Martin County Community Calendar, Updated Feb. 16

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“Annie” Musical: StarStruck Performing Arts Center, 2101 South Kanner Hwy., Stuart, 2 pm Feb. 18, 19; 8 pm Feb. 17, 18. $24.99-$39.99. Ticket: 772-283-7787; StarStruckFL.com.

Palm Beach Jewelry, Art Antique Show: PBC Convention Center, 650 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach, 11 am-7 pm Feb. 18-20, 11 am-6 pm Feb. 21. $15-$25. 561-822-5440; palmbeachshow.

Sunset Tour: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter. Sunset, Feb. 17, 22. $15-$20. RSVP: 561-747-8380 ext. 101.

“From Jupiter With Love”: Improv, sketch comedy musical comedy w/ audience participation. The Atlantic Theater, 6743 W. Indiantown Rd. #34, Jupiter, 8 pm, Feb. 18. Teens+. $17. Ticket: 561-575-4942; theatlantictheater.com.

Thin Mint Sprint 5K Race: Chip-timed race. Carlin Park, Jupiter, 6 am registration 7:30 am start, Feb. 18. $35-$40. Also: Tagalong Trot 100-yd dash for children ages 8 and under; $10. Register: https://register.gorun.org/thinmintsprint. Info: 561-427-0192; gssef.org.

First Communion Time: Door prizes, informal modeling, measuring, trunk show of communion dresses. Dress Collection, 311 E. Indiantown Rd., Jupiter, noon-4 pm, Feb. 18. Ages: 7-9. RSVP: 561-529-2379; info@thedresscollectiononline.com.

Flea Market Exhibit Show: Fundraiser for women’s ministries. Hope Fellowship, 3900 SW Citrus Blvd., Palm City, 8 am-1 pm, Feb. 18. 772-418-2199; Palmcityhope.com.

Rio Flea Market Bake Sale: Antiques, jewelry, toys, household items, breakfast, lunch. Rio Civic Club, 1255 NE Dixie Hwy., 8 am-1 pm, Benefits Rio Civic Club scholarship fund. Feb. 18. Reserve a table, 334-2039.

Miss Palm Beach County Scholarship Pageant: Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, 7:30 pm, Feb. 18. $10. 561-254-6727; mspalmbchcounty@aol.com.

SpringFest Flea Market/Exhibit Show: Hope Fellowship Campus, 3900 SW Citrus Blvd., Palm City, 8 am-1 pm, Feb. 18.

Introduction To Nature Journaling: Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Nature Center, 13640 SE US 1, 10 am-noon, Feb. 18. Ages 6+. $3. Reservation: 772-546-2067; info@hobesoundnaturecenter.com.

Atlantic Classical Orchestra: Chamber music series; “Enoch Arden” by Strauss. Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us. 11 am, Feb. 18.

Mar. 24: piano quintets by Beach Schumann.

Great Backyard Bird Count: Learn how to participate in annual four-day bird-counting event. Hobe Sound Public Library, 10595 SE US 1, Hobe Sound, 11 am, Feb. 18. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Blessing Of The Animals: St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 5150 SE Railway Ave., Stuart, 8 am, 9 am, 10 am services, Feb. 19. 772-286-5455; stlukesfl.org.

Chinese Year Gala Reception: U.S. China People’s Friendship Association. Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, 4 pm, Feb. 19. $10-$40. 561-207-5810.

Fine Art Craft Show: This is re-schedule from last week. Jensen Beach Art League. Indian RiverSide Park, Jensen Beach, 1707 NE Indian River Dr., Jensen Beach, 10 am-4 pm, Feb. 19. 772-692-1191.

“Sitting Bull”: Screening of documentary, discussion led by Prof. Robert R. Farley. Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd, Stuart, 3 pm, Feb. 20. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

“La Traviata” by Giuseppe Verdi: Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 pm, Feb. 20. $35-$55. 561-278-7677; SunsetEt.com.

Tax Day: Those with surnames of presidents, vice presidents other offers 50% off their tax preparation fees. Liberty Tax Service, 3970 NW Federal Hwy., Jensen Beach, 9am-9pm, Feb. 20.

Boating Education Safety: Recreational Boating Safety taught by Coast Guard Auxilary Flotilla 59. Sandsprit Park, 3443 St. Lucie Blvd., Stuart, 7-9 pm, Feb. 20, 23. $40. (discounts available). Register: 772-342-0971.

