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OCT. 30

Carol Stein will return to The Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret Series with her newest solo cabaret, “Moonlight Magic,” on Oct. 30 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18 plus a one-drink minimum. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, as seating is limited. Once tickets are sold out, a limited number of standing room tickets are available for $10. For more information, call 407-645-0145 or visit winterparkplayhouse.org.

OCT. 31

On Friday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m., just outside Winter Park City Hall located at 401 S. Park Ave., the Winter Park community is renewing its effort to end hunger in Central Florida and kicking off the “Feed the Need” campaign. From Saturday, Nov. 1, through Friday, Nov. 21, the campaign will unite the community through online giving, friendly competitions, community events, and individual fundraising efforts, with one mission in mind: to “Feed the Need.” The Winter Park Police and Fire-Rescue Departments will participate in a can-stacking competition at the kickoff event, and whichever team can create the tallest tower in three minutes will have a $1,000 donation made in their name to Feed the Need provided by Old Florida Bank. Learn more at feedtheneedwp.org

The American Orchid Society will host its 2014 fall members’ meeting, which will include a three-day orchid plant sale, international orchid vendors, guest lecturers from around the world, and numerous live-orchid exhibits sponsored by Florida orchid societies, at the Sheraton Orlando North, 600 N. Lake Destiny Drive in Maitland on Friday, Oct. 31, through Sunday, Nov. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tickets are available at aos.org/store/eventregistration.aspx

On Friday, Oct. 31, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. children of all ages are invited to join the fun at Pumpkins and Munchkins in Shady Park in Winter Park! This free event will have activities that include games, bounce houses, a costume contest, trick or treat trail, and lots of fun for the entire family! Call 407-599-3275 to learn more.

NOV. 1

The city of Maitland invites all residents, their families and friends to participate in the Mayors’ Sole Challenge, a free 30-minute fun walk, at 8 a.m. on Nov. 1, at Quinn Strong Park at 345 S. Maitland Ave. The Mayors’ Sole Challenge, in its third year, is a friendly competition between Winter Park, Eatonville, and Maitland. The municipality with the most participating walkers wins $2,500 for their city to be used on parks, health, and wellness. The first 400 participants will receive a free T-shirt, a pedometer, and a healthy breakfast. There will be children’s activities including face painting, an obstacle course, and “dance-walking.” The event is free to the public; however, online registration in advance of the event is recommended. Register at healthycentralflorida.org/?page_id=1218.

Winter Park’s Park Avenue Fashion Week concludes with the PAFW Runway Show as Winter Park’s biggest fashion event of the year. A 20,000-square-foot tent is placed in Central Park with a runway and lounge area for VIP guests. The Runway Show takes place Nov. 1 with an Interactive Red Carpet; the announcement of the winner of the Emerging Designer Competition; and a check presented to the Foundation for Foster Children. Call 772-222-7614 or visit parkavenuefashionweek.com

On Saturday, Nov. 1, the Creative City Project will bring downtown Orlando to life with performances and interactive art installations from 7 to 11 p.m. Dozens of unexpected encounters and collaborations give you experiences you can't have anywhere else. There will be dozens of performances spread across the public spaces of our city. See and experience Orlando like never before! Visit creativecityproject.com for more information.

NOV. 2

Orlando Area Historical Rose Society will meet at Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 North Forest Ave. in Orlando on Nov. 2. Doors open 2 p.m., and the program starts 2:30 p.m. Admission and parking are both free. The afternoon’s guest speaker will be Rosemary Collins from Rose Oak Design, who will give a talk on holiday floral arrangements. For more information, call 407-497-1639.

NOV. 6

Join the Hannibal Square Community Land Trust Incorporated for an after-hours reception to celebrate 10 years of providing quality and affordable housing. The reception will be held at the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Nov. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Go to hannibalsquarecommunitylandtrust.org or call 407-644-9111.

NOV. 7

On Friday, Nov. 7, at 10 a.m., the city of Winter Park will present its fourth annual Veterans Day Celebration. This event will be at the Winter Park Community Center Ruby Ball Amphitheatre located at 721 W. New England Ave. Hometown hero and star of the SuperBowl XLVIII commercial filmed in Winter Park this past January, Lt. Chuck Nadd, will be the featured guest speaker. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., the VFW Post 2093 Community Band will be entertaining guests as they visit with organizations and services that offer resources specifically for veteran needs. At 10 a.m., the official program will begin. For more information, call 407-599-3428.

NOV. 8

On Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Orlando Garden Club will host a Holiday Market and Plant & Craft Sale. The Club is located at 710 E. Rollins St. in Orlando. A variety of garden plants, tropical plants, orchids, various types of jewelry, handcrafted items, unique and custom gifts will all be available for sale. The event offers free admission, free parking, a free plant to early shoppers, raffle items, and lunch and refreshments available for reasonable prices. For more information, call Faye at 407-299-5412 or Ann at 321-277-5881.

Get a jump on holiday shopping during Winter Park Presbyterian Church’s annual Alternative Global Christmas Market on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 9, from 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. and open again from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. The market will take place inside Fellowship Hall at the church at 400 S. Lakemont Ave. in Winter Park. Non-profit organizations will be selling a variety of items, many made by artisans to support their families in developing countries. All funds collected by sales and donations go directly to these organizations. Cash or checks will be accepted. No credit cards, please. For more information, call 407-647-1467.

The Winter Park crew boosters are having a fundraiser at the Winter Park Crew Boathouse on Saturday, Nov. 8. Fine wine, delicious food a bonfire by the lake, and live jazz all transform the boathouse into a magical setting to make new and revive old friendships. The event is open to the public and of special interest to any former or collegiate rowers who would enjoy meeting and getting involved in a huge source of pride to Winter Park. For more information, call Barbara at 407-628-8070.

Winter Park is pleased to present a new event, “Chalk the Walk” in Central Park to be held Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is similar to a street-painting festival, but unique in that the sidewalks of beautiful Central Park will become the canvas on which artists create their magnificent works of chalk art. The event is open to spectators all day. Prizes for the show totaling $2,500 will be presented to winners from adult, high school and middle school categories. Winners will be announced from the main stage in Central Park at 5 p.m. To participate and chalk in the event is free and open to the public. However, space is limited and requires application in advance for all categories via email at [email protected]. For more information, call 407-599-3275.

NOV. 9

Members from the Maitland community will celebrate Veterans Day on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 3 p.m. at the Maitland Civic Center at 641 S. Maitland Ave. All veterans, service men and women, their family, and their guests are welcome to participate. Beginning at 4 p.m., the program will feature a military-style colors ceremony, performances from the Maitland Military Band and a special guest speaker. A reception follows the program and hamburgers, hotdogs, cake, and ice cream will be served. Pre-registration is encouraged. Register by calling 407-647-2111 or logging on to maitlandciviccenter.com.