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APRIL 10

Join the Central Florida Mineral and Gem Society, a not-for-profit educational organization, at a Rock, Mineral, Gem, Jewelry & Fossil Show on April 10, 11 and 12 at the Florida National Guard Armory. Show times are as follows: April 10 from 1 to 6 p.m., April 11 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and April 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vendors will be offering beads, minerals, gemstones, custom jewelry, fossils, artifacts, metaphysical stones, etc. There will be a silent auction and door prizes, as well as demonstrations of faceting stones, cabochons, wire wrapping and chain mail. Admission is at $5 for adults and $2 for students. Visit cfmgs.org

APRIL 11

Stop and smell the roses as the spring season begins when the city’s Parks & Recreation Department’s Landscape Division will host its first Park Avenue Garden Tour on Saturday, April 11, at 9 a.m. Join a city horticulture specialist on this flowery, two-block tour will share an intimate glimpse into Park Avenue’s eye-catching planters, topiaries, hanging baskets and more. Space is limited. Call 407-599-3397.

Come find a great deal at Baldwin Park’s annual Porch Sale & Annual Flea Markets on Saturday, April 11 from 8 a.m. to noon. This community-wide porch sale will be set up in Enders Park, High Park, and at Corrine Commons in front of Grace Hopper Hall. There will be a variety of items from clothes and toys to electronics and furniture. There will be great finds so come out and shop early!

Join artists and fine crafters for the 27th annual Maitland Spring Festival of the Arts. The Festival will be held at Lake Lily on April 11 and 12. The juried arts and fine crafts show is produced by the Maitland Area Chamber of Commerce. Attendees will be able to stroll around the lake and be entertained by live music in this two-day event. For more information, visit maitlandspringartfestival.com

Spend a fun afternoon nibbling on delicious food, sipping wine from Napa Valley and shopping from local and national boutiques at the fifth annual Wine Women and Shoes event on April 11. The event, featuring MIX 105.1’s CJ Robinson as the emcee, will go from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Ports of Call at SeaWorld Orlando. 100 percent of the ticket proceeds will benefit the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. General admission tickets are $85 and VIP tickets $135. Visit winewomenandshoes.com/orlando or email Maureen Mikel at [email protected] for more information.

The Central Florida Orchid Society will hold its annual spring Orchid Show and Sale on April 11 and 12. Guests are invited to the Bahia Shrine where the event will go from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Plant vendors and supplies vendors will be on site with a large variety of beautiful, flowering orchid plants and potting and mounting supplies. Admission is $5 and parking is free. To see the awarded entries, and for more information, visit cflorchidsociety.org

APRIL 12

Enjoy an Ice Cream Social to benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 12, at the Winter Park Civic Center, located at 1050 W. Morse Blvd. in Winter Park. The Friends of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida will transform the center into a fun, family-friendly place. The event will feature delicious ice cream and treats, cake, games, contests, door prizes, a silent auction, and entertainment for the whole family. Scheduled activities and attractions include create a sundae, an old-fashioned cakewalk, pin the cherry on the sundae, a barbershop quartet and a special appearance by ventriloquist and magician Jacki Manna. Cost is $6 in advance and $8 at the door. Tickets are available at both Ronald McDonald Houses and from the Friends of RMHCCF Steering Committee. Call 407-677-1552 or visit rmhorlando.org/events

Bring your pooch to the park for the 12th annual Winter Park Doggie Art Festival on Sunday, April 12. The event will be held at North Central Park in Winter Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your furry friends and see pet related artists, vendors and adoption organizations. For more information, visit sebastianhaulfund.org/events.html or call 407-644-2969.

