Saturday, Nov. 12
• The Florida Gun & Knife Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Nov. 12 and Sunday, Nov. 13. For more info., visit www.flgunshows.com.
• The Education Foundation of Palm Beach County’s annual Heroes for Education 5K will be held at Lake Worth’s Bryant Park on Saturday, Nov. 12 starting at 7:15 a.m. Register online at www.educationfoundationpbc.org/heroes5k. For more info., call (561) 434-8428 or e-mail catherine@educationfoundationpbc.org.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.
• Palm Beach County and its partners in the Lake Worth Lagoon Initiative will hold the third annual LagoonFest on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. next to the West Palm Beach Green Market on South Flagler Drive along the downtown waterfront. For more info., visit www.lagoonfest.com.
• Universal Living Sprouts (6238 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) will hold an Afternoon at the Greenhouse with an organic meal, live music, a raffle and vendors on Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call (561) 795-2554 for more info.
• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd. West Palm Beach) will offer a workshop for ages 3 and 4 on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. with crafts and activities, including up-close animal encounters, stories and games. For more info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org/childrens-workshops.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stories & Songs for You (Cuentos Y Canciones para Tí) for ages 2 and up on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 10:30 a.m. Parra Cebeira and students of the John I. Leonard High School Club La Casa de Las Americas and the International Spanish Academy will read stories and act them out in both Spanish and English. Make a related craft to remember this fun bilingual experience. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County will meet on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 1:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach County Main Library. The speaker will be Nora Quinlan, director of reference and instructional library services at Nova Southeastern University. For more info., call (561) 616-3455 or e-mail ancestry@gensocofpbc.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, Nov. 12 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 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2 p.m. Adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons with fellow wizards and warriors. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Dream It, See It, Do It Teen Vision Boards for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2:30 p.m. Engage in a brainstorming session, learn tips on goal setting and create vision boards using craft supplies. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• A Super Pup Fashion & Awards Show will be held at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 4 p.m. Visit www.superpupfashionshow.com for more info.
• Shulamit Hadassah will present Mosaic, a blend of dance and magic performed to Jewish music selections, on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at Temple Beth Torah (900 Big Blue Trace, Wellington). Donations will go toward Hadassah’s stem cell research. RSVP to Susan at (561) 656-1761 or smow@comcast.net.
• Gulfstream Goodwill Industries will hold its 50th Anniversary Gala on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Kravis Center. The gala will include a cocktail reception, live entertainment and a sit-down dinner. Visit www.gulfstreamgoodwill.org/50th-gala for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Sunday, Nov. 13
• The 2016 Wellington Golf Classic to benefit the Neil S. Hirsch Family Boys & Girls Club will take place Sunday, Nov. 13 at the Wanderers Club (1900 Aero Club Drive). The event gets underway with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. For more information, contact Christine Galenski at cgalenski@bgcpbc.org or (561) 683-3287.
• Sons of Italy Michelangelo Lodge #2864 of Royal Palm Beach will hold its annual picnic Sunday, Nov. 13 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Micanopy Pavilion at Okeeheelee Park. Admission is $17 per person for members, $25 per person for non-members, $10 for children 10 to 17 years old and free for children under 10 years old. There will be fun and games, hotdogs, hamburgers, sausages, salads, soft drinks and more. RSVP to Pat DeVivo at (561) 506-5503 or Sam Pittaro at (561) 412-8684.
Monday, Nov. 14
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Write! Read! Critique!” for adults on Mondays, Nov. 14 and 28 at 9:30 a.m. Are you an aspiring writer looking for constructive feedback? Join in this informal roundtable discussion. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stringy, Strungy Art for ages 7 to 11 on Monday, Nov. 14 at 3:30 p.m. Use yarn, paint and other craft supplies to create unique mirror-imaged paintings. Dress to get messy. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for Adults on Monday, Nov. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Chess fans unite to practice strategy skills with other players. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Dolly Hand Cultural Arts Center in Belle Glade will present Craig Karges: Experience the Extraordinary on Monday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Karges combines the art of magic with the science of psychology and the power of intuition to create extraordinary stage shows. Visit www.dollyhand.org for more info.
