Saturday, Aug. 30
• Local libraries will feature “Me, Marvelous Me!” with Mother Goose for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Aug. 30. Mother Goose is coming to visit with songs, interactive rhymes and hands-on, fast-paced entertainment. Mother Goose will be at the Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) at 10:15 a.m., the Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) at 11:30 a.m. and the Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) at 1:30 p.m. Learn more at www.pbclibrary.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host RPB Teen Xpressions for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 3 p.m. Here is your chance to share original poems, writings, art work and more with a group of peers. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Whole Foods Market (2635 State Road 7, Wellington) will host Mohila’s Mediterranean Dinner on Saturday, Aug. 30 at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per person. Join Mediterranean cooking expert Mohila for a mouth-watering dinner featuring her most popular recipes accommodated by a glass of Mohila’s favorite wine. Call (561) 904-4000 to pre-register.
Sunday, Aug. 31
• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Aug. 31 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, Sept. 1
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Fall Story Times in September. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
Tuesday, Sept. 2
• Starting Tuesday, Sept. 2 and Thursday, Sept. 4, the Kevin Perkins Golf Academy will again be conducting its popular Junior After-School Fall Golf Program at the Binks Forest Golf Club in Wellington. The program is open to boys and girls ages 7 to 17 and will take place on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.kevinperkinsgolfacademy.com or call (561) 301-3783.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acreage Branch Fantasy Football: Live Draft for ages 18 and up Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 6 p.m. Get ready for a fun-filled season of competition with the library’s first fantasy football league. Assemble the ultimate roster and get acquainted with fellow league members at the kickoff session. All skill levels are welcome. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host By Hook or By Crook Crochet Club for ages 9 and up Tuesdays, Sept. 2, 16 and 30 at 6:30 p.m. Learn basic stitches and socialize while you work on projects. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Sept. 3
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Grandparents’ Day for ages 2 to 5 on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 11:15 a.m. Celebrate this special day by making a picture frame craft to preserve precious memories. Enjoy music and snacks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host American Girl: Lanie for ages 6 to 12 on Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 4 p.m. Become inspired by Lanie and discover the wonder of backyard nature. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, Sept. 4
• Tracie Gold, author of new children’s book Bonnie the Bunny, will host a book signing at the TCBY in Wellington (13860 Wellington Trace) on Thursday, Sept. 4 from 5 to 8 p.m. A portion of the proceeds from the book sales will go to the Renaissance Charter School at Palms West. Call (561) 290-3649 for more info.
• Visit the treasures in the Norton Museum of Art’s Chinese Collection and attend the final Masterpiece of the Month discussion Thursday, Sept. 4 from 5 to 9 p.m. The museum is located at 1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach. For info., call (561) 832-5196, or visit www.norton.org.
Friday, Sept. 5
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “It’s a Craft Bonanza!” for ages 2 and up Friday, Sept. 5 at 3:30 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.
Saturday, Sept. 6
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will take a car pool tour around Storm Water Treatment Area 1E on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 7 a.m. to view the large number of birds that accumulate there. Registration details can be found on the “Field Trips & Release Forms” tab above the picture at www.auduboneverglades.org. Call Linda at (561) 742-7791 to register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Reading is Fun!” for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. Celebrate “Read a Book Day” with fun stories, songs and a cool craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Acoustic Java Jam for adults Saturday, Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a “Hooray! You Have a Library Card Party” for ages 2 and up Saturday, Sept. 6 at 2 p.m. September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Bring your library card, or if you don’t have one, sign up for one and join in on the celebration. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The inaugural Countdown 2 Zero animal adoption event will take place on Saturday, Sept. 6 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach. This free event will present more than 600 of Palm Beach County’s adoptable dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, birds and furry companion animals available at discounted adoption fees. Call (561) 472-8873 or e-mail peggynews@peggyadams.org for more info.
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Family Fun Day: Grandparents Storytime on Saturday, Sept. 6 at 11 a.m. featuring the popular titles How to Babysit a Grandpa and How to Babysit a Grandma with storytime, activities and snacks. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.
Sunday, Sept. 7
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will take a bird walk around the Green Cay Wetlands (12800 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach) on Sunday, Sept. 7 at 5:30 p.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
Monday, Sept. 8
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Art Club for ages 6 and up Monday, Sept. 8 at 4 p.m. Live through your art by exploring different mediums. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will hold its first Mystery Book Club meeting Monday, Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. to assemble all interested persons and organize a monthly book club for fans of mystery novels. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.
• The Women of Note Chorus invites women of all ages to an opportunity for free vocal lessons and to explore an evening of barbershop harmony from 7 to 10 p.m. on Mondays, Sept. 8, 15 and 22 at Palm Beach Central High School (8499 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). To learn more about free vocal lessons or becoming a member of the chorus, visit www.womenofnote.com or call (877) 966-7464, ext. 2.
