Family Calendar

MARCH 7

Jewish Family Services will host its third annual “Glow & Golf” event on Thursday, March 7, at 6 p.m. at the historic Winter Park Country Club, located at 761 Old England Ave. The course makes its way through beautiful downtown Winter Park and provides a challenge to even the most experienced golfer. Call 407-331-0076 for more information.

The Trinity Prep Players present “Bus Stop,” written by William Inge and directed by Donna Walker, on Thursday, March 7, through Sunday, March 10, at 5700 Trinity Prep Lane in Winter Park. All shows cost $5. Visit trinityprep.org for information on showtimes.

MARCH 9

The sixth Annual Doggie Derby will bring the community together to celebrate man’s best friend, while helping kids and families, on Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Corrine Commons in Baldwin Park, located at 1913 Meeting Place in Orlando. Canines compete with dogs of similar sizes in a single-elimination, 25-yard sprint races. Champions are declared and trophies and prizes are awarded in each of the four weight divisions. The overall winner receives the grand prize. A $15 fee will allow interested individuals to register a dog online at doggiederby.com

The Smile Mile in Baldwin Park is at 8 a.m. on March 9 with different races for ages 5-11 at Blue Jacket Park, 2501 General Reese Ave. in Orlando. Proceeds benefit the Track Shack Foundation. Call 407-896-1160 or visit trackshack.com for more information.

MARCH 10

The city of Winter Park will proudly host the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra as they present Spring Pops “All That Jazz,” Sunday, March 10, at 7 p.m., in charming Central Park in downtown Winter Park. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy an evening of heart-warming music under the stars.

MARCH 16

Maitland Community Preschool’s annual Touch-A-Truck will return from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 16 at 1300 W. Maitland Blvd. in Maitland. Cost is $5 per child or $20 max per family. Children younger than two are free. Visit orangewood.org/touchatruck for more information.

ONGOING

The Orlando Ballet School will introduce a new inspiring dance program called Adaptive Dance, which is designed to foster a love of dance and creative expression in children with Down syndrome. It was originally developed by the Boston Ballet in 2002. The pilot program will begin on April 6 at the Orlando Ballet South location, and will be offered at no cost to students. In the fall of 2013, the official launch will take place at the Orlando Ballet Central Location on Orange Avenue. For more information contact [email protected]

Maitland Public Library events:

Preschool Stories are every Tuesday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The Scenic Maitland Walk takes place every Thursday at 6:30 a.m.

Baby Time is every Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The library has also brought back LEGOS Engineers, which will be from 4 to 5 p.m. every Monday from March 4 to Aug. 5. There will be first level and second level classes for grades 3 and up.