Saturday, Sept. 26
• The 25th annual Gigantic Garage Sale will be held at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. The cost is $6 for early buyers at 7 a.m. and $4 for all others at 10 a.m. For more info., e-mail kayla@southfloridafair.com or call (561) 790-5219.
• Thousands of Palm Beach County residents will join in the Palm Beach County Heart Walk on Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Meyer Amphitheater in downtown West Palm Beach. Festivities kick off at 8 a.m., and walkers take off at 9 a.m. Visit www.palmbeachheartwalk.kintera.org for more info.
• The Village of Royal Palm Beach will host a Grand Opening of the Bark Park at Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd.) on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with refreshments provided by the Commons Park Ultimate Bakery. Admission and parking are free. For more info., visit www.royalpalmbeach.com or call (561) 790-5149.
• The Palm Beach County Cooperative Extension Service will host a free Edible Gardens Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon in the Clayton E. Hutcheson Exhibit Hall A (559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach). Participants must call (561) 233-1742 to register.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Topics in Tropicals: Salvias for the Sub-Tropics on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 9 a.m. Dr. Scott Zona will discuss salvias that grow well in South Florida’s climate, including lesser-known species that attract butterflies and hummingbirds. The cost is $25 for members and $30 for nonmembers. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Breaking the Code for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 10 a.m. Are you interested in learning how to create web sites or apps? Learn how to get started in the world of coding. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Seeing Stars Foundation will host the special sports concussion symposium Prevention, Research, Education, Protection and Safety (PREPS) on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Oxbridge Academy (3151 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) to address concerns and provide solutions for brain injury issues in young athletes. For more info., visit www.seeingstarsfoundation.org.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “How Native Canopy Plants Can Benefit Your Property” on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 10:30 a.m. Learn about native canopy plants and why it is important to preserve them, and receive a voucher for a free three-gallon native tree. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Crushed Soda Can Art for ages 7 to 11 on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 10:30 a.m. Celebrate Crush a Can Day by recycling and making a cool craft from a crushed soda can. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Seminole Ridge High School Chorus will hold a Bookfair Fundraiser & Fall Concert on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 1 to 6 p.m. at Barnes & Noble in Wellington. Call (561) 312-4117 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Electric Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. Get amped with this plugged-in edition of the library’s caffeinated jam session. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 4 to 8 on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 2:30 p.m. featuring an autumn craft project. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Traditional Dances of Bolivia for adults on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 2:30 p.m. Semilla Boliviana will present its repertoire of traditional Bolivian dances. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host RPB Teen Xpressions for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 3 p.m. Share original poems, writings, art work and more. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The South Florida Hitmen Travel Baseball Association will hold 12-year-old major/elite tryouts for the upcoming 2015-16 winter and spring seasons on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Field 4 at Willows Park (100 Wildcat Way, Royal Palm Beach). Players should plan to attend both days and should arrive no less than 30 minutes early to sign in and warm up. Players should bring all necessary equipment, including water, and be dressed in baseball attire. Players must not turn 13 before May 1, 2016. For more info., visit www.southfloridahitmen.com or call (561) 389-4128.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert with Cash and Friends on Saturday, Sept. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Sunday, Sept. 27
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Introduction to Floral Jewelry Making on Sunday, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of creating floral jewelry using the lost wax method. Attendees will be furnished with the implements needed to create their own wax design, and every piece will be cast in sterling silver, finished, polished and delivered. The cost is $95 for members and $105 for nonmembers. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• Noelle Cares for Kids, the Together with Pride Foundation and the Village of Wellington will host a Wiffle Ball Tournament for Kids on Sunday, Sept. 27 beginning at 10 a.m. at Village Park (11700 Pierson Road). For more info., call (561) 801-1001 or e-mail togetherwithpridefoundation@gmail.com.
Monday, Sept. 28
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Game Day for ages 8 to 12 on Monday, Sept. 28 at 3 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Tuesday, Sept. 29
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Book Discussion: In the Time of Butterflies for adults on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 2:15 p.m. Julia Alvarez’s second book fictionalizes the lives of the four Mirabal sisters as they grow from girlhood into their roles as leading opponents of dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo’s regime in the Dominican Republic. Pick up a copy of the book when you register at the information desk. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Banned Book Banter: Brave New World for adults on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 3:30 p.m. Library staff will lead a discussion of the dystopian classic Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Copies of the book are available at the information desk. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acting Up for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Come hungry for drama, laughs and pizza, and ready to work on basic acting skills. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Pajamarama Story Time: Who You Calling a Chicken?” for ages 3 to 6 on Tuesday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Listen to fun stories, sing silly songs about chickens and make a craft to bring home. Wear your favorite pajamas, and stuffed animals are welcome. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Sept. 30
• The Armory Art Center (1700 Parker Ave., West Palm Beach) will offer a four-week combined culinary and ceramics workshop on Wednesdays from Sept. 30 through Oct. 21 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Students will cook, plate and lunch on food designed to complement their own ceramic serving dishes. Lunch will be served, and recipes will be provided. Visit www.armoryart.org for more info.
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will hold a speed networking luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at the Wanderers Club in Wellington. Registration begins at 11:15 a.m. For more information, or to register, visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Wellington will host a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for the Mayfair Community on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Card Gamers Club for all ages Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. If you like collectible card games, this is the place to be. Bring your deck, box or binder, and come with a friend or make a new one. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Banned Books Bingo for adults on Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. in honor of Banned Books Week. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Oct. 1
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Cuéntame Un Cuento (Tell Me a Story) with Carrie Sue Ayvar for all ages on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 3:30 p.m. Flowing seamlessly between Spanish and English, Ayvar chooses from her large repertoire of tales to connect people, languages and cultures through stories. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Palm Beach County’s Department of Environmental Resources Management invites amateur photographers to submit photos of the county’s largest estuary as part of the 2016 Lake Worth Lagoon Calendar Photo Contest. Winning images will be featured in the 2016 calendar. Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on Oct. 1. All images must have been taken within the boundaries of the Lake Worth Lagoon, which extends approximately 20 miles from North Palm Beach to Ocean Ridge. For complete contest details, visit www.lagoonfest.com and select “Photo Contest.”
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writer’s Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere led by Caryn DeVincenti, regional director of the Florida Writers Association. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, Oct. 2
• Nominations to audition are due Friday, Oct. 2 for the annual Watch a Rising Star Competition sponsored by Junior Achievement of the Palm Beaches & Treasure Coast. Open auditions will be held Saturday, Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. at Palm Beach Atlantic University. To receive a nomination form, e-mail Nathalie Glaze at nglaze@juniorachievement.com or call 561-242-9468, ext. 203. Finalists will compete in a dynamic vocal competition next February at the Kravis Center. Visit www.juniorachievement.com for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Banned Books Week Movie on Friday, Oct. 2 at 2:30 p.m. featuring Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Toddler Art Time for ages 1 to 2 on Friday, Oct. 2 at 4 p.m. Bring the little ones to an experiential art class designed just for tiny artists. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
