Saturday, Oct. 5
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host A “David” Story Time for age 3 and up Saturday, Oct. 5 at 10:30 a.m. Celebrate author/illustrator David Shannon’s birthday with stories, crafts and fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce Roctober Brewfest will be held Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 5 and 6 at Bryant Park in Lake Worth. Visit www.lwbrewfest.com for info.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Raptor Ecology for all ages Saturday, Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. Learn about the nature center’s resident birds of prey. The cost is $3 per person. Call (561) 233-1400 for reservations.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Java Jam for adults Saturday, Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Say Olé to Spanish at Story Time for all ages Saturday, Oct. 5 at 3:30 p.m. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with bilingual stories and songs. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Sunday, Oct. 6
• Iron Lion Fitness Studio (10660 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) and the Wellington Runners Club will host a “Ryde-A-Thon” to support the Kids Cancer Foundation on Sunday, Oct. 6. Join instructors on a non-stop ride from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants can cycle as long as they want for donations to the Kids Cancer Foundation. There will be a play area, music, raffles and more. For more info., e-mail jleeds7@bellsouth.net.
• St. Michael Lutheran Church (1925 Birkdale Drive, Wellington) will hold its fifth annual “Paws for a Blessing” on Sunday, Oct. 6 during its second service, which begins at 10:45 a.m. Pets attending must be leashed or confined in a carrier. The event is also a fundraiser for Big Dog Ranch Rescue and the Adopt-A-Cat Foundation. For more info., call Donna Tagg at (561) 371-3201 or the church at (561) 793-4999.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host ¡Viva Mexico! on Sunday, Oct. 6 at 2 p.m. Mariachi Pancho Villa will entertain with favorite tunes from the Mexican mariachi tradition. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Monday, Oct. 7
• The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, Oct. 7 at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). The meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. followed by lunch and a program by author and landscape architect Pamela Crawford. RSVP to Carol Coleman at (561) 792-2290.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Art Club for ages 8 and up Monday, Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Tuesday, Oct. 8
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Haunting Hour for ages 9 to 13 on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. Celebrate R.L. Stine’s birthday with a haunting tale or two and crafty, ghoulish fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Going on a Leaf Hunt for ages 3 to 5 on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 3:30 p.m. Create a leaf collage while going on a scavenger hunt. Listen to songs, stories and rhymes about autumn. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit & Stitch for age 9 and up on Tuesdays, Oct. 8 and 15 at 5 p.m. Learn the fundamentals, work on current projects and share ideas with the group. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host The Mad Science Behind Slime for ages 7 to 12 on Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Discover different kinds of goo. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Crochet Club for age 9 and up Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m. Learn basic stitches and socialize while you work on projects. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Wonders of the Night Sky: Telescope Viewing Session for adults Tuesday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 p.m. with the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches. Call (561) 790-6070 for info.
Wednesday, Oct. 9
• The Wellington library will host Festive Fall Lanterns for age 6 and up Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host A Musical Tour of Latin America on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
Thursday, Oct. 10
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Friendship Funnies for ages 4 to 7 on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 1:30 p.m. Enjoy early release day by making a comic book while listening to stories. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Job Seekers for adults Thursday, Oct. 10 at 2:15 p.m. Use the free career guidance database Career Transitions to create a professional-looking résumé. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Pokémon League for ages 6 to 12 on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 3 p.m. Bring DS or Pokémon cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Wellington’s Food Truck Invasion will take place Thursday, Oct. 10 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• Taste of CityPlace will take place Thursday, Oct. 10 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. with a selection of cocktails and tastings from CityPlace restaurants, entertainment destinations and food-focused shops. Proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society and Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Purchase tickets at CityPlace Guest Services or online at www.cityplace.com.
• The Palm Beach County College/Career Fair 2013 will take place Thursday, Oct. 10 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds. For info., call (561) 434-8820 or e-mail eunice.greenfield@palmbeachschools.org.
• Fright Nights Scream Park returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Thursday, Oct. 10 and continues through Oct. 26 every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with a special Monster Bash Costume Party on Sunday, Oct. 27. Visit www.myfrightnights.com for more info.
• South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach) will hold its third annual Science of Beer & Wine event Thursday, Oct. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. Learn all about the chemical reactions responsible for making these concoctions. For more info., call Kristina Holt at (561) 370-7740.
• The Wellington library will host Pajama Tales for ages 2 to 6 on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 6 p.m. Wind down for the evening with bedtime stories. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Friday, Oct. 11
• Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way) will host a Fall Fashion Show with local seniors modeling outfits Friday, Oct. 11 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm. The show will include lunch, raffle prizes and entertainment. Advance tickets are $15, and $20 at the door. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pipe Cleaner Ninjas for ages 9 to 14 on Friday, Oct. 11 at 4:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will present a free screening of Captain America: The First Avenger on Friday, Oct. 11 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
