Winter Garden Briefs 06.19.14

+ Students receive scholastic awards

Members of the American Legion Hugh T. Gregory Post 63 presented the American Legion School Award to Dillard Street Elementary students Ethan Lugo and Payton Wilson on June 2.

This medal represents the highest honor awarded to American youth by the America Legion. It is given to students who demonstrated the exemplary standards of courage, honor, leadership, patriotism and scholarship among their peers.

+ Give blood at legion event

American Legion Hugh T. Gregory Post 63, in conjunction with Florida’s Blood Centers, is conducting a blood drive from 2-7 p.m. on July 3. The blood van will be in front of the post at 271 W. Plant St. in downtown Winter Garden.

Each pint of blood donated equals three lives saved. Donors receive free movie vouchers. The post will be open with drinks and snacks available.

+ Bluegrass concert series at Garden Theatre

The Garden Theatre is offering a blueegrass concert series featuring local acts and nationally touring groups. Scheduled to perform between now and Aug. 3 are Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out (June 21, 8 p.m.), The Roys (June 28, 8 p.m.), Chris Henry & The Hardcore Grass Band (July 5, 8 p.m.), The Gatorbone Band (July 12, 8 p.m.) and the Sweeney Family Band (Aug. 2 at 8 p.m. and Aug. 3 at 2 p.m.).

Tickets range from $15 to $25 and can be purchased at gardentheatre.org/concerts or at the Box Office at 407-877-4736. Group rates of up to 25 percent off are available by calling 407-877-4736, Ext. 208.

The theater is at 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden.

+ Donations being collected for research center

The Winter Garden Heritage Foundation has set up a donation box at Savoree on downtown Plant Street. The new History Research and Education Center is being constructed next to the Heritage Museum and will be dedicated to preserving local history and educating residents and newcomers about the area’s past and present.

+ College graduates from Winter Garden

Kevin Klauk has earned his Master of Science in aerospace engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta.

Kaylee Elizabeth Hoover has graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in exercise science and physical education at McDaniel College in Westminster, Md.

+ Winter Garden graduates

Melinda Graham has graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa.

Rebecca Dingman Root has earned her Master of Science degree in healthcare administration from Utica College, Utica, N.Y.

+ Cancer Fund upcoming events

People who want to support the Winter Garden-based Jimmy Crabtree Cancer Fund can:

• dine at Al Fresco’s in Winter Garden on Tuesday, July 8. The fund will receive 10 percent of the proceeds.

• enjoy a “Spirit Day” lunch and dinner at Beef O’ Brady’s in Winter Garden on Wednesday, July 30.

• go bowling at Wekiva Lanes in Apopka from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Aug. 9. The cost, including shoes, is $20 per person.

• visit Winter Garden’s Tasting Room “Making a Difference” event from 4 p.m. to closing on Monday, Aug. 25.

• attend the 3rd Annual JCCF Charity Softball Tournament at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Braddock Park in Winter Garden.

• attend the 4th JCCF Charity Poker Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 10. The cost is $60 per person and food, beer and wine is included.

• attend the 5th Annual JCCF Charity Golf Tournament at the West Orange Country Club on Monday, March 9. The cost is $100 per player and $400 for a foursome. Lunch and dinner are included. The event also will feature a silent auction.

Visit ww.jccancerfund.org for more information.

+ Catch an old film at Garden Theatre

The Garden Theatre continues its Summer Movie Series at 160 W. Plant St. All movies begin at 7 p.m., and tickets are $5 general admission. Tickets are sold online at gardentheatre.org or beginning two hours prior to show times at the box office.

Upcoming movies:

• Thursday Vintage Favorites

June 19, “Rebel Without a Cause,” 1955, 

June 26, “The Philadelphia Story,” 1940,

July 3, “Cassablanca,” 1942,

July 10, “Cool Hand Luke,” 1967,

• Friday Cult Classics

June 13, “Animal House,” 1978,

June 20, “Best in Show,” 2000, 

June 27, “Back to the Future II,” 1989,

July 11, “Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life,” 1983.

+ Seniors invited to socialize

Senior Time is a program geared toward seniors, and it meets each Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon at the West Orange Neighborhood Center for Families (Mildred Dixon Activity Center).

Participants can enjoy activities, exercises, games, reading time and snacks. The center is located at 303 S. West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden. For more information, call 407-905-5100.

+ Summer sports offered at i9

Boys and girls ages 4-14 can register for indoor basketball at Bridgewater Middle School and flag football and instructional soccer at Foundation Academy with i9 Sports. All skill levels are welcome, and there are no tryouts. Practices are held once a week prior to the game.

The summer season starts July 12. For information or to register, go to www.i9sports.com or call 407-288-8422.

+ VBS set at  Methodist church

First United Methodist Church welcomes children to attend Vacation Bible School July 21-25 from 9 a.m. to noon, at 125 N. Lakeview Ave. in Winter Garden. The event is open to children ages 4 through 5th grade. A $10 donation is requested, but those who cannot donate are still encouraged to register their children. Register online at www.fumcwg.org/children.

+ Bingo at Elks

The Winter Garden Elks Lodge offers bingo games on Thursdays at 6 p.m. The public is invited to participate. The Elks Lodge is at 700 Ninth St., Winter Garden.

+ Duplicate bridge

N-S: 1. J. and R. Jett 2. M. and J. Chilton 3. L. Nieman – M.A. Cummings 4. H. Parker – M. Lesnik 5. E. and T. Quinn; E-W: 1. S. Kmiec – M. Ryan 2. A. Snook – B. Young 3. M. and D. Larson 4. J. and B. Hebert 5. E. Kalember – N. Velden