Calendar

FEB. 26

Join the Holocaust Center in Maitland for a host of upcoming events. The Center will proudly present the documentary “Herblock: The Black & the White,” exploring the life of Pulitzer Prize winner political cartoonist Herbert Block, also known as the most feared editorial cartoonist in the country, on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. The Center has an ongoing exhibition of Herblock through March 27. For more information, visit holocaustedu.org or call 407-628-0555, ext. 283, to reserve a seat.

A Maitland mayoral candidate debate between Doug Kinson and Dale McDonald will take place at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb 26, at Maitland City Hall. For more information, call John of Concerned Citizens of Maitland at 407-222-8230.

Goodwill Industries of Central Florida will host a job fair on Thursday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at eight Job Connection Center locations across various counties. Employers will be at each location to accept applications and conduct open positions interviews. Applicants are asked to dress professionally and bring copies of their resumes. For more information, call Orlando Job Connection Center at 407-872-0770.

FEB. 28

Gather up the kids and enjoy a day in the great outdoors at The Great Duck Derby at Mead Botanical Garden on Saturday, Feb. 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.! Rain or shine! Along with the quacktacular rubber duck races and prizes for winners, there'll be loads of fun activities and a drawing for a free week at Garden’s popular Young Naturalist Summer Camp ($225 value). Food, drinks and sweet treats, as well as Duck Derby T-shirts and whistles will be available for purchase. Food trucks (Curbside Chef, SMAC, SwedeDish, 900 Degreez Pizza, and Sweet City Gelato) will be on-site from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., so plan to have lunch at the Derby! For more information, visit meadgarden.org/great-duck-derby

MARCH 1

Learn the history of roses by coming to “Everything’s Coming Up Roses” presented by Mark Nelson of Nelson Roses. A question and answer period will follow the presentation. This Orlando Area Historical Rose Society presentation is at Harry P. Leu Gardens on Sunday, March 1. Admission and parking is free. Doors open at 2 p.m. and the program starts at 2:30 p.m. For more information about the program, call 407-497-1639.

MARCH 5

Calling all educators to the Orange County Retired Educators Association meeting at 10 a.m. on March 5 at College Park United Methodist Church for a program on "Everything You Want to Know about the Orlando Museum of Art." For more information, visit ocrea-fl.org or call 407-677-0446.

MARCH 6

A free presentation on the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center’s “Top 10 Things to Look for When Considering An Assisted Living Facility” will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Friday, March 6, at Reeves United Methodist Church, located at 1100 N. Fern Creek Ave. in
Orlando. Registration takes place at 9:45 a.m. Please RSVP to Cindi by calling 407-843-1910.

Baldwin Park First Friday Festival will run from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6, along New Broad Street. First Friday is a monthly event where patrons can shop, stroll and sip their way through Baldwin Park's beautiful Village Center. With live music, free samples, food and drink specials (plus much more), there's something for everyone at First Fridays! This free monthly event is open to the public and is both family- and pet- friendly. For more information on the First Friday series, please visit baldwinparkevents.com

Enjoy an outdoor movie in a beautiful garden at Leu Gardens on March 6. Blankets or chairs are recommended. You may bring a dinner picnic basket, and alcohol is permitted. This movie – “What If” – is rated PG-13. The Gardens open at 6 p.m. and the movie shows at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $6 for adults or free for Leu Members. Curbie’s Sidewalk Cafe will be selling great food and Peak Season Pops will be selling delicious popsicles and popcorn. Leu Gardens closes at the end of the movie. Visit leugardens.org for more information.

MARCH 7

Sip exemplary wines, and nibble on gourmet cuisine with over 150 animal lovers in cocktail attire at a local animal welfare fundraiser ‘Unleashed. Uncorked. Unframed.’ on March 7 at a private lakefront Winter Park home. The evening will include an auction and private art sale and all proceeds will benefit Franklin’s Friends. The event will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $100 and include food, wine, beer and valet. VIP tickets for $175 also include a full liquor bar and made-to-order sushi. For more information visit unleashedfundraiser.info or call 407-461-1768.

Come out and eat chili at the Orlando Chili Cook-Off. This event will be held Saturday, March 7 at Festival Park, west of Orlando Executive Airport (corner of Livingston and Maguire) at noon. A free concert will kick off the Orlando Chili Cook-off weekend on Friday, March 6 The gates open at 6 p.m. and live bands will begin to play from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Visit orlandochilicookoff.com for more information

MARCH 8

The city of Winter Park and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee are proud to present the 36th annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade Sunday, March 8, at 2 p.m., in downtown Winter Park. Gather your family and friends and wear some green to enjoy the parade. The parade will begin at the Winter Park Country Club and continue south down Park Avenue to Lyman Avenue with more than 75 units participating. The celebration will feature Irish music and step dancing at the main stage in Central Park. This is one event you won’t want to miss! For more information regarding the 36th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, please call 407-222-0648.

MARCH 9

Come learn ways to reduce risk factors that contribute to coronary artery disease! Rollins Center for Health Innovation will present Heart Healthy Across the Ages on Monday, March 9 at 7 p.m. in the Bush Science Center Auditorium. A panel of health experts, including cardiovascular surgeon Kevin Accola, Emotional Mojo co-host and Orlando Magic dietitian Tara Gidas and Executive Director of Healthy Central Florida Jill Hamilton Buss, will present a discussion on coronary artery disease. The event is free and open to the public.

MARCH 12

Help raise money for the little Chiefs at Big Chief’s Night Out from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, March 12, at Dommerich Elementary. Enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and bid to win amazing trips, gifts and services. Donations directly benefit students and staff. Cost is $30 for admission and $50 for couples. Register online at BeAChief.com

MARCH 14

The eighth annual Doggie Derby will be held on Saturday, March 14, at Corrine Commons, 1913 Meeting Place in Baldwin Park. It will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The race is free to spectators and a $15 fee per racing dog. Registration is currently open at doggiederby.com/register-your-dog

MAY 16

Global funny-man Gabriel Iglesias will be bringing his Laughter Through Unity Tour to the CFE Arena in Orlando on Saturday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. Iglesias is one of America’s most successful stand-up comedians and he performs in sold-out concerts across the United States and internationally. Tickets are now on sale. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.com, Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 800-745-3000 or at the CFE Arena Box Office. Sign up for the CFE Arena Cyber Club to receive all the information you need about this event and others, including exclusive presales and discounts, at CFEArena.com

ONGOING

The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is launching Curiosity Tours presented by Fifth Third Bank, “The Curious Bank,” that explore the stories and spaces of the arts center. The 45-minute tours, with time following for a Q&A, are available Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. The tours are free to the public with the first spots filled from a waiting list of guests who previously contacted the arts center. Registration is available online at drphillipscenter.org for designated Saturdays. Each tour hosts a maximum of 20 people.

Every two seconds, someone in the world suffers from a stroke. Stroke groups challenge survivors to get beyond their doctor-imposed, therapist-imposed, family-imposed and self-imposed limitations thanks to the support of fellow survivors. The Bcenter Stroke Support and Social Group provides resources, hope and direction. The event is free and held every third Monday of the month (next meeting March 16) from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Winter Park Civic Center. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 888-942-9355.