Calendar

OCT. 8

The sounds of the big band will come alive at the Bob Carr Theater, taking you back in time to an era with a sound and style all of its own as the Orlando Big Band performs at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8. Don't miss the chance to experience this full big band orchestra performing music from the ’30s, ’50s and beyond. For tickets, call 844-513-2014 or purchase online at drphillipscenter.org

The second annual Lake Concord Park Sculpture Competition will be on Saturday, Oct. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. and is free and open to the public. The Herzing University Orlando campus is one of the keynote sponsors for this event, which will be held at Lake Concord Park in Casselberry. For more information please contact the city of Casselberry at 407-262-7700, ext. 1122.

A rummage and bake sale benefiting Plymouth Resident Association runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8 at 1550 Gay Road in Winter Park. The sale will include handmade items, jewelry, crafts and other goods. The event is open to the public. For more information, call 407-535-3284.

St. Luke's Concert Series Presents the UCF Symphony Orchestra at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, located at 2021 W. State Road 426 in Oviedo. Enjoy Beethoven's famous Violin Concerto performed by virtuoso Ayako Yonetani, accompanied by the UCF Symphony Orchestra, in a program of "music of the masters." The dress rehearsal will be open to the public on Friday, Oct. 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. For more information, call 407-365-3408.

OCT. 9

Discover how to have greater authenticity in your everyday communication, increased understanding and a deeper connection with others! Nonviolent Communication training evolved from Dr. Marshall Rosenberg’s quest to find a way of rapidly disseminating much needed peacemaking skills. Join them for this four-week introduction to NVC. You will find it to be a powerful tool for peacefully resolving differences at personal, professional, and political levels. The first session, Oct 9 is free; sessions two through four are $10 each session or $25 if the series is paid in full on Oct 9. Session one begins Sunday, Oct. 9, as part of our IGNITE a New Consciousness Program from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Federation of Garden Clubs in Winter Park. Sessions two through four will be Tuesday evenings (Oct. 11, 18, 25) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the FFGC. For more information, visit cslorlando.org/event-2328729

OCT. 10

Pet Rescue by Judy will blend its passion for saving animals with a day of golf at the organization’s fifth annual Fore the Animals Golf Tournament starting at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, at the Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes, located at 1700 Alaqua Lakes Blvd. in Longwood. All funds raised will benefit Pet Rescue by Judy. The tournament is still in need of raffle and door prizes, as well as items for player goodie bags. For more information and register, visit sadiegolf.com/foretheanimals

OCT. 12

The 2016 Winter Park Wine & Dine event will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Winter Park Farmers Market. Mercedes-Benz of Orlando and Selah Realty Group will present this evening of dining, which includes more than 30 Orlando-area merchants offering complimentary food samples, craft beers and wine. Pre-sale tickets are available on Eventbrite for $45 and $100 for VIP admission. For more information, visit facebook.com/events/250089235353714/

OCT. 13

Embrace your spooky spirit while helping end childhood hunger at the Halloween Hustle 5K on Oct. 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Baldwin Park at 4990 New Broad St. Runners and walkers can register for this Halloween-themed fundraiser with the Junior League Greater Orlando now until Oct. 12 for $35 or on race day for $40. An option for those 12 and under is the VALIC Financial Advisor’s Kids’ Fun Run. Registration is $12 until Oct. 12 or $15 on the day of the race. For additional information, contact [email protected] or visit halloweenhustlewithus.com

Join Florida Hospital Waterman on Oct. 13 for the third annual Pink Out 5K Run/Walk. Proceeds help promote breast cancer awareness, diagnosis and treatment including mammograms for women in need. Sign-up by visiting FHWaterman.com. For details, call 352-253-3479.

OCT. 15

Winter Springs ARToberFEST will feature the work of award-winning artists, German food and drink, live music and an interactive kids craft area. Join the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce and the city of Winter Springs for the ninth annual Winter Springs ARToberFEST on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Winter Springs Town Center, located at State Road 434 and Tuskawilla Road. For information on being a patron or sponsor please go to wsfota.org. This event is free to attend. For more information, contact Bridget Lake at 407-278-4871 or [email protected]

OCT. 17

Put life back in your life by participating in the Living Healthy Diabetes Workshop. If you or someone you care about has type 2 diabetes, this six-week workshop can help you take charge of your life and be back in control. You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to discover better nutrition and exercise choices, deal with stress, understand medication usage, foot care and learn better ways to talk with your health care professionals. This six-week workshop is every Wednesday from Oct. 12 through Nov. 16 from 1:30 to 4 p.m. at the HealthLink-Seminole System of Care, 5931 Brick Court, Suite 164, in Winter Park and Mondays from Oct. 17 through Nov. 21 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Winter Park Fire Department, 500 N. Virginia Ave. in Winter Park. To register for this workshop, please call 407-514-1806. Register early as space is limited.

OCT. 19

The Jewish Pavilion and VITAS Healthcare will offer a Grief Support Group for people who have lost spouses, children, parents or loved ones. This is a six-week program runs Wednesday, Oct. 19, through Nov. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. The Support Group will be led by Rabbi Maurice Kaprow and held at Oakmonte Village 1021 Royal Gardens Circle in Lake Mary. Rabbi Kaprow is a retired U.S. Navy chaplain and now a chaplain at VITAS HealthCare and has led bereavement groups for many years. He recommends for those who have recently lost a loved one to wait at least six months before attending a bereavement class. Refreshments and socializing are part of the program at this free event. To attend, please RSVP to Emily Newman at [email protected] or 407-678-9363.

