Calendar

MARCH 7

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 Wintr Park. All shows cost $5. Visit trinityprep.org for information on showtimes.

Arlie Sulka—the owner and managing director of the renowned gallery Lillian Nassau LLC in New York City and a long-time appraiser for the PBS series Antiques Roadshow—will give the 2013 Hugh F. McKean Public Lecture on Thursday, March 7. For more information contact [email protected] or call 407-645-5311.

The Maitland Chamber will sponsor a Success Leads Luncheon Thursday, March 7 from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Bahama Breeze in Altamonte Springs, located at 499 E. Altamonte Drive. Visit maitlandchamber.com for more information on this event.

The Jewish Academy of Orlando, located at 851 N. Maitland Ave. in Maitland, presents a Texas Hold ‘em Poker Tournament Thursday, March 7. Registration will begin at 6:30 p.m., followed by poker play at 7 p.m. This event will feature poker and casino games, as well as great games, dinner and cocktails. The suggested donations are $110 for Texas Hold ‘em and $35 for casino games. Call 407-647-0713 for more information on this event, or register online at jewishacademyorlando.org

Jewish Family Services will host its third annual “Glow & Golf” event 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 on this event.

MARCH 8

The Art and History Museums –Maitland (A&H) continues its popular social event for art lovers, Culture & Cocktails, on Friday, March 8 from 6-9 p.m. The event will take place in A&H’s Germaine Marvel Building, located at 210 W. Packwood Ave. This month, artist Gianelle Gelpi is featured in an exhibition that includes a spectrum of her most recent paintings, with large and small brightly rendered acrylic paintings and a sample of her mother-daughter collaborative works. The event will also include music by Jayo. Guests are also invited to view two exhibitions in the A&H’s Main Galleries: James Casey’s Equine Sculpture and Anna Tomczak’s Animalia. Visit ArtandHistory.org or call 407-539-2181 for more information on this event.

Good Morning Winter Park, a monthly meeting that includes Chamber members, residents and community leaders, will take place Friday, March 8 at the Winter Park Welcome Center, located at 151 W. Lyman Ave. Registration for this event begins at 7:45 a.m., followed by the program at 8:15 a.m. Visit winterpark.org for more information on this event.

Now in its fifth year, Fantasy of Flight's popular Legends & Legacies Symposium Series continues Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9 with a brand new event, "Beyond the Battlefield," featuring an elite panel of aviation heroes who will share the wartime experiences and triumphs that prepared them for a life of leadership that lasted well beyond their military careers. Visit fantasyofflight.com for more information.

As part of Art & History Museums-Maitland (A&H) Artist-in-Action, Whitney Broadaway’s works will be exhibited in the lobby of the Maitland Civic Center, located at 641 S. Maitland Ave., from March 8-June 1. An opening reception is scheduled for Friday, March 8 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The reception is free and the public is invited to attend. Visit maitlandciviccenter.com for more information on this event.

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.-2 p.m. at Corrine Commons, Baldwin Park, located at 1913 Meeting Place in Orlando. Canines compete with dogs of similar size in a single-elimination, 25-yard sprint race. 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 Orlando/Winter Park branch of the American Association of University Women will host its annual Spring Literary Luncheon featuring Patricia Friendberg, author of best seller “21 Aldsgate” at 11:30 p.m. March 9.

MARCH 10

The Photography of Sherry K. Levy will be on display at an exhibition Sunday, March 10 from 2-4 p.m. at The University Club of Winter Park, located at 841 N. Park Ave. Call 407-644-6149 for more information on this event.

The Orlando Philharmonic’s Spring Pops Concert is at 7 p.m. March 10 in Central Park in Winter Park. Bring a blanket and listen to classical hits.

MARCH 11

“A Conversation with Congressman John Mica, U.S. Representative of Florida’s District 7” is scheduled to take place next Monday, March 11 from 7-8 p.m. in the Winter Park Plaza (next to Ethos).

MARCH 12

The LWP Breakfast Speaker Series will take place Tuesday, March 12 at the Interlachen Country Club, located at 2245 Interlachen Court in Winter Park. The keynote speaker will be Sanford “Sandy” Shugart, president at Valencia College. Registration for this event will begin at 7:30 a.m., followed by the program at 8 a.m. This event is open to Leadership Winter Park graduates, Winter Park Chamber Board of Directors and Trustees. RSVP by March 5. Contact Megan Lanier at 407-644-8281 for more information on this event.

MARCH 13

Rollins College Center for Advanced Entrepreneurship and CEO Nexus will host Priceline.com co-founder Jeff Hoffman at its next CEO Nexus Forum Wednesday, March 13. The forum will begin at 6 p.m. for area CEOs and corporate principals invited to attend and registered at [email protected].

Bob Orafalo, operating officer of the Orlando Solar Bears, will tell about the hockey team coming to Orlando and plans for the future. The program will be presented March 13 at 7 p.m. at the Winter Park University Club, 841 N. Park Avenue. An action packed video of the team in action will be shown. All are invited. Admission for nonmembers, $5.

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce’s Work Well Health Education Series will be speaking about eye health from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. March 13 at the Winter Park Welcome Center, 151 W. Lyman Avenue.

MARCH 14

The Hannibal Square Wine Tasting event runs from 5-7:30 p.m. March 14 at Hannibal Square. Visit winterpark.org for more information.

The Park Avenue Sidewalk Sale runs from March 14-17 along Park Avenue. Hours vary by store.

Popcorn Flicks in Central Park features the classic war film “The Dirty Dozen” at 8 p.m. at the Central Park Main Stage in Winter Park.

