Calendar

JULY 21

Join Orange Audubon Society for a free showing of the beautiful new one-hour film, “The Forgotten Coast,” on Thursday, July 21, at 7 p.m. Three friends leave civilization, following in the footsteps of a wandering Florida black bear, and become immersed in a vast and unexplored wildlife corridor stretching from the Everglades to the Florida-Alabama border. The rugged thousand-mile journey by foot, paddle and bike traverses a wilderness that has the potential to transform the way we see the natural world. This event is free and no reservations are necessary. The event is sponsored by the Orange Audubon Society. Learn more at orangeaudubonfl.org. Programs are held in the Camellia Room of Leu Gardens, located at 1920 N. Forest Ave. in Orlando. For additional information, call 407-637-2525.

JULY 22

Come out to Writer’s Block Bookstore, 124 E. Welbourne Ave. in Winter Park, and meet Kristin Harmel, the author of international bestsellers “The Sweetness of Forgetting” and “The Life Intended,” and now “When We Meet Again” on Friday, July 22 at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-335-4192.

JULY 23

Come out to the Winter Park Community Center on Saturday, July 23, from 6 to 9 p.m. for the Old School Pool Party. This party is 18 and up for all of our hard working adults ready to enjoy the weekend. There will be a special 50-percent-off rate for non-residents. Please, do not bring alcohol. For more information, call 407-599-3275.

Stress is the leading cause of medical problems today. Learn how acupuncture can eliminate stress, headaches and pain while receiving free acupuncture treatments to alleviate stress, headaches and pain on Saturday, July 23, at 3 p.m. at Balancing Point Wellness, located at 1505 E. Michigan St. in Orlando. RSVP at 407-243-2446.

JULY 25

Following the events that took place at Pulse nightclub on June 12, the Broadway and Orlando theatre communities will unite to perform “From Broadway with Love: A Benefit Concert for Orlando” – a healing night of music and dance to honor the 49 victims – on Monday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. in the Walt Disney Theater at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets range from $20 to $40 and may be purchased online at drphillipscenter.org, by calling 844-513-2014 or by visiting the Dr. Phillips Center Box Office.

JULY 26

A seminar titled “Navigating the Hospital System” will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, at the Winter Park Memorial Hospital Library, located at 1925 Mizell Ave. in Winter Park. To RSVP, call 321-439-6783 or email [email protected]

JULY 28

If you are a successful business owner or medical professional who is tired of paying high taxes, learn how to save 35- to 50-percent on your personal taxes from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 28, at the Alfond Inn, located at 300 E. New England Ave. in Winter Park. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Space is limited, so please RSVP by July 25 by calling 772-228-7753. Visit tax-saving-professionals.com

JULY 29

Come out to the Winter Park Playhouse as it heats up Central Florida with a production of the hilarious Broadway musical comedy, “I Love My Wife,” on the main stage July 29 through Aug. 21. This Tony award-winning Broadway musical comedy has a winning score by Cy Coleman and is set in suburban New Jersey during the 1970s sexual revolution. Performances are Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m., Thursday and Saturday matinees at 2 p.m., and select Wednesday, Friday and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Specially priced performances include "Third Thursday" on Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. (matinee price for an evening show) and previews on Thursday, July 28 at 7:30 p.m., and Friday, July 29 at 2 p.m. For tickets and more information, call the box office at 407-645-0145 or visit winterparkplayhouse.org. “I Love My Wife” is recommended for mature audiences and has comedic sexual themes.

JULY 31

Join author of “Lists for Living, Lists for Life,” Myrna Ossin, on Sunday, July 31, at 1:30 p.m., at the Maitland Public Library. “Lists for Living, Lists for Life” is the definitive list book for those who want to streamline their lives. It contains 145 lists, covering almost every aspect of organizing daily life. Ossin will discuss herbs, teas, how to grow them and their medicinal properties. Samples of herbs and plants will be available.

AUG. 2

Kick-start your career at Maitland Public Library and join an instructor from UCF Career Development for a free three-part workshop that examines cover letters, resumes and interview preparation on Aug. 2, 9 and 16 at 7 p.m. For more information, visit maitlandpl.org.

AUG. 4

Come join the Central Florida Community Arts’ Summer Classical Choir as they proudly perform Handel’s “Messiah.” They will be showcasing the incredible works of George Frederic Handel in an evening honoring one of the most famous oratorios in history. Delight in some of the best-known choral works from the Baroque era, including the “Hallelujah” chorus. The CFCArts presentation of “Messiah,” utilizing its eighty-voice classical choir and full symphony orchestra, is something you do not want to miss! Handel’s “Messiah” will be held on Thursday, Aug. 4, and Friday, Aug. 5, at 7:30 p.m. at Maitland Presbyterian Church. Advanced purchase general admission tickets are $10. Children age 12 and under will be admitted for free! Tickets are on sale now at cfcarts.com/events. For more information, contact 407-937-1800, ext. 710, or [email protected]

AUG. 5

Come out to Hannibal’s on the Square, 533 W. New England Ave. in Winter Park, and listen to the scintillating sounds of Eva Weingarten Band, featuring Rollins voice student Eva Weingarten on lead vocals, Rollins guitar graduate Brian George, Bishop Moore alum keyboardist Joseph Grabosky, drummer Richard Elkins and bassist Lynn Ramsey. This musical journey will take you from Sinatra to Keys to Journey to Styx with several stops in between. Reservations are highly recommended.

AUG. 7

Join the author of “Lists for Living, Lists for Life,” Myrna Ossin, on Sunday, Aug. 7, and Sunday, Aug. 14, at 1:30 p.m., at the Maitland Public Library. “Lists for Living, Lists for Life” is the definitive list book for those who want to streamline their lives. It contains 145 lists, covering almost every aspect of organizing daily life. For the second part of this three-part series, Ossin will discuss remedies that heal from the kitchen. There will be a demonstration on testing allergies to foods or drugs.

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.