Saturday, May 25
• John McCoy Pottery (13746 58th Court North) will host a studio show and sale with guest artists Karla Walter and Nena Escobar on Saturday and Sunday, May 25 and 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Work will be on display in porcelain, stoneware, wood fire and sculptural clay. Visit www.johnmccoypottery.com for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Equestrian Story Time Extravaganza” on Saturday, May 25 at 10:30 a.m. Bring the family to celebrate all things equestrian with stories and a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host a Support Our Troops Cookout on Saturday, May 25 from noon to 3 p.m. Enjoy a hamburger, hotdog or vegetarian burger along with a side and choice of drink for a $5 donation to Forgotten Soldiers Outreach. Visit www.forgottensoldiers.org or call (561) 904-4000 for info.
• Wellington Counseling & Associates will sponsor a Family Celebration on Saturday, May 25 from 2 to 4 p.m. in the center court of the original Wellington Mall at the corner of Wellington Trace and Forest Hill Blvd. Activities include food, a teen girls band, free counseling in English and Spanish for families and single parents, anger management, substance abuse counseling and creating a learning environment in the home for students. For more info., call Pastor William McGowan at (561) 225-4208.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Chess Club meeting for ages 8 and up Saturday, May 25 at 2:30 p.m. Practice your strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) will host Cultural Diversity Day on Saturday, May 25 from 3 p.m. until sundown at Veterans Park on Royal Palm Beach Blvd., just south of Okeechobee Blvd. Enjoy food, fashion, history, arts, entertainment and cultural programs of diverse communities. For more info., call the Cultural Center at (561) 790-5149.
Monday, May 27
• Wellington’s Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony will take place Monday, May 27. The parade will begin at 8:15a.m., starting at the Wellington Municipal Complex and continuing down Forest Hill Blvd. to the Wellington Veterans Memorial. The ceremony begins at 8:30 a.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more information.
• Royal Palm Beach will hold its Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 27 at 9 a.m. at Veterans Park Amphitheater on Royal Palm Beach Blvd. A flag-raising ceremony will be followed by motivational presentations. Enjoy free refreshments and a live musical performance by the Royal Palm Beach Community Band following the ceremony. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
Tuesday, May 28
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Kids Create!” for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, May 28 at 3 p.m. Bring creativity and imagination and the library will provide the materials. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will feature a Healthy Eating Tasting Tour on Tuesday, May 28 at 6:30 p.m. Learn more about the Health Starts Here program and enjoy nutrient-dense samples. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, May 28 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
Wednesday, May 29
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Tween Game Day” for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, May 29 at 4 p.m. Challenge your friends to Wii and board games. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Book Discussion: Eat, Pray, Love” for adults Wednesday, May 29 at 5:30 p.m. Discuss Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir which tells how she left her American success to find what she truly wanted from life in Italy, India and Bali. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Melissa Ganzi: Life as a Champion Polo Player” for adults Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. Ganzi will discuss her professional life and share personal polo stories. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will feature It’s Salad for Dinner on Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. A salad for dinner will be substantial enough for even the biggest appetite when it includes grilled shrimp and corn cakes paired with a warm and fruity granola for dessert. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
Thursday, May 30
• State Rep. Mark Pafford will host a Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, May 30 at 6 p.m. at Keiser University (2085 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach). Pafford will provide information about critical issues facing the state and offer a chance for the public to provide feedback on the 2013 legislative session. Call (561) 682-0157 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, May 30 at 6 p.m. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Food will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. Challenge your friends to Wii and board games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will feature a Gluten-Free Shopping Tour on Thursday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. Tour the gluten-free products around the store and enjoy samples. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
Friday, May 31
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will feature Mom’s Morning Escape on Friday, May 31 from 9 to 11 a.m. Moms will receive a free coffee or tea and muffin from the coffee bar. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will feature Kids’ Club: Harvest Breakfast on Friday, May 31 from at 3:30 p.m. Kids ages 6 to 12 will learn how to make a breakfast frittata and fruit tartlets. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach Food Truck Invasion takes Friday, May 31 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.). Call (561) 790-5149 or visit www.royalpalm beach.com for more info.
Saturday, June 1
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will hold “Acoustic Java Jam” on Saturday, June 1 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) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Monday, June 3
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Crochet Club for ages 9 and up Mondays at 5 p.m. Learn basic stitches and socialize while you work on projects. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Tuesday, June 4
• The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, June 4 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 Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Hoot Owls” for ages 5 to 11 on Tuesday, June 4 at 3 p.m. Make your own owl, inspired by Carl Hiaasen’s book Hoot. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Hot Summer Collage” on Tuesday, June 4 at 5 p.m. Immerse yourself in fashion and nature magazines, collect fitting images, rummage through found objects, and transform it all into something unique. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council will meet Tuesday, June 4 at 7 p.m. at the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District office (101 West D Road). Call (561) 793-2418 or visit www.loxahatcheegroves.org for more info.
Wednesday, June 5
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “American Girl: Kirsten” for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, June 5 at 4 p.m. Celebrate Kirsten with games and crafts related to America’s pioneer days. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Hooked on Crochet” for adults Wednesdays, June 5 and 19 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects to share and work on. Beginners can pick up a materials list when they pre-register. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
