Calendar

FEB. 25

The Woman’s Club Woman’s Show is an annual event consisting of 20 to 24 vendors showcasing various products that will interest women of all ages. There are a wide variety of goods and services represented in the show. In the past, the event has featured jewelry, beauty products, art, plants, candles and unique gifts. The event runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, at The Woman’s Club of Winter Park, located at 419 S. Interlachen Ave. in Winter Park. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. All proceeds go to The Winter Park Woman’s Club charitable giving. For more information, call 407-644-2237.

Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield, Georgia, will be conducting its annual Retiree Appreciation Day on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the University of Central Florida’s CFE Arena/The Venue, located at 12777 N. Gemini Blvd. in Orlando from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. All retired soldiers and their family members are invited to attend this event, which will provide retired soldiers and their families the latest information on the current state of the Army, benefits and entitlements, and future outlook for defense programs supporting retirees and compensation. All military retirees from all branches of the military their families are invited to attend the RAD for information on federal/state legislation impacting retirees and their families. Free parking is available. Guests are encouraged to carpool for this event.

Are you a good neighbor? In memory of Fred Rogers of “Mister Roger’s Neighborhood,” WUCF TV and the Winter Park History Museum present the third annual “Be My Neighbor Day.” Beside enjoying family-friendly activities and learning about Rogers’ legacy, people will have a chance to hear Winter Park Mayor Steve Leary’s official proclamation to dedicate Feb. 25 as Be My Neighbor Day in Winter Park. The free event will run from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Winter Park’s Central Park located at 251 S. Park Ave. For more information, visit wucftv.org/bemyneighborday

Winter Park’s second annual Restore the Roar 2017 – Feast on the 50 is back, complete with food by Sonny’s BBQ, fireworks and live music by local band, Room 2. Brought to you by the WPHS Foundation, the city of Winter Park, Rollins College, Winter Park Pride and Orange County Public Schools, the feast has a fundraising goal of $500,000. Restore the Roar will take place from 6 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Showalter Field located at 2525 Cady Way. Tickets start at $20. You must be 21 or older to attend. For more information, email [email protected]

FEB. 26

First Baptist Church of Winter Park will dedicate their newly-renovated sanctuary at 1021 N. New York Ave. on Sunday, Feb. 19. The celebration service will begin at 10:30 a.m. (small groups begin at 9 a.m.). The public is invited to attend the dedication of this service-oriented church, nestled in historic Winter Park. The service will include special orchestrated music by the Connection Choir and an encouraging message from pastor Dr. Walter Jackson. For more information about First Baptist Church Winter Park, please contact the church’s office at 407-644-3061 or visit firstbaptistwinterpark.com

Enjoy a free outdoor concert starting at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, as the Maitland Stage Band performs on the Rotary Plaza, located at 231 W. Packwood Ave. at the Maitland Art Center. The concert is graciously sponsored by Duke Energy, Maitland Tire Co. and Flowers Chemical Labs. Small town celebrations with music and American heritage would not be complete without the sounds of the Big Band era. The MSB helps our community remember and honor our veterans and artisans. Their music comes from the songs of America. Beer and wine available will be available at the concert. Call 321-303-1404 or visit pamaitland.org or artandhistory.org

FEB. 27

Please save the date for Rollins’ Center for Health Innovation's next event in the 2017 forum series, “The Unique Differences of Women’s Health,” happening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 27, at the Bush Auditorium on the Rollins College campus. The guest speaker, Vanessa Peluso, MD, has served as medical director of the emergency department at Florida Hospital Celebration Health since 2010. At this forum, Dr. Peluso will bring us up to speed on the current state of women’s health. For more information, visit rollins.edu/rchi

MARCH 1

Albin Polasek, founder of the Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden, believed that artists have a duty to preserve culturally significant events through their art. In this spirit, the museum will remember a local tragedy, which devastated and shocked the country: the Pulse nightclub shooting. Approaching the one-year anniversary of this horrific event, the museum has chosen to honor the victims by marking this date with a celebration of life, beauty, art and love through an exhibit titled “Summer of Love: Reflections on Pulse.” The museum says a resounding “yes” to diversity and invites the entire Central Florida community to keep love in your hearts and keep dancing! Now accepting submissions through March 1. All artists and mediums welcome. The exhibit will run from Tuesday, May 9, through Sunday, Sept. 3. For more information, call 407-647-6294 or visit polasek.org

The Orlando Florida Writers Association presents “Advanced Book Marketing for the Savvy Author,” a talk by writer, speaker, and book coach Rik Feeney at the University Club in Winter Park on Wednesday, March 1, at 6:30 p.m. Knowing where to promote your work online is critical for success. In this talk, Feeney will show you easy-to-use strategies to integrate your offline and online marketing efforts, how to use Amazon to research pricing, cover design, and develop effective reviews, and, how and where to supply the appropriate metadata to make sure your book gets the notice it needs. These are just a few of the many ideas that will be discussed. There will also be an open forum where you can contribute ideas that have worked for you. The University Club in Winter Park is located at the corner of Webster and Park avenues. The meeting is free and open to the public. For more information, go to fwaorlando.wordpress.com or email [email protected]

