Saturday, May 4
• An online auction fundraiser is underway through May 12 to benefit Temple B’nai Jacob of Wellington. Bid on gift certificates for restaurants, massages, nails, art, trips and many other valuable items. To start bidding, visit www.biddingforgood.com/tbjauction.
• The newest exhibit at the South Florida Science Center & Aquarium (4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach), Rainforest Adventure opened Saturday, May 4 and runs through Sept. 4. Suitable for all ages, visitors experiment with physical and mental challenges as they descend through the four layers of the rainforest. Guests will see diversity across the many layers of rainforest. Admission is included in ticket prices to the Science Center. For more info., visit www.sfsciencecenter.org or call (561) 832-1988.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Emily Brown and the Thing on Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. Visit www.kravis.org 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 4 and up on Saturday, May 4 at 10:30 a.m. John I. Leonard High School’s 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 Rotary Club of Royal Palm Beach, in collaboration with Total Shred LLC, will host a Shred Fest on Saturday, May 4 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Palms West Charter School (12031 Southern Blvd.) near the intersection of Southern and Crestwood boulevards. The public can have confidential documents, papers and records shredded for just $5 per document box or bag to allow Rotary to raise funds for charitable activities. For more info., call Bruce Elkind at (561) 385-5741.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host an Acoustic Java Jam for adults on Saturday, May 4 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 info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Dungeons & Dragons for ages 12 and up on Saturdays, May 4, 11 and 18 at 2 p.m. Adventure in the world of Dungeons & Dragons with fellow wizards and warriors. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host its Teen Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, May 4 at 3 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) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• CAFCI will host its annual Student Assistance Award Ceremony on Saturday, May 4 at 6 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach’s Village Golf Club. For the past 27 years, CAFCI has provided an award to deserving students toward their college education. Money for the awards are raised by donations made by CAFCI members and community partners, as well as proceeds generated from CAFCI’s annual Friendship Ball and other fundraising events. For more info., visit www.cafcipbc.org or call (561) 790-4002.
• Wellington Ballet Theatre will present Alice in Wonderland on Saturday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. at Wellington High School. Choreographer and Director of Ballet Melissa Waters will bring her creative vision to this classic story. Visit https://wbt.ticketleap.com/alice-in-wonderland-2019 for tickets.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free Classic Country Tribute by Cash & Friends on Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.
Sunday, May 5
• Chevra Hadassah will hold a Springtime in Paris Fashion Show on Sunday, May 5 at 11 a.m. at Ellie’s 1950s Diner in Delray Beach (2410 N. Federal Highway), with vendors, drawings and a professional fashion show. Proceeds go to Hadassah’s neonatal unit campaign. For more info., contact Cheryl at admchez1@aol.com or Randee at rstrassler.@yahoo.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Book Arts for ages 16 and up on Sunday, May 5 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.
Monday, May 6
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Homework Club for ages 5 to 12 on Mondays, May 6, 13 and 20 at 2 p.m. Enjoy a quiet space to study, read and complete homework. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Book-A-Librarian for adults on Mondays, May 6 and May 20 at 2 p.m. Get a personalized appointment in areas of computers, mobile devices and online resources. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Loxahatchee Chapter of the Florida Trail Association will meet Monday, May 6 at the Okeeheelee Nature Center (7715 Forest Hill Blvd.). Socialize at 7 p.m. The program starts at 7:30 p.m. on the mimosa pigra, considered by many to be the most dangerous of invasive plants in Florida ecosystems. For more info., call Roy Moore at (561) 307-7792.
Tuesday, May 7
• 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, May 7 and Thursday, May 9 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 Researching 101 for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, May 7 at 2 p.m. Search for specific articles using InfoTrac OneFile, InfoTrac Academic OneFile and Biography in Context. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Art for Adults for ages 16 and up on Tuesdays, May 7, 21 and 28 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 Holocaust Days of Remembrance for adults on Tuesday, May 7 at 2:30 p.m. Filmmaker Fred Singer captures the experiences of four Holocaust survivors in an original documentary. A discussion will follow. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Star Wars Bingo for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesday, May 7 at 3 p.m. Create your own board and see if the Bingo Force is with you. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host a Pizza Chat for ages 12 and up on Tuesday, May 7 at 6:30 p.m. Chat about your favorite fandoms. Refreshments will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
Wednesday, May 8
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Crafternoon: Paper Ranunculus for ages 14 and up on Wednesday, May 8 at 2 p.m. Materials will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host its Chess Club for ages 5 to 12 on Wednesday, May 8 at 3 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Women of the Wellington Chamber will hold a fun day of tacos and margaritas at Don Chepo’s at its annual Cinco De Mayo Block Party on Wednesday, May 8 from 3 to 6 p.m. There will be specialty seating and a welcome sangria drink compliments of Art Cellar. Look for the pink table cloths in front of Art Cellar next door to Don Chepo’s. Visit www.wellingtonchamber.com/events for more info.
