Saturday, Sept. 17
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk four miles at Okeeheelee Park (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 a.m. Call Paul Cummings (561) 963-9906 for more info.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Farm Your Backyard: Vegetable Growing on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. Learn the secrets of vegetable growing in South Florida. Topics include tips and techniques on site preparation, seedling establishment, planting, maintenance and harvesting. For more info., visit www.mounts.org.
• Wellington’s International Coastal Cleanup will take place Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Volunteers will pick up trash and loose litter along Greenbriar Blvd. and Greenview Shores Blvd., as well as the Folkestone/Yarmouth community. For more info., call Community Programs Manager Scott Campbell at (561) 791-4105.
• A cheer clinic with Palm Beach Central High School’s Varsity Cheerleading Team will be held Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The clinic is open to elementary and middle school students. The fee is $30 per child. Children need to bring their own lunch and will receive a T-shirt and bow to wear Friday, Sept. 23 when they cheer at the 7 p.m. football game. The clinic takes place in Palm Beach Central’s cafeteria. E-mail pbccheerfundraising@gmail.com for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stories & Songs for You (Cuentos y Canciones Para Ti) for ages 2 and up on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 10:30 a.m. in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month. Parra Cebeira and students from John I. Leonard High School will share Latin and Hispanic traditions, songs, dances and stories. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Barnes & Noble Wellington will hold a special story time with authors Molly Tischer and Bonnie Giacovelli on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. They’ll be bringing Kermit, a lovable service dog who is the star of his own book. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.
• Jaidyn Brody’s second annual Putting Fore Patients miniature golf tournament will take place at Adventure Mini Golf (6585 S. Military Trail, Lake Worth) on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. To make a tax deductible donation to Brody’s event, visit www.tinyurl.com/jaidynbrody. For more info., call (561) 616-8682.
• Reggaeton duo Angel y Khriz, mambo and charanga musician Tito Puente Jr. and salsa singer Eddie Santiago will headline the inaugural Latin Music & Food Festival of the Palm Beaches from noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17 and 1 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 18 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Advance tickets are on sale at www.southfloridafair.com and www.latinfestivalpb.com.
• The Norton Museum of Art (1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach) will hold its 11th annual Chinese Moon Festival in honor of its world-class collection of Chinese art on Saturday, Sept. 17 from noon to 5 p.m. Festival highlights include a performance by members of Florida State University’s Chinese Music Ensemble. For more info., call (561) 832-5196 or visit www.norton.org.
• The Wellington American Legion Chris Reyka Memorial Post 390 will host its sixth annual Future Heroes Golf Tournament on Saturday, Sept. 17 at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive, Wellington). The event will kick off with a 1 p.m. shotgun start. For more info., call Ed Portman at (561) 602-4409, John Isola at (561) 795-2721 or Mike Pancia at (561) 324-5403, or e-mail wellingtonlegion390@gmail.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam on Saturday, Sept. 17 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 Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Mariachi de Mi Tierra for all ages on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy traditional Mexican songs by this talented group. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• CAFCI will hold its annual Friendship Ball on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport. Dinner will be served at 8 p.m., and dress is semi-formal. Tickets are $90 per person, available at www.cafcipbc.org. For more info., call Alvin Nembhard at (561) 670-8113, Lawrence Logan at (561) 791-0162 or Dennis Wright at (561) 653-1586, or e-mail cafci@bellsouth.net.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a free Aerosmith tribute concert on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
Sunday, Sept. 18
• Loxahatchee Lost & Found Pets will hold a community bazaar on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Publix Plaza (7050 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road). For more info., contact Shaun Santoro at shaunsantoro@aol.com or (954) 592-4832.
• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Six Tropical Plants That Rocked The World on Sunday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Award-winning botanist Scott Zona will discuss coffee, sugar, rubber, black pepper and nutmeg. For more info., visit www.mounts.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Arturo Romay: Enchanting Melodies in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Monday, Sept. 19
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Land a New Job with Career Transitions on Monday, Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Enhance your job search, write an effective résumé and cover letter or explore a new career path using the Career Transitions library database. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Sept. 20
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Open Studio for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. Practice and develop your drawing skills by exploring the elements of drawing objects. Various media and paper will be provided, as well as guidance from an instructor. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pajamarama Story Time: Big, Hairy, But Not So Scary Bears for ages 3 to 6 on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Listen to silly stories, songs and finger plays, and make a “beary” special craft to bring home. Wear your favorite PJs. Stuffed animals are welcome. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Zen Doodling for Adults on Tuesday, Sept. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Meditate and relax while creating works of art. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Sept. 21
• The Western Business Alliance will host its inaugural Founders Award Luncheon on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club (9697 Mayacoo Club Drive). Visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com for more info.