Walkathon: T5C Treasure Coast Community Counseling Coaching Walkathon. Memorial Park, 322 SE Georgia Ave, Stuart, 9 am, Feb. 20. $25. Register: 772-600-8950; info@t5cinc.org.

Movie Night: “Bill Ted’s Excellent Adventure,” Coffee Bar Blue Door, 38 SE Osceola St., Stuart, 7:30 and 9:30 pm, Feb. 20. 772-221-7707.

Coastal Lecture Series: Kathryn Tiling, “Associations Between Seagrass Morphological Traits and Genetic Identity”.Florida Oceanographic Society. Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, 7 pm, Feb. 20. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Mar. 5: Lucille Rights, “Early Coastal Prehistoric Indians”.

Mar. 26: M. Dennis Hanisak, Ph.D., “Submersed Plants of the Indian River Lagoon: A Floristic Inventory and Field Guide”.

Apr. 9: Vincent Encomio, Ph.D., “FL. O.O.R.: Florida Oceanographic Oyster Restoration”

Apr. 23: Bob Montanaro, “Ospreys of Pelican Island: An Exploration into the Life of the Fish Hawk”

Yard Lecture Series: Proper Pruning Practices with Farmer Fred. Robert Morgade Library, 5851 SE Community Dr., Stuart, 2:30-4:30 pm, Feb. 21. 722-885-5654; martin.ifas.ufl.edu.

Tarot Card Readings: Ambika Devi. Coffee Bar Blue Door, 38 SE Osceola St., Stuart, 4-6 pm, Feb. 21. 772-221-7707.

Allapattah Ranch Hike: SFWMD leads hike in western Martin County. Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge and Nature Center, 13640 SE US 1, Hobe Sound, 9 am, Feb. 21. Ages 6+. free. Reservation: 772-546-2067; info@hobesoundnaturecenter.com.

Sunset Tour: Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse Museum, 500 Captain Armour’s Way, Jupiter. Sunset, Feb. 17, 22. $15-$20. RSVP: 561-747-8380 ext. 101.

Jewels Of The Reef: Hawksbill Turtle of South Florida: Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge and Nature Center, 13640 SE Federal Hwy., 7:30 pm, Feb. 22. Ages 6+. Reservation: 772-546-2067; info@hobesoundnaturecenter.com.

BBC History of World War II: Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Road, Stuart, 10 am 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Feb. 22: “Battle of the Atlantic — Keeping Secrets”

Feb. 29: “Battle of the Atlantic — The Hunted”

Mar. 7: “Battle of the Century — High Hopes”

Mar. 14: “Battle of the Century — Spiral of Terror”

Discover Opera: Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, 2 pm. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Feb. 22: “Romeo Juliet”

Mar. 21: “Lucia di Lammermoor”

Women in Literature: Six-part Women in Literature Book Study Group. Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Rd., Stuart, 2-3:30 pm, Feb. 22-Mar. 28. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Book discussion schedule:

Feb. 22 The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot (Jeri Butler)

Feb. 29 Truth and Beauty by Ann Patchett (Kim Carvel)

March 7 The Help by Kathryn Stockett (Gail Johnson)

March 14 Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay (Jeri Butler)

March 21 The Book Thief by Markus Zuszk (Gail Johnson)

March 28 Crossing to Safety by Wallace Earle Stegner (Kim Carvel)

Green Industry Best Management Practices: Indian Riverside Park, 1707 NE Indian Riverside Park, Jensen Beach, 8 am-4 pm, Feb. 22. $25. Reservation: 772-288-5654; martin.ifas.ufl.edu.

BMP Workshop: Training, testing for anyone working in lawn, landscape, pest control, municipal grounds areas; CEUs available. Indian Riverside Park, 1707 NE Indian Riverside Park, Jensen Beach, 8 am-3:30 pm, Feb. 22. $25. Pre-registration: 772-288-5654.

What’s All That Jazz About…For Kids!: Interactive presentation by jazz saxophonist Shenole Latimer. Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, 6:30 pm, Feb. 23. Grades K-4. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Honda Classic Kickoff Party: Cocktails, music, prizes. Gardens Mall, Palm Beach Gardens, 7-10 pm, Feb. 23. $50. 561-844-1778.

“Barrage”: Music and dance. Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Dr., Palm Beach Gardens, 8 pm, Feb. 23. $25-$30. Ticket: 561-207-5900; eisseycampustheatre.org.

