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JULY 9

Popcorn Flicks returns to Central Park for a showing of “Muscle Beach Party” on Thursday, July 9, at 8 p.m. The event is presented by Winter Park CRA and produced by Enzian Theater. This film series features classic films for the whole family. Bring a blanket, picnic snacks, and your family and friends! Free popcorn is available for everyone. Call 407-629-0054.

Get ready to spend at the Park Avenue Sidewalk Sale! Save 50 to 75 percent off select merchandise while strolling the Avenue Thursday, July 9, through Sunday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Don’t miss this shopping opportunity! For more information call 407-644-8281.

JULY 10

Join Joshua Vickery, the founder and executive director of one of Orlando’s largest arts non-profits, Central Florida Community Arts, for Good Morning Winter Park’s breakfast gathering at the Winter Park Welcome Center! Come out Friday, July 10, at 7:45 a.m. to learn how CFCArts uses their mission to bring the arts to the Central Florida community and beyond. Also, enjoy a special performance by CFCArts’ professional vocal ensemble, Legacy! Visit winterpark.org for more information.

JULY 11

Thinking about buying a home but not sure where to start? The Winter Park Community Center is hosting a homebuyer’s education workshop for first time buyers and veterans on Saturday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn about veteran housing eligibility, consumer credit counseling services, down payment assistant requirements and more. For details, call 407-643-9111.

Learn how to connect your mission in life and art with daily practices and habits of mind that will support that mission in the class, “Foundational Practices for Creating and Maintaining an Artful Life” sponsored by LifeArt Studio. The class will be Saturday, July 11, from 1 to 5 p.m. at 1289 Harmon Ave. in Winter Park. Registration is free, just email [email protected] to sign up. For more information, call Lezlie Laws at 407-227-7456.

JULY 13

Interested in aging issues? The Winter Park Health Foundation and Rollins Center for Health Innovation will host a "viewing party" of the White House Conference on Aging. Topics include retirement security, healthy aging, elder justice, and long-term services and support. The live stream is free and open to the public, and will run from 8 to 4 p.m. on July 13 at the Bush Auditorium at Rollins College. Free parking is available at SunTrust Parking Garage (bring ticket for validation). For details visit whitehouseconferenceonaging.gov

JULY 14

Learn from expert educators about how your kidneys function and the best ways to manage your diet and health at the Kidney Smart Class from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, at Winter Park DaVita, located at 3727 Goldenrod Road, Suite 101, in Winter Park. For more information and to register, visit kidneysmart.org or call 407-877-2012.

JULY 15

The Winter Park Playhouse features veteran actress and vocal artist Kate O’Neal in the popular Spotlight Cabaret Series on Wednesday, July 15, and Thursday, July 16. O’Neal will premiere her new cabaret, which will feature all genres of music – musical theater, standards, opera, pop and country – including all of the songs she has loved performing and some she has always longed to sing. Kate will be accompanied by the Playhouse Musical Director Christopher Leavy. General admission tickets are $20 plus a one-drink minimum. Once sold out, a limited number of “standing room only” tickets are available for $10. Seating is limited, so advance reservations are strongly recommended. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for a 7:30 p.m. cabaret. For more information, call 407-645-0145.

JULY 16

Starting July 16 from 6 to 8 p.m., the Maitland Civic Center will offer Mac OS X & iCloud Kick Start classes. This class will get you off to the right start in using your Mac by introducing you to your system in a fresh way from using built-in apps to the iCloud. Come meet presenter and writer Terry Jarrell and enjoy an evening learning more about how you can master your Mac. Bring your questions and have fun in a relaxed and informative session! This introductory class is being offered at a special price of only $50 per person. For more information, call 407-647-2111.

JULY 17

Dive into a great movie all while splashing around in the pool! The Winter Park Community Center will be hosting a Dive in Movie night featuring “Finding Nemo” on Saturday, July 17, at 7:30 p.m. A special deal of 50 percent off regular price admission will be offered for non-residents. Call 407-599-3275 for more information.

JULY 19

Head over to the Ancient Olive on Park Avenue at 5:15 p.m. on July 19 for a cooking lesson tilted, “Easy Cuban Dishes Cooking Class.” Maria Ruiz-Castaneda, creator of Kernel Desires gourmet candied nuts, will show you techniques that you can use in your everyday cooking, so you can feel more confident in the kitchen, and open yourself up to creativity. In this session, learn to make Cuban sandwiches with slow cooked mojo pork, picadillo (a ground beef dish), plantains two ways and a Cuban dessert. The cost is $40, and includes a meal of food prepared during class, recipe packet, and a fun evening of cooking and learning. Register at theancientolive.com or call 321-972-1899.

JULY 23

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce has worked to develop, promote and sustain a thriving business community for more than 125 years. On Thursday, July 23, at 5:30 p.m. the Chamber will honor the legacy and longevity of Winter Park businesses. The Salute to Business Celebration, presented by Winter Park Memorial Hospital, is an opportunity to recognize over 220 companies with anniversaries of 25-49 years and an astounding 17 that have been part of Winter Park for over 50 years! The event will be held at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center and feature a networking reception and an awards presentation. Visit winterpark.org for more information.

JULY 25

Enjoy family, fun, and food at the Winter Park Community Center Pool for a Poolside Picnic Party. There will be games, contests, prizes and drawings for a free admission punch pass and annual lap swim pass for the remainder of the season! The event is set for Saturday, July 25, at 1 p.m. Call 407-599-3275 for more information.

Happy birthday, Maitland! The city of Maitland will be celebrating its 130th birthday with a bang at Lake Lily Park on Saturday, July 25, at 6 p.m. This family friendly event will feature lots of entertainment, including a touch-a-truck exhibit, hair braiders, balloon artists, face painters, and carnival games. Bring your appetite for American summer eats and treats with hotdogs, hamburgers, popcorn and Jeremiah's Italian Ice, all available for purchase. Capping off this festival event, a fireworks show will begin at 8:45 p.m. Don’t miss this special birthday celebration! Visit itsmymaitland.com for details.

Join Keep Winter Park Beautiful and help clean up Lake Osceola and areas within the watershed. Groups will meet at North Central Park at 8 a.m. on July 25 and then be deployed to predetermined locations based upon participation. Equipment will be supplied by the city of Winter Park. Complimentary volunteer appreciation breakfast will be held at 8 a.m. T-shirts and water bottles will be available while supplies last. For more information and to sign up, contact Abby Gulden at 407-257-5525 or [email protected]

The Center for Contemporary Dance, a 14-year-old nonprofit dance education, production and incubation center located in Winter Park, has partnered with Orlando Ballet School and National Dance Day Orlando Founder/Creative Director Holly Harris to present this year's celebration on Saturday, July 25. Activities include free dance classes led by the area's top dance educators and designed for students of all ages, levels and abilities. The day also includes free performances by Orlando's most respected professional dance companies. Morning classes and performances take place at Orlando Cultural Park, located at 530 E. Princeton St. in Orlando, across from Loch Haven Park. Additional morning and afternoon classes take place within walking distance of the park at Orlando Ballet School Central Campus, located at 2201 McRae Ave. in Orlando. To view a detailed schedule of events and to pre-register for dance classes, please visit nationaldancedayorlando.com