Saturday, Dec. 10
• The Great Train Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11. For more information, visit www.trainshow.com.
• Buckler’s Craft Fair will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds on Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11. For more information, visit www.bucklercraftfair.com.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.
• The Mall at Wellington Green will host a Musicthon on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Palm Beach County Music Teachers Association will be showcasing the talents of students performing holiday favorites on the grand piano in the Macy’s Court to benefit Family Promise, an organization dedicated to transforming the lives of homeless families. For more info., visit www.shopwellingtongreen.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Bookercise: Move, Dance, Wiggle & Shake for ages 2 to 5 on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Mall at Wellington Green will host Share the Spirit Day on Saturday, Dec. 10 from noon to 5 p.m. Mall representatives will randomly hand out gift cards throughout the day: a $50 gift card for the shopper and a $25 gift card to share with someone else. For more info., visit www.shopwellingtongreen.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Letters to Our Military for ages 7 and up on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. Remember service men and women by writing a letter or making a card to thank them. Lynelle Chauncey Zelnar, founder of Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, will do a brief presentation at the beginning. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Kitchen Chat: Cookies for adults on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. Join the staff-led cookbook discussion. Borrow any cookbook on the theme, test a recipe or two, and share your tips, techniques and kitchen adventures. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Are You Board? Game On!” for adults on Saturdays, Dec. 10 and 28 at 2 p.m. A variety of familiar games will be available with a new and exciting one presented. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Fuyu Matsuri: Winter Anime Fest for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Wear your kimono or favorite cosplay and enjoy treats, anime and games. Participate in the popular semiannual costume contest. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Seniors Club will hold its annual holiday dinner dance and installation of officers and directors on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. at the Mayacoo Lakes Country Club. There will be entertainment and valet service. For more info., call Peter Granata at (561) 795-9814.
• Wellington Ballet Theatre will present its original production The Grinch Who Stole Christmas on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. in the Wellington High School auditorium (2101 Greenview Shores Blvd.). Free tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis and can be picked up at the Wellington Ballet Theatre studio, located at 11120 South Crown Way, Units 3 & 4, in Wellington. For more info., call Randy Ballen at (561) 296-1880 or visit www.wellingtonballettheatre.org.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present The Other Mozart, written and performed by Sylvia Milo, on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. The Other Mozart is the true and untold story of Maria Anna Mozart, the sister of Amadeus. She, too, was a child prodigy — a keyboard virtuoso and composer who toured Europe with her brother. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Symphonic Band of the Palm Beaches will perform a holiday concert at the Duncan Theatre in Lake Worth on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 832-3115 or visit www.symphonicband.org for more info.
Sunday, Dec. 11
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a beginner’s walk at Wakodahatchee Wetlands on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 8 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host From Coverage to Care: Affordable Care Act Enrollment on Sunday, Dec. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. Enroll and/or re-enroll into the Affordable Care Act Health Insurance Marketplace plans. Walk-ins are welcome. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Wellington will present the 33rd annual Wellington Holiday Parade, themed “Holiday Movie Magic,” on Sunday, Dec. 11. The parade will kick off down Forest Hill Blvd. at 1:30 p.m., ending with Holiday Park festivities at the Wellington Amphitheater. For more information, visit www.cpbchamber.com or call (561) 790-6200.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Book Chat for adults on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Join a staff-led discussion of The Whistling Season, by Ivan Doig, which examines the lives of homesteaders in Montana in 1909. Copies of the book are available for borrowing. Light refreshments will be served. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Monday, Dec. 12
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Storytelling: I’ll Tell You Mine, If You’ll Tell Me Yours for adults on Monday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. Explore the art of storytelling. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Make a Gift for ages 9 to 12 on Monday, Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. Get creative and make a gift for someone special. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Wintry Wonders: 3-D Snowflakes for ages 6 to 11 on Monday, Dec. 12 at 3:30 p.m. Supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Michelangelo Lodge of the Sons of Italy will be hosting its annual Christmas party and toy drive for the Palms West Children’s Hospital on Monday, Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center. Tickets are $25 per person. Guests are asked to bring an unwrapped child’s toy. The menu consists of salad, chicken parmesan, lasagna and soda/water, followed by coffee and dessert. RSVP to Pat Devivo at (561) 249-1298 or Sam Pittaro at (561) 412-8684.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “To Begin the World Over Again: The Life of Thomas Paine” on Monday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a preview screening of this acclaimed, one-man historical drama focusing on the life of Thomas Paine, one of the most misunderstood and influential figures in American history. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Mid-County Democratic Club will hold its Holiday Party and Membership Drive on Monday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. at Tree’s Wings & Ribs (603 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.) Bring an unwrapped child’s toy. For more info., call Matt Kurit at (561) 714-3905.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Pianist Alexandre Moutouzkine in the Florida debut of “Who Stole the Mona Lisa?” on Monday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the Young Artists series. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Tuesday, Dec. 13
