Calendar of events

APRIL 26

The city of Winter Park’s Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Board will present a Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety and Connectivity Forum from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center located at 1050 W. Morse Blvd. Call 407-599-3217.

The Islamic Society of Central Florida presents a screening and reception for the film “Islamic Art: Mirror of the Invisible World” from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 26, at the Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave. Tickets are $25 per person or $15 for students. Visit OrlandoArtMovie.eventbrite.com

Join prosecutor Jeff Ashton at the Winter Park Public Library as he shares the behind-the-scenes story of the Casey Anthony case at our next "Author Talk" at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 26. Ashton will be available to sign his book after the presentation.

Discuss the unique issues of Jewish men and women at risk of developing or diagnosed with cancer and local culturally relevant support programs on at 6:30 p.m. on April 26, at Jewish Family Services. This is a free community event. Register by call 407-644-7593 or visiting jfsorlando.org.

APRIL 27

The proper disposal of documents containing sensitive information can help reduce your risk of becoming an identity theft victim. Join Commerce National Bank & Trust for their 6th Annual Shred Event at from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, April 27, at the branch at the corner of 17-92 and Orange Avenue in Winter Park. Limit 6 boxes please.

The American Cancer Society's Relay for Life of Maitland is an overnight relay-style walking event that will take place at Orangewood Presbyterian Church on April 27 & 28. Opening ceremonies will take place at 6 p.m. on Friday and closing ceremonies are at noon on Saturday. The event will also honor cancer survivors with a special lap and Survivor Dinner on Friday night. Visit relayforlife.org/maitlandfl or email [email protected]

APRIL 28

The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens’ Fourth Annual Winter Park Paint Out concludes with a special ticketed evening event — The Paint Out Garden Party — which takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 28. All artists will be present, and attendees are able to discuss and purchase their works. Tickets are $45 in advance, $60 at the door. Space is limited. Call 407-647-6294 or visit winterparkpaintout.org

The 8th Annual National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Orlando 5K Walk - "Changing Minds One Step at a Time," will be held at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, at Lake Lily in Maitland. The Honorary Walk Chairman is Dick Batchelor. Our goal this year is $100,000. There are activities for children, a silent auction, and prizes. Visit namigo.org or call 407-253-1900.

The Run for the Trees Jeanette Genius McKean Memorial 5k will be held at 7:30 a.m. at Showalter Field, 2535 Cady Way in Winter Park, on Saturday, April 28. There will be a kids run at 8:45 a.m. and an awards presentation at 9:15 a.m.

Visit tinyurl.com/runforthetrees

The 2012 Great Strides 5K, benefitting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, is at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 28, at Harbor Park. Registration opens at 7:30 a.m. Visit cff.org/great_strides/find_a_walk_site/index.cfm

The 5th Annual Doggie Derby is Saturday, April 28, at Corrine Commons. The Doggie Derby is an annual charity event where canines compete in a 25-yard sprint race among dogs of similar sizes. Visit brightsideevents.org

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar and WESH News Anchor Martha Sugalski will kick off the Cord for Life Foundation Central Florida Awareness Campaign on from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, April 28 with an incredible food and wine experience by Fleming’s Chef Partner, Tom Nadolski. Tickets are $75. Contact Jeremy Gomez: 407-927-5988 or visit flemingssteakhouse.com

From 2 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida will host its second annual Wine Women & Shoes fundraising event at Rosen Shingle Creek, located at 9939 Universal Boulevard in Orlando, Fla. Visit winewomenshoes.com/orlando2012

The Bach Festival Society of Winter Park concludes its 2011–2012 season with “Spring in Vienna” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 28, and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 29, at Knowles Memorial Chapel, Rollins College. Tickets range from $20 to $50. Call 407-646-2182 or visit BachFestivalFlorida.org

Rollins MBA announces that Spring 2012 Commencement for the graduating class of the Crummer Graduate School of Business will be held from 8:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 28. Local Winter Park resident Harvey L. Massey, Chairman and CEO of Massey Services, will deliver the commencement address.

Tate Music Group Artist Petula Beckles will perform on at 11 a.m. on April 28 at the Patmos Chapel, 821 W. Swoope Ave. in Winter Park. Beckles will be performing songs from her album, “My Song of Jesus.”

APRIL 29

Catherine Giordano, a Central Florida speaker, writer, blogger, and poet, will present a unique poetry reading at the Maitland Public Library at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 29. The event is free. A book launch party for her new book, News Print Poetry 2012, will follow the presentation. Free refreshments will be provided. The Maitland Public Library is located at 501 S. Maitland Ave. in Maitland. Reservations are suggested. Call 407-647-7700.

MAY 1

The Art & History Museums – Maitland (A&H) celebrates the residents of Maitland throughout the entire month of May. Maitland Residents receive free admission to the A&H Museums May 1 – 31. Just show proof of residence.

