Calendar

AUG. 11

Join VITAS Healthcare, the nation’s leading provider of end-of-life care, as it honors local World War II veterans while commemorating the 71st anniversary of the end of WWII at the Winter Park Civic Center, 1050 W. Morse Blvd. in Winter Park, on Thursday, Aug. 11 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. The event will feature a patriotic musical salute by soloist Charles Haugabrooks, a USO show by The Orlando Big Band and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling will present the keynote address. This event is free and open to the public. Attendees are asked to RSVP prior to Monday, Aug. 8, by calling Veronica Soto at 407-599-2534.

Come out to Central Park in Winter Park for Popcorn Flicks in the Park to see “Toy Story 2” on Thursday, Aug. 11, from 8 to 10 p.m. Bring a blanket, snacks and some family and friends and join us for free popcorn and the movie. For more information, call 407-629-0054.

The Winter Park Village is hosting a “Pokémon Go Village Crawl” on Aug. 11, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. where players can mention “Pokémon Go Winter Park Village” at participating restaurants and shops to get special offers and discounts.

AUG. 12

Join Dr. Mary Cox from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the Centre for Aging and Wellness, 133 Benmore Drive, Suite 200, in the conference room, as she shares the benefits of staying active and keeping a nutrition log. She will also discuss the integrated wellness, fitness, and medical services the Crosby YMCA in Winter Park has to offer. RSVPs are appreciated at 407-303-1700.

AUG. 13

Come out to the Winter Park Community Center for the fourth annual Luau by the Pool on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 1 to 4 p.m. Enjoy family, fun and friends in the community as Winter Park celebrates a summer of fun. There will be games, contests, prizes and a drawing for a punch pass. For more information, call 407-599-3275.

AUG. 18

Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) of Orange, Osceola and Seminole is seeking counselor volunteers. SHINE is an award winning, statewide volunteer program that provides free, unbiased counseling and information for people on Medicare, their families and caregivers. Volunteer training will be 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 18. For more information and to register for the volunteer counselor training classes, call 407-514-1823.

This month, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), Greater Orlando is offering free educational classes at various locations throughout Central Florida. Their Family-to-Family, Basics, Provider Education and Crisis Intervention Training (CIT & CIT Youth) classes provide strategies and tools for families, caregivers and law enforcement who are affected by mental illness. The first class begins on Aug. 18. To sign up for the class, please call 407-253-1900 or email [email protected].

AUG. 26

Come see the members of the Central Florida Community Arts Community Choir as they proudly perform “Sondheim, Gershwin, & Porter – Oh My!” on Friday, Aug. 26, and Saturday, Aug. 27, at 7:30 p.m. at Central Christian Church, located at 250 S.W. Ivanhoe Blvd. Advanced purchase general admission tickets are $10 and children under 12 will be admitted for free. Visit cfcarts.com/events

AUG. 27

Central Florida’s most distinguished chefs will join forces from 6:45 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, at the Orlando World Center Marriot, 8701 World Center Drive, to help fight the nation’s childhood hunger epidemic at Orlando's Taste of the Nation for No Kid Hungry. Forty-two of the area’s most accomplished chefs will showcase tasting portions of signature dishes, accompanied by fine wines, craft beers and specialty cocktails. New to this year’s event are nine of the area’s most popular and exciting restaurants including Benihana, Canvas Lake Nona, Eleven and Forte at Reunion Resort, Hemisphere Restaurant at the Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport, Nova Scratch Kitchen, The Osprey Tavern, Restaurant ASH, and The Rusty Spoon. Tickets are $150 each. For more information, visit ce.strength.org/Orlando

SEPT. 3

The Woman’s Club of Winter Park annual Rummage Sale runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, at 419 S. Interlachen Ave. All funds will be used for charitable giving. For more information, call 407-376-4129.

SEPT. 8

If you enjoy nature, the Winter Park Garden Club invites you to attend an open house for prospective members on Thursday, Sept. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. The open house and plant clinic will be held at their clubhouse, which is located in the heart of Mead Garden at 1300 S. Denning Drive in Winter Park. Refreshments will be served. Tom MacCubbin, one of Florida’s foremost lawn and garden experts, will be at the open house to identify plants in your yard and diagnose diseases they might have. So bring a clipping of your plants with you if you have questions about them. For more information, call 407-644-5770.

The Popcorn Flicks in the Park series continues on Thursday, Sept. 8, at 8 p.m. with a free screening of “Cool Hand Luke” in Winter Park’s Central Park. Presented by Winter Park CRA and produced by Enzian Theater, this film series features classic films for the whole family. Bring a blanket, a picnic or snacks, and some family and friends. Free popcorn will be available for everyone. For more information, please call 407-629-0054.

SEPT. 15

The Southern Women’s Show returns to the Orlando area Sept. 15-18 at the Orange County Convention Center. With over 450 exhibits, the show is recognized as a premier event for women in Central Florida. The show features everything from fashion and accessories to health and fitness, home décor, family lifestyle and all that's important to women. This shopping extravaganza will be jam-packed with cool jewelry and handbags, make-up tips and tricks, delicious gourmet treats and more. Besides the incredible shopping, guests can enjoy runway fashion shows, cooking classes and informed speakers. Visit southernshows.com for more information.

ONGOING

Get a haircut, and give one to someone in need. Hair Cuttery, the largest family-owned and operated chain of hair salons in the country, will be donating back-to-school haircuts to children who need it most this summer. Through Aug. 15, for every child up to age 18 who purchases a haircut at one of Hair Cuttery’s nearly 900 salons, one free haircut certificate will be donated to a disadvantaged child in the community. Hair Cuttery has 19 locations in Orlando and three in Winter Park.