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APRIL 24

Come out to the Fields BMW of Winter Park on Friday, April 24, at 6 p.m. for Art of the Vine: A Food and Wine Experience. The event will include food, wine, live music and silent auctions in support of New Hope for Kids. There will also be a drawing to win a new 2015 BMW 320i. The dealership is located at 963 Wymore Road. The cost for tickets is $85 in advance and $100 at the door. For more information, call 407-331-3059, ext. 10, or visit newhopeforkids.org/aov

Join Rollins College Crummer Graduate School of Business as they host its inaugural nonprofit Leadership Panel themed “The Giving Millenial” on April 24. Central Florida’s thought leaders will discuss how the nonprofit sector can best engage the millennial generation as volunteers, donors and employees. The event will be held at 8:30 a.m. at Rollins College Bush auditorium. For more information, visit http://bit.ly/1aK2g81

APRIL 25

Join the Albin Polasek Museum for a special night “en plein air” on Saturday, April 25 from 6 to 9 p.m. The museum will be celebrating the masterful works of its Winter Park Paint Out artists as they bring the 2015 Winter Park Paint Out to a close. Meet the artists from this year’s event, see the entire exhibition, and purchase some artwork to take home! This is an evening of fine food, drink, and entertainment. For ticket information, contact the Polasek Museum at 407-647 6294.

Come out to Blue Jacket Park in Orlando for the fifth annual Harbor House Paws For Peace Walk. This walk aims to raise awareness about domestic abuse and its effect on pets and their owners. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 25. Registration is now open. Make sure to reserve a spot at harborhousefl.com/pawsforpeace

Experience a red carpet event unlike any other on Saturday, April 25, as local law enforcement volunteer as fathers for a night to benefit young women, homeless youth and survivors of human trafficking from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Double Tree Hotel at Sea World. This ball is a tremendous initiative to allow fathers and father figures to set a high example and standard for young women who are lacking a male figure in their lives. Reserved seating for law enforcement and young women has already been reserved. To attend event with your daughter or the young lady you have a positive influence on you must purchase a ticket. For more information, call 407-865-4908 or visit beautifulfeetball.eventbrite.com

It is time again for Central Florida residents and visitors to lace up their shoes and come out for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)’s Orlando Take Steps. The fun-filled day is one of more than 100 Take Steps walks occurring across the nation in support of finding a cure for digestive diseases. This year’s Orlando Take Steps Walk begins at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, in Lake Lily Park in Maitland. Those interested in walking as an individual, or forming a walking team for Orlando Takes Steps, can contact Laura Kraubetz at [email protected], by phone at 646-203-1214 or via the website at cctakesteps.org/orlando

Bring your daughter for a magical evening at the A. Jones Family Foundation Princess Ball from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Orlando Marriot World Center, located at 8701 World Center Drive in Orlando. The event highlights the positive relationships between fathers and daughters, and will feature entertainment from the Orlando Magic Dancers, food, a photo booth, face painting, carriage rides, a silent auction and, of course, appearances by the princesses from our favorite fairy tale stories. Proceeds from the event will support programs at the Florida Hospital for Children. For more information, call Dawn or Andrew at 407-834-5700 or visit PrincessBallOrlando.org. Guests must RSVP by April 20.

The Martial Arts World Festival held to benefit House of Hope will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the Edgewater High School gymnasium, located at 3100 Edgewater Drive in Orlando. The event will include the Exhibition Team World Championships and showcase more than 500 participants. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information, visit martialartsworld.com

Light up your lantern and join the annual Canine Memorial at Lake Baldwin on Saturday, April 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Harbor Park. Lanterns can be reserved at caninememorial2015.eventbrite.com to guarantee availability. Absentee lanterns will be available as well. For more information, contact Jannette at 561-577-7050 or [email protected]

Get a head start with your retirement planning with financial advisor Scott Thomas from Stewardship Matters Inc. The seminar, “Retirement Transition: Prepare for a Better Tomorrow,” will be hosted at the Maitland Public Library on April 25 at 2 p.m. For more information, call 407-647-7700.

Need to declutter for spring? Come out to the Winter Park Breakfast Rotary’s 2015 Shredfest on April 25. Shred documents safely and receive the first box for free. A $5 donation is asked for each additional box. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m at First Green Bank of Winter Park. All proceeds benefit Rotary charities. For more information, please email [email protected]

The Jeannette Genius McKean Run for the Trees Memorial 5K is back again on April 25 at 7:30 a.m. Participants will run/walk on the beautiful, tree-canopied, wilderness dirt road trail of Genius Drive. This privately owned glimpse of old Florida is opened to the public only once a year, for this event. All finishers receive a young tree. The event capacity is set at 1,800. Visit trackshack.com for more information.

Help make a difference and raise awareness at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Great Strides event held at Harbor Park in Orlando on Saturday, April 25. The goal for the walk is to raise $143,000. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. and the walk starts at 9 a.m. Visit fightcf.cff.org for more information and to form a team or join one.

