Calendar

JUNE 9

The Park Avenue Sip, Shop & Stroll is on Thursday, June 9, from 5 to 8 p.m. The stroll offers appetizers, beverages and sampling of seasonal menus from the shops on the Avenue, as well as the chance to discover new fashion trends and gift ideas. Tickets are $25. For the full listing of participants and to register online, go to winterpark.org or call 407-644-8281.

Come enjoy free popcorn and a movie at Popcorn Flicks in the Park featuring "Westworld" on Thursday, June 9, from 8 to 10 p.m. at Central Park in Winter Park. This film series featuring classic films is suitable for the whole family and is presented by Winter Park CRA and produced by Enzian Theater. Bring along blankets, snacks, family and friends. Call 407-629-0054.

JUNE 10

CoffeeTalk featuring Mayor Steve Leary in conjunction with the Chamber of Commerce's Good Morning Winter Park is on Friday, June 10, at 7:45 a.m. at the Winter Park Welcome Center, 151 W. Lyman Ave. CoffeeTalk provides the public a more informal setting to share ideas, concerns and thoughts with city leaders over a cup of coffee provided by Barnie’s Coffee Kitchen. For more information, call 407-644-8281.

JUNE 11

The Maitland Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a rummage sale fundraiser from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 11, at the Seacoast Bank Parking Lot, located at 541 S. Orlando Ave. in Maitland. The free event is rain or shine. For more information, call the Chamber at 407-644-0741.

JUNE 15

Come out to the “Turf and Alternatives for Shade” class at Maitland Community Park Wednesday, June 15, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. to learn about keeping a healthy lawn and tips to help in choosing alternatives where grass is not practical. Each household will receive a rain gauge. To reserve your seat, visit gardenflorida.eventbrite.com

JUNE 16

Cyon’s second annual Virtual Golf Classic benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida will be Thursday, June 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at CaddyShanks Interactive Sports Pub in the Village Center on New Broad Street in Baldwin Park. As the U.S. Open tees off, come enjoy an evening of fun at CaddyShanks. Festivities include virtual golf, a Closest To The Pin Contest open to all golfers, a Three-Hole-Two-Man Golf Challenge by invitation, a best-dressed golfer contest, and entertainment courtesy of DJ Gonzo. Pizzeria Valdiano is providing the food. The first drink is free. For more information go to http://bit.ly/CyonGolf

The Goldenrod Historical Society will host “Sundaes on Thursday” honoring fathers in heart – anyone who has served as a father-figure – at the Goldenrod Station & Museum, located at 4755 N. Palmetto Ave., on Thursday at 7 p.m. For more information, visit goldenrodhistoricalsociety.com or email [email protected]

JUNE 17

A special summer reading film program, the Friday Film Series, will begin at the Maitland Public Library at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 17 with “Eat, Pray, Love.” Check the entire summer movie schedule at maitlandpl.org. The program is free, and popcorn and refreshments will be served.

Come out to the 10th annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Educational Symposium from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, June 17, at the Community United Methodist Church, located in 4921 S. U.S. Highway 17-92 in Casselberry. The event will provide information on how to protect elders from crime. There will also be a vendor area staffed by numerous agencies that are on the front line of protecting elders from abuse, exploitation, fraud and identity theft. Everyone is invited to attend – local residents, elders, caregivers, business professionals, elder services professionals and the faith community. For more information, call 407-254-9277.

JUNE 18

The 23rd annual Mascot Games, presented by Wawa to benefit New Hope for Kids, will take place at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 18, at the Amway Center. The event will feature 26 mascots from top-tier professional and collegiate sports including the NBA, NFL, MLB, NCAA, MLS, NHL and Arena Football League competing in a variety of games in a thrilling show. New Hope for Kids’ mission is to support children and families grieving the death of a loved one and to grant wishes to children with life-threatening illnesses in Central Florida. General admission tickets start at $12. You can meet your favorite mascot on the field by purchasing VIP Huddle tickets in advance for $35. Tickets can be purchased at mascotgames.org, ticketmaster.com or at the Amway Center Box Office. For more information, go to mascotgames.org or call 407-331-3059, ext. 17.

JUNE 21

The Winter Park AARP Chapter 1047 will hold a potluck/meeting at noon on Tuesday, June 21, at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center, located at 1050 W. Morse Blvd. Please bring a dish to share. For more information, call 407-671-8393.

JUNE 24

The Winter Park Playhouse presents “Sinatra and Friends” featuring the Mark Raisch Trio, Friday, June 24, at 7:30 p.m. for a special one-night-only benefit performance. Known for his remarkable delivery of songs in the style of the original vocal artists, Mark Raisch and his trio will be performing all of the well-loved songs from Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Neil Diamond, Dean Martin and many entertainers of that bygone era. Tickets are $65 with net proceeds benefiting The Winter Park Playhouse, a non-profit organization. For tickets and more information, call the Playhouse box office at 407-645-0145 or visit winterparkplayhouse.org.

JUNE 25

Learn about Florida ecosystems and why planting native plants can beautify landscapes and help our birds, butterflies, and bees by attending the “Native Florida Landscapes” class at the Maitland Public Library from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 25. Admission is free and no registration is required.

JUNE 28

A class titled “Legal and Financial Matters” will explore common mistakes in Florida long-term care planning and have an open discussion on the importance of estate planning from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, at Winter Park Memorial Hospital, located at 200 N. Lakemont Ave. For more information, call 407-646-7000.

JUNE 29

Come meet USA Today bestselling author Wendy Wax at the Writer’s Block Bookstore, located at 124 Welbourne Ave. in Winter Park, on Wednesday, June 29, at 6 p.m. Wax is known for transporting readers to beautiful seaside locations with her immersive, fun and descriptive stories. For more information, call 407-335-4192.

JULY 4

The city of Winter Park will present the 21st Annual Olde Fashioned 4th of July Celebration from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, July 4, in Winter Park’s Central Park. Wear your red, white and blue, bring a blanket or beach chair, and gather with family and friends to enjoy this Winter Park tradition. The annual celebration will feature live patriotic music performed by the Bach Festival Brass Band and the Bach Festival Choir, Orlando Cloggers, Rockin’ Roadster Road Show, Clydesdale horse-drawn wagon rides, and much more! Children’s activities will include the annual bicycle parade at 9 a.m. from City Hall to Central Park, and fun games and inflatables. Free hotdogs, watermelon and water will be available while supplies last. Chips, snacks and sodas will be available for purchase. In addition, the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art will present their Independence Day Open House. The museum will provide free admission to its galleries from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 407-599-3463.

ONGOING

Enjoy a rejuvenating 45-minute walk with Florida Hospital physicians at the Crosby YMCA every Thursday at 6 p.m. “Walk with a Doc” is a free event. For more information, please call 407-644-2300.