Calendar

Dec. 31

Ring in 2017 at Aloma Bowl! Daytime and nighttime packages are available for groups and individuals. The daytime package includes two games of bowling and shoe rental and a $10 arcade card for $15 per guest. The daytime party lasts from open until 6 p.m. Enjoy music from The Rollbacks at the nighttime party, which lasts from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. There is no cover. Guests can enjoy a special New Year’s package with bowling and shoes, party favors, a champagne toast and a balloon drop at midnight for $100 in advance for up to five guests. Individuals can have fun at the nighttime party for $25 in advance. Lane upgrades are also available. It’s all at 2530 Aloma Ave., Winter Park. Reserve today by calling 407-671-8675.

JAN. 7

The Walk n’ Talk for Life aims to encourage community members to engage in fitness that instills a life-long healthy lifestyle. The legacy for pediatric nurse practitioner Tori Sheahan, a consummate caretaker and champion for the health of local youth, will be continued at this walk on Saturday, Jan. 7, at Harbor Park in Baldwin Park. Registration begins at 8 a.m., and the walk commences at 9 a.m. Participants can sign up through the Tori Sheahan Walk ‘n Talk for Life fund at foundationforocps.org/ToriSheahanWalk.

JAN. 9

The city of Winter Park is proud to present the 16th annual Dinner on the Avenue, a unique, fun-filled dining experience has become the social event of the year. Tables will go on sale Monday, Jan. 9, at 8 a.m. at the Winter Park Community Center located at 721 W. New England Ave. Gather a table of friends, family, co-workers or neighbors to dine under the stars on beautiful Park Avenue. Tables of eight are available for just $125 each. Only the table, white linen tablecloth and chairs are provided – everything else is up to you. Get creative with table set-up and let your appetites decide whether you bring your own potluck dinner or hire a local caterer to satisfy your palate. Creativity is encouraged and each group is challenged to develop its own unique look and individual décor. Awards will be presented to winners in various categories including most colorful, most elegant, most original, best TV/movie-themed and honorable mentions. The judging will begin at 7 p.m. sharp, and awards will be presented once the judges have decided on the winners. For more information, call 407-599-3334.

JAN. 12

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Circus XTREME features artists who redefine the word “extreme” in everything they do, magnifying traditional elements of the circus and combining them with never-before-seen spectacles, original fast-paced performances and incredibly hilarious moments. The multi-year tour offers extreme thrills, exotic animals and extraordinary performers that add up to the ultimate family entertainment experience. Tickets available now for shows Jan. 12 to 16 in Orlando at the Amway Center. Children age 2 by the date of the show and older will require a ticket. The cost of tickets range from $18 to $85. For more information, visit amwaycenter.com

Popcorn Flicks in the Park continues with a free screening of “The Producers” in Winter Park’s Central Park from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 12. 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 and join us. Free popcorn is available for everyone! For more information, call 407-629-0054.

JAN. 14

Join the University Club of Winter Park from 1 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, at 841 North Park Ave. as accomplished Korean opera soprano Kelly Kim sings both opera arias and Broadway hits accompanied by pianist Holly Small. Her music will include Gounod’s “Ah! Je veux vivre” from “Romeo et Juliette,” Rodgers’ “If I Loved You” from “Carousel,” Donizetti’s “Regnava nel Silenzio” from “Lucia di Lammermoor,” Wright and Forrest’s “And This Is My Beloved” from “Kismet,” Webber’s “Think of Me” from “Phantom of the Opera,” Puccini’s “O Mio Babbino Caro” from “Gianni Schicchi,” and Puccini’s “Quando Men Vo” from “La Boheme.” A $5 donation is encouraged. For more information, call 407-620-0975.

Get a healthy start to the New Year by participating in the fourth race of the Track Shack Running Series, the Park Ave. 5K, at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 14, in Winter Park’s Central Park. Celebrate the enjoyment of living a fit and healthy lifestyle by participating in this race through beautiful Winter Park! Cost is $33 to $40. For more information, call 407-896-1160.

JAN. 18

“J Lunch: The Future of The Roth Family JCC” runs from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, at the Roth Family Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando, located at 851 N. Maitland Ave. in Maitland. Join an interactive discussion and hear from new CEO Keith Dvorchik about his hopes, dreams and goals for The Roth Family JCC. This is a great opportunity to both hear from him, as well as provide feedback on the things you love about the JCC and what you’d like to see added. Cost is $25 per person ($20 for JCC members) by Jan. 13. Cost is $30 per person ($25 for JCC members) after Jan. 13 or at the door. For more information, contact Marni Chepenik at 407-621-4056, [email protected] or by visiting orlandojcc.org

