Family Calendar

NOV. 22

On Thursday, Nov. 22, from 8 to 10 a.m. Orangewood Church will welcome Maitland First Responders and the community to a free breakfast. For more information, visit orangewood.org/communityevents or email [email protected]

NOV. 29

Trinity Preparatory School will be performing the musical theater production “Pippin.” Show times are Thursday, Nov. 29, at 4:30 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 30, at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, Dec. 1, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 2, at 2:30 p.m. All tickets are $5. Trinity Prep is located at 5700 Trinity Prep Lane, Winter Park. Visit TrinityPrep.org or call 407-671-4140.

NOV. 30

The Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in Winter Park will be Friday, Nov. 30, at 5:15 p.m. in Central Park. There will be performances by children’s choirs and children’s activities. For more information, call 407-644-8281.

“Elf” will be shown on Friday, Nov. 30, at 7 p.m. at Winter Park’s Popcorn Flicks in Central Park. For more information, call 407-629-0054.

DEC. 1

Leadership Winter Park Class 23 will host the Leadership Winter Park Pancake Breakfast at Central Park’s main stage from 7 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children with proceeds benefiting Winter Park elementary schools. For more information, call 407-644-8281

On Saturday, Dec. 1, Park Avenue will come to life at 9 a.m. for the 60th annual Winter Park “Ye Olde Hometown” Christmas Parade. For more information, call 407-644-8281.

BRIO Tuscan Grille in Winter Park Village will have Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 1, from 9 to 10:30 a.m. The cost is $11.95 for adults and $5.95 for children, proceeds will benefit Toys for Tots.

The city of Maitland will usher in the holiday season at the annual Season of Light event at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 1, at Lake Lily Park.

DEC. 2

Orangewood will host a chili dinner and concert by the worship band on Sunday, Dec. 2, at 5:30 p.m. Attendees should plan on testing their chili cooking skills by bringing a dish to share. For more information, visit orangewood.org/communityevents or email [email protected]

ONGOING

Orlando Fashion Square has welcomed back Santa Claus for visits and pictures with children. Photos will be taken daily through Dec. 24. Pets can sit with St. Nick on Pet Nights, Mondays through Dec. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. The mall is at 3201 E. Colonial Drive. Visit orlandofashionsquare.com or 407-896-1131.

Maitland Public Library events:

The library will be closed Thursday, Nov. 22, and Friday, Nov. 23.

Saturday, Nov. 24: Busting Holiday Stress will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Restored by Touch Massage and Wellness.

Tuesday, Nov. 27: Books to Die For, the Mystery Book Club, will meet at 7:30 p.m. to discuss Silva’s Portrait of a Spy.

Wednesday, Nov. 28: Contemporary Authors Book Club Discussion Group will meet at 1:30 p.m. to discuss Landay’s “Defending Jacob.”

Call 407-647-7700 to register.

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