Walk, run, bike, swim, strike a yoga pose – whatever the activity, Central Floridians are encouraged to add more movement into their lives. And with the “Move60 Challenge,” residents have more options to take healthy steps, while also having accountability, fun and be eligible for prizes. Healthy Central Florida, Florida Hospital and the Winter Park Health Foundation kick off the new Move60 Challenge on March 1, in which participants will embark on a 60-day program to keep them moving. Move60 Challenge, sponsored by Florida Blue, is free, and weekly prizes like Fitbits, movie and restaurant gift certificates will be awarded for added incentive. Participants can sign up individually or recruit a team of friends or coworkers. Each registered participant will receive a “Move60” T-shirt and pedometer, while supplies last. Central Floridians are encouraged to join the upcoming Move60 challenge at hcf.walkertracker.com or healthycentralflorida.org

MARCH 2

South Street & Co. are hosting a birthday bash for their two-year anniversary celebration from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 2, at 415 S. Summerlin Ave. in Orlando. Come meet the South Street & Co. team and help them celebrate with food and drinks. The entire community is welcome to attend. For more information, visit southstreetmarketing.com

MARCH 3

Connie Gilbert (Vintage Junkie), and a few friends have opened a new shop featuring antiques, vintage, primitives, shabby chic, home décor and much more. It’s located in Renninger's Antique Center "Street of Shops” at 20651 U.S. Highway 441 in Mount Dora, with hours running every Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. A Vintage Junkie Grand Opening Party runs March 3-5. Call 407-319-2364 or look up Vintage Junkie on Facebook.

The AARP’s Driver Safety course, “SMART DRIVER”, will be offered from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 3, at One Senior Place, located at 715 Douglas Ave. in Altamonte Springs. This program helps participants refresh driving skills and develop safer driving habits. Upon completion of this course, Florida Drivers aged 50 or older, may be eligible for vehicle insurance discounts. Registration is required. Cost $15 for AARP members and $20 for non-members, cash or check only. Please note, participants need to bring their own lunches. For registration, call 407-949-6733.

MARCH 4

Each year, the ArtEvents Council of The Friends of The Mennello Museum of American Art hosts an elegant gala to raise funds for The Mennello Museum. Funds raised from the gala directly supports exhibitions, education programs, publications and helps the museum achieve its mission to serve our community, support artists and advance American art and ideas across Central Florida and beyond. The 14th annual “An Evening with Fabulous Friends Gala” will take place on Saturday, March 4, at The Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World. In addition, all work in the inaugural Mennello Museum Invitational exhibition, on view at The Mennello Museum from Feb. 14 through March 3, will also be featured and available for purchase at the Gala. Local artists include Victor Bokas, Shosh C, Mindy Colton, Nancy Jay, Richard Munster, Jackie Otto Miller, Victor Quino, Maria Ramos, Paul T. Scarborough and Katty Smith. All artists have generously donated 50 percent of their proceeds to benefit The Mennello Museum. Dance the night away with live music by Emoja, and take part in both live and silent auctions. Tickets start at $375. For tickets and sponsorship opportunities, call 407-246-4278, ext. 4860. Room rates at The Four Seasons are $299 per night and can be booked at foursesasons.com/Orlando

Back for its ninth year, the Fiddler’s Green 5K combines running and booze for the kind of race that will really get you motivated. This year, it’s also dog-friendly. Hosted by Fiddler’s Green Irish Pub, the proceeds go toward Habitat for Humanity of Winter Park-Maitland and the Conductive Education Center of Orlando. Once they’ve crossed the finish line, runners 21 and up are invited to a free beer at the pub. The race will take off at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 4, from Mead Botanical Garden located at 1300 S. Denning Drive. Registration starts at $25. To register or for more information, visit fiddsgives.org

MARCH 5

Don’t miss the only St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Central Florida, which is back for its 39th year. Put on some green clothes and enjoy Irish music and step-dancing as the parade comes down Park Avenue to Lyman Avenue. Presented by the city of Winter Park and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee, the parade begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 5. For more information, call 407-599-3334 or visit cityofwinterpark.org

In “Strolling through the Bluegrass,” Vernon and Kitty McIntyre introduce bluegrass instruments and music through a display and discussion of unique collectible string instruments, by discussion of the bluegrass style and how it developed, with demonstration and performance on the instruments, and through hands on experience with real instruments that have been cut in half to reveal the internal structure. The program closes with a Trick Fiddling act, then a rousing version of “Orange Blossom Special.” The presentation takes place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 5, at the Winter Park Public Library, located at 460 E. New England Ave. in Winter Park. Admission is free. For details, contact Nicole Heintzelman at 407-623-3300, ext. 104, or [email protected]

MARCH 8

In celebration of Florida Bicycle Month, Winter Park’s Transportation Advisory Board and Healthy Central Florida are having a “Bike to Work Day” group bike ride and gathering. Participants are welcome to ride their bike to work if possible, but just bringing it for the group ride is fine too! The group ride is open to anyone 18 and up and check-in begins at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, on Garfield Avenue behind the main stage in Winter Park’s Central Park. After the ride, the after party starts at 5 p.m. at Park Social located at 358 N. Park Ave. To register and for more information, call 407-599-3411 or email [email protected] or [email protected]

Join other women in the area as you all learn the basics of self-defense with a free S.A.F.E class, hosted by the city of Maitland Parks and Recreation and Police departments. The class is only for women 18 and up and is limited to the first 12 to sign up. It runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 8, at the Maitland Community Park located at 1400 Mayo Ave. To register, call 407-539-0042.

