Saturday, July 21
• Repticon’s West Palm Beach Reptile & Exotic Animal Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, July 21 and Sunday, July 22. For more info., visit www.repticon.com.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in Okeeheelee Park South (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, July 21 at 7:30 a.m. Call Bruce Brown at (772) 333-1837 for more info.
• The Palm Beach County Thrift Store (2455 Vista Parkway, West Palm Beach) will hold its monthly sale on Saturday, July 21 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit www.pbcgov.com for more info.
• The Indian Trail Improvement District will host a Celebration of Life Memorial for late Supervisor Gary Dunkley on Saturday, July 21 at 9 a.m. at the Hamlin House Community Center (14893 89th Place North). Dunkley passed away April 28 at the age of 62. The Dunkley family will attend the event, which includes the dedication of the Community Garden, followed by a reception. For more info., e-mail scantley@indiantrail.com.
• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will hold a new Junior Naturalist Reptiles program for ages 8 to 14 beginning Saturday, July 21 at 10 a.m. Learn the difference between animal species and what makes them equipped to survive in their world. Call (561) 233-1400 or visit www.pbcnature.com for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Scrapbooking Club for ages 14 and up on Saturday, July 21 at 2 p.m. Organize your photos and record your memories by using scrapbooking techniques. Some materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, July 21 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 Palm Beach Summer Beer Fest will be at the South Florida Fairground Expo Center on Saturday, July 21 from 2 to 6 p.m. Visit www.palmbeachsummerbeerfest.com for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Beach Boys tribute concert on Saturday, July 21 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Sunday, July 22
• Royal Palm Ice Cream in the Royal Plaza North (11328 Okeechobee Blvd., Suite 6, Royal Palm Beach) will celebrate its first anniversary on Sunday, July 22. Festivities begin at noon with a free scoop of ice cream until 2 p.m. From 2 to 4 p.m., enjoy half-price ice cream, along with pizza and cake while supplies last. There will also be children’s face painting with Miss Daisey from 2 to 4 p.m. For more info., call (561) 268-2979 or visit www.royalpalmicecream.com.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Shark Stories!” for ages 2 to 6 on Sunday, July 22 at 2 p.m. Celebrate Shark Week with fun shark books and a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Miniature Gardens: Music for ages 14 and up on Sunday, July 22 at 2 p.m. Create a music-themed miniature garden. Materials will be provided. Bring your own glue gun if you have one. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
Monday, July 23
• St. Peter’s United Methodist Church in Wellington will host its inaugural Basketball Camp from Monday, July 23 through Friday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the St. Peter’s gymnasium (12200 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). Typical sessions will include shooting, ball handling, passing, defensive skill development, skills competitions, and half court and full court games. The cost is $150 per child with a $10 discount for each additional child. Every child must bring lunch and snacks each day. For more information, or to register, visit www.stpeters-umc.org or call Shelly Albright at (561) 793-5712.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Create a Memory Page for adults on Monday, July 23 at 2 p.m. Create a memory page to remember special events and those you love. Bring personal photos. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Anime for ages 12 and up on Monday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m. If you like manga, anime, cosplaying and more, then this is your chance to meet others just like you. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Tuesday, July 24
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Parachute Play & Learn for ages 2 to 4 on Tuesday, July 24 at 9:30 a.m. Enjoy music and movement while playing a variety of interactive games and activities with a jumbo parachute. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Rock On: Album Print Transfer for adults on Tuesday, July 24 at 2 p.m. Select a favorite album cover and transfer it to a wood cube. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Art Fair for ages 5 and up on Tuesday, July 24 at 2 or 3:15 p.m. Discover your inner artist during an afternoon dedicated to creative talent. Participate in a variety of projects, including a large group mural. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Hurricane Preparedness for adults on Tuesday, July 24 at 2:30 p.m. The Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management will inform residents on how to prepare for hurricane season. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Space Art for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, July 24 at 3 p.m. Do you like planets, rockets and aliens? Use your creativity to create colorful art work. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Pokémon Club for ages 6 to 12 on Tuesday, July 24 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your DS or Pokémon cards and get ready to battle, trade and make new friends. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Wednesday, July 25
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Book Discussion: Educated by Tara Westover for adults on Wednesday, July 25 at 2 p.m. Copies are available at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Loxahatchee Rocks With Rock Art!” for ages 6 and up on Wednesday, July 25 at 2:30 p.m. Show your neighborhood pride and create colorful rocks that reflect your favorite hobbies, sports, animals, books and more. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• Wellington Regional Medical Center will present podiatrist Dr. Dina Hansen McCoy on Wednesday, July 25 at 3 p.m. at the Greenacres branch library (3750 Jog Road, Greenacres) with a program called “Ouch, My Aching Feet!” regarding treatments for ingrown nails, calluses, bunions and more. A complimentary first aid kit will be provided to all attendees.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Lego Bricks on Wednesday, July 25 at 3:30 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Gold Coast Down Syndrome Organization will hold its seventh annual Uncorked: An Evening of Downright Extraordinary Food & Wine on Wednesday, July 25 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Wine Cellar in Renaissance Commons (1500 Gateway Blvd., Boynton Beach). Guests will enjoy a variety of fine wines and food. Admission is $20 per person in advance and $30 at the door (space permitting). For more information, call (561) 752-3383 or e-mail robin@goldcoastdownsyndrome.org.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Teen Takeover on Wednesday, July 25 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend or make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Thursday, July 26
• The MNM Theatre Company will present I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change from Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, Aug. 12 in the Rinker Playhouse at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts. For more info., call (561) 832-7469 or visit www.kravis.org.
