Saturday, March 9
• The PBC Dog Fanciers Association All Breed Dog Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com/events.
• The South Florida Fair Garage Sale will be held Saturday, March 9 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. For more info., contact Kayla Cawley at (561) 790-5219 or kayla@southfloridafair.com.
• The Native Canopy Program will be at the Palm Beach County Natural Areas Festival at Winding Waters Natural Area (6161 Haverhill Road) on Saturday, March 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Palm Beach County residents can bring home two free native trees or shrubs in a three-gallon container. Learn about native canopy plants, invasive plants, and planting for birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Contact Adrienne Deutsch at adeutsch@pbcgov.org or (561) 233-1790 for more info.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com.
• Audubon Everglades will hold a bird walk on Lake Okeechobee on Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more info., visit www.auduboneverglades.org or call (508) 296-0238.
• The League of Yes will host a free baseball showcase event on Saturday, March 9 at the Village Park baseball fields at 11700 Pierson Road in Wellington from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The League of Yes is a baseball program for individuals with special abilities. For more info., e-mail krisr@leagueofyes.com or call (631) 235-6906. Buddies and players can register at www.leagueofyes.com/loy-florida.
• The Palm Beach Chapter of the Rare Fruit Council International will host its annual Tropical Fruit Tree & Edible Plant Sale on Saturday, March 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in concourse buildings 6 through 10 at the South Florida Fairgrounds. Vendors from all over the state will offer a wide variety of delightful and delicious fruit trees. Visitors are encouraged to bring a wagon to help carry purchased plants. Both admission and parking are free. For more info., visit www.pbrarefruitcouncil.org.
• Arden invites the public to celebrate the grand opening of its elegant two-story Lakehouse, resort-style pools, fitness center, five-acre farm and barn on Saturday, March 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The free, fun-filled event includes boat tours of Lake Arden, tractor rides, spectacular synchronized swimming shows, dragon boat races, farm demonstrations, a farmers’ market, live music and more. To register for the event, visit www.goardenfl.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, March 9 and March 16 at 2 p.m., Thursday March 21 at 11 a.m. and Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m. Join with fellow wizards and warriors to battle evil monsters. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach Branch library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Fun With Coding for ages 7 and up on Saturday, March 9 at 2:30 p.m. Learn to code with Coder Dojo mentors. Fifteen laptops will be provided, and personal laptops are also allowed. Parents or caregivers must attend. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Robert Sharon Chorale, now in its 11th season, will present its spring concert “Hold Fast Your Dreams!” on Saturday, March 9 at 3 p.m. in the Desantis Family Chapel (300 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach). The program will feature the winners of the Classical Voice and Musical Theatre Competition, held annually. For tickets, pricing and more info., visit www.rschorale.com/Tickets or call (561) MUSIC45.
• The Genealogical Society of Palm Beach County will meet on Saturday, March 9 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in the community room at the Palm Beach County Main Library (3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach). The program will feature the presentation “The Disappearance of Jennie Arena: A Family History Mystery Solved with DNA,” by Alana Edwards. Call (561) 616-3455, e-mail ancestry@gensocofpbc.org or visit www.gensocofpbc.org for more info.
• Vita Nova will host its third annual Mallets & Martinis fundraiser at the National Croquet Center (700 Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach) on Saturday, March 9 at 6 p.m. For info., visit www.vitanovainc.org.
Sunday, March 10
• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held Sunday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.
• Temple Beth Torah, in conjunction with Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington, will hold its annual Purim Carnival on Sunday, March 10 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will include a dunk tank, bounce house, games, prizes, food, face painting, crafts, entertainment, a costume contest and a Hamantashen baking contest. Wristbands, which include bounce houses, games, crafts, a slice of pizza, chips and a drink, will be sold through March 8 for $15. The wristbands will be $20 the day of the event. For more information, or to purchase wristbands, contact Temple Beth Torah at (561) 793-2700 or info@templebethtorah.net.
