Saturday, July 23
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hike nine miles on the Apoxee Wilderness Trail (3125 N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach) on Saturday, July 23 at 8 a.m. Call (561) 859-1954 for more info.
• The Palm Beach Summer Beer Fest returns to the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, July 23. Visit www.palmbeachsummerbeerfest.com for more info.
• Mounts Botanical Garden will hold a class on Prevention and Diagnosis of Orchid Pests and Disease on Saturday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sandi Jones with Broward Orchid Supply and the Bonnet House Museum & Gardens will discuss how to diagnose orchid pests and diseases. Orchids may be brought in for diagnosis, but they must be in plastic bags to prevent contaminating other plants. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• South Florida Science Center and Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach) will host E4 Life: Green, Health & Wellness Expo on Saturday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn about healthy living, sustainable initiatives and environmental conservation. For more info., visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-2026.
• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will hold a story time book feature on Saturday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. with Allie Gator and the Mixed-Up Scarecrow by Heather Alexander. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kids Wii U Gaming & More for ages 7 to 12 on Saturday, July 23 at 11 a.m. Bored of staying home and watching TV? Come and play some of your favorite Wii U and board games. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Self-Defense for Women on Saturday, July 23 at 2 p.m. Preventative skills, the fundamental of the adrenaline rush and trusting intuition will be among the topics discussed. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Lego Builders Club for ages 5 to 12 on Saturday, July 23 at 2:30 p.m. Use Lego bricks to work on creative projects alone or with friends. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• 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.
• The Sisterhood of Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Suite 19, Boynton Beach) will hold a Jewish Film Night on Saturday, July 23 at 7:30 p.m. featuring A Tickle In The Heart, an award-winning film that documents the lives of the Epstein Brothers, who grew up in Brooklyn and formed one of the oldest Klezmer bands still playing. Call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org for more info.
Monday, July 25
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Book Discussion for adults on Monday, July 25 at 2 p.m. Join in a lively discussion of one of the great American novels, Mark Twain’s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• 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.
Tuesday, July 26
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Percy Jackson vs. the Olympics on Tuesday, July 26 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 5 to 7 and 3:30 p.m. for ages 8 to 12. The Summer Olympics are getting off to a titanically fun start with a stadium full of ancient Greek mythological challenges. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Advanced Figure Drawing for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, July 26 at 2 p.m. Practice and develop figure drawing skills by examining the elements of drawing the human figure and the principles of composition. Graphite, charcoal, paper and various other media will be provided, as well as guidance from an instructor should you need it. Figure drawing experience is required. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host CD Weaving Wall Art for ages 7 and up on Tuesday, July 26 at 2:30 p.m. Use yarn and recycled CDs to create unique art pieces. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Balloon Frenzy for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, July 26 at 2:30 p.m. Dodgeball and soccer meet balloons in this fun activity. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Wellington will hold a Family Game Night on Tuesday, July 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Primrose Park. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 791-4764 for more info.
• South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach) will hold its GEMS Club on Tuesday, July 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. GEMS (Girls excelling in Math and Science) offers the perfect opportunity for young girls to learn and grow as they discover the exciting world of math, science, engineering and technology. Dinner and refreshments will be provided. This program is open to girls in grades 3 to 8, and a $5 registration fee is required per session. July’s theme is “Mysteries of the Night” and will be about bat biology and conservation. For more info., visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-2026.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, July 26 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• A meeting on incorporation of The Acreage will be held at the Acreage library on Tuesday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. sponsored by Preserve the Lifestyle of the Acreage Now (PLAN). The purpose of the meeting is to promote the idea of moving The Acreage toward incorporating into a municipality and explain the process. Visit www.facebook.com/preservethelifestyleoftheacreagenow for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Line Dancing for Adults on Tuesday, July 26 at 6:30 p.m. Learn a few line dances to keep you moving. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, July 26 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Wednesday, July 27
• The Aldi grocery store chain will host a Hiring Event for its Royal Palm Beach warehouse on Wednesday, July 27 from 6 to 9 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m. at the Aldi offices (1171 N. State Road 7, Royal Palm Beach). Opportunities include warehouse selector positions at $16 per hour. The hiring event is in support of the ongoing growth of Aldi in the area. For more info., visit www.aldi.us.