Public Auction: Dinners, jewelry, massages, ice-cream maker, espresso machine, handyman, pocketbooks, trips. Treasure Coast Unitarian Universalist Church, 21 SE Central Pkwy., Stuart, 6:30-9:30 pm, Feb., 24. 772-223-5020; tcuuc.com.

Winter Concert Series: Sound of Music by Hobe Sound Bible College Music Department. Hobe Sound Bible College, 11295 Gomez Ave., Hobe Sound, 7 pm, Feb. 24-25. $5. Ticket: 772-546-5534.

“The Sound Of Music”: Full-length Broadway musical production. Hobe Sound Bible Church, 11295 SE Gomez Ave., 7 pm, Feb. 24-25. $5 donation. Ticket: 772-545-1400; masterfulmusic@gmail.com.

Art Centers Of The United States: Dr. Terryl Lawrence presents California Bay Area. Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, 2 pm, Feb. 24. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

2 pm, March 9: York City

2 pm, March 23: Miami’s South Beach

Civil War Series: Illustrated talks by Josh Liller. Cummings Library, 2351 SW Matheson Rd., Palm City , 3-5 pm. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us. 3-5 pm, Feb. 24: Causes of the Civil War.

3-5 pm, Apr. 6: Grant Shiloh.

3-5 pm, May 25: McClellan the Peninsular Campaign.

3-5 pm, June 15: The War of 1812.

Video Art Jazz: Pioneer video artist Carol Goss’s selected abstract live jazz performance videos. Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, 2-3:30 pm, Feb. 25. 772-221-1403; improvart.com/blake.

Dance Performance: Fundraiser by many dance organizations. South Fork High School, 10205 SW Pratt Whitney, Stuart, 3 pm, Feb. 25. All proceeds benefit Replay for Life.

Lunafest Treasure Coast 2012: Women’s film festival, reception, exposition, silent auction. Charles Rae Kane Center, 900 SE Salerno Rd., Stuart, 6 pm, Feb. 25. $25. Ticket: lunafesttreasurecoast.info.

OPUS Flea Market: Booth 9, garage sale alley. The BA Flea Market, 2201 SE Indian St., Stuart, 8 am-3 pm, Feb. 25.

Treasure Coast Community Singers: Sentimental Journey: Songs of the War Years concert. North Stuart Baptist Church, 1050 N US 1, Stuart, 3 pm, Feb. 25-26, Mar. 4. $15. 772-224-8807; tccsingers.org.

Stuart Art Festival: Osceola St., downtown Stuart, 10 am-5 pm, Feb. 25-26. artfestival.com.

“A Tribute to Andrea Bocelli Friends”: Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 pm, Feb. 25. $35-$45. 561-207-5900; FrancoCorso.com.

Have A Heart Dinner Dance: Sandhill Cove Retirement Living, 1500 SW Capri St., Palm City, 5 pm, Feb. 25. $60; Benefits 4Cs. Reservation: 772-220-1090.

Flea Market: Montego Cove Clubhouse, 6120 SE Martiique Dr., Stuart, 8 am-noon, Feb. 25. 772-283-2149.

Yard Lecture Series: Proper Pruning Practices. Morningside Library, 2410 SE Morningside Blvd., Port St. Lucie, 10 am-noon, Feb. 25. 772-288-5654.

Genealogist Organization Conference: Classes, organization for all family history researchers. Go Paperless. 2755 Woodfield Blvd., behind Indian River Mall, Vero Beach, 8:30 am-3:30 pm, Feb. 25. Adults. $8. Register: 772-567-7463; ckirkfirst@comcast.net.

Lundin Kudo Empty Bowls Project: Enjoy soup bread, keep your bowl. St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 623 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 10:30 am-2 pm, Feb. 26. $15 donation. Benefits Treasure Coast Food Bank Mary’s Kitchen. 772-288-2535; somanyemptybowls.blogspot.com.

Copeland Davis: With Indian River Pops Orchestra. Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, 7 pm, Feb. 26. $25. 561-207-5900; IndianRiverPops.org.

Spirituality Speaker Series: “God vs. Gay” by Jay Michaelson. Temple Beth David, 4657 Hood Rd., Palm Beach Gardens, 7 pm, Feb. 27. 561-712-5236.