MARCH 16

Trinity Preparatory School is pleased to announce that its fourteenth biennial auction and dinner dance, Monte Carlo, will be held at the Caribe Royale Orlando on Saturday, March 16. For more information, or to receive an invitation to Monte Carlo, contact Auction Coordinator Marti Polaski at [email protected] or 407.671.4140.

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

ONGOING

Here are a couple weekly events happening at the Maitland Public Library, located at 501 S. Maitland Ave.

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

The Scenic Maitland Walk takes place every Thursday at 6:30 a.m. Baby Time is every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Here is a list of events happening throughout March at the Maitland Public Library, located at 501 S. Maitland Ave.

Sunday, March 3

On Sunday, March 3, Elaine Person teaches poetry from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Monday, March 4

On Monday, March 4, Paul Miller will teach a photography class at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, March 5

On Tuesday, March 5, Orlando Superstars will take place from noon-2 p.m.

Stillwater Healing Topic: Fertility will take place Tuesday, March 5 at 6 p.m.

Friday, March 8

On Friday, March 8, the second Friday Book Lovers Club will take place in the conference room at 10:30 a.m.

Saturday, March 9

On Saturday, March 9, there will be an Elaine Person writing workshop from noon-2 p.m.; registration is required.

Second Saturday will take place Saturday, March 9 from 2-4 p.m.

Sunday, March 10

On Sunday, March 10, PAM creative writing will be from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Vietnamese Cooking with Ha Roda will take place Sunday, March 10 from 3-4:30 p.m.

Monday, March 11

On Monday, March 11, Dr. Kenneth Lipsitt will present Low Vision & Hope from 2-3 p.m.

Tuesday, March 12

On Tuesday, March 12, Orlando Superstars will be from noon-2 p.m.

Healthy Maitland will take pace Tuesday, March 12 from 4-5:30 p.m.

Cooking with George Glasser will be Tuesday, March 12 from 7-9 p.m.

Wednesday, March 13

On Wednesday, March 13, Culture Club will be from 4-5 p.m.

A workshop with Dr. Bolick on correction type 2 diabetes will take place Wednesday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m.

Friday, March 15

A blood pressure check will take place Friday, March 15 from 10 a.m.-noon.

Saturday, March 16

On Saturday, March 16, You are not Alone Travel will be from 2-4 p.m.

Sunday, March 17

On Sunday, March 17, Elaine Person teaches poetry from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 19

IIC will take place Tuesday, March 19 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 20

On Wednesday, March 20, a Board of Trustees meeting will be from 7:30-9:30 p.m.

Saturday, March 23

On Saturday, March 23, there will be an Elaine Person writing workshop for Youth from noon-2 p.m.; registration is required.

Sunday, March 24

PAM creative writing will take place Sunday, March 24 from 1:30-3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 26

Books to Die For “Eleven on Top” by Janet Evanovich will be Tuesday, March 26 from 7-8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 27

Contemporary Authors: Freudenberger’s “Newlyweds” will be Wednesday, March 27 from 1:30-3 p.m.

Saturday, March 30

You are not Alone Travel (families) will be Saturday, March 30 from noon-2 p.m.

Sunday, March 31

The library will be closed Sunday, March 31 in observance of the Easter holiday.

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

The Breakthrough Theatre of Winter Park, located at 421 W. Fairbanks Ave., will present the Maxwell Anderson play, “Bad Seed,” until March 11. Visit breakthroughtheatre.com for more information.

Brio Tuscan Grille, located at 480 N. Orlando Ave. in Winter Park, will host Wine on Wednesdays through April 10 from 6-8 p.m. to raise money for New Hope for Kids’ programs. This weekly event provides select wines for guests in return for their $8 donation per glass, and all proceeds benefit New Hope for Kids. Call 407-622-5611 for more information on this weekly event.

Through April 16 AARP will be offering free tax assistance Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon-4 p.m. at the Maitland Senior Center, located at 345 S. Maitland Ave. Assistance is on a first-come, first-serve basis, and the last person will be helped at 3:30 p.m. Individuals should bring all appropriate tax information with them. Call the Senior Center Office at 407-539-6251 for more information.

“Sewn Together: Photographic Quilts Reflecting the Historic Family Ties of Eatonville, Maitland and Winter Park” will be on exhibit through Saturday, April 13 at the Hannibal Square Heritage Center, a program of Crealdé School of Art that is located at 642 W. New England Ave. in Winter Park. All events are free and open to the public. The center is open Tuesday through Thursday from noon-4 p.m., Friday from noon-5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Call the Hannibal Square Heritage Center at 407-539-2680 or visit www.hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org for more information.

The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center will be hosting the exhibit “The Plot: A Graphic History of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion.” until March 20. The exhibit is open Fridays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and Sundays 1-4 p.m. No admission is charged, and reservations are not necessary except for school groups. Call 407-628-0555 or visit holocaustedu.org for more information.

The Classic Repertory Series will include performances of “Othello” through March 16 and “Sense and Sensibility” through March 17. Shows on Wednesdays and Thursdays will be at 7 p.m. and seats will cost $20, $30 and $35. Friday and Saturday shows will be at 8 p.m. and seats will cost $30, $35 and $40. Sunday shows will be at 2 p.m., with seat costs of $20, $30, and $35. Call 407-447-1700 or visit orlandoshakes.org for single tickets and Season Flex Passes. Tickets can also be picked up in person at the box office located inside the Lowndes Shakespeare Center, located at 812 E. Rollins St. in Orlando’s Loch Haven Cultural Park.

“Facing Forward: Portraits by Eliza Pineau” and Night Café Paintings by Delores Haberkorn of the Artists League of Orange County will be on display at the Maitland Public Library, located at 501 S. Maitland Ave., from Feb. 2-28. The event is free. Library hours are 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sunday hours are 1-6 p.m. Call 407-647-7700 for more information.

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