• The Florida Cancer Specialists Foundation will host its third annual Polo Brunch on Sunday, March 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Ave. South, Wellington). All proceeds will benefit the FCS Foundation. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased at http://foundation.flcancer.com/polo2019. To learn more, contact Lynn Rasys at lrasys@flcancer.com or call (941) 677-7184.
• The 2019 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, March 10 with the USPA Gold Cup. For tickets, or more info., call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Sahaja Meditation for ages 16 and up on Sunday, March 10 at 2 p.m. This time-honored technique reduces stress, brings better focus and helps you become more balanced. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Springtime Story Time for ages 2 to 6 on Sunday, March 10 at 3 p.m. Say hello to spring with fun stories, songs and a craft. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Monday, March 11
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sensory Story Time for adults with special needs on Monday, March 11 at 10 a.m. Enjoy stories, music, dance and art about the ocean. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafternoon: Paper Hydrangeas for ages 15 and up on Monday, March 11 at 2 p.m. Materials provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Book-A-Librarian for adults on Mondays, March 11, 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. Get a personalized appointment in areas of computer and mobile devices and online resources. Call (561) 790-6030 to make an appointment.
• Clydesdale Thunder to benefit the Equus Foundation, featuring the Bouncy Horse Olympics, will be held on Monday, March 11 from 4 to 7 p.m. hosted by Victoria McCullough at Mida Farm in Wellington. For more information, or to RSVP, visit www.equusfoundation.org/thunder.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for all ages on Monday, March 11 at 6 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach Branch library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Pajamarama Story Time: Dance Your Pants Off for ages 3 to 6 on Monday, March 11 at 6:30 p.m. Dress in your PJs and get ready to boogie. Listen to silly stories, songs and fingerplays while showing your dance moves. Make a craft to bring home. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
Tuesday, March 12
• The Palm Beach County Regional Science & Engineering Fair will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Tuesday, March 12 and Wednesday, March 13. For more info., visit www.southfloridafair.com/events.
• The Palm Beach County Classroom Teachers Association-Retired will meet on Tuesday, March 12 at 11 a.m. at the CTA complex (715 Spencer Drive, West Palm Beach). Call (561) 682-4623 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, March 12 and Thursday, March 14 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 Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults for ages 16 and up on Tuesdays, March 12, 19 and 26 at 2 p.m. Explore your artistic interests using different techniques and mediums, improve your skills and learn new ways to express yourself. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Splash: Watercolor Flowers on Tuesday, March 12 at 3 p.m. Use spray bottles and watercolor paint. Keep a few and contribute a few for the library’s spring window. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Let’s Play: Board Games & Puzzles for ages 12 and up on Tuesdays, March 12 and March 26 at 6 p.m. and Saturday, March 23 at 2 p.m. Socialize over games and puzzles. Board games, both old and new, and puzzles will be provided, or bring your own. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Wellington Village Council will meet on Tuesday, March 12 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 Wonders of the Night Sky: Telescope Viewing Session for adults on Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. Stargaze and learn about constellations with the Astronomical Society of the Palm Beaches. The group will be outside from sunset to 8:30 p.m., if skies are clear. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
Wednesday, March 13
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, March 13 at 3 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Singalong Stories: The Magic Love Potion for ages 5 and up on Wednesday, March 13 at 3:30 p.m. The Palm Beach Opera brings you inside opera’s famous tales. Learn and sing memorable tunes from The Magic Love Potion, then make a related craft. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “The Art of Pi” for ages 6 through 11 on Wednesday, March 13 at 4 p.m. Explore the mathematical concept of pi through art. Use drawings, numbers and circles to celebrate Pi Day. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Teen Takeover for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, March 13 at 6 p.m. Enjoy Wii games, board games and more. Bring a friend and make new ones. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Book Discussion: The Radium Girls by Kate Moore for adults on Wednesday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m. Copies are available at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Art Society will feature a demonstration by member Jean Williard on Wednesday, March 13. The meeting and demonstration will take place at the Wellington Community Center with a meet-and-greet at 6:30 p.m., followed by a member spotlight and brief meeting. The evening will conclude with Williard’s demonstration and an art raffle. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.