• Wellington’s Community Services Department will host a village-wide Neighborhood Watch Meeting on Wednesday, May 8 at 6 p.m. at the Wellington Community Center (12150 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Palm Beach County Department of Public Safety Special Projects Coordinator Michael Jankowski will give a presentation on hurricane preparedness and storm safety. Wellington staff will also give brief presentations on how the village functions before, during and after a storm. Call (561) 791-4796 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Get Gaming for ages 12 and up on Wednesday, May 8 at 6 p.m. Game with friends on the PS4 or try new and favorite card and board games. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• Palm Beach County Bar Association will present Small Claims for Adults on Wednesday, May 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive). Learn to present your case to the judge without hiring a lawyer. A small claim is any legal dispute valued at $5,000 or less. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Art Society will host a demonstration of jewelry making by Maria Tritico and her work as an art therapist on Wednesday, May 8 at the Wellington Community Center. The meet-and-greet will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by a member spotlight and a brief meeting. For more info., visit www.wellingtonartsociety.org.
• The next meeting of the Civil War Round Table will be on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. in the Atlantis Council Chambers (160 Orange Tree Drive). The speaker will be Robert Schuldenfrei on “In Judgment of Ben Butler.” Visit www.civilwarroundtablepalmbeach.org for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present the Dance Theatre of Harlem on Wednesday, May 8 at 8 p.m. Visit www.kravis.org for more info.
Thursday, May 9
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host a Friendship Circle for ages 18 to 24 on Thursday, May 9 at 9:15 a.m. Meet other intellectually disabled young adults and work on skill-building projects in a supportive, encouraging environment. Parents/caregivers must attend. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host No Sew Felt Heart Pillow for adults on Thursday, May 9 at 2 p.m. Celebrate those you love with a heart pillow, made of felt. Sewing skills are not required. All materials will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Protect Yourself with Passphrases for adults on Thursday, May 9 at 2:30 p.m. Secure your personal accounts by choosing powerful passwords. Take yourself to next level security by creating passphrases. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Mother’s Day Flower Photo Craft for ages 5 to 12 on Thursday, May 9 at 3 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Moms Are Marvelous!” for ages 4 to 8 on Thursday, May 9 at 3 p.m. Celebrate the mom, grandma, auntie, sister or important woman in your life with stories and a craft. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Animal Reading Friends (ARF) for grades K through 6 on Thursdays, May 9 and May 23 at 4 p.m. Practice your reading skills with a licensed therapy dog. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free KC and the Sunshine Band Tribute by Bobby Nathan’s Boogie Shoes, along with food trucks, on Thursday, May 9 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Family Fun Night for all ages on Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. with family friendly games, music and crafts. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info.
• Join the Wellington Chamber of Commerce for Connections Over Cocktails on Thursday, May 9 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Q’ Salsas Latin Bar & Grill for sophisticated after-five networking with Wellington Chamber professionals inspired by Colombian cuisine in a colorful and relaxing environment. Visit www.wellingtonchamber.com/events for more info.
• The Wellington Amphitheater will host a free AC/DC Tribute by Thunderjack on Saturday, May 11 at 8 p.m. Visit www.wellingtonfl.gov/events for more info.
Friday, May 10
• The South Florida Fair’s John Picano Jr. Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament will be held at the Trump International Golf Club on Friday, May 10, starting at 9 a.m., with prizes, goodies, a continental breakfast, an awards luncheon and on-course contests. The fair will use the proceeds to award scholarships to area students. For more info., contact lorie@southfloridafair.com or visit www.southfloridafair.com/golf.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Write, Read & Critique for adults on Fridays, May 10 and May 24 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 Lego Bricks for ages 5 and up on Friday, May 10 at 3 p.m. Build, imagine and play with Lego bricks. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host Nurses Make Everything Better for ages 3 to 5 on Friday, May 10 at 3 p.m. Nurses make you feel better by helping you get and stay healthy. See nurse’s tools, listen to stories and make a craft. Call (561) 681-4100 for more info.
• The Kravis Center for the Performing Arts will present Spotlight on Young Musicians on Friday, May 10 at 7 p.m., a Kravis Center community outreach event in partnership with the Youth Orchestra of Palm Beach County, the School District of Palm Beach County and the Palm Beach County Music Teachers’ Association. For more info., visit www.kravis.org.
Saturday, May 11
• Lion Country Safari, the Miami Seaquarium, the Museum of Discovery & Science and Zoo Miami will offer a Summer Savings Pass, which will give pass holders unlimited admission to all four attractions throughout the summer. The pass will be available for purchase at each of the participating parks beginning on May 11 and will be valid for admission until Sept. 30. For more info., visit www.summersavingspass.com.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Intermediate Tai Chi on Saturdays, May 11, 18 and 25 at 9 a.m. and Tai Chi for Beginners at 10:15 a.m. for ages 12 and up. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• The Greater West Palm Beach Women’s Club is sponsoring its fourth annual Brunch & Fashion Show on Saturday, May 11 at 10 a.m. at the Atlantis Country Club (190 Atlantis Blvd.). Fashions will be provided by Chico’s, and auction baskets and raffles are scheduled. Proceeds will support the club’s many service projects. Call (561) 321-1289 for more info.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will host Books & Kids: Bilingual Story Time (Libros y Niños: Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe) for ages 2 to 5 on Saturday, May 11 at 10:30 a.m. Join in for stories, songs, rhymes and fun in both English and Spanish. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• CAFCI and the Village of Royal Palm Beach will host Cultural Diversity Day on Saturday, May 11 from 1 to 8 p.m. at Royal Palm Beach Commons Park with food, live entertainment and vendors. For more info., call (561) 753-1232 or (561) 790-4002.
