Events from the City's Calendar http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/ 60 webmaster@wpb.org Copyright 2012 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:56:06 -0500 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 01:56:06 -0500 http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/ 181 131 Bring your mat and practice your pilates at the West Palm Beach Public Library! 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=11491 02-09-2012 @ 10:30 am Explore the educational opportunites available to you. Speak with representatives and get valuable information to help you "Get That Degree". February 9, 2012 12:00 - 5:00 PM. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12136 02-09-2012 @ 12:00 pm Kim Kepler from The Palm Beach Housekeeper will offer a FREE training on "How to Work in a Wealthy Home" at Vickers House South (3801 Georgia Avenue, West Palm Beach, 33405). Classes will be held on Thursdays from January 19 through March 15 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. Please call for information (561) 804-4975. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11847 02-09-2012 @ 1:30 pm Free tax preparation services done free by VITA volunteers of United Way and the IRS at Vickers House South. 3801 Georgia Avenue, West Palm Beach, 33405. Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. For individuals who earned less than $50,000 in 2011. Please call for an appointment (561) 804-4975. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11729 02-09-2012 @ 3:00 pm Join us to make a Valentine's Day craft! Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12042 02-09-2012 @ 3:00 pm Meet our specially trained therapy dogs that will "listen" to your child read! This is an awesome way to get your reluctant reader to read! Sign in at the desk. Join us in KidSpace. Call the Youth Services Department at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11350 02-09-2012 @ 3:30 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=11063 02-09-2012 @ 4:00 pm VITA tax service - Taxes done free @ your City Library! January 17th, 2012 - April 17th, 2012: Free tax preparation is available for those who earned $50,000 or less in 2011. E-filing for fast refunds. VITA Volunteers. Tuesday - Thursday, 4:30 - 7:45 PM Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Call 2-1-1 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12073 02-09-2012 @ 4:30 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! 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=11508 02-09-2012 @ 6:00 pm Calling all kids and families: join us the second Thursday of the month for fun family games! We'll provide some great board games or you can bring one to play with us! Drop in, make new friends, and play with your family. All ages. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11679 02-09-2012 @ 6:00 pm Decorated Marine and real estate entrepreneur, Tom Turchan returns with another series in his popular Positive Thinking Workshops. This series focuses on the three most important elements to a happy life - self esteem, courage, and setting right intention. Clematis Room, last session held in Hibiscus Room. The four week workshop series will be held from 6:00 to 7:00pm and is free and open to all. For more information call 561-868-7701. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11856 02-09-2012 @ 6:00 pm Join Ms.Judy on Fridays to delight and stimulate your baby's senses with books and music. For babies ages 12 - 24 months. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration begins on December 12th. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11260 02-10-2012 @ 10:30 am Are you a more advanced tai-chi student? Here you will learn more advanced techniques of tai-chi. Classes scheduled from 10:30am-11:30am. Optional donations accepted by instructor at time of class. For more information call 561-868-7701. To be held in the library's Auditorium. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11617 02-10-2012 @ 10:30 am Join us for some book chatter at 11:30am followed by a moderated book discussion at noon. This month's book club selection is "Digging to America" by Anne Tyler. This title has been selected as one of the five finalists for the Read Together of Palm Beach County 2012. This is a brown-bag book club sponsored by the FRIENDS of the West Palm Beach Public Library. Please feel free to bring your lunch! For more information, please go to: http://www.friendswpblibrary.org/ To be held in the library's Hibiscus Room. The book club is open to all! http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11637 02-10-2012 @ 11:30 am Come to the West Palm Beach Public 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 11:45 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=11630 02-10-2012 @ 11:45 am Join Ms.Judy on Fridays to delight and stimulate your baby's senses with books and music. For babies ages 12 - 24 months. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration begins on December 12th. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11276 02-10-2012 @ 2:00 pm Join us for the Opening Reception of our 2012 e4 Sustainability Summit in the Waterfront Lake Pavilion! Tour the Lake Pavilion our LEED Certified Silver Building while enjoying: ■Music - Sustainable World sung by Alexandra Kaye, high school student at The Benjamin School ■Refreshments ■SITES Green Revolution Exhibit ■USGBC Neighborhoods Go Green! - Scaling Up Sustainability Exhibit ■e4 Sustainable World Exhibit ■Free showing of Avatar at Screen on the Green on the Waterfront Commons following reception http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12129 02-10-2012 @ 6:00 pm The movie this month is AVATAR to coordinate with the City's e4 Sustainability Summit Events. Outdoor movie watching was never more inviting than on the West Palm Beach Waterfront! Join us usually one Friday each month at 8:00 PM, for a free family-friendly movie in an open-air theater we've set up just for our http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=10860 02-10-2012 @ 8:00 pm The City of West Palm Beach GreenMarket is celebrating our 17th Season and will be open from Saturday October 15th 2011 thru Saturday April 14th 2012 from 8AM-1PM on the Waterfront Commons in Downtown West Palm Beach. Free Parking at Banyan Garage until 2PM. GreenMarket will be closed March 24 for Palm Beach Boat Show. Vendors offer a variety of farm fresh fruits and vegetables, tropical and native plants, fresh-cut flowers, artisan foods and much more. Vendor Applications and Non-Profit Applications are on the GreenMarket website at www.wpb.org/GreenMarket/ or contact (561)822-1515 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=10505 02-11-2012 @ 08:00 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 (561)868-7701. No registration required. To be held in the library's Auditorium. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11450 02-11-2012 @ 09:45 am Meet our specially trained therapy dogs that will "listen" to your child read! This is an awesome way to get your reluctant reader to read! Sign in at the desk. Join us in KidSpace. Call the Youth Services Department at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11391 02-11-2012 @ 10:30 am Come enjoy this FREE Interactive children's program on water pollution and conservation by Tanawha Presents. Have fun and learn with hands on activities. Two program times: ■10:30 AM - Noon ■1:30 PM - 3:00 PM http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12130 02-11-2012 @ 10:30 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 (561)868-7701. No registration required. To be held in the library's Auditorium. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11467 02-11-2012 @ 11:00 am Using wire and clay come explore your innate creativity with internationally honored artist and sculptor, Susan Stromberg! Participants will learn how to create their own personal wire and clay sculpture. No experience necessary. Materials will be provided. Space is limited; please call 561-868-7701 to register for this FREE art program. To be held in the Hibiscus Room, third floor. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11864 02-11-2012 @ 1:30 pm Calling all Kindergarteners and 1st graders: join the best book club on the planet! Stop by KidSpace to check-out the book and register. Read the book before we meet and come back to Read, Laugh & Play! Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11114 02-11-2012 @ 2:00 pm Free tax preparation services done free by VITA volunteers of United Way and the IRS at Vickers House South. 3801 Georgia Avenue, West Palm Beach, 33405. Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. For individuals who earned less than $50,000 in 2011. Please call for an appointment (561) 804-4975. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11730 02-11-2012 @ 3:00 pm Paddle your canoe away from the hustle of the city into the peaceful marsh. Discover what makes the Everglades so special. Wading birds, tree islands, and rare animals are only a few of the water's secrets waiting to be discovered. Bring a hat, sunscreen and water. Ages: 10 and over Fee: $12/adult, $4/child http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11890 02-12-2012 @ 10:00 am Palm Beach Atlantic University Dance Department PRESENTS: Giraffes Can't Dance Kids and parents are invited to attend this wonderful free dance performance of Giraffes Can't Dance based on the children's book by Giles Andreae. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. In the Auditorium. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11171 02-12-2012 @ 2:00 pm If you have a pot and a patio, you can have a container garden in South Florida. Even a novice can enjoy fresh veggies and herbs in a tropical climate. Get tips and advice from West Palm Beach residents, Jim and Linda Ferris who enjoy the fruits of their labor! This free workshop will be held in the library's Clematis Room starting at 2:00pm. Registration is not required for this free program. For more information call 561-868-7701. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11865 02-12-2012 @ 2:00 pm Viewing of two environmental movies: ■Bag it: http://www.bagitmovie.com/ ■Mother Nature's Child: http://www.mothernaturesmovie.com/the-film/ http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12143 02-12-2012 @ 2:00 pm Come together with family & friends to a laid back Sunday afternoon on the waterfront & enjoy the calm & beauty of the park along with friends from neighboring coummunity, food & beverages, kids activities & assorted artists featuring local acoustical, classic rock & jazz artist LeVel at 2400 flagler Dr., West Palm Beach. 