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can create a rose that is any color in the rainbow. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The Western Communities Football League will hold its annual election Monday, Feb. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Wellington Village Park gym (11700 Pierson Road). Active members of the program are invited to attend. For more info., contact Tracey Seberg at tracey@wcflcheerleading.com or (561) 753-2877. Tuesday, Feb. 14 • The Wellington Village Council will meet Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at the municipal complex (12300 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 791-4000 or visit www.wellingtonfl.gov for more info. • The Royal Palm Beach Community Band will begin its free 2012 series with a “Sweetheart Concert” on Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 7 p.m. at the Royal Palm Beach Cultural Center (151 Civic Center Way). Refreshments will be served during intermission. For more info., call (561) 790-5149. Wednesday, Feb. 15 • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature “Writers Live: Elizabeth StuckeyFrench” for adults on Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. This best-selling Florida novelist will talk about her book, The Revenge of the Radioactive Lady. A book signing will follow. To pre-register, visit www.pbclibrary.org/writerslive. Call (561) 790-6070 for info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host Novel Destinations: Book Discussion Series for adults Wednesday, Feb. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Sara Harris will lead a discussion of Turtle Moon by Alice Hoffman. Sign up and check out the book. Call (561) 790-6070 for more info. Thursday, Feb. 16 • The Norton Museum of Art (1451 S. Olive Ave., West Palm Beach) hosts a Mardi Gras celebration with the Porch Dogs zydeco band as part of its “Art After Dark” series Thursday, Feb. 16 from 5 to 9 p.m. Call (561) 832-5196 or visit www.norton.org for info. • The Palms West Chamber of Commerce will host a networking mixer Thursday, Feb. 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. RSVP to (561) 790-6200 or e-mail jessica@palmswest.com. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will feature Jaclyn Dolamore, author of Magic Under Glass, for ages 12 to 17 on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 6:30 p.m. Dolamore will talk about her unconventional journey to becoming an author. Call (561) 7906070 to pre-register. Friday, Feb. 17 • The Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show will return to the Palm Beach County Convention Center (650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach) over Presidents Day weekend, Feb. 17-21, with the collections of more than 180 international exhibitors. Tickets cost $15 daily and $25 for a fourday pass. For info., visit www.palmbeachshow.com. • The 2012 FTI Great Charity Challenge will take place Friday, Feb. 17 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, awarding $1.5 million to 32 local charities. Gates open at 6 p.m. with the first horse on course at 7 p.m. For more info., visit www. ftigreatcharitychallenge.com. • The Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.) will show The Big Year at its Free Movie Night on Friday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Bring your own seating. Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. Saturday, Feb. 18 • Visit the Wellington Green Market on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Wellington Amphitheater (12100 W. Forest Hill Blvd.). Call (561) 753-2484 for more info. • The Wellington library (1951 Royal Fern Drive) will host a Chess Club Meeting for age 8 and up Saturday, Feb. 18 at 2:30 p.m. Basic game knowledge is required. Call (561) 790-6070 to pre-register. • The International Polo Club Palm Beach (3667 120th Avenue South, Wellington) will feature the Outback 40 Goal Challenge benefiting the Polo Players Support Group on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. Visit www.internationalpoloclub.com for more info.