Saturday, June 17
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Okeeheelee Park (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, June 17 at 7:30 a.m. Call Margaret at (561) 324-3543 for more info.
• The Palm Beach County Thrift Store (2455 Vista Parkway) will hold its monthly sale on Saturday, June 17 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com.
• There will be a free Python Patrol workshop at the Okeeheelee Nature Center on Saturday, June 17 at 10 a.m. for adults. Python Patrol will teach adults how to identify Burmese pythons, report sightings, and possibly capture and remove the snakes. RSVP for the workshop at www.myfwc.com. Call (561) 233-1400 for more info.
• The GFWC Greater West Palm Beach Women’s Club will host its “Flags, Fathers & Fashions” annual brunch and fashion show on Saturday, June 17 at 10 a.m. at the Atlantis Country Club (190 Atlantis Blvd.). Tickets can be obtained from club members, or by calling Phyllis Gauger at (561) 386-9494. For more info., visit www.gfwc-wpbwomensclub.org.
• The Palm Beach County 4H group Heavenly Horses will host two Goat Yoga sessions at Eden’s Edge Show Stables (3548 162nd Drive N., Loxahatchee) on Saturday, June 17 and Saturday, June 24 at 10 a.m. to help raise funds for the group. For more info., visit www.eventbrite.com and search “Goat Yoga Fundraiser for 4H.”
• CAFCI will hold a Fun Family Day on Saturday, June 17 from 11 a.m. to sundown at the Okeeheelee Park Micanopy Pavilion. Family and friends are all invited for a day filled with dominoes, Scrabble, Ludo, a bake sale, music, kids games and bounce houses. Bring chairs and tables. No personal food baskets are allowed. For more info., contact Millie Hampton at (561) 307-2612, Lawrence Logan at (561) 791-0162, Percival Woods at (561) 596-7768 or Alvin Nembhard at (561) 670-8113.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Ocean Commotion for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, June 17 at 11 a.m. Swim on over for stories, songs and a craft featuring ocean friends. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• A special Father’s Day Storytime will take place at the Barnes & Noble store in Wellington on Saturday, June 17 at 11 a.m. featuring When Dads Don’t Grow Up. For more info., call (561) 792-1292.
• A celebrity golf charity event for Forgotten Mom will be held on Saturday, June 17 at 11 a.m. at Wellington National Golf Club to establish a funding resource for scholarship work with families while building a platform for the expanding treatment of underserved population of mothers struggling with addiction and mental illness. For more info., visit www.golfclassic.forgottenmom.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, June 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 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Bedazzle Me Beading & Crafting for ages 7 to 11 on Saturday, June 17 at 2:30 p.m. Get creative and design unique sets of jewelry, crafts and works of art using a variety of multi-colored beads. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafternoon: Painted Bottle Vases for ages 14 and up on Saturday, June 17 at 3 p.m. Upcycle empty wine and spirit bottles into pretty painted vases. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Sunday, June 18
• The Mounts Botanical Garden will host its annual Tropical Fruit Festival on Sunday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with tropical fruit tastings, live music, food and cooking demonstrations, ice cream and smoothies, tropic-themed Corvettes, a fun zone for kids, and a beer and wine garden featuring tropical fruit infused teas, lemonades and wine. Visit at www.mounts.org for more info.
Monday, June 19
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Getting Started With Ancestry Library Edition for adults on Monday, June 19 at 2 p.m. Learn how to access and navigate one of the most popular online resources for researching your family tree. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Flower Power for ages 7 to 12 on Monday, June 19 at 3 p.m. Show your creative side by designing a colorful summer bouquet. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Meet the Author: Mary V. Dearborn on Monday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. Acclaimed biographer Mary V. Dearborn will discuss Ernest Hemingway: A Biography, her richly detailed account of the legendary author. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Pizza Book/Movie Chat: Everything, Everything for ages 14 and up on Monday, June 19 at 6:30 p.m. Grab a copy of Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon. Read it, or watch the movie, and be ready to share your thoughts. Enjoy pizza during the discussion. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Tuesday, June 20
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults: Watercolor Basics for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, June 20 at 2 p.m. Whether you want to explore bold colors like Van Gogh, or capture the beauty and fluidity of nature like Georgia O’Keeffe, every artist has to start somewhere. Learn the basics of one of the most beautiful and versatile mediums in art. Materials 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, June 20 at 2:30 p.m. Create your own paper airplane and compete to see how far your airplane can go. Call (561) 790-6070 For more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Minecraft: Where Are the Mobs?” for ages 7 and up on Tuesday, June 20 at 2:30 p.m. Meet up with your friends and play Minecraft Pocket Edition on the library’s iPads. Participants can bring in their own device. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Creative Crafts Day for all ages on Tuesday, June 20 at 1:30 or 2:45 p.m. Make a mosaic, draw a doodle, try some splatter art, create a beaded bracelet or try one of other arts and crafts activities. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host DIY Spa Stuff for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, June 20 at 6:30 p.m. Create bath bombs, soap and lotion customized with a smell and look just for you. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Wednesday, June 21
• The Palm Beach County Health Care District luncheon will be held Wednesday, June 21 at 11 a.m. at the Atlantis Country Club (190 Atlantis Blvd.). The guest speaker will be Rick Roche, chief administrative officer at Lakeside Medical Center. To register, visit www.lwvpbc.org or call Estelle Friedman at (561) 968-4123.
