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AUG. 7

Don't miss your opportunity to race in Maitland's legendary 5K, benefiting the Roth JCC, at 7 p.m. on Aug. 7. The 31st annual Beat-the-Heat 5K JCC Road Race begins and ends at the Roth JCC, located at 851 N. Maitland Ave. The cost to register is $23, which includes entry in to the race, a T-shirt and post-race pizza pool party. Registrations made on the day of the race in person will be $28. For more information, contact Royal Webster at [email protected] or 407-621-4059.

Learn all about native Florida plants and how they grow at Maitland Public Library's Summer Reading: Florida Wildflowers & End of Summer Party from 2 to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 7. Stick around for snacks and games as we celebrate the end of summer! This event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit maitlandpubliclibrary.org

Volunteers for Community Impact Inc. will host its first Volunteer Fest on Thursday, Aug. 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center (1050 W. Morse Blvd.) in Winter Park. Volunteer Fest will showcase Central Florida volunteer opportunities within a family-friendly atmosphere that includes music, Zumba, food, and fantastic door prizes. Attendees will have the opportunity to peruse volunteer opportunities available with various VCI nonprofit partners, nonprofit organizations, and businesses located within the local community. Admission is free. For more information, please call 407-298-4180 or email [email protected]

AUG. 9

Come test your skills against fellow gamers in a Super Smash Brothers Brawl tournament! The tournament will be from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Maitland Public Library. Two mini-tournaments determine who will play in the championship round. The winner will receive a gift card to GameStop! This event is free and geared toward kids, tweens and teens. Fore more information, visit maitlandpubliclibrary.org

Enjoy a screening of the 1946 film based on the classic novel “Great Expectations” at noon on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Enzian Theater. General admission is $8. For more information, visit enzian.org

AUG. 11

Come and train with the champions of Europe! Real Madrid Foundation and Be Active Sports are joining forces to bring soccer training from Madrid for the Real Madrid Campus Experience camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, through Friday, Aug. 15. The coaches come directly from the Real Madrid soccer schools in the sport city of Valdebebas where the professional team trains. The camp will be held at Winter Park's Ward Park, located at 190 Perth Lane, and is offered to boys and girls aged 7 to 17. Cost is $495. Please call 1-787-431-0011 for more information.

AUG. 14

Bring the whole family for an outdoor film viewing of “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone” in Winter Park's Central Park at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 14. For more information, visit enzian.org

Join the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and Central Florida’s fashion elite in a toast to Harriett Lake on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Winter Park Welcome Center. Harriett’s Happy Hour presented by Orlando Health will offer a sneak peek at Park Avenue Fashion Week 2014 with cocktails, couture and fun photos with Harriett and her signature hats. Harriett’s Happy Hour is an exclusive preview event limited to 100 attendees. Individual tickets are $30 each. In addition to a photo with Harriett Lake and her fabulous accessories, ticket holders will enjoy cocktails and light bites, and receive a coveted PAFW T-shirt. Tickets can be purchased online at winterpark.org

ONGOING

Maitland's Summer Youth Tennis Camp is wrapping up at Maitland Community Park, running Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon until Aug. 14. Head teaching pro Donnie McGinnis will teach the camp, with levels available for beginner and intermediate players. Bring a racquet, water, a towel and sun block. The cost is $110 for Maitland residents and $120 for non-residents. Registration is available at Maitland Community Park, or by calling 407-539-0042.

The REP (Orlando Repertory Theatre) Youth Academy is offering weekly summer camps now through Aug. 15. The camps will be held at three locations, including the theater's three-stage facility in Orlando's Loch Haven Park, as well as Celebration K-8 School in downtown Celebration and the University of Central Florida in east Orlando. The camps and productions are designed to foster self-confidence, creative thinking and problem-solving skills through the medium of the performing arts. For a full listing of the camps, visit orlandorep.com

Come out to the Crosby YMCA in Winter Park every Thursday at 6 p.m. for exercise and advice at its Walk with a Doc program. Residents can get their health questions answered by Florida Hospital physicians and take a 30-minute walk to receive a prize. Contact the Crosby YMCA at 407-644-3606 or visit HealthyCentralFlorida.org for more information.

Best Paw Forward offers small group classes for dog obedience and behavior problem solving. The classes will be held at the Maitland Civic Center from 7 to 9 p.m. every Monday. There are classes for pups 8-18 weeks old, a basic manners program for older pups and adult dogs, and intermediate and advanced obedience classes. Email [email protected] or call 407-321-1006 for more information.

Explore the rich and multicultural history behind the art of puppetry at the collaborative exhibition by The Polasek Museum and MicheLee Puppets. The exhibit runs through Aug. 24 at the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens. Call 407-647-6294 for times and visit polasek.org for more information.