Calendar For July 25 – July 31, 2014

Saturday, July 26

• Learn about the traditional Bon dance Bon Odori at the Morikami Museum & Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach on Saturday, July 26 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The dance is performed during Obon, a summer festival that commemorates the spirits of ancestors. Participants will learn the choreography and how to perform as a group. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes to the workshop, which costs $15 per person. Visit www.morikami.org for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Craft Bonanza for ages 2 and up Saturday, July 26 at 11 a.m. Drop in and make as many crafts as you want with the supplies from the craft closet. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Family Reading Safari for all ages Saturday, July 26 at 3 p.m. Go on a wild safari adventure. Meet zoo animals up close during a special visit from the Palm Beach Zoo and discover all the animal books the library has to offer. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host Roar & Pour with Jason Colannino & The 4 Peace Band on Saturday, July 26 from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Enjoy soft rock/folk rock music, along with, food and drink service in the fountain plaza. Food and drinks are not included in the cost of admission. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

Sunday July, 27

The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, July 27 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.

• The Third Row Center singers will host Royal Songfest II, a charity event held at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way), on Sunday July, 27 at 7 p.m. Admission is a donation of two canned goods per person, which will be donated to a local food pantry. Raffles, gift cards and more will be given away. For more info., visit www.thirdrowcentersingers.net.

Monday, July 28

• The Cookin’ Yogi, will host its Summer Yoga and Cooking School Camp at the Education Place in Wellington, for ages 6 to 12, Monday through Friday, July 28 through Aug. 1, from 9 a.m. to noon. Campers will participate in morning yoga, creating their own lunch each day with the focus on healthy ingredients, kitchen safety, cooking skills and healthy eating practices. The cost is $225 per child. Call (561) 791-6455 to register or visit www.cookinyogi.com/events.

• Wellington’s Community Services Department will offer its free Summertime Fun Camp on the multi-purpose fields behind Tiger Shark Cove Park from Monday, July 28 through Friday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily for Wellington youth ages 5 to 16. For more info., call (561) 791-4796.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Tykes for ages 2 to 5 on Monday, July 28 at 3 p.m. Come for a special all-musical jam session. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Legos for ages 8 and up Monday, July 28 at 4 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pajamarama Time for ages 3 to 6 plus siblings Monday, July 28 at 7 p.m. Sing and dance to silly songs and make a special craft to bring home. Wear your favorite PJs. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

Tuesday, July 29

• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host Night Time Parenting on Tuesday, July 29 at 10 a.m. Facilitator Jenn Cohen will discuss night-time routines. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Book Discussion and TED Talk: My Stroke of Insight for adults Tuesday, July 29 at 2:30 p.m. Watch the fascinating TED talk featuring author Jill Bolte Taylor, a brain research scientist, describing how she studied her own stroke as it happened. A lively discussion of both the video and book will follow. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host International Tiger Day on Tuesday, July 29 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with Malayan tigers Mata and Berapi. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature “Have a Seussical Day!” for ages 4 to 7 on Tuesday, July 29 at 3 p.m. Celebrate the silliness of Dr. Seuss with stories, games, prizes, music and a wacky craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Chickens 101: Care & Grooming for ages 8 and up Tuesday, July 29 at 4 p.m. Join friends from 4-H for an introduction to the care and keeping of chickens with advice from champion chicken keepers. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Wednesday, July 30

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Your First Art Show for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, July 30 at 3 p.m. Use art supplies to express unique, creative ideas, then put together an exhibit to be seen by family and friends at a Young Artist Gallery Walk at 4:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Science Club for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, July 30 at 3:30 p.m. with Lava Lamps. Have fun making a lava lamp. Bring a 16-ounce to 64-ounce clear plastic soda or water bottle with the lid. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• Members of the Women of Note Chorus will be Bowling for Barbershop and harmonizing on Wednesday, July 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. on the lanes of the AMF Bowling Alley in Boynton Beach. The Women of Note Chorus rehearses each Monday from 7 to 10 p.m. at Palm Beach Central High School. For more info., visit www.womenofnote.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Rubber Band Creations for ages 7 to 17 on Wednesday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m. Use colorful rubber bands to make some cool creations. Learn how to make a basic bracelet or show off amazing creations. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

Thursday, July 31

• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host Coffee with the CEO on Thursday, July 31 at 9 a.m. at the Binks Forest Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington). Learn more about the chamber’s future plans. RSVP for this free event to Maritza Rivera at (561) 578-4817.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Melt and Pour Soapmaking for adults Thursday, July 31 at 2 p.m. Learn the basics of making soap at home with a microwave. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Ocean Science with Mark Fischer for ages 5 and up Thursday, July 31 at 2:30 p.m. Explore the extraordinary lives of ocean dwellers by using the scientific method to uncover the mysteries of live sea animals. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Engineering Excitement for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, July 31 at 3 p.m. Design and build a structure using everyday household materials and discover the engineer in you. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Norton Museum of Art (1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach) will host the summer interns’ talk at the opening of their exhibition, “Play!” It will take place Thursday, July 31 from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the jazz of the Natalie Jackson Trio and join the Trivia Night Challenge. For more info., call (561) 832-5196, or visit www.norton.org.

• The Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades will host its annual Summer Intern Graduation Reception Dinner at E.R. Bradley’s Beach Club at Lake Worth Municipal Golf Course on Thursday, July 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. Call (561) 233-9004 or e-mail info@artmarshall.org for info.

Friday, Aug. 1

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Origami in the Morning for ages 7 to 10 on Friday, Aug. 1 at 10:30 a.m. Learn about the ancient art of paper folding and make some simple origami crafts. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Cool Creative Kids Club for ages 7 to 11 on Friday, Aug. 1 at 3:30 p.m. Experience an afternoon of creativity using a variety of art materials and techniques. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the film Jaws on Friday, Aug. 1 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Saturday, Aug. 2

• Parents Educating Children will host its Palm Beach County Homeschool Expo on Saturday, Aug. 2 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Palm Beach Atlantic University (900 S. Olive Ave. West Palm Beach) with workshops, vendors, and demonstrations. Visit www.parentseducatingchildren.com for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craftapalooza for ages 2 and up Saturday, Aug. 2 at 10:30 a.m. Multiple craft opportunities will be available. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.