The Tarflower Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will meet at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, at Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 North Forest Ave., in Orlando. Mike Martin with the Florida Division of Forestry will present all the nuts and bolts of successful prescribed burns in the 1725 acres of the Seminole State Forest. This meeting is free and open to the public. Come early and enjoy refreshments and visiting with other native plant enthusiasts.

MAY 2

Trivia 4 U will be held at 7 p.m. on May 2 at the University Club of Winter Park. The cost is free but donations are accepted. Trivial pursuit games are on the first Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Bring your friends, form a team or join one. Wines and snacks are provided. Call 407.810.3611, email [email protected] or visit universityclubwinterpark.com

MAY 3

The Winter Park Sip and Stroll, hosted by the Park Avenue Area Association and the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on May 3. It will be held at Central Park, on the corner of Morse Boulevard and Park Avenue. The cost is $30 per person in advance. Participating locations include Peterbrooke Chocolatier, Park Plaza Gardens and The Doggie Door. Visit winterpark.org

Carol Stein is back by popular demand in her cabaret, “A Little Naughty Music,” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 3 & Thursday, May 17, as part of the popular Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret Series. Tickets are $20 and include a drink from the bar. Standing room tickets are $10, with no drink included. Call 407-645-0145 or visit winterparkplayhouse.org

MAY 4

The Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park will present the John Pielmeier drama, "Agnes of God", from May 4-14. Agnes of God is a play by John Pielmeier which tells the story of a novice nun who gives birth and insists that the dead child was the result of a virgin conception. The Breakthrough Theatre is located at 419A W. Fairbanks Ave. in Winter Park. Call 407-920-4034.

Date Night at Leu Gardens featuring “Step Mom” is Friday, May 4. It opens at 6 p.m. and movie time is 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Blanket/chairs are recommended. You may bring a dinner picnic basket. Alcohol is permitted. Garden Admission is $5 plus tax for adults and $2 plus tax for children. Visit leugardens.org

MAY 5

COCINA|214 is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a block party in downtown Winter Park. From noon to 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 5. COCINA|214 will close a portion of Welbourne Avenue between Center Street and Knowles Avenue for the event. It is open to the public, and there is no cover charge. Call 407-790-7997 or visit cocina214.com.

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Take Steps Walk is Saturday, May 5 at Lake Lily Park in Maitland. Visit cctakesteps.org

The Third Annual Derby Jubilee and Auction is from 5 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, May 5, at Eastside Bistro, 3461 E. Colonial Drive, in Orlando. It’s a fun-filled evening celebrating all things Derby — a delicious meal, Kentucky Derby viewing, live music, dancing, a live auction, and most outrageous hat, most glamorous hat, and most dapper dude contests. Visit doggiederby.com

ONGOING

The Winter Park Farmers Market is held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday. It is located at the old train depot, at 200 W. New England Ave. For more information, visit CityofWinterPark.org

The Maitland Farmers Market is from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday. It is located at Lake Lily Park. For more information, visit ItsMyMaitland.com or call 407-539-6268.

Food Truck Café is from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday at Lake Lily Park in Maitland.

The Winter Park Food Truck Stop is located at 1127 N. Orlando Ave. in Winter Park, and is open for food trucks 24/7. Follow the site on Facebook at tinyurl.com/FoodTruckStop.

Music at the Casa is a free weekly open house from noon to 3 p.m. on Sundays, featuring live performances and tours of the historic Casa Feliz, at 656 N. Park Ave. in Winter Park. Visit CasaFeliz.us or call 407-628-8200, ext. 3.

The second Friday of every month, local residents will have the opportunity to meet the artists, enjoy live music and performances, while experiencing art and culture at the Maitland Chamber of Commerce. Contact [email protected]

The Art & History Museums – Maitland (A&H), is pleased to announce that the exhibition, “Borders of Paradise: The New World in the Eyes of the Explorers”, has been extended through May 6. Call 407-539-2181 or visit ArtandHistory.org

RNR Registered Nurses Retired meets the third Wednesday of month at Denny's at 440 S. Semeron Blvd., Orlando for charitable works, educational offerings, fellowship and support. Call 407-281-1527.

The Winter Park Playhouse proudly presents the Tony-Nominated hit Broadway musical “Baby” from April 20 to May 12. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays, at 2 p.m. select Sundays (April 29 and May 6), at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 10. Tickets are $38 for evening shows, $35 senior evening shows, $28 for matinees and $20 for industry professionals and students 25 and younger. Call 407-645-0145 or visit winterparkplayhouse.org

The historic Annie Russell Theatre at Rollins College produces William Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost” from April 20 to April 28. Tickets are $20 or $10 with a student ID. Call 407-646-2145.

The Central Florida Watercolor Society will exhibit members’ works in “Watercolor Impressions,” which takes place April 24 to July 15 at the Garden House Gallery in Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave. in Orlando. An opening reception will be held April 24, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and the public is invited. Regular hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Visit centralfloridawatercolor.org

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