Tuesday, Nov. 15
• Kravis on Broadway will present The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from Tuesday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 20. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Design & Create a Home Landscape on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Laura McLeod, a certified landscape designer and horticultural professional, will explore the basics of good design and walk you through each step of the planning process. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a bird walk and drive at Lion Country Safari (2003 Lion Country Safari Road) on Tuesday, Nov. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Pre-register at www.auduboneverglades.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Beginner’s Series Shading for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. Learn shading techniques to emphasize the mass and volume of subjects to create depth and dimension. Graphite, charcoal, paper and other media will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Tween Gaming for ages 8 to 12 on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 2:30 p.m. Bring a friend for Wii gaming and board game fun. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Painting With the Colors of Fall for ages 3 and up on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 3:30 p.m. Use stencils, crayons and paint to create an autumn-colored artwork to liven up your home for the holidays. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Wellington’s Community Services Department will hold a Walk and Talk in the Folkestone/Yarmouth Communities on Tuesday, Nov. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. Call Community Projects Manager Scott Campbell at (561) 791-4105 for info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pizza Chat for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Chat with the group about a book, movie, game, anime or show that you loved or hated, while enjoying pizza and drinks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Zen Doodling for Adults on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Join in for an hour of doodling. Meditate and relax while creating works of art. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Nov. 16
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce Farm City Lunch will take place Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 11 a.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center (9067 Southern Blvd.). The theme will be “Florida’s Water Future” with Mark Wilson, president and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce. Visit www.cpbchamber.com for more info.
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will hold its kickoff to the equestrian and polo season luncheon on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 11:30 a.m. at the Wanderers Club with speakers Wellington Equestrian Partners CEO Mark Bellissimo and Noreen O’Sullivan of Gold Coast Dressage. Visit www.wellingtonchamber.com for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Preserving Your Family Heritage: Scanning Images for adults Wednesday, Nov. 16 through Saturday, Nov. 19. Don’t let those family memories disappear. Learn how to use a high-speed scanner to preserve your photographs. Participants should bring up to 100 photos in good condition and a flash drive to save the digital images. Call the research services desk to schedule your own 20-minute session. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Book Chat for ages 16 and up on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 2 p.m. Wondering what to read next? Enjoying a book and want to share it with others? Bring a book you’ve read, or are reading, and chat about it over a cup of coffee. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 2:30 p.m. Build, imagine and create with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for ages 4 and under on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Join in a jam session with lots of instruments to keep the music going. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Coloring Club for ages 16 and up on Wednesday, Nov. 16 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, Nov. 16 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.
• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach) will continue the Rabbi Sam Silver Controversial Forum series on Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. The topic for this month’s session is “Healing the Divide After the Election.” For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail, info@ldorvador.org.
Thursday, Nov. 17
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Baby Boogie Story Time for ages 23 months and under on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. Your baby will enjoy fun songs, rhymes, books and playtime. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Napkin Folding for Every Occasion for ages 17 and up on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. Impress your dinner guests during the holidays with elegantly folded paper napkins. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Fall Craft Fun for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 2:30 p.m. Get ready for Thanksgiving with fun, fall-themed crafts. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 5 p.m. with a free Neil Diamond tribute concert at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for info.
• The Western Business Alliance will hold its November Holiday Social on Thursday, Nov. 17 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Tree’s Wings & Ribs (603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). To register, visit www.thewesterbusinessalliance.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Scrabble for Adults on Thursday, Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Join other Scrabble fans and enjoy a fun evening of word-play. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, Nov. 18
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will hold Stories in the Garden: Growing Leaps & Bounds for ages 2 to 6 on Friday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. Children will enjoy interactive stories, songs and learning activities in the garden. To pre-register, call (561) 233-1751.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Llama Llama Pajama Party for ages 2 to 6 on Friday, Nov. 18 at 10 a.m. Dress up in your favorite pajamas and party like a llama! Celebrate Llama Llama author Anna Dewdney with Llama Llama stories, songs and activities. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Toddler Time for ages 12 to 24 months on Friday, Nov. 18 at 10:15 a.m. Bring your little one to this story time full of music, nursery rhymes and more. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Baby Playtime for ages 12 months and under on Friday, Nov. 18 at 11:15 a.m. Get ready for fun circle time featuring music and toys perfect for a baby. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Toddler Art Time for ages 1 and 2 on Friday, Nov. 18 at 4 p.m. Bring the little ones to this experiential art class. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Barnes & Noble Wellington (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Fantastic Beasts Scavenger Hunt on Friday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. Magical creatures have found their way into the store and are hiding. Those who participate in the scavenger hunt will be entered in a raffle to win prizes. For more info., call (561) 792-1292 or visit www.facebook.com/BNWellingtonFL.
• The Wellington Student Film Festival is set for Friday, Nov. 18 from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Visit www.wellingtonfilmfestival.com for info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Ron McCurdy’s Langston Hughes Project on Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Saturday, Nov. 19
• St. Rita Catholic Church (13645 Paddock Drive, Wellington) will hold a garage sale on Saturday, Nov. 19 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. inside the church’s parish hall, with baked goods and refreshments for sale. For more info., call Pat at (561) 714-4422 or Hala at (407) 406-4644.