• The Wellington Seniors Club will meet on the second floor of the new Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) at noon on Wednesday, Sept. 21. Membership is open to Wellington residents over 55 years old. Lunch will be followed by a brief meeting and entertainment. For a membership application, or additional information, call Membership Chair Sally Schwartz at (561) 793-8735.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m. Join in a jam session with many instruments to keep the music going. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m. Create your own card and see if luck is on your side. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Women’s Chamber of Commerce and the Palm Beach Kennel Club (1111 N. Congress Ave., West Palm Beach) will present the annual Deal Me In Poker Party & Buffet on Wednesday, Sept. 21 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. For more info., visit www.womenschamber.biz.
• Wellington will hold a Neighborhood Watch Meeting for the Greenview Shores Community on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Community Service Office. 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, Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials will be provided, or bring your own coloring book to work on. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Anime Otaku Club for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 6:30 p.m. Watch anime, play games and eat snacks while you talk with friends and fans about all the coolest stuff from Japan. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Shulamit Hadassah will welcome the League of Women Voters on Wednesday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at PBCFR Station 30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). Coupon books and Rosh Hashanah apple and honey bags will be available for purchase. To RSVP, call Sue at (561) 656-1761 or e-mail smow@comcast.net.
Thursday, Sept. 22
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host French Beaded Butterfly for ages 17 and up on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m. Learn the basics of the craft technique of French flower beading with seed beads and wire to create a timeless, radiant butterfly. Bring small, needle-nose pliers. Other materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “We Love Books” for ages 6 to 10 on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Nitromania!” for ages 5 and up on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 3:30 p.m. If you’re interested in the “coolest” science around, check out this liquid nitrogen demonstration by the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Origami: Fun With Folding for ages 8 and up on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 4 p.m. Learn the art of Japanese paper folding with beautiful origami crafts for all skill levels. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The League of Women Voters of Palm Beach County will host a climate change presentation by John Englander, a leading expert on sea level rise, oceanographer, speaker, author and consultant, on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 5:30 p.m. at the Summit Library (3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach). Visit www.lwvpbc.org for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 5 p.m. with a free concert by Bobby G. at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “The Interesting & Tragic Life of Mark Twain” for adults on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. In his time, Mark Twain was arguably the most famous man in the world. His name is synonymous with innocence and nostalgia. However, much more lies behind the man in the suit. This talk surveys the life of Mark Twain with Dr. Matt Klauza, a professor at Palm Beach State College. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Art Obsession (734 Charleston Shores Blvd., Lake Worth) will host a painting, wine and cheese soiree fundraiser Thursday, Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. to benefit Forever Greyhounds. Tickets are $25 and include a pair of wine glasses to paint, wine and cheese. Tickets are available at www.forevergreyhounds.org. For more info., e-mail kerry@forevergreyhounds.com or call (561) 574-7756.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Bookmark It for ages 14 and up on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Design bookmarks using everyday items and washi tape. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Barnes & Noble Wellington (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host bestselling author Mike Lupica, one of the most prominent sports writers in America, on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Lupica will visit the store to sign his most poignant and personal novel yet, Last Man Out. For more info., call (561) 792-1292 or e-mail Dana Meve at crm2100@bn.com.
Friday, Sept. 23
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Tai Chi for Adults on Friday, Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. Experience meditation in motion through the natural and flowing movements of Tai Chi. This traditional Chinese martial art is widely recognized for its many benefits to health and wellness. Loose clothing and flat shoes are required. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Red, Yellow, Blue: I Can Draw, You Can Too!” for ages 7 to 11 on Friday, Sept. 23 at 3:30 p.m. Get together with some friends and color, doodle and draw. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a free screening of the movie Independence Day: Resurgence on Friday, Sept. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
