Saturday, Dec. 8
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will feature “The Art of Seating: 200 Years of American Design” exhibition opening Saturday, Dec. 8 and running through Jan. 20, organized by the Museum of Contemporary Art in Jacksonville. For more info., visit www.fourarts.org or call (561) 655-7226.
• Audubon of the Everglades will hold a birding field trip at the Loxahatchee Slough in Jupiter on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org to pre-register.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Dec. 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.
• The Children’s Tumor Foundation will host the NF Walk South Florida on Saturday, Dec. 8 at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park (11600 Poinciana Blvd., Royal Palm Beach) to raise awareness and funds for neurofibromatosis research. The NF Walk South Florida unites families across Florida who have been touched by NF for a fun-filled day with food, raffles, music, games and family-friendly fun. Check-in begins at 10 a.m., and the walk begins at 11 a.m. The event is open to the public, and everyone is welcome. For more information and registration, visit www.nfwalk.org/southflorida.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Family Story Time: Polar Express for age 8 and younger on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 655-2776 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Stories & Songs for You! (¡Cuentos y Canciones para Ti!) for ages 2 and up on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 11 a.m. The John I. Leonard High School Club La Casa de Las Americas and the International Spanish Academy will read stories and act them out. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host The Crop Circle: Scrapbooking Club for ages 14 and up on Saturday, Dec. 8 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 Robert Sharon Chorale will open its 2018-19 season with the holiday concert “Joy!” on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 3 p.m. in the DeSantis Family Chapel at Palm Beach Atlantic University (300 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). The concert will feature the variety of musical stylings for which the group is known. For tickets, pricing and more info., visit www.rschorale.com or call (561) MUSIC45.
• The Young Singers of the Palm Beaches will host its holiday show Winter Dreams on the main stage of the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 to $45 and can be purchased through the Kravis Center’s box office at (561) 832-7469, or online at www.kravis.org/winterdreams.
Sunday, Dec. 9
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held Sunday, Dec. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Book Arts for ages 16 and up on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. Transform books into works of art by learning the basics of book origami. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce and the Village of Wellington will host the 35th annual Wellington Holiday Parade on Sunday, Dec. 9 starting at 1:30 p.m. This year’s theme, “Holiday in Paradise,” will be on display as participants ride and walk the route starting at the corner of Wellington Trace and Forest Hill Blvd. To ensure a safe path for pedestrians, road closures will begin at 1 p.m. The event, which draws more than 20,000 spectators, will include Holiday Park, located at the Wellington Amphitheater. Vendors, art exhibitions, food, arts and crafts, face painting, games and photo opportunities will begin at 10 a.m. For more info., visit www.cpbchamber.com or call at (561) 790-6200.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Festival of Lights Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 2:30 p.m. Celebrate this South Asian Festival with fun, flair and fanfare. Hear stories, learn traditions and watch lively performances. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will feature the New York Polyphony on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m. Call (561) 655-7226 or visit www.fourarts.org for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present deaf singer-songwriter Mandy Harvey in the Rinker Playouse on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. The world-touring performer lost her hearing at 18 but her perfect pitch and timing remain powerfully intact. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Alan Cumming: Legal Immigrant in Dreyfoos Hall on Sunday, Dec. 9 at 8 p.m. Pondering 10 years as a U.S. citizen, the process of aging and what it feels like to be an immigrant in today’s America, the Scottish-American star performs hits from Broadway to Pink, to Peggy Lee and beyond. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Monday, Dec. 10
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Now I Know My ABCs for ages 2 to 5 on Monday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m. Enjoy playing literacy-based games with your child to introduce and reinforce the alphabet. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host Preschool Story Time: Make a Gift for ages 4 and younger on Monday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 655-2776 for more info.
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host the lecture “Addison Mizner: The Architect Whose Genius Defined Palm Beach” with James Caughman and Stephen Perkins on Monday, Dec. 10 at 2:30 p.m. Call (561) 805-8562 or visit www.fourarts.org for reservations and more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under age 4 on Monday, Dec. 10 at 3:30 p.m. Jam along to favorite story time songs with instruments to play. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club on Monday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Tuesday, Dec. 11
• The musical Hello Dolly starring Betty Buckley will be at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts from Tuesday, Dec. 11 through Sunday, Dec. 16. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.
• The Classroom Teachers Association-Retired will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 11 a.m. at the CTA complex (715 Spencer Drive, West Palm Beach). Call (561) 683-4623 for more info.