The 2015 Parade of Homes kicked off on Saturday, April 18, and will be held this weekend April 25 and 26. This year's showcase includes 96 builders and features new construction homes and renovation projects. The Parade of Homes is produced by the Greater Orlando Builders Association and has been an annual event in Central Florida for more than 50 years. This year’s Parade of Homes features the Ambrose residence, located at 1820 Englewood Road in Winter Park, as a winner for Outstanding Feature. The Parade of Homes Guide is available at Trustco Banks throughout the Greater Orlando area. For additional information, visit paradeofhomesorlando.com

APRIL 27

While The Golden Girls TV sitcom has been off the air for decades, the lifestyle inspired by the show is a growing national trend. Orlando-area adults ages 50 and above are invited to come learn about shared living on Monday, April 27, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Art & History Museum – Maitland’s Cottage on Lake Lily located on Lake Lily Drive in Maitland. The workshop will launch the Central Florida regional affiliate of Golden Girls Network, a company dedicated to helping mature adults find roommates and succeed at shared living. The educational event is free and light refreshments will be provided. Speakers will include Golden Girls Network Founder Bonnie Moore, who will discuss how to set up a Golden Girls home and Central Florida Regional Director Barbara Koehne. The agenda will include a question and answer session with Moore, whose book about shared living will be published in a second edition later this spring. Advanced registration is recommended. For more information or to register, please visit http://bit.ly/1GiYAbk

APRIL 29

The Talako Indian Dancers will open their program at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, with the Girls' Fancy Shawl Dance followed by the Boys' Fancy Dance in the Boone High School auditorium, located at 2000 S. Mills Ave. in Orlando. Following their performances, the "Outta Sight" Band from the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind will present several selections representing various musical genres. The final part of the program will be performances by The Dance Troupe, also from the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind. The program will end at 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-352-1163 or email [email protected]

APRIL 30

The public is invited to celebrate the 100th birthday of the Woman’s Club of Winter Park from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, at the club’s location off of Park Avenue on the corner of Interlachen and Lyman avenues. Bring your friends, family and coworkers! There’s free ice cream and cake inside the clubhouse and box lunches are $10. For more information, call 407-644-2237.

MAY 1

A thyroid disease and bone health event will be held at noon on Friday, May 1, at the Crosby YMCA. Thyroid and parathyroid diseases can increase your risk of various bone and joint disorders. Florida Hospital endocrinologist Parkash Bakhtiani will explain how the thighbone is connected to the thyroid. RSVP by calling 407-303-1700. For more information, visit WinterParkSeniorER.com

Join Anissa Mitchell, Parkinson’s outreach coordinator at Florida Hospital, for a free program titled “Parkinson’s Disease: More than Just a Movement Disorder” on Friday, May 1, at Reeves United Methodist Church, located at 1100 N. Ferncreek Ave. in Orlando. Registration starts at 9:30 a.m. and the program runs from 10 a.m. to noon. RSVP to Cindi by calling 407-843-1910.

Dommerich Elementary School will celebrate its 50-year anniversary on Friday, May 1, at 5:30 p.m. with a celebration and ceremony. All past and current students, Dommerich friends, family, staff and community are invited. For more information, call 407-623-1407.

MAY 2

AARP’s Driver Safety course, “Smart Driver,” will be held from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, at the Altamonte Springs Mall C.O.P.S. Center, located at 451 E. Altamonte Drive in Altamonte Springs. This program helps participants refresh driving skills and develop safer driving habits. Upon completion of this course, Florida Drivers aged 50 or older may be eligible for vehicle insurance discounts. Cost is $15 for AARP members, and $20 for nonmembers. Registration is required. For more information, call 1-888-227-7669.

Join the Roth Family JCC of Greater Orlando at its Harriett & Hymen Lake Cultural Center Auditorium for a very special 50th anniversary production of "Fiddler on the Roof," presented by Theater at the J and directed by Kerry Giese on May 2 through May 10. Performances will be held on Saturdays, May 2 and 9, at 9 p.m. (preceded by a complimentary cocktail party beginning at 7:30 p.m.); Sundays, May 3 and 10, at 2 and 7:30 p.m.; and Thursday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $20, $25 and $30 depending on section. Contact Kerry Giese at 407-645-5933 or [email protected] for more information.

The exciting ambiance of the Kentucky Derby is brought right here to Winter Park. Come view a live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, May 2, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Winter Park Country Club. This themed event boasts unlimited craft beer and wine along with samplings of delicious food and desserts from various local vendors for all in attendance. Guests are encouraged to dress in their finest derby attire with prizes for best-dressed in several categories. Tickets are limited. Cost is $60. Call 321-396-7790 for more information.

MAY 3

The Jewish Pavilion is teeing off for its third annual Pavilion Golf Society (PGS) Tournament at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, at Alaqua Country Club in Longwood to raise funds for the Orlando Senior Help Desk, a free senior resource offered by the Jewish Pavilion that helps seniors and their families avoid the “sand traps” along the daunting senior maze. The Senior Help Desk provides advice on senior services, senior living options, home health services, elder law, hospice, adult day care and more. For more information or to register, visit jewishpavilion.org or call 407-678-9363. Breakfast, lunch and prizes all included.

MAY 4

Dr. Dimitry Palceski from Reflections Dermatology will perform free skin cancer screenings on Monday, May 4, at the Winter Park YMCA from 9 a.m. to noon. Call 407-895-8818 for more information.