Calendar

SEPT. 9

“Beatlemania” is coming to St. Margaret Mary’s Parish Center, located at 526 N. Park Ave. in Winter Park, on Friday, Sept. 9, and Saturday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $40 for front seats. All proceeds to benefit Our Lady of Fatima School and Jacmel, Haiti. Contact [email protected] to reserve your tickets.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center’s - Savvy Caregiver Workshops will be held every Friday from Sept. 9 through Oct. 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Pine Hills Community Center, located at 6408 Jennings Drive in Orlando. Anyone who is providing care, or will be providing care to someone who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another progressive dementia will find this course useful and a means to obtaining the skills needed to provide excellent care. Free to the public. Participants are asked to attend all sessions. Respite care may be provided. RSVP to Cindi Spurgeon at 407-843-1910, ext. 301.

SEPT. 10

A viewing party of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships will be held at noon on Saturday, Sept. 10, and Sunday, Sept. 11, in Central Park in Winter Park. Watch the men’s and women’s finals, try your game on a Sport Court and take part in fun giveaways! Also, learn more about the new USTA National Campus opening January 2017. For more information, visit ustanationalcampus.com

SEPT. 14

The 2016 PINK OUT initiative kicks off with a proclamation from the city of Orlando on Sept. 14. You can also be part of the first flock on the beautiful grounds of the Dr. Phillips Center! Festivities will begin at 10 a.m. Visit the Florida Hospital for Women Facebook page to learn more.

An “Approaching Medicare” seminar starts at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, and Saturday, Sept. 17, at the Florida Blue Center located at 434 N. Orlando Ave. in Winter Park. Have your Medicare questions answered. Please register at 1-888-209-8571 (TTY 711).

SEPT. 15

The Southern Women’s Show returns to the Orlando area Sept. 15 to 18 at the Orange County Convention Center. With over 450 exhibits, the show is recognized as a premier event for women in Central Florida. The show features everything from fashion and accessories to health and fitness, home décor, family lifestyle and all that's important to women. This shopping extravaganza will be jam-packed with cool jewelry and handbags, make-up tips and tricks, delicious gourmet treats and more. Besides the incredible shopping, guests can enjoy runway fashion shows, cooking classes and informed speakers. Visit southernshows.com for more information.

On Thursday, Sept. 15, the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and Park Avenue Merchants Association will host the popular Winter Park Sip, Shop & Stroll, an evening of wine and hors d’oeuvres in downtown Winter Park from 5 to 8 p.m. Held seasonally, Sip, Shop & Stroll events allow attendees to experience local shops and restaurants at their leisure and preview the latest fashions, gift ideas and seasonal menu items. The Winter Park Sip, Shop & Stroll will feature 20 local merchants. Admission is $25 and includes a wine glass and passport. Reservations are strongly encouraged by contacting the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce at 407-644-8281 or online at winterpark.org

Newcomers of Central Florida Inc. will celebrate its 25th anniversary on Sept. 15 with a luncheon at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs, located at 350 Northlake Drive in Altamonte Springs. The event will include a special musical performance by the talented duo of Nora McQuagge and Andree Acevedo. Their diverse repertoire includes everything from traditional ballads and Latin melodies to classic tunes made famous by musical legends like Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett. Luncheon attendees will also have an opportunity to learn about the club's history as a Central Florida social organization that benefits the community through year-round activities and charitable outreach programs. There will be a variety of anniversary-themed centerpieces and prize drawings. Tickets are $25. Advance reservations are required. No walk-ins are allowed. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. For more information, contact Brenda Jones at 407-366-7751 or [email protected], or visit newcomerscfl.org

SEPT. 16

Crealdé School of Art kicks off its 2016-17 exhibition season with an original two-venue exhibition of diverse and multicultural artists titled “Spinning Yarn: Storytelling Through Southern Art” opening Friday, Sept. 16, at the Alice & William Jenkins Gallery and the Hannibal Square Heritage Center. The evening begins with a 7 to 8:30 p.m. reception at the Jenkins Gallery and continues from 8:30 to 10 p.m. at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center with live music. The event is free.

