Saturday, Aug. 2
• The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, Aug. 1 through Sunday, Aug. 3. Visit www.wpbaf.com for more info.
• The Florida Outdoors Expo will be held at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Aug. 2 and Sunday, Aug. 3. Florida’s premier show for outdoor enthusiasts will support the Wounded Warriors Charitable Foundation. For more info., visit www.floridaoutdoorsexpo.com.
• 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.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “The Big Latch On” on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a breastfeeding brunch at 11 a.m. to benefit La Leche League. “The Big Latch On” is a global event where moms will attempt to break a record for the most women breastfeeding simultaneously to raise awareness of breastfeeding. Arrive 30 minutes before to register. The brunch is $15 per adult and $7 per child. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register or visit www.biglatchon.org for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acoustic Java Jam on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring an acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Artisans on the Avenue (630 Lake Ave., Lake Worth) will host “Get Your Bling On” to support the charity of your choice, with jewelry created by 10 artists Saturday, Aug. 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. Call (561) 582-3300 for more info.
Sunday, Aug. 3
• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Aug. 3 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.
• Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) will hold an Open House on Sunday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon with registration for free Hebrew school with paid-up membership. Refreshments will be served. Call (561) 967-3600 for more info.
• St. Michael Lutheran Church in Wellington will hold its Vacation Bible School for age 3 through sixth grade Sunday, Aug. 3 through Thursday, Aug. 7, from 5:45 to 8 p.m. nightly. Registration fees are $12 for the first child and $6 for siblings. It includes a T-shirt, snack and supplies. To register, contact Holly at (561) 628-4278 or holly.galloway13@gmail.com. For more info., visit www.stmichaelelc.com.
Monday, Aug. 4
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will offer a Fabulous Florida Camp from Monday through Friday, Aug. 4-8, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a focus on taking action to help keep Florida fabulous. Field trips include McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary, Resource Depot and the Hobe Sound Nature Center. The cost is $150. Register at the nature center. For more info., call (561) 233-1400, ext. 2, or visit www.pbcparks.com/nature.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will hold registration for Reading Buddies for students in grades K through 5 beginning Monday, Aug. 4 at 10 a.m. Children will be paired with a teen to read together and play literacy games. The fall session meets on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. from Sept. 3 through Oct. 22. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “It’s a Craft Bonanza!” for ages 2 and up Mondays, Aug. 4 and 11 and Wednesdays, Aug. 6 and 13 at 2 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 Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Art Club for ages 8 and up Monday, Aug. 4 at 4 p.m. Live through art by exploring different mediums. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage Landowners’ Association will hold a Candidates Forum on Monday, Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. at the Indian Trail Improvement District office (13476 61st St. North), with candidates for ITID, Palm Beach County Commission and the Palm Beach County School Board participating in the primary election on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Early voting begins Aug. 11. Call (561) 723-3898 for more info.
Tuesday, Aug. 5
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Back to School Bash for ages 8 to 14 on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 3 p.m. Enjoy a game day that will jump start you for the first day of school. Snacks and prizes will be awarded. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Pokémon League for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Japanese Anime & Culture Club for ages 12 to 17 Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. Hang out, watch anime and eat snacks while you talk about all the coolest stuff from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold its monthly membership meeting with a picture show and ice cream social Tuesday, Aug. 5 at 6:45 p.m. Bring digital bird photos on a USB thumb drive. Large prints and paintings are also welcome. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
Wednesday, Aug. 6
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Repurposeful Mod Podge for ages 10 to adult Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 2:15 p.m. Breathe new life and style into old things through the decorative application of Mod Podge. Bring an old vase, picture frame, flower pot or more and brighten it up with repurposed paper and Mod Podge glue provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host American Girl: Kaya for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. Explore life in 1764 with Native American Kaya featuring games, crafts and snacks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Collage Art for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 3 p.m. Use everyday materials to make a unique collage portraits/pictures and be introduced to the funny work of illustrator Hanoch Piven. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host a Block Party on Wednesday, Aug. 6 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Take a tasty stroll around the store and enjoy a unique bite from every department. No registration is necessary. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Gamerz Nite for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 6 p.m. Trade and battle with Yu-Gi-Oh! cards, play Mario Kart and Smash Bros., or try a new game. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Aug. 7
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids for ages 3 to 8 on Thursday, Aug. 7 at 11:15 a.m. Bring your creativity, make a new friend and a fun back-to-school craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Norton Museum of Art (1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach) will host “The Genius of Picasso” on Thursday, Aug. 7 from 5 to 9 p.m. with a discussion of August’s Masterpiece of the Month, Picasso’s Tête de Femme (Head of a Woman) from 1952. For more info., call (561) 832-5196 or visit www.norton.org.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writers’ Critique Workshop for adults Thursday, Aug. 7 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve your fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere led by Caryn DeVincenti of the Florida Writers’ Association. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, Aug. 8
• Palm Beach Photographic Centre (415 Clematis St., West Palm Beach) will host the National Press Photographers Association Best of Journalism Awards on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 8-9. The competition attracts the most talented professionals in still, video, multimedia and editing. For more info., call (561) 253-2600 or visit www.workshop.org or www.fotofusion.org.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of The Lego Movie on Friday, Aug. 8 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Saturday, Aug. 9
• The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary will offer residents a certified Boating Safety Class on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4082 to register. For more info., contact the Coast Guard Auxiliary at (561) 818-7905.