MARS Lecture Series: Underwater Moments — Bringing the Underwater World into Focus, JD Valerie Gaynor. Environmental Studies Center, 2900 NE Indian River Dr., Jensen Beach, 7 pm, Feb. 27. Ages high school+. 772-334-4643; escmc.org.

Mar. 5: Synopsis of Photo-identification Dolphin Research in Indian River Lagoon, Marilyn Mazzoil, Senior Research Associate, Harbor Branch/Florida Atlantic University.

Mar. 19: The Secret Lives of Goliath Groupers, Sarah Frias-Torres, Ph.D., Adjunct Researcher ORCA.

Mar. 26: The State of our Local Rivers, Leon Abood, chairman, Rivers Coalition.

Hello, Dolly! The Movie: Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E. Indiantown Rd., Jupiter. Feb. 27, 7 pm. 561-972-6124; jupitertheatre.org.

Gloria Steinem: Live telecast, part of NYC-based 92nd Street Y lectures. BallenIsles Country Club, 100 BallenIsles Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 pm, Feb. 28. $15. Ticket: 561-712-5226; jcconline.com.

Southampton Day: Hot dogs, tables, benches, light grills available. Dubois Park at Jupiter Inlet, South side, Jupiter, 11 am, Feb. 28. 772-872-6981; southamptonday@verizon.net.

Prostate Cancer Screening: Robert and Carol Weissman Cancer Center, 501 E. Osceola St., Stuart, 4-6 pm, Feb. 28. Men 40-75; must not carry diagnosis of prostate cancer. RSVP 772-223-5945 ext. 3736.; martinhealth.org.

Fashion Show Luncheon: To benefit Mary’s Shelter. Willoughby Golf Club, 3001 SE Doubleton Dr., Stuart, 11 am- 2 pm, Feb. 28. $60. Reservation: 772-223-5000; maryssheltertc.org.

Tuesday Nite Big Band: Eissey Campus Theatre, Palm Beach State College, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 pm, Feb. 28. $15. 561-207-5900.

Weddings 411: Taking the leap this Leap Year. Plan your wedding stress free. Harborage Yacht Club Marina, 955 NW Flagler Ave, Stuart. 6-9 pm, Feb. 29. $10-$20. Reservation: 772-349-1989; eventfull1@aol.com.

MARCH EVENTS

Women In Literature Part X:”Olive Kitteridge” by Elizabeth Strout Hoke Library, 1150 NW Jack Williams Way, Jensen Beach, 2-3:15 pm. Feb. 16. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Mar. 15: “Sophie the Rising Sun” by Augusta Trobaugh

Mar. 29: “Hotel on the Corner of Bitter Sweet” by Jamie Ford

Legal Tips For Families: Course for parents about legal, financial documents needed to plan for family’s future. Palm Beach Tots, Furniture for Kids, Ste. 3107, Downtown at the Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens, 5:30-6:30 pm, Mar. 1. RSVP: info@PalmBeachTots.com.

Student Showcase, Open House: Culinary Institute at IRSC; program information, financial aid information, kitchen tours, free food samples. Indian River State College Mueller Campus, 6155 College Ln., Vero Beach, 6 pm, Mar. 1. 772-226-2511; irscculinaryinstitute.com.

Arias: Palm Beach Opera. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., 7:30 pm, Mar. 1. $25. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.

Food Drive: Treasure Coast Food Bank, 1172 SW 30th St., Suite 3, Palm City, 9 am-5 pm, thru Mar 2. 772-219-4454; edwardjones.com.

Atlantic Classical Orchestra: Featuring violinist Elmar Oliveirs. Lyric Theater, 59 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart, 4 pm, 8 pm, Mar. 2. $55-$60. Ticket: 772-286-7827; acomusic.org/store/Stuart-Lyric-Theatre.html.

Bobby Collins: Stand-up comedian. Atlantic Theater, 6743 W. Indiantown Rd. #34, Jupiter, 7:30 9:30 pm, Mar. 2. Ages 13+. $27. Ticket: 561-575-4942; TheAtlanticTheater.com.

Celtic Crossroads: Traditional Irish music, dancers. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., 8 pm, Mar. 2. $40. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.

Spirituality Speaker Series: “Here I Am” by Leonard Felder. Temple Beth Am, 2250 S. Central Blvd., Jupiter, 7:30 pm, Mar. 2. 561-712-5236.