• The Western Business Alliance will hold a summer lunch event Wednesday, July 27 at noon at Tree’s Wings & Ribs (603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Towel Origami for adults on Wednesday, July 27 at 2 p.m. Learn how to make cute critters and other designs using an ordinary towel. Participants must bring one large bath towel (27” x 52”), one hand towel (16” x 30”) and three wash clothes (13” x 13”). Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Kids’ Music Circle for ages 2 to 11 on Wednesday, July 27 at 2:30 p.m. Sing, shake and play along with music specialist Noam Brown during this fun, engaging and interactive activity. Come ready for singing, rhythm-making and creative movement. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Village of Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for Lakeside Shores on Wednesday, July 27 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 Vacation Scrapbook DIY for adults on Wednesday, July 27 at 6:30 p.m. Making a scrapbook is an easy and fun way to record vacation memories. Bring photos. Additional materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Thursday, July 28
• Digital Vibez will host its fifth annual KidsFit Jamathon event at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Thursday, July 28. In addition to dancing, demonstrations, health vendors, goody bags and raffles, there will be Crazy Games, bounce houses, and other competitions and activities. For more info., call Digital Vibez at (561) 244-9983 or visit www.digitalvibez.org.
• The Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades and the Everglades Foundation will host a breakfast to celebrate the graduates of the 2016 Marshall Summer Intern Program at the National Croquet Center (700 Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach) on Thursday, July 28 at 8 a.m. A $100 donation is requested, which includes two seats at the breakfast. To RSVP, call Nancy Marshall at (561) 233-9004 or e-mail administration@oureverglades.org. For more info., visit www.artmarshall.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Adult Coloring: The American Quilt for ages 16 and up on Thursday, July 28 at 10 a.m. Create your own heirloom as you meditate on patterns inspired by traditional American patchwork quilts. Coloring materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Harry Potter & the Cursed Class on Thursday, July 28 at 1:30 p.m. for ages 7 to 9 and 3:30 p.m. for ages 10 and up. Will your class break the curse by completing all your assignments and solving the riddle of the Summer Sorcerer? Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Board Game Mania for ages 7 to 11 on Thursday, July 28 at 2:30 p.m. See how many board games you can play in an hour. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 6 to 12 on Thursday, July 28 at 3 p.m. Create vehicles or buildings with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, July 28 at 5 p.m. with a free concert by Bobby G. at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Friday, July 29
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “It’s a Craft Bonanza!” for ages 2 and up on Friday, July 29 at 10:30 a.m. 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 Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie Spectre on Friday, July 29 at 8:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Saturday, July 30
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will hold an Easy Clip and Walk in Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, July 30 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings at (561) 963-9906 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen Wii U Gaming & More for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, July 30 at 2 p.m. Meet friends for some Wii gaming and classic board game fun. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Teen DIY Velvet Skateboards for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, July 30 at 3 p.m. Make a unique, colorful design on a decorative velvet skateboard. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Monday, Aug. 1
• Hair Cuttery will be donating back-to-school haircuts to children who need it most this summer. From Aug. 1-15, for every child who purchases a haircut at one of Hair Cuttery’s nearly 900 salons, one free haircut certificate will be donated to a disadvantaged child in the community. For more info., visit www.haircuttery.com.
• La Leche League’s Mother to Mother Breastfeeding Support Group will meet Monday, Aug. 1 at 7 p.m. at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Visit www.lllwellington.org for more info.
Tuesday, Aug. 2
• The Palm Beach County Infrastructure Initiative will hold an information session for land use professionals on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 8:30 a.m. at the Vista Center (2300 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach) on the proposed discretionary local government infrastructure surtax. Call (561) 233-5263 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Village of Wellington will hold a Walk and Talk on White Pine Drive on Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold its monthly membership meeting on Tuesday, Aug 2 at 7 p.m. at the Palm Beach County library main branch on Summit Blvd in West Palm Beach. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
Wednesday, Aug. 3
• Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting at the Coventry Green Clubhouse on Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or call (561) 791-4764.
Thursday, Aug. 4
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Crazy Collage Creatures for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 2:30 p.m. Create a fun monster or zany animal with a wild assortment of craft supplies. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 5 p.m. with a free concert by the Gypsy Lane Band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Writers’ Critique Workshop for adults on Thursday, Aug. 4 at 6:30 p.m. Share, offer and accept constructive criticism to improve fiction, nonfiction and poetry in a supportive atmosphere. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, Aug. 5
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice on Friday, Aug. 5 at 8 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Saturday, Aug. 6
• The grand opening of the new Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will take place Saturday, Aug. 6 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m., followed by an open house with tours of the new building through noon. Light refreshments will be provided. New instructors will be on hand to display innovative and exciting new programs. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/classes.
• Learn how to play and experience Paralympic sports such as boccia, wheelchair rugby and wheelchair basketball during Adapted Sports Day on Saturday, Aug. 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CMAA Therapeutic Recreation Complex (2728 Lake Worth Road). Call Mohammad Nasser at (561) 966-7078 for more info.
