Saturday, June 21
• The Palm Beach County Thrift Store (2455 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach) will hold its monthly auction Saturday, June 21. Hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., with bidding from 8 to 11 a.m. Call (561) 233-2256 or visit www.pbcgov.com for info.
• A Second Chance Puppies & Kittens Rescue is partnering with Landmark Aviation at North County General Aviation Airport (11600 Aviation Blvd., West Palm Beach) on Saturday, June 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a fundraising and adoption/foster event. For more info., call (561) 333-1100 or e-mail info@asecondchancerescue.org or jburk@landmarkaviation.com.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Kids Club: PolliNation Domination on Saturday, June 21 at 1 p.m. Kids will visit three stations themed for famous pollinators. Each station will feature a themed art project, geography fun and a snack. The cost is a $5 donation. No registration is necessary. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 3 to 8 on Saturday, June 21 at 3 p.m. Make new friends and enjoy a creative craft project. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The next Acreage Community Park Music Jam will celebrate summer with a “Beach Party” on Saturday, June 21 from 5 to 10 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North) featuring local musicians of all ages, styles and skill levels. Food trucks will be on site, and there will be a classic car cruise-in. Bring chairs or something to sit on. Glass containers are not allowed. For more info., call the Jam line at (561) 203-1012 or visit www.acreagelandowners.org/jam.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Pollinate This!, an adults only dinner on Saturday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per person. Register at customer service or by calling (561) 904-4000.
Sunday, June 22
• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, June 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket.org or call (561) 723-3898.
Monday, June 23
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acting Up for ages 12 to 17 on Monday, June 23 at 3 p.m. Come hungry for pizza while participating in fun theater games and learning basic acting skills. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Legos for ages 8 and up Monday, June 23 at 4 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Tuesday, June 24
• The Hispanic/Latino Studies Summer Institute will hold a workshop on overcoming myths and stereotypes, recognizing culture and teaching history to improve literacy skills in Latino students Tuesday through Thursday, June 24-26 at Royal Palm Beach High School. For more info., contact Dr. Carlos Diaz at (561) 357-7554 or e-mail carlos.diaz@palmbeachschools.org.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host DIY Developmental Play on Tuesday, June 24 at 10 a.m. Join other parents as facilitator Jenn Cohen talks about the best ways to repurpose common household items into baby toys. There is no charge. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Fizz, Boom, Read!: Brent Gregory Magic” for ages 4 and up Tuesday, June 24 at 1 p.m. Get ready to be amazed by the magic of reading. Brent Gregory has been entertaining families for more than 25 years with audience participation, comedy and amazing magic. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host History’s Mysteries: Ancient Egypt for ages 4 to 7 on Tuesday, June 24 at 3 p.m. Uncover the secrets behind pharaohs and pyramids, make a cartouche and learn to write in hieroglyphics. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Fizz, Boom, Read: Brent Gregory Magic” for ages 4 and up Tuesday, June 24 at 3 p.m. Brent Gregory has been entertaining families in Florida for more than 25 years with audience participation, comedy and amazing magic. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Creating a Butterfly Paradise for adults Tuesday, June 24 at 6 p.m. Molly Sims with the West Palm Beach Garden Club will show how easy it is to attract these colorful insects to a home garden. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Cheese Nights: Grilled Cheese” on Tuesday, June 24 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Stop by and see grilling gurus in action at this free event. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Game Night for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, June 24 at 6 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Club Pokémon for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, June 24 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, June 25
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Florida Novels into Film” on Wednesday, June 25 at 2 p.m. Emmy Award-winning documentary filmmaker Frank Eberling will examine landmark Florida stories that have been adapted into notable feature films. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host It’s Game Time for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, June 25 at 3 p.m. Play Smash Bros., Mario Kart and other Wii games, board games, or card games like Pokémon or Yu-Gi-Oh! Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Lego Building Crew for ages 7 to 11 on Wednesday, June 25 at 3:30 p.m. Come and play with Legos and make your own creation. Bring a Lego creation of your own to show. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Thursday, June 26
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Rainbow Magic for ages 2 to 6 on Thursday, June 26 at 3 p.m. Enjoy stores about mixing colors and create beautiful fingerpaint masterpieces. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Outback Art: Colorful Clay Creatures” for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, June 26 at 3 p.m. Experience the art of Australia’s Aborigines by making a mixed media creature native to the Outback. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Lost in the Library Lab!” for ages 9 to 12 on Thursday, June 26 at 3:30 p.m. Unleash your inner scientist in the library’s secret laboratory. Participate in simple experiments that show how science affects our daily lives. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Friday, June 27
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Mom’s Morning Escape on Friday, June 27 from 9 to 11 a.m. Moms will receive a free muffin and coffee or tea. There is no charge. Calling (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Sensory Science for ages 2 to 4 on Friday, June 27 at 11 a.m. Little ones can utilize their five senses with stimulating “science experiences.” Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “It’s a Craft Bonanza!” for ages 2 and up Friday, June 27 at 3:30 p.m. Drop in and make as many crafts as you want with the supplies from the craft closet. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The next Food Truck Invasion at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park will take place Friday, June 27 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. More than 20 food trucks will be on site. Be sure to bring folding chairs or blankets to picnic on the park grass. For more info., call (561) 790-5149.
• See what is under the sea at Nights at the Museum at the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach) on Friday, June 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. Parents and children will be treated to an exploration under the sea without needing a wet suit. The evening will include labs, crafts and more. For more info., call (561) 832-1988 or visit www.sfsciencecenter.org.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie The Pirate Fairy on Friday, June 27 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Saturday, June 28
• Palms West Amateur Radio Club will hold a Field Day Event at Okeeheelee Park in the Osceola Pavilion on Saturday, June 28 all day and Sunday, 29 from 8 a.m. until noon. For more info., contact Rob Pease at ks4ec@att.net or (561) 358-9999.
• Red Barn Feed & Supply (12948 Okeechobee Road, Loxahatchee Groves) will celebrate its 25th anniversary and a 2014 Purina Check-R-Board Days customer appreciation event Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with giveaways food, entertainment and special promotions. Red Barn will be raffling off a John Deere Gator. Visit www.redbarn1.com or call (561) 790-0004 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “What Makes You ‘You’?” on Saturday, June 28 at 2:30 p.m. Do you know that almost every cell in your body has a complete set of instructions on how to make you? Join scientists from the Scripps Research Institute in a fun afternoon of discovery for the whole family. Isolate your own DNA and learn what DNA has to do with the groundbreaking science taking place in Palm Beach County. For all ages; parents must accompany children. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Tribute Concerts & Food Trucks on Saturday, June 28 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. A Young Elvis tribute is at 6:30 p.m., followed by a tribute to ’60s music by the Orange Sunshine Band at 8:30 p.m. Food Trucks will be on site from 5 to 10:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Sunday, June 29
• A benefit for Wellington resident Dan Meeker will be held Sunday, June 29 at Atlantis Country Club. Meeker has been diagnosed with Guillain-Barre syndrome, in which the body’s immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. A $35 donation includes a barbecue dinner, dance music, raffles and cash prizes. Contact Jonnell Coss at (561) 267-3252 or Elaine Wherry (561) 683-3932 for more info.
Monday, June 30
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Physics Fun for ages 8 and up Monday, June 30 at 4 p.m. Use the laws of physics to construct and test a portable catapult. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