Florida Community Bank, the third largest Florida‐based bank, will host its third annual FCB Pink Day on Wednesday, Oct. 19, in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness month. On Pink Day, FCB employees will wear pink in honor of those affected by cancer. Customers and non‐customers alike are also encouraged to show their support by visiting any of the 48 FCB banking centers wearing pink. All locations will have complimentary food, refreshments, and giveaways while supplies last. FCB will be making donations to local organizations that are dedicated to finding a cure. The complete list of FCB locations and for additional details about FCB Pink Day, please visit FloridaCommunityBank.com. Visit #FCBPinkDay to follow along with this event and view photos.

OCT. 20

Just in time for the Halloween season, Theatre UCF comes alive with “The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein,” running Oct. 20 to 30 on the UCF Main Stage. Based on the beloved 1974 film of the same name featuring the late Gene Wilder, “Young Frankenstein” tells the story of Frederick Frankenstein, grandson of the infamous monster-creator Victor Frankenstein, who travels to Transylvania upon inheriting his family estate. Tickets for “Young Frankenstein” are $20 for adults and $10 for students. Tickets can be purchased at theatre.ucf.edu or by calling or visiting the box office Monday through Friday, noon to 5 p.m., at 407-823-1500. This production contains some content that may not be suitable for young audience members, including some curse words and moderate sexual innuendos. For more information about Theatre UCF and the UCF School of Performing Arts, visit performingarts.cah.ucf.edu

Sociology professor Dr. Tony Campolo is speaking on Thursday, Oct. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Winter Park, located at 125 N. Interlachen Ave. in Winter Park. Dr. Campolo is a dynamic and highly respected speaker. The event is free and open to the public.

OCT. 23

While the rest of the country turns back the clock on Nov. 6, the Jewish Pavilion is getting a head start on Sunday, Oct. 23. Join them, as they turn back the clock all the way to the 1960s, bringing the community together with our new fall festival, promoting peace, love, and community connection at Crane’s Roost Park in Altamonte Springs. Get your groove on at “Sunday in the Park,” and enjoy our multi-generational family festival featuring food, fun and a Beatles tribute band (The British Invasion, formerly of Epcot). All proceeds benefit Orlando’s elder community. Become a sponsor or vendor, starting at just $100, and expose your business to an audience that is tune with your offerings. The event starts 2 p.m. at 274 E. Central Parkway in Altamonte Springs. Cost is $20 prior to Oct. 20 and $25 at the event. Purchase 12 tickets and receive two free. Family pricing available. Call 407-678-9363 for details or visit thepavilion.webconnex.com/sundayintheparkreg2016

OCT. 24

Special Olympics Florida will host its 10th annual Jack in the Park fundraiser on Oct. 24 at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center, 1050 W. Morse Blvd, Winter Park from 7 to 11 p.m. The night brings together gourmet dishes, live music, an auction, open bar and blackjack tournament for an evening of fun. Proceeds benefit the efforts of Special Olympics Florida, and tickets can be purchased at specialolympicsflorida.org/JACK

OCT. 25

Caregiver College: Free Dementia Education Series continues on Tuesday, Oct. 25, with a class titled “Understanding Medications” by geriatric psychopharmacologist Lori Daiello from Senior Med Central from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Winter Park Memorial Hospital Library, located at 1925 Mizell Ave. in Winter Park. To RSVP, call 321-439-6783 or email [email protected]

OCT. 27

The sixth annual Crystal Ball Corporate Cocktail benefiting the Central & Northeastern Florida Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation runs from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Winter Park Civic Center, located at 1050 W. Morse Blvd. in Winter Park. The event will include live entertainment, amazing appetizers by Fleming’s, open bar, silent auction, raffle and networking opportunities while helping save lives. Purchase tickets or make a donation at ccfacrystalball16centralflorida.auction-bid.org. For more information and to learn about sponsorship opportunities, contact Layne Kauffman at 646-477-5608 or [email protected]

ONGOING

Healthy Central Florida, Florida Hospital and the Winter Park Health Foundation are sponsoring a way to help Central Floridians stay fit. The Walk90 Challenge starts Oct. 1 and encourages locals to walk at least 7,000 steps a day for 90 days and monitor their progress through a free online tool that can sync with most fitness tracking devices. Prizes will be given to individuals and groups from businesses, schools and faith groups. To sign up, visit healthycentralflorida.org

Who is Pierre Matisse? Pierre Henri Matisse is the grandson of French painter Henri Matisse, one of the most important artists of the early 20th century. Born in Paris in 1928, Matisse grew up among some of the most famous artists of the times including Pablo Picasso, Georges Barque, Jean Effel, Salvador Dali, and Marcel Duchamp. Today, Matisse uses his talent and boundless energy to refine an art form known as "cut-outs" that translates different mediums into avant-garde mixed media. Visit an exhibition of his work at the Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens through Nov. 27 and dive into bold, crisp lines, elegant shapes with boundless movement, and colors mixed with a pleasurable strangeness only a Matisse could produce. Museum hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.; and closed Mondays.