SEPT. 17

Volunteers for the Central Florida Affiliate of the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA) are raising awareness of this devastating genetic neurological disease through their community fundraising event, Team Hope Walk. Please join the Central Florida Affiliate members at the Team Hope Walk in Altamonte Springs being held on Saturday, Sept. 17 at Cranes Roost Park, located at 274 Cranes Roost Blvd. All proceeds support HDSA’s mission to improve the lives of people affected by Huntington’s Disease and their families. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m., and the walk kicks off at 9 a.m. The Central Florida Affiliate is asking for support from the community to become a sponsor, form a team, walk as an individual, donate products or volunteer to coordinate the event activities. To volunteer or support the Team Hope Walk, please contact Leslie Fisk or by emailing [email protected]. Online registration can be found at www.hdsa.org/thworlando

SEPT. 18

Winter Park Presbyterian Church invites the community to a violin and piano recital on Sunday, Sept. 18 at 3 p.m. with two of the most highly regarded classical musicians in the Central Florida area. The concert will take place in the sanctuary of Winter Park Presbyterian Church. Matitiahu (Mati) Braun, violinist, came to the United States from Israel in 1962 to study at The Julliard School with Joseph Fuchs. After retiring from the New York Philharmonic, Braun relocated to Maitland where he maintains a private studio. Accompanying Braun, Holly Small, pianist, has taught piano at the University of Central Florida and served as staff accompanist and coach at Rollins College and Stetson University. Small is currently a choral accompanist with Orange County Public Schools, as well as a freelance pianist and organist. Selections for the event include pieces from Giardini, Veracini, Busoni, Stenhammar, Bartok, and Copland. Admission is free. For more information on the Music Ministry at Winter Park Presbyterian Church, please visit winppc.org/music

Pantry to Plate Chefs’ Challenge is a unique dining event designed to test the culinary skills of three local celebrity chefs. This year, Francesco Aiello from Francesco’s Ristorante, Mark Baize from Roy’s Restaurant and Julie Casey from Outpost Neighborhood Kitchen will take on the challenge of preparing a delectable recipe with ingredients found in JFS Orlando’s Pearlman Emergency Food Pantry. This event will happen on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Winter Park Civic Center, 1050 W. Morse Blvd. Tickets are $125 per person. All proceeds from the event will go to support JFS Orlando programs. JFS Orlando is a non-profit organization that provides vital, high quality and innovative social services to people in need. For more information about the event, please visit pantrytoplatechallenge.org

SEPT. 19

Come out and join Dr. John Ratey, associate clinical professor of psychology at Harvard Medical School, who will host a lecture titled “Exercise: The Perfect Elixir for your Brain” on Monday, Sept. 19 beginning at 7 p.m. at Rollins College’s Bush Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Rollins Center for Health Innovation at 407-646-2130.

SEPT. 22

A Grow and Sing Studios Kindermusik Playdate runs from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 22, at Winter Park Community Center, located at 721 W. New England Ave. in Winter Park. Kindermusik Playdates are a fun family time experience mixed with take-home materials. These classes are a great opportunity to experience what Kindermusik is like if you are considering subscribing to weekly classes. Their playdates typically follow a similar format month to month, which include monthly repeated favorites along with unique activities and music set to a monthly theme. Kindermusik playdates are recommended for babies up to 7 years old. The classes are for multiple ages, and are parent interactive! The cost is $15. For more information, visit growandsing.com/classes/kindermusik-playdates

Marc Monteson Promotions presents the 16th annual New Smyrna Beach Jazz Festival that will take place Sept. 22-25 at various beachside and mainland locations including Flagler Avenue, Canal Street Historic District, Third and Atlantic avenues and the North Causeway – all within The LOOP. This year, a Thursday concert at the Library has been added. The only ticketed event is the kick-off party at The OM Bar & Chill Lounge (Friday evening). The remaining 25 shows on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday are free admission. For more information call 386-423-9760, email [email protected] or visit nsbjazzfest.com

SEPT. 23

Come out to “An Evening of Luxury, Taste & Cars: Lambos, Rolls, Bents & Gents,” benefiting the Florida Hospital Foundation. This ticketed special event will be hosted at the Orlando Executive Airport in Orlando on Friday, Sept. 23, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., where some of Central Florida’s most esteemed men are expected to attend, including special guests. To learn more about the event, please visit floridahospital.com/foundation/events or call 321-203-7933.