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Finger Weaving for ages 17 and up on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. Try this simple Native American craft and weave something warm to gift during the holidays. Supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Paper Airplane Contest for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 2:30 p.m. Create a paper airplane and compete against your peers to see how far your airplane can go. The winner will get a prize. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Draw & Tell Story Makers for ages 8 to 11 on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 3:30 p.m. Kids will work together to draw out scenes to their own stories. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Tween Crafts & Coloring Club for ages 9 to 17 on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. Work out your creative side with an afternoon of rubber band and beaded creations, Zentangle doodles and coloring. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sit ’n’ Stitch for adults on Tuesdays, Dec. 13 and Dec. 20 at 5 p.m. Meet new people and share your ideas and knowledge with others who are just learning to crochet. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sean Gaskell: Music of the West African Kora on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy the unique sounds of the kora, a beautiful 21-stringed instrument native to the Mande peoples of West Africa. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Dec. 14
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will walk the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge on Wednesday, Dec. 14 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
• The Palm Beach County Local Mitigation Strategy Working Group will hold a general meeting of its public and private-sector membership on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 9 a.m. at the Wellington Village Council Chambers (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 712-6549 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “The Wonderful Winter Stories of Jan Brett” for ages 3 to 5 on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 10 a.m. Listen to some of Jan Brett’s most beloved winter stories and participate in winter-related activities. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Book Discussion for adults on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. Join a lively discussion of Alan Bennett’s autobiographical short story, The Lady in the Van, along with his other classics. Pick up a copy of the book when you register. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Not Your Grandma’s Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Dec. 14 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 Northern Palm Beach chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet Wednesday, Dec. 14 at the PGA Blvd. Embassy Suites Hotel. Networking takes place from 6 to 6:30 p.m., with the dinner and program following. The cost is $22, and guests are welcome. RSVP to Chapter President Sam Markwell at (561) 644 2384. For more information about the ABWA, visit www.abwanpbflorida.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host DIY Headbands for adults on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m. Create beaded headbands and hair clips. Bring your favorite nail polish and design bobby pins to match your manicure. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Let’s Play: Gaming for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesdays, Dec. 14 and Dec. 28 at 6:30 p.m. with PS4 multiplayer games, Wii games, card games, board games and snacks. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Art Society will meet at the new Wellington Community Center on Forest Hill Blvd. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, with a meet and greet at 6:30 p.m. with a special holiday theme and food. A member spotlight will precede a demonstration by jewelry artist Lynda Turek-Koehler. For info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.
• Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor (3475 W. Woolbright Road, Boynton Beach) will hold a community sing-a-long on Wednesday Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. For more info., call (561) 968-0688 or e-mail info@ldorvador.org.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present A Seraphic Fire Christmas: On Winter’s Night on Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Revel in the rich sounds of Gregorian chant and glorious carols amid the glow of candlelight as South Florida’s Grammy-nominated ensemble, Seraphic Fire, presents a traditional Christmas concert. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Thursday, Dec. 15
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Scherenschnitte for ages 17 and up on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 10 a.m. Grab scissors and explore the Pennsylvania Dutch folk art of scherenschnitte. Make silhouettes and decorative, lacy, paper creations for any festive time of year. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Frosty Friends for ages 3 to 5 on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 11:15 a.m. Spend part of your festive season in a celebration of snow. Dance, read stories and make a fun snow concoction to take home. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Paint, Please!” for ages 6 to 12 on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 2:30 p.m. Dress to get messy and paint cool, winter-themed landscapes. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Orange You Curious About Orangutans?” for grades K through four on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 3:30 p.m. Children’s author Laura Boldin-Fournier will read aloud and discuss her newest book, An Orangutan’s Night Before Christmas. Participate in a raffle and create your own orangutan greeting card. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Western Business Alliance will hold its December Holiday Happy Hour at the White Elephant restaurant (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 20, in the original Wellington Mall) on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host food trucks on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. with live music by the Whitestone Band at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Color Me Calm for the Holidays for adults on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Take time to relax and de-stress during the busy holiday season with a calming coloring session. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, Dec. 16
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Play With Clay for ages 7 to 11 on Friday, Dec. 16 at 3:30 p.m. Use stamps, cookie cutters and other clay tools to create cool designs in your clay creation. All materials will be provided. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present This Wonderful Life on Friday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Jeremy Kendall presents a one-man play, based on the iconic 1946 holiday film, It’s a Wonderful Life. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of the movie The Santa Clause on Friday, Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present The Beach Boys Christmas in the Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. Concert Hall on Friday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. For more information, visit www.kravis.org.