Focus On Foreign Film: Cinema club screens discusses movie. Cummings Library, 2551 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City, 2 pm, Mar. 2, Apr. 13, May 4, June 1. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Home Garden Show: Vendors needed; exhibitor spaces $400-$500. MC Fairgrounds, Mar. 2-4. Sponsorships available. 772-219-1719; stuartmartinchamber.org.

Strawberry Festival: First Presbyterian Church, 482 Tequesta Dr., Tequesta, 9 am-1 pm, Mar. 3. 561-746-5161; tequestapres.org.

Bull Run 5K: Individual or team runners. Merrill Lynch Building, 2301 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, 6:30 am, Mar. 3. $25-$30; benefits United Way. Register: 772-223-6761; LIVEUNITEDmc.org.

Night Hike, Campfire Program: Owl pellet dissection, live owl exhibit, guided hike, ‘s’mores, hot cocoa. Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 5:30-9pm, Mar. 3. $10. Register: t 772-334-4643; escmc.org.

Strawberry Festival: First Presbyterian Church, 482 Tequesta Dr., Tequesta, 9 am-1 pm, March 3. 561-746-5161; tequestapres.org.

Le Bal Masque: Greek dinner, auctions, entertainment. Mariner Sands Country Club, Stuart, 6:30 pm, Mar. 3. $125. Benefits United for Families’ Road to Success program. uff.us/le-bal-masque.

Ham Radio Class: Palm Beach Gardens Fire Station #61, 10500 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens. 9 am-3pm, Mar. 3, 9am-noon, Mar. 4. $15. 561-714-6673; ag4bv@jtrg.org.

Le Bal Masque: United for Families event. Mariner Sands Country Club, 6500 SE Mariner Sands Dr, Stuart, 6:30 pm, Mar. 3. $125. Register: 772-398-2920; uff.us/lebalmasque.

Pearls Of Wisdom Gala: MC Library Foundation celebrates 20th anniversary. Sailfish Point Country Club, 1648 SE Sailfish Point Blvd., Stuart, 6:30-10:30 pm, Mar. 4. Ages: 21+. $350. Ticket: 772-221-1409; libraryfoundationmc.org.

“Yesterday, A Tribute To The Beatles”: Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., 7:30 pm, Mar. 4. $40. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.

Slam Breakfast: Knights of Columbus, 7251 SW Gaines Ave., Stuart, 8-11:30 am, Mar. 4, Apr. 22. $2-$5. 772-286-7507; Wilmafritz@att.net.

Piano Men II: Jim Witter, 1970s and 1980s music. Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Dr., Palm Beach Gardens, 8 pm, Mar. 4. $25-$30. Ticket: 561-207-5900; eisseycampustheatre.org.

Art Of The Age The Story Of English: Thomas Gainsborough 1727-1788 film followed by related film on story of English. Blake Library, 2351 SE Monterey Rd., Stuart, March 6. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Apr. 3: Buddhist Art — Ajanta Caves in India

May 8: Alfred Stieglitz 1864-1946

Beach Dynamics: Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Nature Center, 13640 SE US 1, Hobe Sound, 10 am, Mar. 6. Age 6+. Reservation: 772-546-2067; info@hobesoundnaturecenter.com.

Secret Gardens Tour Kick-Off Party: Sandhill Cove Retirement Living, 1500 SW Capri St., Palm City, 5-7 pm, Mar. 7. $10. RSVP: 772-220-1090.

Kindergarten Round-Up: Register your kindergarten student. Jerry Thomas Elementary, 800 Maplewood Dr., Jupiter. 1 pm, Mar. 8. Ages 5 on or before Sept. 1. 561-741-9102; sharon.huffman@palmbeachschools.org.

“Ballroom”: Musical. Barn Theatre, 2400 SE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 8 pm, Mar. 9, 10, 14-17, 21-24; 2 pm, Mar. 11,18,25. $25. Ticket: 772-287-4884; barn-theatre.com.

Bingo Night: Unity of Stuart, 211 SE Central Parkway, Stuart, 7 pm, Mar. 9. 772-286-3878; unityofstuart.org. $2 cards, $6/10. 772-286-3878.

The Curious Life Of An Everglades Ecologist: Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Nature Center, 13640 SE US 1, Hobe Sound, 7:30 pm, Mar. 8. Age 6+. Reservation: 772-546-2067; info@hobesoundnaturecenter.com.