SEPT. 24

The annual Black & White Gala is an evening of elegance, fine dining and world-class entertainment starting at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at Hyatt Regency Orlando, located at 9801 International Drive in Orlando. A black tie event, the Gala is held each year to benefit Give Kids The World Village, a nonprofit resort in Central Florida that exists only to make dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. Guests enjoy spectacular themed entertainment and sumptuous food, as well as a tempting array of auction items on which to bid, including shopping excursions, travel packages, something for sports fanatics and for food enthusiasts and everything in between. Ticket and auction sales go directly toward helping to create the happiness that inspires hope for families. Tables also are available. For more information, contact Beth Ann Carr, director of special events, at [email protected], or call 407-396-1114, ext. 4245.

For the 12th year in a row, the Winter Park Public Library will hold its annual Bash for Books. This year’s event will celebrate the amazing contributions of British authors as they celebrate Brit lit from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center, located at 1050 W. Morse Blvd. The evening will include great music, delicious food and beverage, and an incredible silent auction. The event is $125 per person before Sept. 1 or $150 per person after Sept. 1. All proceeds directly support the materials, services and programs of the library. Bash for Books has been voted Winter Park’s Best Charity Gala two years in a row by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce. For more information, call 407-623-3486.

SEPT. 25

Attempt to break a Guinness World Record for the largest number of cities participating in the same race on the same day at the Global Energy Race. On Sept. 25, 37 cities around the world, will run as one. Starting at 6 a.m. at Festival Park, 2911 E. Robinson St., Orlando, runners can participate in a 10K run option as well as a 3K run/walk. Bimbo Bakeries USA will donate two slices of bread to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida for each kilometer completed by each runner in Orlando, which equates to one loaf of bread per completed 10K. First place male and female winners in each city where the 10K is held will be awarded an all-expenses paid trip to run in any 2017 Global Energy Race participant city. Registration is $40 or $20 through Sept. 23 or $45 on-site for the 10K only. More information can be found at globalenergyrace.com/en/usa/orlando

SEPT. 27

Caregiver College: Free Dementia Education Series continues on Tuesday, Sept. 27, with a class titled “Understanding Behaviors and Creating the Best Day Possible” by Rosemary Laird from the Geriatrician Centre for Senior Health 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. 1

After making history as the first non-Greek artist in history to exhibit in the National Archaeological Museum of Greece, Orlando’s fine art photographer Josh Garrick will open an exhibit of new works at the Henao Contemporary Center, the art gallery that opened with Garrick’s work one year ago. The new exhibit, “Classicism from Two Continents,” will include new works along with a tribute to Iris Kritikou, the distinguished European curator who has championed Garrick’s work for three years – beginning with the history-making exhibit at Greece’s world-famous National Archaeological Museum. It’s on Oct. 1. Visit Henaocenter.com for more details.

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

OCT. 9

Sons of the American Legion Squadron 19 will host its 10th annual Golfing for Charity event at 8 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9 at Zellwood Station Golf Club, located at 2126 Spillman Drive in Zellwood. Deadline to register is Sunday, Oct. 2. Cost is $45 per player. All proceeds will benefit the Fisher House Foundation Lake Nona Project. For more information, call SAL Memorial Post 19 at 407-622-1807.

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. 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 Flemings), 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

Merchants along Park Avenue are selling topiary displays of pets and wildlife through the month of September, with all funds supporting the Lost Pets Foundation, WinterParkLostPets.com and Canine Companions for Independence. Last year the same effort raised roughly $3,700.

The Mayflower Retirement Community is issuing a call for local artists to participate in its third annual juried 55-plus senior art show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, at 1620 Mayflower Court in Winter Park. A Merit Award of $100 will be awarded in each category, and an overall Best of Show award of $200 will also be presented. Categories include: paintings (oil, acrylic and watercolor); drawings (pencil, pastel and charcoal); photography; and 3-D mixed media (wood, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, weaving, basket weaving, needlework and textiles). The deadline for entries is Oct. 7. For qualifications and to register, go to TheMayflower.com/ArtShow or pick up a form at the front desk in The Mayflower lobby.