• The Northern Palm Beach Chapter of the American Business Women’s Association will meet on Wednesday, March 13 at the Embassy Suites Hotel (4350 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens). Networking will be from 6 to 6:30 p.m. The speaker will be Michael Solomon on business strategies regarding how to be an entrepreneur. To make reservations, or for more information, call Joanne Ryan at (561) 628-3694.
• The Civil War Roundtable will meet Wednesday, March 13 at 7 p.m. in the Atlantis Council Chambers (160 Orange Tree Drive, Atlantis). The speaker will be Patrick Falci, who played General A.P. Hill in the production of Gettysburg and served as chief historical advisor for the film Gods and Generals. For more info., visit www.civilwarroundtablepalmbeach.org.
Thursday, March 14
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Friendship Circle for ages 18 to 24 on Thursday, March 14 at 9:15 a.m. Meet other intellectually disabled young adults and work on skill-building projects in a supportive, encouraging environment. Parents or caregivers must attend. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host The Very Hungry Caterpillar Golden Anniversary Party for ages 2 to 5 on Thursday, March 14 at 10:30 a.m. Celebrate with crafts, activities and read-aloud of this book and other Eric Carle favorites. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Women’s History Trivia Games for adults on Thursday, March 14 at 2 p.m. Challenge your friends and see how much you know about famous women in government, entertainment, space exploration, history and sports. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Build-A-Butterfly for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, March 14 at 3 p.m. Build and learn about these fluttering beauties. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Animal Reading Friends (ARF) for grades K through six on Thursdays, March 14 and March 28 at 4 p.m. Practice reading skills with a licensed therapy dog. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Family Game Night for all ages on Thursday, March 14 at 6 p.m. Drop in and enjoy new and favorite board games, card games and party games for the whole family. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Sweet Dreams Story Time for all ages on Thursday, March 14 at 6 p.m. Put on your pajamas, grab a stuffy and blanket, and join in an evening story time to wind down for the night. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
Friday, March 15
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Good Luck & Gold Wishes for ages 2 to 5 on Friday, March 15 at 11:15 a.m. Everybody’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. Don’t forget to wear green to the party with a lucky craft, games and maybe a few gold coins. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• Southeast Florida Honor Flight will host its Buck Off Challenge, a mechanical bull-riding competition, on Friday, March 15 at 6 p.m. at the Wellington National Golf Club (400 Binks Forest Drive, Wellington). The competition consists of four-person teams with an entry fee of $100. For more information, contact Bobbi Rottman at (561) 436-1165 or bobbi@eqessolutions.com. Learn more at www.honorflightsefl.org.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host Wellington Idol 2019 on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 at 7 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/idol for more info.
Saturday, March 16
• The Repticon West Palm Beach Reptile & Exotic Animal Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17. For more info., visit www.repticon.com.
• The 26th annual Asian Trade, Food Fair & Cultural Show will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center on Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17. For more info., visit www.asianfair.org.
• The Florida Gun & Knife Show will be held Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17 at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center. Visit www.flgunshows.com for more info.
• Polo America will present the 2019 Wellington Barn Tour to benefit the Semper Fi Fund starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday, March 16. Luxury buses will depart every 30 minutes to tour four incredible barns. The cost is $55 per person. Visit www.poloamerica.com/wellington-barn-tour or call (760) 668-6093 for more info.
• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com.
• The Yesteryear Village Lecture Series will feature “The Adventures of Charlie Pierce” with Harvey E. Oyer III on Saturday, March 16 at 11 a.m. For more information, visit www.southfloridafair.com/events.
Sunday, March 17
• The 2019 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, March 17 with the USPA Gold Cup. For tickets, or more info., call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.
• “American Equestrians Got Talent” is back with a finale set for Sunday, March 17 at 6 p.m. at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival VIP tent (13500 South Shore Blvd., Wellington). Online auditions are open at www.aegtusa.com. For updates, registration forms, audition tips, venue information and to submit an online audition, visit www.aegtusa.com.
