Saturday, Aug. 25
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will host an 8-mile hike at Apoxee Park in the West Palm Beach Water Catchment Area on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 8 a.m. Plenty of water is a must. Call (561) 616-8790 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature “Are You Ready for Some Football?” for adults Saturday, Aug. 25 at 10:30 a.m. Get ready for college and professional football. Discover recipes to serve at tailgate parties, bring your favorite recipe to share and get ideas on how to decorate for the season. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• A Benefit Golf Tournament will take place Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Binks Forest Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington) for Paula Richards, who needs a liver transplant. The $80 per player entry fee includes player gifts, prizes, dinner and more. Tee time is 1 p.m. For more info., call Dave Olszewski at (772) 233-5862.
• Caribbean-Americans for Community Involvement (CAFCI) will present its annual Youth Talent Show on Saturday, Aug. 25 at 6 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach). This year’s show will feature “Stars of Tomorrow” from the community. For more info., call Marsha at (561) 386-3146, Shirley at (561) 719-6508, Nadine at (561)351-6895 or the CAFCI office at (561) 790-4002, or e-mail cafci@pbcc.org.
Sunday, Aug. 26
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will host an easy walk in the shady pinelands of Frenchman’s Forest off Prosperity Farms Road on Sunday, Aug. 26 at 7:30 a.m. with breakfast afterward. Call Alan Collins at (561) 586-0486 for more info.
• The Kids Cancer Center (12989 Southern Blvd., Building 3, Suite 201, Loxahatchee) will host an open house Sunday, Aug. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. Tour the center and learn about new programs and services provided to local children and families battling childhood cancer. RSVP to Sandy Erb at (561) 801-3420 or e-mail ske@bellsouth.net. For more on the Kids Cancer Foundation, call (561) 333-8116 or visit www.kidscancersf.org.
Monday, Aug. 27
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Go Fish” for ages 8 to 12 on Monday, Aug. 27 at 4 p.m. Learn about Florida fish, make a recycled craft, and play the library’s fishing game. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Legos” for age 8 and up Monday, Aug. 27 at 4 p.m. Builders create vehicles or buildings out of Lego pieces. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Aug. 28
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Tween Game Night” for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 2:30 p.m. and at 5 p.m. for ages 12-17. Play Nintendo Wii and board games. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Club Pokémon!” for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 7 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, Aug. 28 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. 29
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host a luncheon reception with Palm Beach County Inspector General Sheryl Steckler on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). The cost is $20 for members, $30 for nonmembers and $200 for VIP tables. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more info., call (561) 792-6525.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature “Shared Stories: English as a Second Language” book discussion group for adults on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Share your love of reading as we discuss novels and short stories. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Hooked on Crochet” for adults Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Learn beginning techniques or bring current projects to share and work on. Pick up a materials list when you pre-register. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will feature “Health Starts Here: Fall Into Desserts” on Wednesday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Learn ways to cut out refined sugar and find more healthful desserts. Pre-register at the customer service desk for this free event or call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host a Savvy Shopper Tour on Tuesday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to shop the store’s private label, weekly specials and family-sized savings. Pre-register at the customer service desk for this free event or call (561) 904-4000 for more information.
Thursday, Aug. 30
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host “Gluten-Free Cooking” on Thursday, Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m. Learn how to prepare a gluten-free meal that tastes great and is easy for anyone to prepare. Pre-register at the customer service desk or call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
Friday, Aug. 31
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Go Club meeting for ages 8 to 17 on Friday, Aug. 31 at 4:30 p.m. A local member of the American Go Foundation will teach you how to play this ancient Asian strategy game. Adults with young family members are welcome to play. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Saturday, Sept. 1
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will recruit student volunteers in grades 6 to 12 for “Be a Reading Buddy” classes Saturday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. Earn volunteer service hours for school by reading and playing literacy games with a child in grades K to 5 on Wednesdays at 4:30 p.m. Pick up an application. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will recruit “Be a Reading Buddy” volunteers in grades 6 to 12 on Saturday, Sept. 1 at 2 p.m. Earn volunteer service hours by helping a child in grades K to 5 with reading skills. Pick up an application. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Sept. 4
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will start “Fall Story Times” for children under 5 on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 10:15 a.m. Pick up a flier for dates and times. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Poetry Recital Practice” for ages 7 to 11 on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. Memorize a favorite poem or one you’ve written and create simple props and costume pieces for performance. You must be able to attend the poetry recital on Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will present “The Science Behind Dinosaurs” for ages 6 to 8 on Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m. Learn basic facts about how paleontologists study dinosaurs and make a few hands-on discoveries of your own. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Sept. 5
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will present “Could You Be a Cahill?” for ages 8 to 12 on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Test your mettle to find out if you could protect the secrets of the 39 Clues. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will hoar “Reading Buddies” for grades K to 5 on Wednesdays, Sept. 5 through Oct. 24 at 4:30 p.m. If you need practice reading, work once a week with a teen to read together and play literacy games. Pick up an application. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Thursday, Sept. 6
• The Palm Beach County Commission will hold a public hearing on the budget Thursday, Sept. 6 at 6 p.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will present “Anime Origins” for ages 12 to 17 on Thursdays, Sept. 6, 13 and 20 at 6:30 p.m. Check out the latest cartoons and fashions from Japan and make your own Japanese-style snack. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writers Critique Workshop for adults Thursday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism and comments to improve your fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, Sept. 7
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature a free screening of the movie World Trade Center on Friday, Sept. 7 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
