Calendar For April 5 – April 12, 2019

Saturday, April 6

• The West Palm Beach Antiques Festival will be at the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Friday, April 5 through Sunday, April 7. Visit www.wpbaf.com for more info.

• Audubon Everglades will walk in Stormwater Treatment Area-1E in Wellington on Saturday, April 6 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. E-mail fieldtrips@auduboneverglades.org, visit www.auduboneverglades.org or call (508) 296-0238 for more info.

• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will walk in John Prince Park (2520 Lake Worth Road, Lake Worth) on Saturday, April 6 at 7:30 a.m. For more info., contact Paul Cummings at (561) 596-4423.

• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, April 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Intermediate Tai Chi for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, April 6 and April 20 at 9 a.m., and Beginners Tai Chi at 10:15 a.m. Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• Palm Beach Moms Blog, in partnership with the Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition of Palm Beach County, will present Bloom, an event for new and expecting mothers, on Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Mall at Wellington Green. Participating moms will learn about area resources, hear from amazing speakers, receive swag from City Moms Blog Network local and national partners, enter into a number of great giveaways, eat great food and connect with other moms. Bloom will be held in the mall’s Live 360 and Nordstrom Court areas. For tickets, visit www.hmhbpbc.org/bloom. To learn more about Palm Beach Moms Blog, visit www.palmbeachmomsblog.com.

April Pool’s Day will be held Saturday, April 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Lake Lytal Family Aquatic Center (3645 Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach). The Drowning Prevention Coalition, the Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Search & Recovery Team and Ocean Rescue will promote water safety education through fun, interactive games the whole family will enjoy. For more info., visit www.pbcsplash.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, April 6 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) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturday, April 6 at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 10 at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m. Adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons with fellow wizards and warriors. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• Metropolitan Community Church of the Palm Beaches will host its annual Rainbow Ball: Disco Fusion at the Hilton Palm Beach Airport on Saturday, April 6 starting at 6:30 p.m. For more info., visit www.rainbowballmccpb.org.

Sunday, April 7

• The Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida will hold its annual Thin Mint Sprint 5K event at Okeeheelee Park on Sunday, April 7, where participants will run to support the organization’s mission to build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. The event will include a Tagalong Trot for kids eight years old and under and awards in many different age categories, music, face painting and more. For more info., visit www.gssef.org or contact Danielle Crouch at dcrouch@gssef.org or (561) 815-1808.

• The Royal Palm Beach Green Market & Bazaar will be held Sunday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Park (1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). For more info., visit www.rpbgreenmarket.com.

• Amber’s Animal Outreach will host its second annual Easter Pawty on Sunday, April 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Market Place Animal Hospital (278 Professional Way, Wellington) with vendors, food, music, photos with the Easter bunny, raffles, face painting, an egg hunt for kids, an Easter bonnet contest and dogs up for adoption. For more info., visit www.aaodog.org.

• Women of the Western Communities will hold its Pretty in Pink annual fashion show and brunch on Sunday, April 7 at 11 a.m. at the Wellington National Golf Club. RSVP to Mair Armand at (561) 635-0011 or mair.armand1@gmail.com.

• The 2019 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, April 7 with the U.S. Open Polo Championship. For tickets, or more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Miniature Garden: Fairy Playground for ages 14 and up on Sunday, April 7 at 2 p.m. Create a place for fairies to play using plants and other natural materials. Materials will be provided. Bring a glue gun if possible. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• Mounts Botanical Garden will hold its 20th annual Spring Benefit on Sunday, April 7 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at a private garden in Palm Beach with an open bar, hors d’oeuvres, live music by the Neil Bacher Trio, and a silent auction featuring a diverse array of rare and exotic plants, orchids and eye-catching arrangements. Tickets are available for purchase by calling Linda Ruark at (561) 233-1796.

Monday, April 8

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Homework Club for ages 5 to 12 on Mondays, April 8, 15, 22 and 29 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a quiet space to study, read and complete homework. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Musical Toddlers & Tykes for children under age 4 on Monday, April 8 at 3:30 p.m. Jam along to favorite story time songs with instruments for you to play and keep the music going. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “The Coloring Club: Spring” for ages 13 and up on Monday, April 8 at 6 p.m. Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials will be provided, or bring your own coloring book to work on. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for all ages on Monday, April 8 at 6 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Tuesday, April 9

• Audubon Everglades will walk in the Wakodahatchee Wetlands in Delray Beach on Tuesday, April 9 from 8 to 10 a.m. E-mail fieldtrips@auduboneverglades.org, visit www.auduboneverglades.org or call (508) 296-0238 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Kiddie Stay & Play for ages 2 to 5 on Tuesdays, April 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 11 a.m. Meet with friends for a play date filled with toys, books and puzzles that promote early literacy. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• 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, April 9 and Thursday, April 11 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, April 9, 16, 23 and 30 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 Glowing Fireflies for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, April 9 at 3 p.m. Create a colorful firefly that truly glows. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host “Are You Bored? Game On!” for ages 12 and up on Tuesdays, April 9 and April 23 at 6 p.m., and Saturday, April 27 at 2 p.m. Gather your friends, or come and make new ones to discover new games and reacquaint yourself with old favorites. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Could You Pass the Citizenship Test?” for adults on Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. The Palm Beach County Bar Association will conduct a mock U.S. citizenship test. Learn about the constitution and government. 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, April 9 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.

• Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington will offer a Beginners Conversational Hebrew Class starting Tuesday, April 9 and running through June 25 from 6:45 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $35, which includes a book. RSVP to (561) 793-4347. For more info., visit www.templebnaijacob.com.

• The Wellington Village Council will meet on Tuesday, April 9 at 7 p.m. at the Wellington Municipal Complex. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.

Wednesday, April 10

• Audubon Everglades will walk in the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge on Wednesday, April 10 from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. E-mail fieldtrips@auduboneverglades.org, visit www.auduboneverglades.org or call (508) 296-0238 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Lego Bricks for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, April 9 at 3 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Anime Nation for ages 12 to 17 on Wednesday, April 10 at 6 p.m. View new anime titles in Japanese with English subtitles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Book Discussion: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang for adults on Wednesday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m. Copies are available at the research services desk. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.

Thursday, April 11

• The Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction will return to the South Florida Fairgrounds Expo Center from Thursday, April 11 through Saturday, April 13. For more info., visit www.barrett-jackson.com.

• Audubon Everglades will walk in the Green Cay Wetlands in Boynton Beach on Thursday, April 11 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. E-mail fieldtrips@auduboneverglades.org, visit www.auduboneverglades.org or call (508) 296-0238 for more info.

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Button & Bead Pet Art for ages 16 and up on Thursday, April 11 at 2 p.m. Create a design of your favorite pet using beads and buttons. Specify your pet when you register for the craft class. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host DIY Rainstick for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, April 11 at 3 p.m. Bring forth the April showers with a colorful rain stick. 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 6 on Thursdays, April 11 and April 25 at 4 p.m. Practice reading skills with licensed therapy dogs. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free 1980s music tribute by On the Roxx, along with food trucks, on Thursday, April 11 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Musical Concert: Latin American Rhythms on Thursday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. The musical group DobleKlave will offer a repertoire that includes vallenatos, cumbia and salsa. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Boz Scaggs Out of the Blues Tour will be at the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts on Thursday, April 11 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.

Friday, April 12

• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique for adults on Fridays, April 12 and April 26 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 Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Five Little Senses Baby Sensory Play for ages 3 to 18 months on Friday, April 12 at 10:30 a.m. Stimulate your little one’s senses and encourage them to explore with various sensory playtime activities. All abilities are welcome. Dress to get messy. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.

• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Bunny Bash for ages 4 to 8 on Friday, April 12 at 3 p.m. Hop on over for stories, games, craft and a fun treat. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.

• The 16th annual Flavors of Wellington Food & Wine Festival is set for Friday, April 12 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington featuring Dueling Pianos. For more information, call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free screening of Robin Hood on Friday, April 12 at 7:30 p.m. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info.

Saturday, April 13

Club Pilates Wellington (10660 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Suite 140) will celebrate its first anniversary on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 by offering free introductory classes. Club Pilates offers dozens of unique group exercise courses intended to help people meet their health and fitness goals. To book a free class, call (561) 208-1233. For more info., visit www.clubpilates.com for class schedules and to reserve online.

• The Loxahatchee chapter of the Florida Trail Association will complete 62 miles of the Ocean To Lake Hiking Trail in eight days all in one month, starting on Saturday, April 13 and continuing April 14, 16, 18, 19, 21 23 and 25. This popular series of day hikes covers the whole OTLHT for those who prefer to sleep in their own bed. For more information, call Scott Lunsford at (561) 441-1251.

• The Green Market at Wellington will be held Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. near the Wellington Amphitheater. For more info., visit www.greenmarketatwellington.com.

• The Wellington Garden Club will host a tour of the Deeridge Farms Gardens in Wellington on Saturday, April 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The garden tour will encompass more than 60 acres of carefully crafted landscapes, with activities including several prize raffles, plant sales, gardening vendors, crafts for sale by club members, free refreshments and a question-and-answer opportunity with master gardeners. Tickets are only available in advance and not the day of the event. Easy online ordering of tickets can be done at www.wellingtongardenclub.org.

• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host How to Start a Business for adults on Saturday, April 13 at 10 a.m. This workshop helps aspiring entrepreneurs begin the process of owning a successful business, presented by the Florida Women’s Business Center. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.

• The Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free Earth Day Event on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. A variety of happenings planned throughout the day include educational presentations, hands-on science activities, a rehabilitated animal release and more. For more info., visit www.pbcnature.com.

• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Motown & Disco Tribute by Studio 54 on Saturday, April 13 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.

Sunday, April 14

• The 2019 season at the International Polo Club Palm Beach will continue Sunday, April 14 with the U.S. Open Polo Championship. For tickets, or more information, call (561) 204-5687 or visit www.internationalpoloclub.com.

Divine Wine & High Tea with an Oriental Flair will be held Sunday, April 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. at center court in the original Wellington Mall (12794 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). A $40 donation will benefit the Vivian and Adrienne Ferrin Memorial Scholarship Fund. For more info., visit www.cafcipbc.org.

• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Bernadette Peters on Sunday, April 14 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.