Calendar and Family Calendar

ONGOING

Winter Park Fire Department Local 1598 will fill their boots with donations for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on Friday, May 6 and May 13 from 9:30 a.m. to noon and 4-6 p.m. at the corners of Aloma and Lakemont avenues and U.S. Highway 17-92 and Fairbanks Avenue.

The Winter Park Police Department in partnership with the Victim Service Center of Orange County is conducting free Women’s Safety Classes for women who work and live in Winter Park. Call 407-599-3311.

THURSDAY

Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurant COCINA|214 will celebrate its grand opening on Cinco de Mayo (Thursday, May 5) from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Margaritas will be served on the patio beginning at 5 p.m. It is located at 151 E. Welbourne Ave. (directly behind Williams-Sonoma). Call 407-790-7997 or visit cocina214.com

The Fibromyalgia Outreach Foundation of Central Florida hosts support groups on the first Thursday of every month from 7-9 p.m. at the Maitland Library, 501. S. Maitland Ave. For more information, e-mail [email protected]

FRIDAY

On May 6, Panera Bread will redesign their blueberry bagel as a blue ribbon in honor of National Foster Care Month. All of the proceeds from ribbon bagel sales Friday will go to the Foundation for Foster Children.

“The Mommies – A Musical Blog” has its world premiere in Orlando on Friday, May 6 at the Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave. Tickets are $36. Call 407-228-1220 or visit www.plazaliveorlando.com

The second annual Florida Dharma Film Festival is Friday and Saturday, May 6-7 in Winter Park at the First Congregational Church of Winter Park, 225 S. Interlachen Ave. Visit www.ChenrezigProject.org

The Maitland Men’s Club will be holding their annual Garage Sale on Friday and Saturday, May 6-7 at 640 S. Orlando Ave. (old Steak and Ale). Donated items may be dropped off at the sale site any Saturday morning between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon. To schedule pick-up of items, please email [email protected] or call 407-222-2831.

The Derby Jubilee & Auction, the official Doggie Derby pre-party, is 6 p.m. Friday, May 6 at Lago, 4979 New Broad St. Your ticket price ($75) includes a seated, multiple course, gourmet meal paired with wines. Register at http://derbyjubileeauction.eventbrite.com

The Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida (DSACF), based in Winter Park, will be hosting a fundraiser and party on Friday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m. at the Pines of Windermere, 3409 Maguire Road. Tickets are $35. Call 407-478-5621.

SATURDAY

The Fourth Annual Doggie Derby at Baldwin Park is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at Corrine Commons, 1913 Meeting Place, Orlando. Register at http://brightsideevents.org/doggie-derby-2011/doggie-derby-registration/

Join us at Crane’s Roost in Altamonte Springs on Saturday, May 7 for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation annual take steps walk. For more information, visit www.cctakesteps.org or call 646-203-1214.

Digital Photo Academy hosts a free photography lecture at Harmon Photo, 1323 N. Orange Ave. followed by Harry Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave. at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 7.

MONDAY

The Herb Society of Central Florida presents “Floating Gardens” from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 9 at Leu Botanical Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave. First meeting is free. For more information, email [email protected]

The University Club of Winter Park hosts ballroom dancing lessons at 7 p.m. Monday, May 9 for $5. For more information, call 407 644-6149.

The Zumba Fitness class with Jenny at the Winter Park Farmer’s Market indoor facility is held Mondays at 7 p.m. E-mail [email protected]

WEDNESDAY

“Communicating with Seniors” will be presented by Brenda Stauffer, marketing director at Grand Villa, at the next Jewish Pavilion Men’s Meeting Group at Einstein Bros Bagels in Maitland, 441 S. Orlando Ave., at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 11. Cost is $10. Reserve a spot at www.jewishpavilion.org or call 407-678-9363.

The city of Winter Park presents Community Conversations, which will offer residents the opportunity to talk about city-related topics that are important to them, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11 at the Best Western Mt. Vernon Inn, 110 S. Orlando Ave. Space is limited, so please RSVP to [email protected] or call 407-599-3245.

MAY 12

Winter Park encourages residents to participate in the city’s annual Spring Cleanup, which provides an extra “bonus” pickup day so that residents can dispose of old furniture, broken appliances and other bulky items. Pick-up days are as follows: northwest - Thursday, May 12, northeast - Friday, May 13, southwest - Thursday, May 26, southeast - Friday, May 27. Call 407-599-3220.

“Designing and Building Water Features” is 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, May 12. Former Disney designer Jeffery Lind will speak. Cost is $8 for museum members and $10 for non-members. A box lunch is available for $10, paid in advance. Register at [email protected] or by phone 407-647-6294.

Central Florida Anthropological Society’s May 12 meeting presents “Historical Creation of National Identities in Puerto Rico” by Carmen A. Laguer-Díaz. This free presentation is at Harry P. Leu Gardens 1920 N. Forest Ave. For more information, call 321-948-3994.

Opera Appreciation Night at the University Club of Winter Park features “Nabucco” at 7 p.m. May 12. Verdi’s opera is based on the biblical story of the king of Babylon, Nebuchadnezzar.

Family Calendar

Maitland Middle School will host the MMS Culture Fest on Friday, May 6 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the school’s courtyard to raise money to support the Japanese earthquake and tsunami victims. There will be games, food, cake walk, silent auction and karaoke. Admission is free. Maitland Middle is located at 1901 Choctaw Trail.

Peterbrooke Chocolatier will give back 10 percent of its chocolate-covered apple sales to Aloma Elementary through Friday, May 6.

The Movie in the Park featuring “The Last Airbender” is 8:15 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at Quinn Strong Park in Maitland. Bring a chair. Food will be available for purchase.

Popcorn Flicks in Central Park featuring “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan” is 8-10 p.m. Thursday, May 12 in Central Park. Bring your blanket or chair. There will be free popcorn for everyone. Rain date will be May 26. Contact 407-629-0054 or http://www.enzian.org

An Easter Seals 50th anniversary celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14 at Camp Challenge. The family event will feature lunch, history exhibits, tours and a special dedication ceremony. Visit FL.EasterSeals.com or call 407-629-7881.

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents Joshua Bell at 8 p.m. Saturday, May 14, at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St.

Israel Independence Day, presented by the Roth JCC, is Sunday, May 15. Celebrate Israel’s 63rd birthday with carnival rides, Middle Eastern food, activities, inflatables, shopping and live entertainment from 3-8 p.m. at Cranes Roost Park. Admission is free; certain activities have a nominal cost. Contact Julie Varkonyi at 407-645-5933 or [email protected]

The Florida Native Plant Society is pleased to announce an innovative Eco Explorers two-day event for children, in conjunction with their statewide 31st Annual Conference and Native Plant Sale that runs from May 19-22. Youth aged 5-14 are invited to register for the Friday and Saturday sessions featuring educational, hands-on demonstrations and field trips related to native plants, conservation and wildlife. It all takes place at the Sheraton Orlando North in Maitland. Visit FNPS.org/conference

Children’s programming continues at the Maitland Public Library, 501 S. Maitland Ave. Story times for toddlers and preschoolers are at 6 p.m. every Monday and 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday. Baby story time is at 10:30 a.m. every Thursday. Reading Buddies, a program to help reluctant readers, is at 4 p.m. every Thursday. Call 407-647-7700.