Saturday, Oct. 4
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will car pool around Storm Water Treatment Area 1E on Saturday, Oct 4 at 7 a.m. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org, e-mail asetripinfo@gmail.com or call Linda at (561) 742-7791.
• The Alumni Association of Palm Beach Atlantic University will host its annual golf tournament and auction on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the PGA National Resort & Spa. The golf tournament begins at 7 a.m. with breakfast, followed by a helicopter ball drop at 8:15 a.m. A shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. begins the tournament. Visit www.pba.edu/alumni-events for more info.
• The seventh annual Run for the Animals & Family Fun Day will take place Saturday, Oct. 4 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Micanopy Pavilion at Okeeheelee Park. The 5K run and walk will begin at 8 a.m. with registration at 7 a.m. The one-mile family/dog walk will begin shortly thereafter. Call Barbara Masi at (561) 688-3981 or e-mail animalkindness@pbso.org for more info.
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Urban Farming: Vegetable Growing on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 9 a.m. Learn techniques on site preparation, seedling establishment, planting, maintenance, pest and disease control, watering efficiently and harvesting, and the best way and time to start planting vegetables. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• St. Peter’s United Methodist Church (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will hold its Fall Community Harvest Fest on Saturday, Oct 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with craft vendors, a barbecue dinner, a bake sale, on-stage entertainment, kids games and more. For more info., call Lori Maxwell at (561) 632-4484 or e-mail lori_maxwell@hotmail.com.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a Nature Walk for all ages Saturday, Oct. 4 at 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a free guided nature walk through the pine flatwoods forest and learn about the local plants and animals. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Bird Bonanza for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 11 a.m. Fly in for fun stories featuring feathery friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Acoustic Java Jam for adults Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Clay-Glass-Metal-Stone Gallery (16 South J Street, Lake Worth) will host a Cat-O-Strophic Event with portraits of cats as only an artist can imagine them, opening with a reception Saturday, Oct. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. The show runs through Tuesday, Oct. 14. Call (561) 588-8344 for more info.
Sunday, Oct. 5
• The Acreage Green Market will take place Sunday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Acreage Community Park (6701 140th Ave. North). The event will feature the Four-Legged Food Drive & Charity Dog Wash to benefit Loxahatchee Lost & Found Pets, Loxahatchee Adoptable/Rescued Pets and Tiki Kiti & Poni Rescue. For more info., visit www.acreagegreenmarket.org or call (561) 723-3898.
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will celebrate Hispanic Heritage on Sunday, Oct. 5 at noon with a special storytime featuring Pio Peep with activities and snacks to follow. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.
• Shtulman Family Chiropractic (8855 Hypoluxo Road, Suite C-11, Lake Worth) will hold its third annual Fall Family Festival on Sunday, Oct. 5 from noon to 2 p.m. with pumpkin painting, fall treats, giveaways and more. Everything is free and open to the community. RSVP to sasha@welladjustedfamily.com or (561) 275-2525.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “With You, Chile!” for adults Sunday, Oct. 5 at 1 p.m. Celebrate the beautiful Chilean culture through dance, music and handcrafted art. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The first “Horses Helping People” Family Resource Day will be held Sunday, Oct. 5 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the Van Kampen Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (13500 South Shore Blvd., Wellington). The community can connect directly with the recreational and therapeutic facilities in Palm Beach County offering horseback riding and equine-assisted activities. For more info., call Abbi Bentz at (561) 789-6076 or e-mail abentz@visitingangels.com.
Monday, Oct. 6
• Community of Hope Church (14055 Okeechobee Blvd.) will host its annual Pumpkin Patch from Monday, Oct. 6 through Oct. 31. A variety of pumpkins, mini pumpkins and gourds will be available, along with baked goods. The patch will be open Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more info., visit www.gocoh.com.
• The Wellington Garden Club will meet Monday, Oct. 6 in the Greenview Room at the Wellington Community Center (12159 W. Forest Hill Blvd.), with a business meeting at 10:30 a.m., followed by lunch at 11:30 a.m. and a program at 12:15 p.m. on farmhouse tomatoes. Guests are welcome. RSVP to Mary Ann Hesser at (561) 792-6690. For more info., visit www.wellingtongardenclub.org.