561-832-7428 www.pbmm.org *Big Dog Ranch Rescue will be there with dogs for adoption as well...leashed dogs welcome! http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12112 02-12-2012 @ 3:00 pm Free tax preparation services done free by VITA volunteers of United Way and the IRS at Vickers House South. 3801 Georgia Avenue, West Palm Beach, 33405. Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. For individuals who earned less than $50,000 in 2011. Please call for an appointment (561) 804-4975. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11731 02-13-2012 @ 3:00 pm Meet our specially trained therapy dogs that will "listen" to your child read! This is an awesome way to get your reluctant reader to read! Sign in at the desk. Join us in KidSpace. Call the Youth Services Department at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11351 02-13-2012 @ 3:30 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=11064 02-13-2012 @ 4:00 pm 6:30 - 8:00 PM- Come and learn all about iPads and explore some of the great features and capabilities of this great device with Chris Morris, Apple Consultant at FTS Consultants! This program is lecture style, but you may bring your iPad. Registration required. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12102 02-13-2012 @ 6:30 pm Join Ms. Kathy for stories, songs, crafts and fun while building language skills. For preschoolers aged 3, 4 and 5. Join us in the Children's Program Space. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration begins December 12th. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11197 02-14-2012 @ 10:30 am Join Ms. Kathy for stories, songs, crafts and fun while building language skills. For preschoolers aged 3, 4 and 5. Join us in the Children's Program Space. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration begins December 12th. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11213 02-14-2012 @ 2:00 pm Free tax preparation services done free by VITA volunteers of United Way and the IRS at Vickers House South. 3801 Georgia Avenue, West Palm Beach, 33405. Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. For individuals who earned less than $50,000 in 2011. Please call for an appointment (561) 804-4975. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11732 02-14-2012 @ 3:00 pm Meet our specially trained therapy dogs that will "listen" to your child read! This is an awesome way to get your reluctant reader to read! Sign in at the desk. Join us in KidSpace from 3:30 - 5:00 PM. Call the Youth Services Department at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11376 02-14-2012 @ 3:30 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=11065 02-14-2012 @ 4:00 pm VITA tax service - Taxes done free @ your City Library! January 17th, 2012 - April 17th, 2012: Free tax preparation is available for those who earned $50,000 or less in 2011. E-filing for fast refunds. VITA Volunteers. Tuesday - Thursday, 4:30 - 7:45 PM Saturday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Call 2-1-1 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=12074 02-14-2012 @ 4:30 pm Do you want to learn or improve your Russian language skills? Learn in a relaxed and informal environment with instructor, Natacha! Russian language classes will be held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 5:15pm in the library's Hibiscus Room. Free. For more information contact the library at 561-868-7701. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11547 02-14-2012 @ 5:15 pm Yoga classes @ your City Library! Come to the West Palm Beach Public Library for free yoga classes every Tuesday evening at 5:45pm. 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=11417 02-14-2012 @ 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=11866 02-14-2012 @ 6:00 pm Yoga classes @ your City Library! Come to the West Palm Beach Public Library for free 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=11434 02-14-2012 @ 7:00 pm Join Ms. Jeanne to nurture a love of books, learn rhymes, sounds, and new words. Enjoy musical activities! For toddlers ages 2 and 3. Join us in the Children's Program Space. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration begins December 12th. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11229 02-15-2012 @ 10:30 am Join Ms. Jeanne to nurture a love of books, learn rhymes, sounds, and new words. Enjoy musical activities! For toddlers ages 2 and 3. Join us in the Children's Program Space. Space is limited and registration is required. Registration begins December 12th. Call KidSpace at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11245 02-15-2012 @ 2:00 pm Free tax preparation services done free by VITA volunteers of United Way and the IRS at Vickers House South. 3801 Georgia Avenue, West Palm Beach, 33405. Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM, and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. For individuals who earned less than $50,000 in 2011. Please call for an appointment (561) 804-4975. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11733 02-15-2012 @ 3:00 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=11066 02-15-2012 @ 4:00 pm Meet our specially trained therapy dogs that will "listen" to your child read! This is an awesome way to get your reluctant reader to read! Sign in at the desk. Join us in KidSpace. Call the Youth Services Department at 561-868-7703 for more information. http://www.wpb.org/citycalendar/event.php?id=11384 02-15-2012 @ 4:00 pm