Saturday, Oct. 13
• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host the workshop “Designing, Creating & Maintaining Your Home Landscape” on Saturdays, Oct. 13, 20 and 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Mounts Exhibit Hall A in the Clayton Hutcheson Complex. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• The Cutting Edge Understanding of Research & Education (CURE) medical and bioscience symposium will be held Saturday, Oct. 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center (5150 Town Center Circle). The cost is $10 for panel discussions and exhibits, or $50 with the VIP luncheon. For more information, e-mail srlife@gate.net or call (800) 230-1904.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Don’t Let the Pigeon Take Over” story time for ages 2 to 6 on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 10:30 a.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• Three J’s C Cigar Emporium will host a Charity Golf Tournament Saturday, Oct. 13 at the Binks Forest Golf Club. The event will benefit Brigance Brigade. Another charity will be awarded $1,500 should their assigned golf team win the scramble format event. Tee-off is at 1 p.m. For more info., call Three J’s at (561) 868-5600 or drop by the shop at 4115 S. State Road 7.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will hold a Teen Advisory Posse meeting for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 2:30 p.m. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will feature Teen Writing Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 3 p.m. Meet other teen writers, improve skills and share your writing. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature Anime Club for ages 12 to 17 on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 3 p.m. Watch anime, eat Pocky and check out the newest manga titles. Snacks will be provided. Call (561) 790-6030 to pre-register.
• St. David’s in the Pines Episcopal Church (465 W. Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington) will present an “Old Tyme Gospel” service Saturday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. New music director Ashton Tene will direct the choir and encourage the congregation to sing along. The public is invited to attend this program, which will be followed by a festive reception. Call (561) 793-1976 for more info.
• The Sons of Italy Michelangelo Lodge #2864 will host a Columbus Day Dinner & Dance on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). There will be an authentic Italian buffet, live music and dancing, and a special performance by Andrew Doll, who will sing Italian classics. The cost is $35 per person. Call Pat Devivo at (561) 249-1298 or Sam Pittaro at (561) 968-4083 to RSVP.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will host a free concert featuring Viva on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
Sunday, Oct. 14
• Mounts Botanical Garden (531 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach) will host its Fall Family Festival on Sunday, Oct. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free for members and children 10 or under, and $3 for nonmembers. For more info., call (561) 233-1757 or visit www.mounts.org.
• Auctioneer, theatrical producer and White Glove Auction Company owner Karl Lindholm will hold a world premiere theatrical auction titled Bid High, Buy Low on Sunday, Oct. 14 at Florida Atlantic University’s University Theater on the Boca Raton campus. Bidder registration and viewing will take place from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. with the auction starting at 3 p.m. Internet lot viewing can be seen at www.whitegloveauction.com. Tickets cost $18 in advance and $24 on the day of the show. To purchase tickets, visit www.fauevents.com or call (800) 564-9539.
Monday, Oct. 15
• The Central Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce will host its monthly luncheon Monday, Oct. 15 at 11:30 a.m. at Wellington Regional Medical Center. RSVP to Mary Lou Bedford at (561) 790-6200 or marylou@cpbchamber.com.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Hats Off to Hats” for ages 3 to 5 on Monday, Oct. 15 at 3:30 p.m. Learn about hats worn by people all over the world. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Simple Seasonal Origami” for age 8 and up on Monday, Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. Try your hand at simple, spooky origami paper folding. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Zombies in the Library!” for ages 12 to 17 on Monday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Boggle your brains with zombie trivia, survival tips and a zombie costume contest. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Acreage Landowners’ Association will host a Candidates Forum on Monday, Oct. 15 at 6:45 p.m. at the Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.). For more info., contact Mike Erickson at info@acreagelandowners.org.
• “Celebrate Recovery,” a Christian 12-step program, starts Monday, Oct. 15 at Community of Hope Church (14055 Okeechobee Blvd., Loxahatchee Groves). Meetings will take place Mondays at 7 p.m. with free childcare through fifth grade. A light dinner will be available for purchase at 6 p.m. For more info., call (561) 753-8883 or e-mail info@gocoh.com.
Tuesday, Oct. 16
• The Palm Beach County Commission will meet Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 9:30 a.m. in the government center’s Jane M. Thompson Memorial Chambers (301 N. Olive Ave., Sixth Floor, West Palm Beach). For more info., visit www.pbcgov.com.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Whole Kids Class: Little Chefs Spooky Treat” Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. for aspiring chefs ages 5-12. The cost is $5 per child. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Rainy Day Games” for ages 6 to 8 on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Loxahatchee Groves Town Council will meet Tuesday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Loxahatchee Groves Water Control District office (101 West D Road). Call (561) 793-2418 or visit www.loxahatcheegroves.org for more info.
Wednesday, Oct. 17
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Mask-a-Mania!” for ages 9 to 13 on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 3 p.m. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach library (500 Civic Center Way) will feature a Fall Book Discussion for adults Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. with a lively book discussion of The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern. Sign up and check out the book. Call (561) 790-6030 for more info.
• A Quarters Auction Benefit for Your Bosom Buddies II will be held Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Bring a roll or two of quarters and bid on a wide variety of items. There will be food, prizes and a 50/50 raffle. For more info., call Julie Bryant at (561) 797-1501.
• Whole Foods Market in Wellington (2635 State Road 7) will host “Gluten-Free Cooking” on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 904-4000 for more info.
• The Wellington Chamber of Commerce will host a Meet the Candidates Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at the Wanderers Club. For more info., call (561) 792-6525 or visit www.wellingtonchamber.com.
• Nancy Gau of the League of Women Voters will speak on the 11 Proposed Constitutional Amendments on the November ballot at the Shulamit Hadassah meeting Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. at Palm Beach County Fire-Rescue Station #30 (9910 Stribling Way, Wellington). The cost is a $5 donation for members and $10 for nonmembers. RSVP to Donna at (561) 795-9677.
Thursday, Oct. 18
• The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County and Mainstreet at Midtown in Palm Beach Gardens will present the third annual Latin-American Food & Wine Festival on Thursday, Oct. 18 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. For more info., call (561) 832-1891.
• The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host “Pajama Tales” for ages 2 to 6 on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. Wear your jammies and bring your teddy bear. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register.
• The Acreage library (15801 Orange Blvd.) will host “Creative Costuming” for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 6:30 p.m. Call (561) 681-4100 to pre-register.
• The Royal Palm Beach Village Council will meet Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at Village Hall (1050 Royal Palm Beach Blvd.). Call (561) 790-5100 or visit www.royalpalmbeach.com for more info.
Friday, Oct. 19
• The Palm Beach Zoo (1301 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach) will host “Boo at the Zoo” Friday through Sunday, Oct. 19-21 and Oct. 26-28 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Fridays, Oct. 19 and 26 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. For info., visit www.palmbeachzoo.org.
• The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will feature a free screening of the movie Ice Age: Continental Drift on Friday, Oct. 19 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info.