APRIL 14

Get a free introductory lecture to authentic Kabbalah from 7 to 8:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14 at the Winter Park Community Center, located at 721 W. New England Ave. Discover the insights the ancient Kabbalists had into nature’s program and the purpose behind it. For more information, call 321-348-0187 or visit intro.kabbalah.info

APRIL 15

Learn how to create linear features within floral arrangements with Emily Baeder and Mary Louise Trescott at the Winter Park Garden Club on Wednesday, April 15, at 10 a.m. Participants are to bring their own container and plant material. For more information, call 407-644-5770.

Get ready for Winter Park's ultimate foodie festival! Join the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce for the 30th annual Taste of Winter Park presented by CenturyLink on Wednesday, April 15 at the Winter Park Farmers Market, located at 200 W. New England Ave. Taste of Winter Park showcases more than 40 of Central Florida's top chefs, bakers, caterers and confectioners. All-inclusive tickets feature unlimited samples of signature dishes, refreshing beverages and decadent desserts. Top off the evening with live entertainment from saxophonist Johnny Mag Sax, a silent auction, raffle drawing and more! Tickets are $40 for Winter Park Chamber of Commerce members and $45 for non-members. For additional information on this event, contact Kristen Quinones at [email protected] or 407-644-8281.

APRIL 18

Children ages 18 months to 10 years old can enjoy a night at the Roth JCC, located at 851 N. Maitland Ave., from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. while parents enjoy a night off! Kids have a blast with themed activities, eat a pizza dinner and then watch a movie to end the night. Kids are welcome to pack a pair of pajamas for some sleepover-themed fun. For more information and pricing, call Amanda Dennis at 407-645-5933.

APRIL 22

Learn tips and techniques to help make the most of your smartphone on Wednesday, April 22 at 10 a.m. at the Good Samaritan Society, located at 4197 S. Orange Blossom Trail in Kissimmee. Learn from a local technology expert in a fun and informative classroom setting. To learn more and to RSVP, call 407-933-1999.

APRIL 24

Come out to the Fields BMW of Winter Park on Friday, April 24 at 6 p.m. for Art of the Vine: A Food and Wine Experience. The event will include food, wine, live music and silent auctions in support of New Hope for Kids. There will also be a drawing to win a new 2015 BMW 320i. The dealership is located at 963 Wymore Road. The cost for tickets is $85 in advance and $100 at the door. For more information, call 407-331-3059, ext. 10, or visit newhopeforkids.org/aov

APRIL 25

Experience a red carpet event unlike any other on Saturday, April 25 as local law enforcement volunteer as fathers for a night to benefit young women, homeless youth and survivors of human trafficking from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Double Tree Hotel at Sea World. This ball is a tremendous initiative to allow fathers and father figures to set a high example and standard for young women who are lacking a male figure in their lives. Reserved seating for law enforcement and young women has already been reserved. To attend event with your daughter or the young lady you have a positive influence on you must purchase a ticket. For more information, call 407-865-4908 or visit beautifulfeetball.eventbrite.com

It is time again for Central Florida residents and visitors to lace up their shoes and come out for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA)’s Orlando Take Steps. The fun-filled day is one of more than 100 Take Steps walks occurring across the nation in support of finding a cure for digestive diseases. This year’s Orlando Take Steps Walk begins at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 in Lake Lily Park in Maitland. Those interested in walking as an individual, or forming a walking team for Orlando Takes Steps, can contact Laura Kraubetz at [email protected], by phone at 646-203-1214 or via the website at cctakesteps.org/orlando

Bring your daughter for a magical evening at the A. Jones Family Foundation Princess Ball from 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 25 at the Orlando Marriot World Center, located at 8701 World Center Drive in Orlando. The event highlights the positive relationships between fathers and daughters, and will feature entertainment from the Orlando Magic Dancers, food, a photo booth, face painting, carriage rides, a silent auction and, of course, appearances by the princesses from our favorite fairy tale stories. Proceeds from the event will support programs at the Florida Hospital for Children. For more information, call Dawn or Andrew at 407-834-5700 or visit PrincessBallOrlando.org. Guests must RSVP by April 20.