Angling For Awareness: Inshore trout, snook, redfish and flounder catch/photo/release tournament to benefit Dandy-Walker research. Jensen Beach Causeway, near the pier, 7 am-2 pm, Mar. 10. $20 plus $5 per angler big fish. Pre-registration: 863-956-6993; djouppi.tcb@gmail.com.

Doug MacCraw: Comedy, hypnotism. Atlantic Theater, 6743 W. Indiantown Rd. #34, Jupiter, 8 pm, Mar. 10. Ages 13+. $20. Ticket: 561-575-4942; TheAtlanticTheater.com.

“Steppin’ out in Style” Fashion Show: St. Christopher Council of Catholic Women fundraiser. Miles Grant Country Club, 5101 SE Miles Grant Rd., Stuart, noon, Mar. 10. $30. Ticket: 772-224-0824; omaopajack@aol.com.

Treasure Coast Oyster Fest: Sandsprit Park, 3443 SE St. Lucie Blvd, Stuart, 10 am-6 pm, Mar. 10-11. Benefits Oyster Reef Restoration. 772-486-4867; julie@uniqueeventsfl.com.

All Breed Dog Shows: South Florida Fairgrounds, 9067 Southern Blvd., West Palm Beach, 8 am-6 pm, Mar. 10-11. Benefits local animal rescue organizations. southfloridafair.com.

Art Fest By The Sea: 1 mile of 300 juried artists, live music, kids art competition. A1A from Marcinski Road in Jupiter to Donald Ross Road in June Beach, 10 am-5 pm, Mar. 10-11. 561-746-6615; info@artfestival.com.

“Voices of Legends in Concert”: Starring Bobby Brooks Wilson. Eissey Campus Theater, 11051 Campus Drive, Palm Beach Gardens, 7:30 pm, March 11. $30-$35. 561-207-5900; johnnytunes.com.

Kane Cabaret Series: Sunday afternoon concert series benefiting the Council on Aging. Kane Center, 900 SE Salerno Rd., Stuart, 2 pm, Mar. 11. $12-$20. Ticket: 772-223-7800; kanecenter.org.

Conservation Program: Turtle research, Inwater Research Group. Knights of Columbus Hall, 7251 Gaines Ave., Stuart, 12:15 pm, Mar. 12. RSVP: 772-334-2584; gardenclubofstuart.org.

“Hello, Dolly!”: Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., Mar. 13-Apr. 1. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.

Horse Drawn Wagon Ride: Listen to tales, 45 minute ride. Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 16450 SE US 1., Hobe Sound, 10 am, Mar. 13. Ages 8+. $10. Reservation: 772-546-2067; info@hobesoundnaturecenter.com.

Painting Still-Lifes: Quickly and easily with Marlene Evans Putnam. Cummings Library, 2551 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City, 1 pm, Mar. 14. njdct@aol.com.

Native American Medicinal Plants: For the Florida garden. Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Nature Center, 13640 S.E. US 1, Hobe Sound, 7:30 pm, Mar. 15. Ages 6+. Reservation: 772-546-2067; info@hobesoundnaturecenter.com.

Sandra Day O’Connor: Live telecast, part of NYC-based 92nd Street Y series. BallenIsles Country Club, 100 BallenIsles Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 pm, Mar. 15. $15. Ticket: 561-712-5226; jcconline.com.

Surf Contest: Single Fin Showdown is a unique surf contest that challenges surfers to ride retro surfboards. 8 am, Mar. 17, South end of Stuart Beach, 889 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, $45. Registration: Benefits United Way. 772-287-0041.

“Breakfast Brushes”: Watercolor class, breakfast; no experience necessary; all supplies included. Fish House Art Center, Studio B, 4745 SE DeSoto Ave., Port Salerno, 9-11 am, Mar. 17, 31, Apr. 14. Ages 18-80. $35. Reservation: 772-343-8189; watercolorgallery.net.

Spring Training Classic Road Race: 5K and 10K road race. Roger Dean Stadium, 4751 Main St., Jupiter, 7:30 am, Mar. 18. $35. Register: springtrainingclassic.com. Also: Cops-N-Kids Fun Run: 6 pm, March 17.

Talking Graphics with Waterscapes©: Jane Davis Doggett art exhibition. Maritime Classic Boat Museum, 1707 NE Indian River Dr., Jensen Beach, Opening reception 5-7 pm Mar. 18. Exhibit Mar. 19 – Apr. 18. Reservations: 772-692-1234; mcbmfl.org.

