Calendar of events

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THURSDAY

JFS “Glow and Golf” fundraiser is 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 at Winter Park Country Club, 761 Old England Ave, Winter Park. Enjoy nine exciting holes of night golf with fun glow in the dark balls in a 4-player scramble format and help a valued agency at the same time! Individuals can register for $70 and teams of four for $260. A $5 discount on registration will be offered to golfers donating toys. To register, visit www.jfsorlando.org/#golf

Newcomers of Central Florida holiday luncheon with musical entertainment is 11:30 a.m. Dec. 8 at Maison & Jardin, 430 S. Wymore Road, Altamonte Springs. Tickets are $23. Advance reservations are required. Members, non-members and guests welcome. For information, visit newcomerscfl.org

"Traveling Between Worlds: An Archaeological Exploration of Complex Societies Research Based around Household Economies and Lithic Studies" by Lucas Martindale Johnson, a current PhD student in Anthropology at the University of Florida, is the subject of the 7 p.m. Dec. 8 Central Florida Anthropological Society meeting at Harry P. Leu Gardens. This presentation is free and open to the public. For more information contact [email protected] or 321-948-3994.

FRIDAY

Oregon is characterized by some of the lowest incomes per capita – with one-fifth of its residents below the poverty line. To help raise money for “American Project”, StillWaters Healing Center is hosting a Stress Reducing Community Acupuncture Event from 5-7 p.m. on Dec. 9 at 260 Lookout Place Suite 209, Maitland. Seating is limited; call 407-772-9243 for reservations.

What was Maitland, Florida like before European contact? The Art & History Museums – Maitland invites you to come and explore as it presents “Borders of Paradise: The New World in the Eyes of Explorers”, beginning on Friday, Dec. 9, and continuing through Feb. 26 at the Maitland Historical Museum, 221 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland. An opening reception will be held on Friday, Dec. 9, from 6 to 9 PM in the Maitland Historical Museum galleries. The reception is free to A & H members and $5 for not-yet- members. For more information, call 407-539-2181 or visit www.ArtandHistory.org

The UCF Print Collective Takes Center Stage at this month's Culture & Cocktails, held on Friday, Dec. 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. both inside and outside the A&H's Germaine Marvel Building. Enjoy music by Saskatchewan, literary readings by Nathan Holic and Ted Greenburg from Maitland Poets & Writers, and tempting treats by Winter Park Fish Co. Food Truck!

UCF Ice Hockey vs. USF Ice Hockey is 10:15 p.m. Dec. 9 at RDV IceDen. It’s $5 for the general public and free with an UCF ID.

SATURDAY

Relax and enjoy the holidays by visiting the Winter Park Florida Blue center’s free Health Fair on from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 10 focused on minimizing stress and living well. Florida Blue Health Fair is offering attendees free health screenings including cholesterol and glucose tests, blood pressure measurements and more.

Mayor Howard Schieferdecker’s re-election campaign kickoff is 4-5:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at Swoope Studio, 142 S. Swoope Ave. in Maitland.

Fresh Med Spas is hosting a Holiday SPA-rty Saturday, Dec. 10 from 4 to 9 p.m. with holiday refreshments, discounts and exclusives. Call 407-897-2211 or visit www.freshmedspas.com for more information.

MONDAY

On Monday, Dec. 12 at 3:30 p.m., Chris Miles, born in England, educated at

Oxford, now living in Orlando, will speak on “Accents of English-Speaking People” at a meeting of the English-Speaking Union at the University Club of Winter Park, 841 Park Ave. This interesting and humorous speaker will discuss accents and dialects of English-speaking people as affected by geographic, socio-economic and education levels. Contact 407-365-4051 for more information.

The Goldenrod Chamber’s Annual Holiday Party on Monday, Dec. 12, at the Goldenrod Station from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The event is free for all and will include heavy appetizers and cocktails for everyone. The Chamber is teaming up with our very own Property Appraiser, Bill Donegan, to collect unwrapped toys for boys and girls to donate to the Harbor House for mentally and physically abused women. RSVP to 407-677-5980.

TUESDAY

The Rollins College Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship, CEO Nexus and the Florida Economic Gardening Institute will host a forum at the Mills Memorial Center at Rollins College in Winter Park on Tuesday, Dec. 13. To learn more about CEO Nexus, its forums and how to register, contact Quello at [email protected] or 407-590-6101.

WEDNESDAY

Playhouse favorites Heather Alexander & Laura Hodos, with pianist Christopher Leavy, sold out their scheduled performances on Dec. 6 and 13, but will bring holiday cheer to Central Florida one more time in the popular Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret Series on Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and include a drink from the bar.

DEC. 15

Orange Audubon Society presents “A Year in the Life of a Park Ranger” by Amy Conyers at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15. It’s free and at Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. Call 407-637-2525 or visit www.orangeaudubonfl.org

ONGOING

The Winter Park Farmers’ Market is every Saturday from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the old train depot, 200 W. New England Ave. Visit CityofWinterPark.org

The Maitland Farmers’ Market is every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lake Lily Park. Visit ItsMyMatiland.com or call 407-539-6268.

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

“Music at the Casa” is a free weekly Sunday open house featuring live performances and tours of the historic Casa Feliz, 656 N. Park Ave. Visit CasaFeliz.us or call 407-628-8200 ext. 3.

Friday Nights at the Morse features free admission to the Morse Museum on Fridays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. through April 27. Occasional programs include live music, art demonstrations, curator tours and family tours. Visit MorseMuseum.org for details.

“Mid-Century: A Photographic View of Three African-American Communities in Florida” is at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center through Dec. 30. Visit HannibalSquareHeritageCenter.org

Art & History Museums – Maitland’s Culture and Cocktails takes place the second Friday of every month until April both inside and outside of the Maitland Art Center’s Germaine Marvel Building, 210 W. Packwood Ave. Guests are sure to enjoy this evening of art, music, poetry, food and fun.

Schedule includes:

Friday, Jan. 13, 6-9 p.m., featuring artist Doug Rhodehamel

Friday, Feb. 10, 6-9 p.m., featuring artists Cherie Dacko, Cake Marques and Tracy Burke

Friday, March 9, 6-9 p.m., featuring artist Adrian Gonzalez

Friday, April 13, 6-9 p.m., featuring artist Andrew Spear

For more information, phone 407-539-2181 or visit ArtandHistory.org

Ballroom Dancing Lessons are every Monday night except the first Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at the University Club of Winter Park, 841 N. Park Ave. Line Dance Instruction is held on the first Monday. It’s $5 per lesson. Call 407-644-6149.

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