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host Mayor Anne Gerwig’s State of the Village Address on Wednesday, June 21 at 11:30 a.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach. Visit www.wellingtonchamber.com for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, June 21 at 2 p.m. Build, imagine and create using Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Move and Groove With Mr. Alex for ages 4 to 6 on Wednesday, June 21 at 2:30 p.m. Reach, stretch, bounce, dance and learn a fun gymnastics skill. Children are required to wear sneakers or closed-toed shoes. Parents/caregivers must be present. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under 4 on Wednesday, June 21 at 3 p.m. Join in a jam session with favorites and lots of musical instruments. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Western Business Alliance will hold a Business After Hours Event at the MarBar Grille at the Madison Green Country Club on Wednesday, June 21 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.thewesternbusinessalliance.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Weird Trivia for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, June 21 at 6 p.m. Does your knowledge of trivia leave your family and friends in awe? Join a team and see who wins. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Disney & Cartoon Trivia for all ages on Wednesday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a snack and a few rounds of trivia to test your knowledge with questions designed for kids, teens and adults. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Writers Reading Open Mic for ages 18 and up on Wednesday, June 21 at 6:30 p.m. Writers are invited to share their work in this open mic event, or come just to listen. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• Shulamit Hadassah will play Bingo on Wednesday, June 21 at 7 p.m. at PBCFR Station 30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). Proceeds will go toward a new visual arts center at Camp Judea. Call Helene at (561) 512-3172 or e-mail coolmama18@hotmail.com for more info.
Thursday, June 22
• The Palm Beach County Planning Congress will host “Planning Challenges 2017: Climate Change, Sea Level Rise & Practical Resiliency” on Thursday, June 22 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). For more info., visit www.pbcplanningcongress.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Coloring for Adults for ages 16 and up on Thursday, June 22 at 2 p.m. Spring is here and vacation is calling. Give color to the most sought after vacation destinations. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its RPB Kids Coloring Club for ages 2 and up on Thursday, June 22 at 2:30 p.m. Children are invited to enjoy a relaxing hour of coloring. Drop in and color your favorite characters, designs and more. Worksheets and coloring sheets will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Origami for Beginners for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, June 22 at 2:30 p.m. Learn to master the art of origami in this introductory class. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Cookie Book Club for ages 8 to 12 on Thursday, June 22 at 4 p.m. Grab a copy of the book Fortunately, The Milk by Neil Gaiman. Come ready to eat cookies and share your thoughts about the book. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• Wellington will host a Food Truck Invasion at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) on Thursday, June 22 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. with a free concert by the Flyers at 6:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
Friday, June 23
• The West Palm Beach Boat Show will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds from Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25. For more info., visit www.southflaboatshow.com.
• Emory Entertainment will present Men are From Mars, Women Are From Venus from Friday, June 23 through Sunday, June 25 in the Marshall E. Rinker Sr. Playhouse at the Kravis Center. For more information, visit www.kravis.org.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Lego Challenge for ages 7 to 12 on Friday, June 23 at 2:30 p.m. Work by yourself or as a team to bring Lego building challenges to life. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Let’s Play: Gaming for ages 12 to 17 on Friday, June 23 at 3 p.m. Enjoy snacks, PS4 multiplayer games, and unusual new card and board games with friends. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free screening of the movie The Wild Life on Friday, June 23 at 8:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Saturday, June 24
• A free nature walk will take place Saturday, June 24 at 10:30 a.m. at the Okeeheelee Nature Center. Learn about the pine flatwoods forest and the plants and animals that live there. For more information, call (561) 233-1400.
• The Barnes & Noble store in Wellington will host a special storytime featuring The Rainbow Fish on Saturday, June 24 at 11 a.m. For more info., call (561) 792-1292.
• The Palms West Amateur Radio Club will host its annual ARRL Field Day at the Micanopy Pavilion in Okeeheelee Park from 9 a.m. on Saturday, June 24 until 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 25. This is a major amateur radio communications test by 35,000 operators in the United States and Canada. For more info., call John Samuels at (561) 799-3065.
• The Kravis Center will feature Diana Ross: In the Name of Love Tour, with special guest Rhonda Ross, in the Alexander W. Dreyfoos Jr. Concert Hall on Saturday, June 24 at 8 p.m. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.