Shop to Give: Lunch event combines shopping, philanthropy for the Library Foundation. Yacht and Country Club of Stuart, 3883 SE Fairway East, 11:30 am-2:30 pm, Mar. 19. Ages 21+. $150. Ticket: 772-221-1409; libraryfoundationmc.org.

The Big Taste: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach, Martin counties event. Evergreen Club, 4225 SW Bimini Cir. South, Palm City, 5 pm, Mar. 20. TheBigTaste.net; 772-283-8373.’With The Marines At Tarawa’: Presented by Martin County’s U.S. Marines F.M.F. Corpsmen. Blake Library, 2351 S.E. Monterey Rd., Stuart, 10 am, March 21. PG-13. 772-781-8176; drobinbar@aol.com.ARTtalk Lecture Series: Cristina de la Vega, Dennis Aufiery, “Evolution of Painting.” Cummings Library, 2551 SW Matheson Ave., Palm City, 2 pm, Feb. 15. 772-221-1403; library.martin.fl.us.

Mar. 21: Janet Batet, Jose A. Navarrete, “the Art Fair: How Basel, Venice Miami Are Influencing the Production of Art”

Apr. 18: Jane du Brin, “The Influence of Modernist Ideals on Artists’ Treatment of the Figure”

May 16: Niurka Barroso, Deborah Gooch, Amarilis Velis, “Three Women Artists: Aesthetics Identity”

Palm Beach International Boat Show: Flagler Dr., West Palm Beach, noon-7 pm, Mar. 22; 10 am-7 pm, Mar. 23-24; 10 am-6 pm, Mar. 25. $0-$14. 800-940-7642; ShowManagement.com.

Wildlife Management Challenges: Changing climate, concerns for wildlife. Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Nature Center, 13640 SE US 1, Hobe Sound, 7:30 pm, Mar. 22. Ages 8+. Reservation: 772-546-2067; info@hobesoundnaturecenter.com.

South Florida Music Fest: Bluegrass, acoustic music. Abacoa Town Center, Jupiter, 1-10 pm Mar. 23, 11 am-10 pm Mar. 24. $20-$30; benefits Healing Touch Buddies. Tickets: 561-744-1760; SouthFloridaMusicFest.info.

Mutt Derby: Fur Seasons, 1310 SW Treasure Coast Commerce Way, Stuart, 8:45 am-12:30 pm, Mar. 24. $10 to race; benefits Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. 772-286-8283; thefurseasonsresort.com.

ArtsFest 2012: Memorial Park, 80 E Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 10 am-5 pm, Mar. 24-25. Donation: $3. 772-287-6676; martinarts.org.

Secret Gardens Tour: Garden Club of Stuart, 10 am-4 pm, Mar. 24-25. $25. Ticket: 772-485-9092; gardenclubofstuart.org.

Our Sister’s Place Casino Night: 3rd Annual, food; fun. Mangrove Bay, 110 Mangrove Bay Way, Jupiter, 5 pm, Mar. 24. Ages 21+. $60. Reservation: 561-744-6997; oursistersplace.com.

Cattle Barons Ball: Rockin H Ranch, Hendry Family Ranch, Palm City, 6 pm, Mar. 24. $200. Register: 772-287-7467.

Evening Of Excellence: Music by Eclipse; Bids for Kids auction. Mariner Sands Country Club, 6500 SE Mariner Sands Dr., Stuart, 6 pm, Mar. 24. $150/per person; Benefits Education Foundation. Ticket: 772-215-0075; educationalfoundationmc.org.

Previvor Conference: Admirals Cove Clubhouse, 200 Admirals Cove Blvd., Jupiter, 7:30 am-1:30 pm, Mar. 24. Registration: 561-427-0172; mfrantz@jupitermed.com.

Gardens Tour, Ramble: Martin County gardens, 621 Palm Beach Rd., Stuart, 10 am- 4 pm, Mar. 24-25. Ticket: 772-971-4977; gardenclubofstuart.org.

John Pizzarelli Quartet: Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., 7:30 pm, Mar. 25. $50. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.

PosiPalooza: Concert, New Thought artists. Unity of Stuart, 211 SE Central Pkwy., Stuart, 7 pm, Mar. 25. $20. Ticket: 772-286-3878; unityofstuart.org.

