Calendar and Family Calendar

THURSDAY

The Orange County Retired Educators Association will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 7, at College Park United Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., for “Friends of the Library.” Anyone who has worked in education is invited. Visit Ocrea-Fl.org or call 407-677-0446.

“Fun With Flowers” is from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, April 7, at the Winter Park Garden Club, 1300 S. Denning Drive. Gloria Blake will lead a spring floral arrangement ‘make and take’ workshop. Cost is $20. Register at 407-644-5770.

Florida’s Great Garden Challenge is from 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 7. Gardening Celebrity Tom MacCubbin, author of the Florida Gardener’s Resource, radio show host and former Orange County Extension Agent will speak. Cost is $8 for museum members and $10 for non-members. The box lunch is available for $10, paid in advance. Register at [email protected] or 407-647-6294.

CaddyShanks Virtual Golf & Sports Pub is holding their “official” Grand Opening Celebration on Thursday, April 7, coinciding with the first day of the legendary Masters Golf tournament. Watch the Masters tournament from 2-6 p.m., while listening to ESPN radio’s Tuck & O’Neil who will be broadcasting live from CaddyShanks from 3-6 p.m. From 6-9 p.m., “the party” begins at 4882 New Broad St. Visit CaddyShanks.com

FRIDAY

The Morse Museum is having their Friday Brown Bag Matinee at noon on Friday, April 8, featuring “The Glory of the Garden” for free at the Hugh F. and Jeannette G. McKean Pavilion, 161 W. Canton Ave.

Four Central Florida filmmakers will showcase their work at the Florida Film Festival at the Enzian Theater in Maitland from April 8-17. Visit www.floridafilmfestival.com for film and event times and to purchase tickets.

On Friday, April 8, the Morse Museum is having free live music from 5–8 p.m. by Pianist Lynn Peghiny.

The Orlando Shakespeare Theater in partnership with UCF announces its lineup of new play readings, workshops, and panel discussions for PlayFest! The Harriett Lake Festival of New Plays, running April 8-17, at the John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St. Visit http://OrlandoShakes.org/plays-events/playfest/index.html

Culture & Cocktails is from 6-9 p.m. on Friday, April 8, for $5 at the Maitland Art Center, featuring The Forefathers.

SATURDAY

Habitat for Humanity of Winter Park-Maitland is holding its second annual nighttime fundraising golf tournament and silent auction at the Winter Park Country Club and Golf Course, 761 Old England Ave., at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9. Cost is $50 for individual golfers and $175 for teams of four. Contact Robbie Schultz at [email protected] or 407-462-8751.

The Winter Park Civic Center is having an Ice Cream Social from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida (RMHCCF). Tickets are $7 in advance and $10 at the event. Children 3 and younger are free. Contact 407-206-0957 #109 or 407-677-1552. Visit RMHCCF.org

From 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, the Orange County Utilities Administration Building, 9150 Curry Ford Road, is having a professional irrigation contractor give an overview on how to make irrigation systems more efficient. Space is limited, so pre-register at 407-254-9850 (select option 1, then option 2).

The Junior League of Greater Orlando is having a Blue Note Ball from 7-11 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St. Cost is $75 per person. Contact 407-422-5918.

The American Association of University Women has monthly meetings at 9 a.m. Saturday mornings at the First Congregational Church, 225 S. Interlachen Ave. The April 9 session features Leslie Sue Lieberman, Ph.D., Director of the Women's Research Center at UCF. Breakfast and program is $15. Contact [email protected] or 407 369-4826. Visit AAUWOrlWp.org

Trinity Preparatory School announces its biennial Trinity Tribute Auction with “Cabaret”, an evening of dining and dancing with silent and live auctions at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Caribe Royale Orlando. Visit TrinityPrep.org/Cabaret

The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra presents “Classical Masters”, the eighth concert in its 2010-2011 Super Series at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, 401 W. Livingston St. Purchase tickets by calling 407-770-0071 or at OrlandoPhil.org

The Maitland Woman's Club has its spring fashion show and luncheon at Maison and Jardin, 430 S. Wymore Road, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9. Call 407-539-0038 or 407-830-6373 for tickets.