• Wellington Regional Medical Center will present a Village of Wellington Health & Wellness Seminar on Thursday, July 26 at 11:30 a.m. featuring Andrea Schorr on “Anti-Aging & Nutrition” at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington). Lunch will be provided. Call (561) 791-4796 to reserve your spot.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will hold a class on how to make a Mason Jar Prism Candle for adults on Thursday, July 26 at 2 p.m. Create a prism light candle with a mason jar, battery operated tea light and glass beads. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, July 26 at 2:30 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its STEAM Club for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, July 26 at 3 p.m. Use your science, design and engineering skills to design structures that could withstand an earthquake. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free INXS tribute concert by Listen Like Thieves, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, July 26 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Roundtable will host Think & Drink Trivia on Thursday, July 26 at 6 p.m. at Hurricane Grill & Wings. For more information, call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
Friday, July 27
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Baby Makes Sounds: Sensory Science for Babies ages 1 to 3 on Friday, July 27 at 9:30 a.m. Your baby will experience the science of sound by making loud and soft sounds with baby-friendly shakers, pots and pans and other fun materials. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafts for Kids ages 4 to 8 on Friday, July 27 at 3:30 p.m. Make a fun, exciting craft and a new friend at this family crafting event. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of the movie Early Man on Friday, July 27 at 8:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Saturday, July 28
• Wellington’s Community Services Department will host its big Back-To-School Community Block Party on Saturday, July 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center. Food will be available during the block party and everyone is invited to come and enjoy themselves. For more info., call the Community Services Office at (561) 791-4764 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Mountain Dulcimer for adults on Saturday, July 28 at 2:30 p.m. Musician and teacher John Blosser will discuss the history of the mountain dulcimer and give a live performance. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert with Cash & Friends on Saturday, July 28 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Tuesday, July 31
• The Wellington Aquatics Complex (12072 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host an American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Class on Tuesday, July 31 through Friday, Aug. 3, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Participants must be able to attend all four class dates to complete the certification. To pre-register, call (561) 791-4770.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Touch-A-Bookmobile for ages 4 to 8 on Tuesday, July 31 at 11 a.m. Explore the wonderful world of libraries on wheels with a story, a craft and a tour of an actual bookmobile. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Campin’ Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, July 31 at 3 p.m. Create your own card and see if luck is on your side. Join the fun and win a prize. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Line Dancing for adults on Tuesday, July 31 at 6:30 p.m. Beginners and experienced line dancers will learn line dances to keep you movin’ and groovin’. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Saturday, Aug. 4
• The Palm Beach County Home School Expo will be held Saturday, Aug. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Palm Beach Atlantic University Greene Complex, located at the corner of Dixie Highway and Gruber Street in West Palm Beach. Vendors, workshops, demonstrations and the company of fellow homeschoolers will make for an informative day at this free event. For more info., visit www.parentseducatingchildren.com or the event’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/PalmBeachCountyHomeschoolExpo.
Monday, Aug. 6
• Campers can participate in full or half day Junior Golf Summer Camp sessions with PGA Professional Chris Ardolina at the Wycliffe Golf & Country Club from Aug. 6 through Aug. 10. This camp is open to all skill levels ages 7 to 14, members and non-members. For more info, contact Ardolina at (561) 292-5008 or e-mail cardolinapga@gmail.com.
Tuesday, Aug. 7
• Wellington Regional Medical Center will present Stroke Coordinator Alice Cruikshank on Tuesday, Aug. 7 at 1 p.m. at Brookdale Lake Worth (3927 Hadjes Drive, Lake Worth) on the topic of “Stroke: Managing Risks & Understanding Symptoms.” The event will include a complimentary blood pressure screening.