Jay And The Americans: ’60s pop legends. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., 7:30 pm, Mar. 26. $50-$65. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.

You Go Girl!: Women’s charity trade show. Frenchman’s Reserve, 3370 Grande Corniche, Palm Beach Gardens, 2-7 pm, Mar. 27. $10. Ticket: 561-747-9550; yougogirljupiter.com.

Barley Barber Swamp: Guided tour through cypress preserve. Seminole Inn, 15885 SW Warfield Blvd., Indiantown, 7:30 am, Mar. 28. Ages 8+. Reservation: 772-546-2067; info@hobesoundnaturecenter.com.

Every Woman Is My Sister Fundraiser: A celebration of survivors, featuring Dr. Stephanie Haridopolos. Willoughby Golf Club, Stuart, 5:30, Mar. 29. $125. 772-223-2399; jborowicz@safespace.org.

Atlantic Classical Orchestra: Featuring Luis Gomez, Double Bass. Lyric Theater, 59 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart, 4 pm, 8 pm, Mar. 30. $55-$60. Ticket: 866-310-7521; acomusic.org/store/Stuart-Lyric-Theatre.html.

Filming Nature’s Wonders Around The World: Award winning cameraman shares film work. Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge Nature Center, 13640 US 1, Hobe Sound, 7:30 pm, Mar. 30. Ages 6+. Reservation: 772-546-2067; info@hobesoundnaturecenter.com.

Romeo Juliet: Florida Classical Ballet Theatre. The Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Dr., Palm Beach Gardens, 7:30 pm, Mar. 30-31; 2 pm, Mar. 31. $22-$32. Ticket: 561-207-5900; palmbeachstate.edu/x13030.xml.

Centerstage: Acts by Mo’s Danceworks, JB4, Jensen Beach High School Choir, South Fork High School Choir, Stuart School of Music; Eileen Hatt Craig Galvin, etc. The Lyric’s Flagler Center, 201 SW Flagler Ave., Stuart, 6 pm, Mar. 31. $60. Ticket: 772-233-2393; connectingmartinkids.com.

Baby, We’ve Got It!: St. Luke’s fashion show, lunch. Miles Grant Country Club, 5101 SE Miles Grant Rd., Stuart, 11 am, March 31. $35. Reservation: 772-219-7350; stlukesfl.org.

APRIL EVENTS

Mark Bittman: Live telecast, part of NYC-based 92nd Street Y series. BallenIsles Country Club, 100 BallenIsles Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 pm, Apr. 10. $15. Ticket: 561-712-5226; jcconline.com.

Ballet Folklorico: Mexican dancers, musicians. Eissey Campus Theatre, 11051 Campus Dr., Palm Beach Gardens, 8 pm, Apr. 11. $25-$30. Ticket: 561-207-5900; eisseycampustheatre.org.

Creative Cocktails Creative Couture: Woman’s Club of Stuart, 729 S.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 5:30-8:30pm, Apr. 13. Ages 21+. $30-$35. Ticket: 772-834-8508; womansclubofstuart.com.

2012 Stuart Sailfish Regatta: Benefits USS Sailing Center, Children’s Museum and Maritime Museum. Stuart Causeway. 10 am, Apr. 13-15. stuartsailfishregatta.org.

Taste of Success International Wine Tasting: Harbour Bay Plaza, 3766 SE Ocean Blvd., Sewall’s Point, 6 pm, Apr. 14. $50-$150; benefits Helping People Succeed Foundation. Reservation: 772-320-0776; hpsfl.org.

MAY EVENTS

Madeleine Albright: Live telecast, part of NYC-based 92nd Street Y series. BallenIsles Country Club, 100 BallenIsles Circle, Palm Beach Gardens, 8 pm, May 3. $15. Ticket: 561-712-5226; jcconline.com.

“Henry And Mudge”: Kids Korner Series. Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., 6 pm, May 4. $12. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.

“Pippin”: Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., 7:30 pm May 18-19, 2 pm May 20. $15-$20. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.

JUNE EVENTS

“Bye Bye Birdie”: Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., 7:30 pm, June 29-30. $15-$20. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.

JULY EVENTS

“Willy Wonka Jr.”: Maltz Jupiter Theatre, 1001 E Indiantown Rd., 7:30 pm, July 27-28. $15-$20. Ticket: 561-575-2223; jupitertheatre.org.