JAN. 21

Listen to 40 young, classically training singers compete to get the opportunity to sing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York on Saturday, Jan. 21, at the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions/Vocal Competition, Florida District. This free event welcomes donations, and will be held at Trinity Preparatory School’s Auditorium, 5700 Trinity Prep Lane, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For additional details, call 407-922-4688 or email [email protected]

JAN. 26

Our world today is divided, bifurcated between the zero-sum binaries of win/lose, good and evil, either/or, profane and holy. Franciscan activist Richard Rohr invites us to see beyond these social entrapments toward the beauty of paradox, a hopeful horizon of unitive consciousness where everything belongs, at the Gladdening Light Symposium 2017. He will be joined by Haitian surrealist painter Frantz Zephirin. It will begin with an opening reception Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. and will run through Jan. 29. All events will occur within close proximity to downtown Winter Park and Rollins College. The cost is $330 for the entire weekend, although some lectures are priced separately. The Ó Súil-leabháin brothers will give a free performance Saturday at 8 p.m. in Tiedtke Concert Hall on the Rollins College campus. For a complete schedule of events and registration details, call 407-647-3963 or visit gladdeninglight.org

JAN. 27

Come out to “Side by Side: a celebration to pause and honor the gifts of our community” presented by First Congregational Church of Winter Park and Rollins College in partnership with city of Winter Park and Winter Park Chamber of Commerce from 8:30 to 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 27 at Knowles Memorial Chapel, located at 1000 Holt Ave. in Winter Park. Enjoy refreshments outside the chapel near the rose garden at 9:30 a.m.

JAN. 29

Olga Kern is recognized as one of her generation’s great pianists, and she’ll be performing at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29, at the Tiedtke Concert Hall in Rollins College. With her vivid stage presence, passionately confident musicianship, and extraordinary technique, the striking pianist continues to captivate fans and critics alike. She jump-started her U.S. career with her historic Gold Medal at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, the first woman to earn this distinction in more than 30 years. Tickets are between $35 and $55. For more information, call 407-646-2559.

The 13th annual Maj Madness Tournament runs from 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 29 at the Roth Family Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando, located at 851 N. Maitland Ave. in Maitland. Join this annual tournament featuring four rounds of play following National Mah Jongg League rules of play, for great prizes! Light breakfast, morning coffee and lunch is included in the tournament entry fee of $36 ($30 for JCC members). Participants are encouraged to bring a Mah Jongg set and/or table cover. Registration starts at 9:15 a.m. and games start at 10 a.m. For more information, contact Julie Levitt at 407-492-9890 or visit orlandojcc.org

FEB. 9

Popcorn Flicks in the Park continues with a free screening of “Harold and Maude” in Winter Park’s Central Park from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 9. 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 and join us. Free popcorn is available for everyone! For more information, call 407-629-0054.

FEB. 11

Single? Married? It’s Complicated? The Run 4 Love 4 Mile is for everyone that has the love of running and walking or may just be discovering it. Bring your loves and experience the euphoria of a healthy lifestyle at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11, at Showalter Field, located at 2525 Cady Way. The event will include a best outfit contest, SoleMate Challenge and more. Cost is $33 to $40. Discounts available for youth and seniors. Kids run free. This event will be benefiting the Track Shack Foundation. For more information, call 407-599-3397.

ONGOING

It’s a Christmas spectacular on New Broad Street! The McBride family in Baldwin Park is happy to present its annual light show at their home at 4564 New Broad St. – this year with 30,000 lights. The family is collecting donations – and matching the amount raised by 100 percent – to donate to Audubon Cares, which is an effort by the Audubon Park Elementary School PTA to help students in need at APES and other schools in the greater Orlando community. The display is complete with a snow machine running on Saturday nights, and hot cocoa and cookies for sale on select nights.

Running through Sunday, Jan. 8, the city of Winter Park will host Winter in the Park, the city’s annual holiday ice skating rink at Central Park West Meadow on the corner of New York Avenue and Morse Boulevard. Winter in the Park will be open Monday through Thursday from 3 to 9 p.m.; Friday, 3 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m. See website for extended school holiday hours. All-day admission is $12 and includes skate rentals. Group discounts are available for 20 or more people. Rental options are available, though reservations are required for private parties. For more information, call 407-599-3203 or visit cityofwinterpark.org/witp

The Florida Blue Center at 434 N. Orlando Ave. in Winter Park has several ongoing classes. Tai Chi classes are every Monday at 3:30 p.m. Zumba classes are every Wednesday at 6 p.m. For more information, call 407-441-2020.

Come join a six-week horticulture program with lectures, demonstrations, and participation starting in January 2017 at the Orlando Garden Club, located at 710 E. Rollins Street in Orlando. Attend one program or all six! Units two, three, four and six are from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $90 for six classes or $20 for individual classes. To sign up or to receive a list of the classes offered, email [email protected]