Calendar

SEPT. 2

A seminar titled “How to determine the stages of dementia” will run from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, Sept. 2, at Reeves United Methodist Church, located at 1100 N. Ferncreek Ave. in Orlando. Caregivers and family members will learn how to better deal with their loved one by understanding the loss of cognitive function and what stage they are experiencing. Check in begins at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 407-843-1910, ext. 301.

SEPT. 3

The Woman’s Club of Winter Park annual Rummage Sale runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 419 S. Interlachen Ave. All funds will be used for charitable giving. For more information, call 407-376-4129.

SEPT. 7

The Roth Family JCC will be holding an Essential Oils 101 class from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Sept. 7, at their location at 851 N. Maitland Ave. in Maitland. What are essential oils and what is all the fuss about? How do they work? How can they help your family in your everyday routine? This is your chance to smell them, try them for yourself, and learn what to look for in choosing quality essential oils to support your family’s overall wellness. Cost is $15. For more information, call 407-621-4056.

SEPT. 8

If you enjoy nature, the Winter Park Garden Club invites you to attend an open house for prospective members on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. The open house and plant clinic will be held at their clubhouse, which is located in the heart of Mead Garden at 1300 S. Denning Drive in Winter Park. Refreshments will be served. Tom MacCubbin, one of Florida’s foremost lawn and garden experts, will be at the open house to identify plants in your yard and diagnose diseases they might have. So bring a clipping of your plants with you if you have questions about them. For more information, call 407-644-5770.

The Popcorn Flicks in the Park series continues on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 8 p.m. with a free screening of “Cool Hand Luke” in Winter Park’s Central Park. Presented by Winter Park CRA and produced by Enzian Theater, this film series features classic films for the whole family. Bring a blanket, a picnic or snacks, and some family and friends. Free popcorn will be available for everyone. For more information, please call 407-629-0054.

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. 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. 19

Please come out and join Associate Clinical Professor of Psychology at Harvard Medical School, Dr. John Ratey, who will host a lecture “Exercise: The perfect elixir for the 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! A book signing will follow.

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. 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.

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.