Events from the City's Calendar http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/ 60 webmaster@wpb.org Copyright 2012 Wed, 16 May 2012 23:24:04 -0400 Wed, 16 May 2012 23:24:04 -0400 http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/ 181 131 Kids get free help with homework! Grades K - 5 will receive assistance with all subjects and projects. Join us weekly, Monday - Thursday from 4:00 - 7:30 PM in KidSpace. Sponsored by The Jim Moran Foundation. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12233 05-16-2012 @ 4:00 pm Bring your mat and practice your pilates at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach! To be held Thursday mornings from 10:30-11:30am in the library's Auditorium. Optional donations accepted by instructor at time of class. For more information contact the library at 561-868-7701. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12513 05-17-2012 @ 10:30 am Kids get free help with homework! Grades K - 5 will receive assistance with all subjects and projects. Join us weekly, Monday - Thursday from 4:00 - 7:30 PM in KidSpace. Sponsored by The Jim Moran Foundation. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12234 05-17-2012 @ 4:00 pm Are you ready to get fit and have some fun at the same time? No matter what your level of experience our Latin Cardio classes will get you moving and exercising to salsa, meringue, cha cha and more! Latin cardio provides an effective workout to help you lose body fat, gain muscle, improve posture, alignment and balance and feel more energetic! Classes are held Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:00pm in the library's Auditorium. No registration is required. Optional donations accepted by instructor at time of class. For more information contact the library at 561-868-7701. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12525 05-17-2012 @ 6:00 pm Are you a struggling homeowner? In this special one hour program you will learn about the foreclosure process and review alternatives including mortgage modifications or special repayment plans. Presented by Joseph Moyel of CredAbility. All are welcome to attend. To be held in the library's Hibiscus Room from 6:00-7:00pm. For more information contact the library at 561-868-7701. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12527 05-17-2012 @ 6:00 pm Come to the library for an introduction to tai-chi. Learn the benefits of tai-chi and how it can relax, energize & balance you! Beginning Tai-chi lessons will be held every Friday morning at 10:30 am in the library's Auditorium. Optional donations accepted by instructor at time of class. For more information contact the library at 561-868-7701. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12517 05-18-2012 @ 10:30 am Join us for a special program presented by World War II veteran Corporal Burt Richards, founder of the Veterans Speakers Forum. Corporal Richards and Lieutenant Col. Richard Hall will discuss the history of the exciting Tuskegee Airmen. The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African- Americans aviators to serve with the Army Air Force in World War II. The presentation will include a film documentary highlighting interviews with the actual fighter pilots and heroes who fought. Corporal Richards states, "Never mind the Hollywood films. We have the real pilots, not actors." Corporal Richards was awarded the American Red Cross Community Courage Award and spearheaded the campaign to close Palm Beach County schools in remembrance of Veterans Day. All are welcome to attend this free, educational program. To be held in the library's Auditorium from 1:00 to 2:00pm. For more information call the library at 561-868-7701. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12328 05-18-2012 @ 1:00 pm Photographer Steve Dumond shares his keen eye for nature and teaches techniques for capturing the flowers, wildlife, and beautiful vistas in of the Everglades. This workshop includes guided access to the exclusive restoration area. 12 and over Fee: $20/adult, $5/child http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12634 05-19-2012 @ 09:00 am Bring your mat and practice your yoga at the library with Priyanka! There will be two yoga classes held on Saturdays. First class will be scheduled from 9:45 to 10:45 AM and the second class will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Optional donations accepted by instructor at time of class. For more information please contact the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach at(561)868-7701. No registration required. To be held in the library's Auditorium. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12750 05-19-2012 @ 09:45 am The marsh comes alive in the palm of your hand as we discover the amazing insects and small wonders that call the wetlands home. Bring old lace-up shoes, a hat, sunscreen and water. 