• The Senior Referral Program of Royal Palm Beach will staff an information desk to help seniors and their caregivers identify and access services for their special needs on Tuesday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec. 13 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Recreation Center (100 Sweet Bay Lane). No appointment is needed for this free service; just stop by the desk. For more info., call (561) 790-5188. People interested in volunteering are also encouraged to stop by.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Free at Your Fingertips for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Take a tour of the library’s web site and learn how to find magazine and newspaper articles, get free résumé help, conduct genealogy research and more. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Winter Is Coming: Make a Snow Globe for ages 16 and up on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. Create a blizzard of snow in a glass jar for home decorating or gift giving. Materials and refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Winter Windows for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. Come and create your own “stained glass” tissue paper winter window. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host the Norton Museum of Art Presents: Community Art Talks on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 6:30 p.m. The Norton Museum of Art is undergoing a major expansion that opens next February. Learn about upcoming exhibitions and new community programs while enjoying an art project with museum staff. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Pizza Chat for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, Dec. 11 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 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach Community Band will present its holiday concert on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Crestwood Middle School auditorium. Featured on three of the music selections is the Crestwood Middle School’s Handbell Choir directed by Veronica Johnson. Narrating “The Bells of Christmas” will be Crestwood Middle School Assistant Principal Martin Pasquariello. The concert is free to the public. Refreshments will be served at intermission. For more info., call (561) 753-1232.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Wonders of the Night Sky Telescope Viewing Session on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. Stargaze and learn about constellations with the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches. The session will be outside from sunset to 8:30 p.m., if skies are clear. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Wednesday, Dec. 12
• Audubon of the Everglades will hold a birding field trip at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge in Boynton Beach on Wednesday, Dec. 12 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Visit www.auduboneverglades.org to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Understanding Weight Loss Surgery on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. with Dr. Srinivas Kaza, a board-certified surgeon and the director of robotic, bariatric and minimally invasive surgery at Wellington Regional Medical Center. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Pokémon Club for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 3 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 Northern Palm Beach chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at the Palm Beach Gardens Embassy Suites Hotel. Networking will be from 6 to 6:30 p.m. with the dinner/program starting at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $25, and guests are welcome to a meeting dedicated toward veterans. The evening will include assembling holiday gift bags that will be distributed to the veterans at the West Palm Beach Long-Term Care facility. To make reservations, or for more information, call Joanne Ryan at (561) 628-3694.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host its Adult Coloring Club on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Book Discussion: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Copies are available at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present A Treasury of Jewish Christmas Songs by Jake Ehrenreich with the Roger Kellaway Trio on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Thursday, Dec. 13
• The Society of the Four Arts in Palm Beach will host School-Age Program: Fun Chefs for kindergartners and older on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 2:30 p.m. or 3:30 p.m. Call (561) 655-2776 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Holiday Craft Extravaganza for ages 16 and up on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. Get ready for the holidays with ribbons, glitter, sequins, pine cones and felt. Make three crafts for your home or for gift giving. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Glitter Soap for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 3 p.m. Make some glittery soap to give as a gift or to keep for yourself. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Wintry Wonders: 3D Snowflakes for ages 7 to 11 on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 4 p.m. Bring the “chill” to sunny South Florida by making decorative 3D snowflakes. All supplies will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert by Disbarred, along with a food truck invasion, on Thursday, Dec. 13 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will craft Book Wreaths on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. Make a wreath from old book pages and embellish to suit your own decorative style. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Friday, Dec. 14
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique for adults on Friday, Dec. 14 and 28 at 9:30 a.m. Are you an aspiring writer looking for constructive feedback? Join in this informal roundtable discussion where participants share and improve their craft. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Zumbini: Dance & Play Together!” for children under age 3 on Friday, Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. Jump into these trendy physical, musical classes. Groove to world music in an upbeat environment for your little one and you. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Let It Snow!” for ages 4 to 8 on Friday, Dec. 14 at 3:30 p.m. Get in the winter spirit and celebrate the fun of snow. Play with “snow” in the library. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Saturday, Dec. 15
• The Florida Gun & Knife Show will be held Saturday, Dec. 15 and Sunday, Dec. 16 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. Visit www.flgunshows.com for more info.
• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk about four miles in a newer section of Okeeheelee Park (7500 Forest Hill Blvd.) on Saturday, Dec. 15. Arrive before 7:30 a.m. Contact Bruce Brown at (772) 333-1837 for more info.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. Visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com for more info.
• Lakeside Family Fun Day will be held Saturday, Dec. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Lake Wellington behind the Wellington Community Center. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/lakeside for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Holiday Mischief Story Time for all ages on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. Get into some holiday mischief with some classic storybook characters. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free concert with N2 Nation’s “Motown Magic” Holiday Show on Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.
Sunday, Dec. 16
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held Sunday, Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 19 from 3 to 7 p.m. at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.
• St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (188 S. Swinton Ave., Delray Beach) will present the Choir of St. Paul’s, with director Dr. Paul Cienniwa and guest director Joanne Nelson, in The Enchanted Dawn on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 3 p.m., with a pre-concert conversation at 2:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.music.stpaulsdelray.org.