MARCH 9

Central Florida Center For Spiritual Living has announced new class called “Foundations of The Science of Mind,” which runs from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday from March 9 through May 4 at Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, located at 1400 S. Denning Drive in Winter Park. Cost is $195. The class reveals the ancient laws underlying “The Secret.” The possibilities for your life are endless, not limited! For more information, email [email protected] or call 321-200-0730.

MARCH 10

The Winter Park Public Library is set to host a candidate forum between Winter Park City Commission candidates Greg Seidel and Wes Naylor at noon on Friday, March 10, in the library’s community room. The library is located at 460 E. New England Ave. For more information, call 407-623-3300.

MARCH 13

The Winter Park Playhouse, Central Florida’s only professional musical theatre, will hold annual auditions for its 2017-2018 series of musicals on Monday, March 13, from noon to 9 p.m. For the list of productions and a detailed cast breakdown, visit winterparkplayhouse.org, click on “Get involved” and “Auditions.” All ethnicities are strongly encouraged to attend! Auditions are by appointment only and will take place at The Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Ave., Suite C, in Winter Park. Call 407-645-0145 to schedule an audition time.

MARCH 16

ONYX Magazine presents the second annual Women on the Move, which honors a diverse array of women who are power brokers in their own right. Herzing University is the title sponsor for the event. Attendees will be inspired as the honorees are awarded on Thursday, March 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Alfond Inn, located at 300 E. New England Ave. in Winter Park. Join ONYX Magazine, Florida’s premier African-American publication, for what has become one of the most prestigious celebrations for women of color, Women on the Move. This highly anticipated event will recognize the accomplishments and contributions of some of Florida’s most influential and impactful women. Women on the Move tickets are on sale now through onyxwomenonthemove.eventbrite.com. Tickets start at $125 and tables of 10 at $1,000. Contact Marianne Eggleston at 855-986-6699, ext. 5, or email [email protected]

ONGOING

The Winter Park Playhouse, Central Florida's only professional musical theatre, announces their 2017-2018 Mainstage Series of musical productions! Current annual subscription renewals are going on now, new annual six-show series subscription sales begin Feb. 14 and "You Pick Three" mini-subscriptions, as well as single tickets, go on sale March 10. In honor of the 15th anniversary of The Winter Park Playhouse, all six-show series subscribers will receive 15 percent off of the established price with a six-show annual subscription priced at only $214 for Adult Evening and $199 for Senior Evening (62 years and older). Matinee series subscriptions are all priced at $163 for all six shows. In an ongoing effort to serve the community, accommodate demand and make their popular musicals accessible, The Playhouse will offer two preview shows – one evening and one matinee prior to opening night – at a reduced $20 per ticket price. Visit winterparkplayhouse.org

“Anne Frank – A History for Today” tells the story of Anne Frank against the background of the Holocaust and World War II. It shows photographs of Anne Frank’s childhood in Frankfurt and in Amsterdam, and portrays the rise of the Nazis, the persecution of the Jews and the way the people responded to this. In a consequent way the exhibition shows the impact of the Nazi policy on one particular family. Throughout the exhibit, Anne’s own candid writing provides a central voice to the exhibit narrative, bringing a poignant and truly beautiful perspective to the story. The exhibit will be on display from through March 18 at the Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center, located at 851 N. Maitland Ave. in Maitland. For more information, call 407-628-0555.

The Florida Blue Center at 434 N. Orlando Ave. in Winter Park has several ongoing classes. Tai Chi classes are every Monday at 3:30 p.m. Zumba classes are every Wednesday at 6 p.m. For more information, call 407-441-2020.

MicheLee Puppets and Venue on the Lake are partnering up once again for a year’s worth of Sunday Family Fun Days in 2017. Sunday Family Fun Days will take place on the last Sunday of selected months at Venue on the Lake in Maitland, and will feature special guests, themed events, and puppet performances. MicheLee Puppets is Florida’s leader in educational puppetry and focuses on early childhood education, health and wellness, STEAM, and several other important issues. Each Sunday Family Fun Day will have a different theme that reflects these topics. Some of the upcoming themes include “World Day of Puppetry Celebration,” “Film Festival,” and “Back to School.” It’s open to the public and a donation of $5 per family is suggested. Visit brownpapertickets.com/event/2736502