Community Calendar

January 14, 2009

Wednesday 14

Evening Under the Stars

Join NASA-certified instructor Erich Lindstrom for this astronomy program where participants will hear stories of the stars and constellations, followed by crafts. After that, head over to the Schoolhouse Museum for telescope viewing. 7-9 p.m. Wednesday at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Call 561-742-6390. Free.

Featuring Florida Film Series

This monthly event features the screening of a blockbuster movie, all shot in sunny F-L-A. This month's selection is The Truman Show, filmed in Seaside and featuring Jim Carrey as a simple man who finds out that his hometown isn't as quaint as he once thought. 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Call 561-742-6395. Free. Make It and Take It Art Class

Learn how to create an oil painting in just four hours, a la the "Bob Ross" method. Bring your own lunch. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, through Jan. 28 at the Hochman JCC, 8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. Call 561-736-4751. Cost os $48 members, $72 non-members.

Morning Bird Walks

Join a naturalist for an early morning bird walk and see more by 8 a.m. than most people do all day. Meet in the parking lot at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, 10216 Lee Road, Boynton Beach. Call 561-732-3684.

Storytime

Classic tales and new favorites will come to life with enthusiastic storytellers. 11 a.m. at the Schoolhouse Children's Museum, 129 E. Ocean Ave. Call 561-742-6780.

Thursday 15

Adult English Exchange

Join Literacy AmeriCorps member Paula Alexander in this interactive program where you can practice speaking English while talking about everyday situations and current events. 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the West Boynton Beach Library, 9451 Jog Road. 561-734-5556.

Discover the World Book Discussions

Broaden yoru horizons during one or both book discussions. First up is Joyce Carol Oates' "The Gravedigger's Daughter," at 11:30 a.m., followed by Richard North Patterson's "Exile," at 2 p.m. Both programs will be facilitated by Nora Natke at West Boynton Beach Library, 9451 Jog Road. 561-734-5556.

Quilt Sale

Quilters who have been working all year on making beautiful quilts will now sell their creations, every Thursday through January, which will give you plenty of cozying up time for winter. 9 a.m.-noon Thursdays at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Call 561-742- 6390.

'70s Soul Jam

Jimmie "J.J." Walker will host this 1970's-era music revival featuring the sounds of Heatwave, The Stylistics, Harold Melvin's Blue Notes and The Main Ingredient featuring Cuba Gooding Sr. performing hits from the past that still resonate in the present. 8 p.m. Thursday at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Call 561-832-7469. Cost is $20-$100.

Friday 16

Duplicate Bridge

Come by yourself or bring a group of friends for some American Contract Bridge League-sanctioned games. Refreshments will be served. 12:30-3:30 p.m. Fridays at the JCC Hochman Branch, 8500 Jog Road, Boynton Beach. Call 561-736-4751. Cost is $5 for members, $8 for nonmembers.

Great Books Group

Join others for interesting conversations about books that really get yoru thinking. This week's selection is "The Overcoat" by Nikolai Gogol. 10 a.m.-noon Friday at the Boynton Beach City Library, 208 S. Seacrest Blvd. Call 561-742-6390. Free.

OceanFront Concert

Bring the lawn chairs, pack up the family and head over to this great outdoor event where you can listen to live music, dance al night and enjoy the cool breeze off the Atlantic. Foods and drinks will be available, but you can bring a picnic. Pets are not allowed. 6415 N. Ocean Blvd., Boynton Beach. Call 561-742-6246. Free.

South Florida Fair

It's baaack! The event that dangerously mixes greasy-yet-delicious fair food with stomach-turning rides has returned. This annual event will feature all you've come to expect from a place where a giant midway, 4H exhibits, daredevil shows and live music can all be found in one spot. Gates open at noon Friday, with regular opening times noon Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. Saturdays and Sundays, through Feb. 1 at the South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach. Call 561-793-0333, Southfloridafair.com. Cost is $15, $8 for children, $9 for seniors.

Saturday 17

A Conversation With Carol

Join legendary TV icon Carol Burnett as she discusses her life of entertainment, shows clips from her famed variety show and, of course, takes questions from the audience. 8 p.m. Saturday at the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach. Call 561-832-7469. Cost is $20-$125.

Presidents & Their First Ladies: Richard & Pat Nixon

William and Sue Wills will present the compelling story of this First Couple's years in the White House. 2 p.m. at the West Boynton Branch Library, 9451 Jog Road. Call 561-734-5556.

Boynton Beach Green Market

Find beautiful flowers and plants to help spruce up your drab surroundings and enjoy the season. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through May 2 on the 100 block of Ocean Avenue. For more information, call 561-752-8598. Free.

Sunday 18

Brotherhood Breakfast

What does the Bible teach us about conservation and why do we plant trees in the middle of winter? Join Temple Shaarei Shalom Brotherhood with Miriam Schaffer to unravel the mystery 10 a.m. Sunday at Temple Shaarei Shalom, 9085 Hagen Ranch Road, Boynton Beach. Reservations required. Call 561-966-5856. Cost is $7 members, $9 non-members.

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