There is a free movie night and vegetarian potluck at the Yoga Shala, 927 N. Pennsylvania Ave., from 6-9 p.m. Saturday, April 9. “Killer at Large” is a film exploring how obesity is the second most preventable disease in America. To register, contact [email protected] or 407-506-4626. Visit TheYogaShala.org

The Center Players production of Joseph Kesselring's “Arsenic and Old Lace” is at the Roth Jewish Community Center from April 9-17. Productions are Saturdays & Mondays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are available at OrlandoJCC.org. Contact Julie Varkonyi at 407-645-5933 or [email protected]

SUNDAY

The Rev. Geoffrey A. Black, General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ, will preach at First Congregational Church of Winter Park, 225 S. Interlachen Ave., at 10 a.m. Sunday, April 10.

The BASE Camp 5k/10k is Sunday, April 10 around Lake Baldwin. Registration opens at 6 a.m., 5k starts at 7:30 a.m., and the 10k starts at 7:45 a.m. Register at BaseCamp.org

Jewish Pavilion Gala Honoring Hank Goldberg is from 5-8:30 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at Westin Lake Mary, 2974 International Parkway. Contact Nancy Ludin at 407-678-9363 or visit JewishPavilion.org

The Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra’s Children Helping Children concert is at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 10, at College Park Baptist Church. Pre-concert activities begin at 2:30 p.m. Purchase tickets at fsyo.org

MONDAY

The University Club of Winter Park offers ballroom dancing lessons at 7 p.m. every Monday. Contact 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]

TUESDAY

Orange County staff is holding a Community Meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, at Lake Sybelia Elementary School to discuss the Ravaudage project.

The eighth annual Trees For Peace Interfaith Tree Planting Project is at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 12, at Fleet Peeples Park, 2000 S. Lakemont Ave. Visit Cityofwinterpark.org

Members of the Goldenrod Chamber of Commerce will come together at the Goldenrod Station for a networking luncheon from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 12. Cost is $10.

THURSDAY

Friends of the Maitland Public Library Spring Book Sale is from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday, April 14 to Sunday, April 17 at the Maitland Public Library.

The Central Florida Anthropological Society will meet for free at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave. The speaker will be Dr. Sarah Barber, an assistant professor of anthropology at UCF. Contact 321-948-3994.

Family Calendar

Join the JCC for a preschool open house from noon-2 p.m. Friday, April 8, at the Roth Jewish Community Center, 851 N. Maitland Ave. RSVP at OpenHouse.JCCPreschool.com

An Ice Cream Social benefiting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at the Winter Park Civic Center, 1050 W. Morse Blvd., for $7 in advance or $10 at the door. Visit rmhccf.org and click on “Calendar of Events” under “What’s Happening.”

Maitland Movie in the Park is playing “Legend of the Guardians” at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 9, at Quinn Strong Park, 347 S. Maitland Ave.

News 13 will award nine $1,000 Project Weather scholarships to local high school seniors who excel in science. One high school senior will be selected from each Central Florida county. The deadline to enter is Saturday, April 16. Apply by printing out an application form at CFNews13.com/community/project-weather

Pizza Wars is from 6-9 p.m. Sunday, April 17, at JCC Maitland, 851 N. Maitland Ave. Cost is $25 for families of four, $10 for adults and $5 for children. Contact Julie Varkonyi at [email protected] or 407-645-5933 extension 238. Visit OrlandoJCC.org

Parents Morning Out is from 8:30-10 a.m. Thursday, April 21. Join Whole Foods Market Winter Park every third Thursday at the front of the store to enjoy a complimentary cup of Allegro coffee, breakfast pastry and a free five-minute massage compliments of Take 5 Massage.

“Kids Club: Earth Month” is at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 23 at Whole Foods Market Winter Park. Kids ages 6-11 are invited for activities to celebrate Earth Month and the environment. Snacks are provided. Class size is limited. Registration required at Customer Service.

This year marks the Whole Foods Market Winter Park store’s 13th anniversary. Join the celebration party from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 30. This party is perfect for the entire family with a barbecue, DJ, photo booth, games and more.

Calvary Assembly Orlando is hosting Easter Eggstravaganza 2011 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 23 at 1199 Clay St. Join Agent Double Eggs 7 as he battles the notorious Dr. Omelet. Free Easter egg hunt starts at 12:15 p.m. Games include an egg toss, rock wall, inflatable slide, bungee run and prizes, plus a free iPad giveaway! Come out and enjoy an afternoon of family fun.