” for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, May 23 at 6:30 p.m. Practice basic sewing skills and learn costuming tips and tricks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
