Saturday, Aug. 9
• A Gun Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9-10 at the South Florida Fairgrounds featuring a wide collection of guns, ammo, knives, hunting supplies and accessories. Visit www.flgunshows.com for more info.
• 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.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Slithering Stories for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 11 a.m. Slide in for sensational stories featuring favorite slithering friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach) will host Bookercise: Move, Dance, Wiggle and Shake for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 11 a.m. Enjoy wiggling and shaking to music while using scarves, egg shakers and other instruments. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Palm Beach Summer Beer Fest will take place Saturday, Aug. 9 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from 1 to 5 p.m. Sample more than 150 craft beers at South Florida’s only indoor craft beer festival. Visit www.pbsummerbeerfest.com for more info.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host Rawrtastic Reel Meals Kid’s Club on Saturday, Aug. 9 at noon. Make “dinosaur treats” and watch a cartoon at this free event. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Builders Club for ages 6 to 12 on Saturday, Aug. 9 at 2:30 p.m. Meet fellow builders and work together, or alone, on creative projects. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host Tribute Concerts & Food Trucks on Saturday, Aug. 9 from 5 to 10:30 p.m. A tribute to Rod Stewart is at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Tom Petty tribute 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, Aug. 10
• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Aug. 10 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, Aug. 11
• The Wellington-based nonprofit ArtStart will hold its Summer Art Camp Monday through Thursday, Aug. 11-14 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Classes will be led by ArtStart founder and president Jeannette Parssi, a professional artist with more than 20 years of teaching experience. Campers should pre-register by calling ArtStart at (561) 635-2037. For more info., visit www.artstartinc.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acting Up for ages 12 to 17 on Monday, Aug. 11 at 3 p.m. Come hungry for pizza and drama to participate in fun theater games and learn basic acting skills. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Snacks, Smoothies and Salads: Recipe Exchange for adults Monday, Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Bring one or two of your favorite written recipes on a summertime theme to share with the group. Write recipes on an index card and bring a picture of your creation. Come away with new recipes to explore. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Aug. 12
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host The Great War: Book Discussion for adults Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 2:15 p.m. To commemorate the centenary of World War I, learn about life in the trenches during a lively lecture and discussion of Siegfried Sassoon’s biographical novel, Memoirs of an Infantry Officer. Sign up at the information desk and check out a copy of the book. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Heart of the Cards for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 6 p.m. Bring your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The National Youth Advocate Program will hold a training program for people interested in becoming foster parents Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the Learning Path Academy (1340 Kenwood Road, West Palm Beach). Call (877) 692-7226 or (954) 596-5284, or e-mail Candelaria Mota at cmota@nyap.org for more info.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 12 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, Aug. 13
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Clay Play for toddlers 18 months to 2 years old Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Wonderful Watercolors for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 3 p.m. Paint the town with warm seasonal colors that highlight the hues of autumn. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Central Palm Beach Chamber of Commerce, the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Pam Beach County, Leadership Palm Beach County and the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County to host a Candidates Forum on Wednesday, Aug. 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Duncan Theater at Palm Beach State College (4200 Congress Ave., Lake Worth) moderated by Michael Williams of WPTV. Numerous candidates have been invited to attend. Visit www.cpbchamber.com for more info.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host a Tea-Rex Dino Party on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 6 p.m. Create a healthy dino-themed tea party at this free event. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
Thursday, Aug. 14
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Family Game and Puzzle Day for ages 4 to 11 on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Play some old-time favorite board games and puzzles, as well as some new favorites, with family and friends. Play the games and puzzles at the library or bring in your own to play. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Hurricane Preparedness for Inland Communities on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 2:30 p.m. Disaster volunteer Bill Firestone will explain the Red Cross’ seven recommended hurricane preparedness steps. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “It’s Game Time!” on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 3 p.m. Enjoy the end of summer with snacks, drinks, video games, board games or card games for ages 6 to 12. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Board Game Bonanza for ages 6 and up Thursday, Aug. 14 at 3 p.m. Enjoy an afternoon of board games and puzzles. Bring a friend or make some new ones. Call (561) 790-6070 for info.
• The Norton Museum of Art (1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach) will host Family Game Night on Thursday, Aug. 14 from 5 to 9 p.m. Learn to draw awesome cars at a DIY art workshop, take a tour about Kids in Art and play classic board games. For more info., call (561) 832-5196, or visit www.norton.org.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host a Gluten Free Shopping Tour on Thursday, Aug. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Learn about gluten-free products and enjoy samples at this free event. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Bassmasters will meet Thursday, Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). The club holds a bass tournament once a month and is accepting applications for new members. For more info., e-mail rpbassmasters@gmail.com or visit www.royalpalmbassmaster.org.
Saturday, Aug. 16
• Buckler’s Craft Fair will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, Aug. 16 and Sunday, Aug. 17. Learn more at www.bucklercraftfair.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host AnimeFest for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. Come in costume as your favorite characters, enjoy anime trivia and crafts. Pizza and snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host its sixth annual Back to School Bonanza on Saturday, Aug. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with the Village of Wellington, Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue and the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. There is no charge. For a $5 donation to Elbridge Gale Elementary School, reusable lunch bags will be available to fill with samples from around the store. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