Tuesday, Oct. 7
• Palms West Hospital will host “aBREAST of Your Health” on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at noon in Classroom 2. Doctors and other experts will talk diagnostic breast screenings, robotic surgery and more. Call (561) 345-7009 for more info.
• Temple Beth Tikvah (4550 Jog Road, Greenacres) will conduct its second free Iris & Alvin Lazarus L’Chaim Series beginning Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. Call (561) 967-3600 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Are You Ready to Lego?” for ages 3 to 6 on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host “Special Storytime: Books With No Pictures” on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 4 p.m. with activities and snacks. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Pokémon League for ages 8 and up Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 5:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Election Time 2014: Know the Issues” on Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 6:30 p.m. State constitutional amendments and local ballot questions will be voted on during the upcoming election. Todd Bonlarron with the Palm Beach County Legislative Affairs Department will offer a clear explanation of what each of these initiatives mean. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host By Hook or By Crook Crochet Club for ages 9 and up Tuesdays, Oct. 7 and 21 at 6:30 p.m. Learn basic stitches and socialize while you work on projects. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will meet Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7 p.m. at the FAU Pine Jog Environmental Education Center (6301 Summit Blvd.). Bird banding research scientist Nancy LaFramboise will speak on bird banding basics and current local research on painted buntings. Refreshments will be served at 6:30 p.m. The meeting is free and open to the public. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org for more info.
Wednesday, Oct. 8
• The Audubon Society of the Everglades will hold a Bird Walk at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach) on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 7:30 a.m. at the Marsh Trail. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org, e-mail asetripinfo@gmail.com or call Linda at (561) 742-7791 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Character Counts: Sharing & Caring for ages 3 to 5 on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 11:15 a.m. Enjoy games, music, a craft and stories that enhance sharing and caring qualities. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• Barnes & Noble (10500 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will host a Full Moon Party on Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 7 p.m. Come dressed as a werewolf for a special storytime to kick off the spooky days of Halloween. Call (561) 792-1292 for more info.
Thursday, Oct. 9
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Election Time 2014: Know the Issues” on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 2 p.m. State constitutional amendments and local ballot questions will be voted on during the upcoming election. Todd Bonlarron with the Palm Beach County Legislative Affairs Department will offer a clear explanation of what each of these initiatives mean. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Sequin Palm Beach (219 Worth Ave.) will host an appreciation reception benefiting the Arthur R. Marshall Foundation for the Everglades on Thursday, Oct. 9 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. A chance drawing for $1,500 and two $500 gift cards will take place. For more info., call Sequin Palm Beach at (561) 328-8405 or the Marshall Foundation at (561) 233-9004 or visit www.artmarshall.org.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Fruit Trees for the Florida Homeowner on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Susan Lerner, master gardener and president of the Palm Beach County Rare Fruit Council, will enlighten Florida gardeners about fruit trees that will thrive in this environment. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “The Crime Scene Effect: How TV & The Media Have It All Wrong” for adults Thursday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Paul L. Friedman from Palm Beach State College will explain crime scene investigation and what really happens behind the yellow tape. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, Oct. 10
• The Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host Stories in the Garden on Friday, Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. Celebrate the 11th year of Stories in the Garden by bringing young ones ages 2 to 6 to a free nature-themed program. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Paper Filigree: Quilled Pumpkin for adults Friday, Oct. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Dating from the Renaissance, quilling involves rolling, looping and curling strips of paper to make decorative designs. Learn basic techniques and create a fancy scrolled pumpkin to adorn gift bags or greeting cards. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Royal Palm Beach will host its annual Fall Fashion Show with fashions from Dress Barn on Friday, Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). See the latest fashions for the fall season with local seniors modeling the outfits. Hors d’oeuvres, lunch, a raffle and door prizes, as well as entertainment, are included. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Purchase tickets at the Cultural Center, or register online at www.royalpalmbeach.com.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the film How to Train Your Dragon 2 on Friday, Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
