Saturday, July 16
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike in Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, July 16 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.
• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach) continues its monthly Torah, Talk & A Taste discussion group with Rabbi Barry Silver on Saturday, July 16 at 10 a.m. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org.
• Mounts Botanical Garden will offer Advanced Orchid Repotting & Mounting on Saturday, July 16 at 10 a.m. Sandi Jones with Broward Orchid Supply and the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens will demonstrate repotting of an overgrown orchid and mounting orchids on items such as tree tern and cork bark. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will hold a Story Time Book Feature on Saturday, July 16 at 10:30 a.m. with Miles and Miles of Reptiles by Tish Rabe. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.
• Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for Folkestone on Saturday, July 16 at 10:30 a.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Wonderful Weather for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, July 16 at 11 a.m. Prepare for stormin’ stories, songs and a craft about weather. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host The Mountain Dulcimer: Past & Present for adults on Saturday, July 16 at 11 a.m. Musician John Blosser will discuss the history of the mountain dulcimer and give a live performance of this string instrument rich in Appalachian history. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Under Construction Lego Crew for ages 6 to 11 on Saturday, July 16 at 11 a.m. Use Lego bricks to make fantastic creations. Work by yourself or as a team to bring building challenges to life. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, July 16 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) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Food Truck Safari returns to the Palm Beach Zoo on Saturday, July 16 from 4:30 p.m. until the zoo closes at 9 p.m. Enjoy some of Palm Beach County’s best gourmet food trucks inside the zoo. Enjoy live music and up-close animal encounters. Beer and wine will be available for guests 21 and older. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.
Monday, July 18
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Being Fit, Being Well for adults on Monday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. The presentation will integrate four wellness resources to provide information on keeping the body in natural balance. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Mid-County Democratic Club will meet Monday, July 18 at 7 p.m. at Tree’s Wings & Ribs (603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). The guest speaker will be Congresswoman Lois Frankel. Visit www.facebook.com/groups/mcdclub for more info.
Tuesday, July 19
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Super Fast Science on Tuesday, July 19 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 7 and 3:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 12. Try a variety of short experiments with a room full of fellow scientists. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Beginner’s Figure Drawing for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, July 19 at 2 p.m. Learn to draw by practicing the fundamentals of figure drawing using graphite and charcoal. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Cirque du Library for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, July 19 at 3 p.m. Learn how to juggle, walk the tight rope and play circus games. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pajamarama Story Time: Mice Are Nice for ages 3 to 6 on Tuesday, July 19 at 6:30 p.m. Have a squeaking good time with stories and songs about mice. Make a special craft to bring home. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Kretzer Piano Music Foundation’s Music for the Mind concert on will feature the Irwin Solomon Jazz Quartet on Tuesday, July 19 at 7 p.m. in the Harriet Himmel Theater at CityPlace. Money raised will enable the foundation to expand its music education programs for children in need. Call (866) 449-2489 or visit www.kretzerpiano.com/kpmf for more info.
Wednesday, July 20
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Move & Groove With Mr. Alex on Wednesday, July 20 at 9:15 a.m. for ages 6 to 18 months, 10 a.m. for ages 19 to 30 months, 10:45 a.m. for ages 2.5 to 3.5 and 11:30 a.m. for ages 3.5 to 5. Reach, stretch, bounce, dance and learn a fun gymnastics skill. Loose clothing and sneakers/closed-toe shoes are required. Parents/caregivers must be present during program. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Superhero Day for all ages on Wednesday, July 20 at 2 or 2:45 p.m. Enjoy crafts, games and props for fun, as well as funny superhero photos. Costumes are encouraged. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Kids’ Music Circle for ages 2 to 11 on Wednesday, July 20 at 3 p.m. Sing, shake and play along with music specialist Noam Brown. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for Wiltshire Village on Wednesday, July 20 at 6 p.m. at the Community Services Office (1092 Wellington Trace). Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 791-4764 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Coloring Club for adults on Wednesday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Do It for the Vine for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. Get crazy with a game called Silent Library. Can you and your squad handle the challenges without cracking up? Enjoy snacks, silliness, pizza and prizes. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Shulamit Hadassah will host resident medium and ghost expert Dr. Susan Kronick on Wednesday, July 20 at 7 p.m. at PBCFR Station 30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). Kronick will tell tales of living four years living in a haunted house in the Catskill Mountains. Call Helene at (561) 512-3172 for more info.
Thursday, July 21
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Scherenschnitte for ages 16 and up on Thursday, July 21 at 10 a.m. Grab scissors and explore the Pennsylvania Dutch folk art of scherenschnitte. Brought by German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania in the 18th century, this art tradition involves hand cutting silhouettes and symmetrical, lacy designs. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sticker Art on Thursday, July 21 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 7 and 3:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 12. Use scissors, glue, paper, stencils and a variety of stickers to make a personalized, laminated masterpiece. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host It Only Takes a Minute to Win It for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, July 21 at 2:30 p.m. Experience the library’s version of the popular TV game show. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Choir in the Glades, hosted by the Young Singers of the Palm Beaches, will feature a performing arts showcase on Thursday, July 21 at 3:30 p.m. at the Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade as the culmination of a free camp for elementary and middle school children thanks to a gift from author and Palm Beach County resident James Patterson. For more info., call (561) 659-2332, e-mail information@yspb.org or visit www.yspb.org.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, July 21 at 5 p.m. with a free concert by the Orange Sunshine Band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Western Business Alliance will hold a social event Thursday, July 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Oak Bistro & Wine Bar (11051 Southern Blvd.). Visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Hand Lettering Workshop for adults on Thursday, July 21 at 6:30 p.m. Practice simple and easy techniques to make hand lettering pop and impress. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, July 22
• The music entertainment of Decades Rewind will be at the Kravis Center on Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23. Visit www.kravis.org for show times and tickets.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Dance Time With the Wildcat Dancers on Friday, July 22 at 10 a.m. for ages 3 to 6 or 11 a.m. for ages 7 to 11. Learn a special dance routine with the Wildcat Dancers of Royal Palm Beach High School. Loose clothing and sneakers are required. Parents/caregivers are required to be present during the duration of the program. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Royal Palm Beach will hold its second annual Senior Free Expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, July 22 at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). For more info., call (561) 790-5149 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com.
• Auditions will be held for CAFCI’s annual Stars of Tomorrow Talent Show on Friday, July 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Harvin Center (1030 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) for performers ages 5 to 21. The show will be held on Sunday, Aug. 7 at 5 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). For more info., visit www.cafcipbc.org or contact Nadine White-Boyd at nvwboyd@aol.com or (561) 351-6895, Clover at (561) 596-1748 or Junette at (561) 346-2353.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of movie The Good Dinosaur on Friday, July 22 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Saturday, July 23
• The Palm Beach Summer Beer Fest returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 23. Visit www.palmbeachsummerbeerfest.com for more info.
• Sean’s Dance Factory will present SDF Big Bang XX at the Kravis Center on Saturday, July 23 at 7 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for tickets.
Monday, July 25
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Craft-a-Palooza for ages 2 to 8 on Monday, July 25 at 3 p.m. Create multiple crafts from fun selections. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Coloring for Grown-Ups on Monday, July 25 at 6:30 p.m. Express your creative side with this calming activity. Coloring pages and colored pencils will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
