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APRIL 8

The Florida Film Festival brings 180 movies to the Enzian Theater featuring international films, short films, and big Hollywood stars including Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz in "The Lobster." Celebrate opening night of the 2016 Florida Film Festival and sample food and cocktails from your favorite local spots.

Following a fabulous Opening Night film, this legendary party launches a non-stop, fun-filled, 10-day celebration of Film, Food, and Friends. Participating Restaurants: Enzian Theater/Eden Bar, K Restaurant, Market on South, Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, ShishCo Mezze & Grill, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Jillycakes Orlando, Yogurtland, Mediterranean Blue, and 4Rivers

Participating Bars: Eden Bar, Hourglass Brewery, Tito’s Vodka, Terrapin Beer Company, Rogue Pub, Swamphead Brewery, Stacole Wines, Nespresso, Central 28 Beer, Copper Rocket Pub, and Diageo

Live Music provided by Common Man. Visit Floridafilmfestival.com for more information.

APRIL 9

Mitchell’s Fish Market presents The Rioja and Tapas Escape as part of the Spring and Summer Patio Series on Saturday, April 9, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. at 460 N. Orlando Ave., Suite 122, in Winter Park. Cost is $45 per person (including tip and tax). Enjoy chef-inspired tapas, over 40 Rioja wines and live music during the walk-around tasting. Space is limited. For more information, call 407-339-3474.

APRIL 10

Earth Day in the Park will be hosted on Sunday, April 10, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Central Park. Ceremonial events from the main stage will include a welcome speech from the mayor and award presentations from Winter Park Green School Grant. Kids will have the opportunity to engage in games, art projects, an educational planting experience and making tie-dye T-shirts. This all-day event will also feature live music, food, beverages, raffles and an electric car show. For a complete schedule, please visit cityofwinterpark.org/earthday or call 407-599-3364.

The Central Florida Community Arts will present the Young Artists Orchestra Concert on Sunday, April 10, at 5 p.m. at the Cavalry Assembly. This concert features talented musicians under the age of 18, led by conductors Carlos Gama and Dr. Alvaro Gomez. Admission costs $10. To purchase tickets in advance, please visit cfcarts.com/events

Kick off this year’s Winter Park Paint Out with the Quick Draw Competition at Central Park on Sunday, April 10. In honor of this year’s Earth Day Celebration, each participant will have two hours to create a unique work of art based on Park Avenue. Artist check-in begins at 10 a.m. at the Polasek Museum tent, and the competition begins at 11 a.m. Artwork will be judged and on public display from 2 until 3 p.m. Please register before Saturday, April 9, by visiting polasek.org/2016-quick-draw-competition

APRIL 12

The city of Winter Park and the Multifaith Education Project will host the 13th annual Trees for Peace Interfaith Tree Planting Project on Tuesday, April 12, in Railroad Park, located near the intersection of South Orlando and Leith avenues, just south of Orange Ave. Vice Mayor Sarah Sprinkel will begin the ceremony at 11:30 a.m. and the program will be led by Debbie Medina, director of The Multifaith Education Project (MEP). Over 85 Christian, Jewish and Muslim students and faculty, representing The Geneva School, Jewish Academy of Orlando, and Leaders Preparatory School, will join together to plant trees for peace. Visit cityofwinterpark.org

APRIL 13

Attend “Wisdom of Weeds – Edible and Medicinal Plants Growing Around Us” at the Winter Park Garden Club on Wednesday, April 13, at 10 a.m. Learn self-care tips and recipes from herbalist Emily Ruff, executive director of the Florida School of Holistic Living. Ruff has worked extensively to preserve the ecosystems of bioregional medicinal plants. For more information on this free event, please call 407-644-5770. 

APRIL 14

Join the Center for Independent Living for its 40th anniversary party “Celebrating Independence,” honoring the work and dedication of founding members Dick Batchelor and the late Beverly Chapman. Attendees will enjoy cocktails, a silent auction, and dinner. Funds raised from the occasion will go toward benefiting CIL’s mission to create an inclusive community in Central Florida and continue helping those impacted by disabilities. The celebration will be held on Thursday, April 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center. For more information, please contact Margaux Pagán 407-623-1070 or email [email protected]. To register, please visit http://bit.ly/Celebrating40.

APRIL 15

With great pride, the Cornell Fine Arts Museum, in collaboration with the Department of Art and Art History at Rollins College, is pleased to announce the debut of “UNABBREVIATED,” an exhibition showcasing the work of eight senior art majors from the class of 2016. The exhibit runs from April 16 through May 9, with a preview to be held on Friday, April 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Cornell Fine Arts Museum. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Joshua Almond at 407-646-2498 or visit rollins/cfam

APRIL 19

Florida Hospital head and neck cancer specialists will provide free, quick and painless risk assessments on Tuesday, April 19, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Crosby YMCA. Risk factors for head and neck cancer include tobacco and alcohol use, human papilloma virus diagnosis and acid reflux disease. To register, please call 407-303-1700 or visit WinterParkHospital.com

APRIL 20

The Central Florida Chapter of the American Association of Individual Investors will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, April 20, at 7 p.m. at the University Club of Winter Park. The featured speaker, David O’Connor, will discuss the topic of “Dual Momentum: What is it and how can it help my portfolio?” Check-in begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for AAII members and $10 for non-members. For more information, call 407-644-1607 or visit aaii.com.

APRIL 23

Come out for a great ladies night for charity supporting ICAN of Central Florida from 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday, April 23, at the Holiday Inn located at 1724 N. Alafaya Trail in Orlando. This event has sold out every year. You won’t want to miss out on the fun so buy your Central Florida Mom Prom 2016 tickets today! ICAN is a nonprofit organization with over 150 chapters worldwide. Their mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting vaginal birth after cesarean. The event celebrates all women (not just moms) at the third annual Central Florida Mom Prom. Plan on laughing, snapping photos in the photo booth, a DJ playing some awesome music and dancing! Additional raffle tickets and alcoholic beverages will be available for sale. Cost of entry is $50. For more information, call 407-658-9008.

APRIL 30

Bring your daughter to a Magical Undersea World – the 2016 Princess Ball – on Saturday, April 30, from 6 to 9 p.m. This magical night highlights the positive relationship between fathers and daughters. For the fourth consecutive year, the A. Jones Family Foundation will be hosting the Princess Ball, at the Wyndham Grand Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort and proceeds from this event will support the programs of Florida Hospital for Children. This event features entertainment from professional ballet dancers and pageant winners, along with food, photo booth, face painting, carriage rides, silent auction, professional photography, and of course, many of the princesses from our favorite fairy tale stories. A major highlight of the evening is the elegant silent auction that features fine art, jewelry, theme park tickets, golf outings, spa retreats, weekend getaways, unique entertainment experiences and other exciting items. Visit PrincessBallOrlando.org for tickets and event information. Please RSVP by April 20.

ONGOING

Tax-Aide volunteers, trained and certified by the IRS, will provide free income tax assistance at the Winter Park Library every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. through Thursday, April 14. Individuals seeking assistance should bring pertinent tax documents such as a copy of last year’s income tax return; forms showing income earned, pensions and Social Security; 1099 Forms showing interest and dividends, proof of health insurance coverage and photo ID of self, plus social security cards for all those listed on their return. Free electronic filing will be available. For additional information call 407-647-5233, or call our toll-free number 1-888-227-7669 or visit our website at aarp.org/taxaide