5 and over Fee: $5/adult, $3/child http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12635 05-19-2012 @ 10:00 am Relay for Life starting Saturday May 19 thru Sunday May 20th at 6 AM at the Meyer Amphitheatre produced by the American Cancer Society. for more information 561-650-0145 http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=10928 05-19-2012 @ 11:00 am Join us for iCinema our monthly showing of indepenent and international films! This month's film is Let It Rain. Agathe, a feminist author and politician, returns to her childhood home to address some unfinished family business with her sister, Florence. But before Agathe can settle family business, she's talked into becoming the subject of a documentary by a hapless local amateur filmmaker and her housekeeper's grown son. Welcome to a place where affairs may be exposed, composures unravel, and the downpour will ultimately reveal some truths about human relationships. Free. Films are shown in the library's Auditorium, 3rd floor. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12528 05-20-2012 @ 2:00 pm Sunday On The Waterfront is a free concert series which takes place the third Sunday of most months in the beautiful downtown West Palm Beach Waterfront area. This family-friendly event is the perfect way to unwind this weekend with good times and great entertainment for all ages with plenty of free kids' activities. Guests are welcome to bring blankets and chairs and can bring coolers or purchase tasty treats at the concert. Free parking in all city lots and at all city meters. Event times are: 3PM - 6PM November through April and 4:30PM-7:30PM May through October. For further information please call (561)822-1515 or visit www.wpb.org/waterfront. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=10883 05-20-2012 @ 4:30 pm Job Corps Orientation for training leading to jobs, for economically disadvantaged young men and women ages 16 to 24 years old. While in this "free" training, Job Corps offers residential housing, food service, basic health and dental care, living and clothing allowance, etc. Great opportunity for a better future. Orientation at Vickers House South, 3801 Georgia Avenue, West Palm Beach, 33405, at 1:00 PM (SHARP). Information at (561) 804-4975. Formal attire required. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12287 05-21-2012 @ 1:00 pm Kids get free help with homework! Grades K - 5 will receive assistance with all subjects and projects. Join us weekly, Monday - Thursday from 4:00 - 7:30 PM in KidSpace. Sponsored by The Jim Moran Foundation. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12235 05-21-2012 @ 4:00 pm If you're new to the internet, this two-part class is for you! This series offers participants an indepth introduction to the Internet and how to use it. Registration is required. Computer Lab. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12452 05-22-2012 @ 10:00 am Families with kids Pre-K - 3rd Grade join us in the Auditorium on Tuesdays and Wednesday for fun storytimes! Stories, songs and a craft! No registration required. Call 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11184 05-22-2012 @ 10:30 am Kids get free help with homework! Grades K - 5 will receive assistance with all subjects and projects. Join us weekly, Monday - Thursday from 4:00 - 7:30 PM in KidSpace. Sponsored by The Jim Moran Foundation. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12236 05-22-2012 @ 4:00 pm Yoga classes @ your City Library! Come to the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach for yoga classes every Tuesday evening at 5:45PM & 7:00PM. Bring your mat and practice your yoga with Priyanka! Optional donations accepted by instructor at time of class. For more information please contact (561)868-7701. No registration required. To be held in the library's Auditorium. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12497 05-22-2012 @ 5:45 pm Learn the tools necessary to begin and sustain a meditation practice in the tradition of calm abiding will be presented: good sitting posture, how to relate to the breath, and what to do when thoughts come up, and more. Each class will begin with meditation instruction followed by group reading and discussion about a selected topic. Meditation classes are free and no registration is required. Classes are held from 6:00-7:30pm in the Clematis Room. For more information contact the library at 561-868-7701. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12522 05-22-2012 @ 6:30 pm Yoga classes @ your City Library! Come to the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach for yoga classes every Tuesday evening at 5:45PM & 7:00PM. Bring your mat and practice your yoga with Priyanka! Optional donations accepted by instructor at time of class. For more information please contact (561)868-7701. No registration required. To be held in the library's Auditorium. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12502 05-22-2012 @ 7:00 pm Create a slide presentation that includes pictures, charts, animation, and slide transitions using PowerPoint 2010. Intermediate computer skills required. Computer Lab, registration required http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12570 05-23-2012 @ 10:00 am Families with kids Pre-K - 3rd Grade join us in the Auditorium on Tuesdays and Wednesday for fun storytimes! Stories, songs and a craft! No registration required. Call 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11185 05-23-2012 @ 10:30 am Kids get free help with homework! Grades K - 5 will receive assistance with all subjects and projects. Join us weekly, Monday - Thursday from 4:00 - 7:30 PM in KidSpace. Sponsored by The Jim Moran Foundation. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12237 05-23-2012 @ 4:00 pm Come shop at our new midweek Summer GreenMarket, every Wednesday starting May 23, 2012 thru September 19, 2013 from 5-8 PM at the Waterfront Commons (same location as our regular GreenMarket). Many of the same wonderful vendors who paticipate at our regular Saturday GreenMarket will be there, along with many new vendors so make sure to mark your calendars! Wednesdays on the Waterfront - Summer GreenMarket!!! http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12264 05-23-2012 @ 5:00 pm Bring your mat and practice your pilates at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach! To be held Thursday mornings from 10:30-11:30am in the library's Auditorium. Optional donations accepted by instructor at time of class. For more information contact the library at 561-868-7701. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12514 05-24-2012 @ 10:30 am Kids get free help with homework! Grades K - 5 will receive assistance with all subjects and projects. Join us weekly, Monday - Thursday from 4:00 - 7:30 PM in KidSpace. Sponsored by The Jim Moran Foundation. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12238 05-24-2012 @ 4:00 pm Are you ready to get fit and have some fun at the same time? No matter what your level of experience our Latin Cardio classes will get you moving and exercising to salsa, meringue, cha cha and more! Latin cardio provides an effective workout to help you lose body fat, gain muscle, improve posture, alignment and balance and feel more energetic! Classes are held Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:00pm in the library's Auditorium. No registration is required. Optional donations accepted by instructor at time of class. For more information contact the library at 561-868-7701. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12526 05-24-2012 @ 6:00 pm Join us for a special lecture on Florida history presented by the Palm Beach County Archaeological Society. The program will be held in the library's Clematis Room from 7:00pm-8:00pm. All are welcome to attend this free presentation. For more information please call 561-215-7909. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12730 05-24-2012 @ 7:00 pm Bring your mat and practice your yoga at the library with Priyanka! There will be two yoga classes held on Saturdays. First class will be scheduled from 9:45 to 10:45 AM and the second class will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Optional donations accepted by instructor at time of class. For more information please contact the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach at(561)868-7701. No registration required. To be held in the library's Auditorium. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12751 05-26-2012 @ 09:45 am Don't have much time—or new to canoeing? Join a mini trip to try your hand at canoeing the marsh. Bring a hat, sunscreen and water. 6 and over Fee: $6/adult, $2/child http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12636 05-26-2012 @ 10:00 am Love a good mystery? Then this book club is for you! On Saturday, March 24th the mystery book to be discussed is The Redbreast by Jo Nesbo. April 28th the mystery book club will discuss The Postman Always Rings Twice by James M. Cain. The book selected for May 26th is Bent Road by Lori Roy, which was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best First Novel of 2011. All are welcome to attend this free book club. To be held in the library's Iris Room from 10:30am-12:00pm. For more information call 561-868-7701. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12529 05-26-2012 @ 10:30 am The Palm Beach County "Chinese Corner", modeled after the famous "English Corners" in China, provides an opportunity to meet other students of the language and native-speakers to practice conversational Chinese at any level. To be held the fourth Sunday of each month from 2:00-4:00pm. Registration is not required. For more information please call the library at 561-868-7701. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12530 05-27-2012 @ 2:00 pm Join Ms. Ginger for a discovery hike to collect natural objects which children will then use to create their very own pieces of art. 3-6 Fee: $5/child http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12637 05-27-2012 @ 2:00 pm JERK & CARIBBEAN FEST, MAY 28 ($15) 2:00pm to 10:00pm in the Meyer Amphitheatre Produced by: Full-A-Vybez Expected attendance: 6000+ For more information: (561) 856-8478 http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11934 05-28-2012 @ 2:00 pm Families with kids Pre-K - 3rd Grade join us in the Auditorium on Tuesdays and Wednesday for fun storytimes! Stories, songs and a craft! No registration required. Call 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11186 05-29-2012 @ 10:30 am Kids get free help with homework! Grades K - 5 will receive assistance with all subjects and projects. Join us weekly, Monday - Thursday from 4:00 - 7:30 PM in KidSpace. Sponsored by The Jim Moran Foundation. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12240 05-29-2012 @ 4:00 pm Yoga classes @ your City Library! Come to the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach for yoga classes every Tuesday evening at 5:45PM & 7:00PM. Bring your mat and practice your yoga with Priyanka! Optional donations accepted by instructor at time of class. For more information please contact (561)868-7701. No registration required. To be held in the library's Auditorium. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12498 05-29-2012 @ 5:45 pm Yoga classes @ your City Library! Come to the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach for yoga classes every Tuesday evening at 5:45PM & 7:00PM. Bring your mat and practice your yoga with Priyanka! Optional donations accepted by instructor at time of class. For more information please contact (561)868-7701. No registration required. To be held in the library's Auditorium. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12503 05-29-2012 @ 7:00 pm Create a slide presentation that includes pictures, charts, animation, and slide transitions using PowerPoint 2010. Intermediate computer skills required. Computer Lab, registration required http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12571 05-30-2012 @ 10:00 am Families with kids Pre-K - 3rd Grade join us in the Auditorium on Tuesdays and Wednesday for fun storytimes! Stories, songs and a craft! No registration required. Call 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11187 05-30-2012 @ 10:30 am Kids get free help with homework! Grades K - 5 will receive assistance with all subjects and projects. Join us weekly, Monday - Thursday from 4:00 - 7:30 PM in KidSpace. Sponsored by The Jim Moran Foundation. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12241 05-30-2012 @ 4:00 pm Come shop at our new midweek Summer GreenMarket, every Wednesday starting May 23, 2012 thru September 19, 2013 from 5-8 PM at the Waterfront Commons (same location as our regular GreenMarket). Many of the same wonderful vendors who paticipate at our regular Saturday GreenMarket will be there, along with many new vendors so make sure to mark your calendars! Wednesdays on the Waterfront - Summer GreenMarket!!! http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12265 05-30-2012 @ 5:00 pm Bring your mat and practice your pilates at the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach! To be held Thursday mornings from 10:30-11:30am in the library's Auditorium. Optional donations accepted by instructor at time of class. For more information contact the library at 561-868-7701. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12515 05-31-2012 @ 10:30 am Kids get free help with homework! Grades K - 5 will receive assistance with all subjects and projects. Join us weekly, Monday - Thursday from 4:00 - 7:30 PM in KidSpace. Sponsored by The Jim Moran Foundation. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12242 05-31-2012 @ 4:00 pm Come to the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach for an introduction to tai-chi. Learn the benefits of tai-chi and how it can relax, energize & balance you! Beginning Tai-chi lessons will be held every Friday morning at 10:30 am in the library's Auditorium. Optional donations accepted by instructor at time of class. For more information contact the library at 561-868-7701. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12741 06-01-2012 @ 10:30 am Don't have much time—or new to canoeing? Join a mini trip to try your hand at canoeing the marsh. Bring a hat, sunscreen and water 6 and over Fee: $6/adult, $2/child http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12638 06-02-2012 @ 09:00 am Bring your mat and practice your yoga at the library with Priyanka! There will be two yoga classes held on Saturdays. First class will be scheduled from 9:45 to 10:45 AM and the second class will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Optional donations accepted by instructor at time of class. For more information please contact the Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach at(561)868-7701. No registration required. To be held in the library's Auditorium. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12752 06-02-2012 @ 09:45 am You are cordially invited to attend GINGER'S DANCE PARTY on the West Palm Beach Waterfront from 8 - 10 PM! We'll provide the tunes with live DJs, Ginger will provide the moves, you provide the grooves. <br/> It's all FREE, under the stars on the Waterfront! For further information please call (561)822-1515 or visit www.wpb.org/waterfront. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=10855 06-02-2012 @ 8:00 pm You don't have to go to the Caribbean to experience the islands. The Everglades is chock full of them. Only accessible by canoe, we will explore these pristine jungle-like habitats teeming with blooming bromeliads and native orchids. Bring old lace-up shoes, a hat, sunscreen and water. 10 and over Fee: $12/adult, $4/child http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12639 06-03-2012 @ 10:00 am