Calendar

MARCH 10

Come see “The Hobbit” written by Patricia Gray and adapted from the beloved novel by J.R.R Tolkien on March 10, 11, and 12 at 7 p.m. with ASL interpreters on March 10 and a matinee performance on March 12 at 2 p.m. Set in the spectacular wonder of Middle Earth, one brave hobbit accompanied by a band of dwarves and a magical ring embark on the adventure of a lifetime. This experience is for audiences of all ages. The show will be held by the Winter Park High School theater department at 2100 Summerfield Road in Winter Park. Tickets are $10 at the door. Call the school at 407-622-3200.

MARCH 11

Enjoy jazz under the stars at the Alfond Inn on Friday, March 11 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. In addition to live music, the event will feature unlimited select wine and beer as well as roasted chicken, smoked pig and vegetarian selection. The concert is open to adults over the age of 21. To buy tickets, please visit http://bit.ly/GetYourJazzOnMarch.

Join the UCP of Central Florida in support of its mission to empower children by attending Poker at the Palace on March 11 from 6 to 10 p.m. Emmy nominated actress Cheryl Hines and other celebrities will be going “all-in” at the Buena Vista Palace & Spa in Orlando in an effort to benefit local children. Come back on March 12 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. to celebrate UCP’s 23rd Annual Gala. Hines and film and TV actress Rachael Harris will co-host an evening filled with dining, world-class entertainment and a silent auction bazaar. For more information on tickets and hotel discounts, please visit ucpcfl.org.

MARCH 12

Lace up your sneakers for the Zimmerman Kiser Sutcliffe Winter Park Road Race at Park Avenue on Saturday, March 12, at 7 a.m. The race will be celebrating its 39th year as a local tradition. With a 10K, 2 mile and kids’ run, the whole family can participate. For more information, please call 407-896-1160 or visit winterparkroadrace.com.

Join the Southeastern Guide Dogs for its annual walkathon, beginning at 8:30 a.m. on March 12 at Lake Baldwin Park. Dog-lovers, families and members of the community are invited to enjoy a day filled with food, entertainment and lots of tail-wagging. There is no cost for registration.

The public is invited to attend the Orlando/Winter Park AAUW Literary Luncheon on March 12 at 11:30 a.m. Proceeds from the luncheon, held at the University Club of Winter Park, will support educational scholarships and grants as well as the Legal Advocacy Fund. The featured guest speaker will be Linda L. Dunlap, author of “Rail Walking and Other Stories.” Dunlap has received numerous awards for her written works, which have appeared in literary and university presses across the country. Tickets are $35 per person. For more information, please call Susan Hoke at 407-637-6857.

Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the 22nd annual Taste of Oviedo. Taste will be at Oviedo Mall on Saturday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This year’s event, sponsored by Air Flow Designs Heating and Air Conditioning, will offer a wide array of local tastes from restaurants, caterers and food trucks. Taste of Oviedo has over 30 food vendors participating, and has added a larger seating area geared towards our local Oviedo restaurants. The Citrus & Celery Cook-Off has been a staple of Taste since the beginning. Anyone can enter this food competition where all dishes are created including either citrus or celery. Best of all, Taste of Oviedo is always free and open to the public. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Bridget Lake at [email protected] or 407-278-4871. For more information, visit TasteofOviedo.org

MARCH 13

Whether you are 3 or 93, everyone needs a good night’s sleep. Learn why it can be so hard to get a good night’s sleep from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 13, at the fellowship hall at Winter Park Presbyterian Church, located at 400 S. Lakemont Ave. in Winter Park. Come explore and discover some ways to manage sleep problems from Dr. George Guthrie from Florida Hospital Family Medicine. For more information, call 407-647-1467.

MARCH 16

Come out from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Maitland Community Park for a self-defense awareness and familiarization exchange (S.A.F.E.) class. Class size is limited to 12 and the class is for women ages 18 or older. The class is free. To register, call 407-539-0042.

The first semi-annual panelist-led conversation, dedicated to developing strategies to unite the Orlando arts community, will be held on Wednesday, March 16 at 2:30 p.m. The event is free of charge and will be hosted at the University of Central Florida’s School of Visual Arts Gallery in room 132. Moderated by Orlando artist Richard Munster, the symposium will be an hour-long conversation between guest panelists. Food and drinks will be provided after the discussion. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and network with panelists.

The Central Florida Chapter of the American Association of Individual Investors will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, March 16, at 7 p.m. at the University Club of Winter Park. Christine Benz, director of personal finance, will be the featured guest speaker. The cost for pre-registered AAII members is $5. All other attendees will pay $10 at the door. For more information, please visit our website at aaii.com or call 407-644-1607.

MARCH 21

School is closed, but the JCC is open! Come spend the day with your friends at Orange and Seminole County Spring Break Camp from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Monday, March 21, to Friday, March 25, at the Roth Family JCC, located at 851 N. Maitland Ave. in Maitland. From art, to sports, to science, kids are sure to have a blast! Pizza lunch is included. The JCC will also be hosting field trip days including a visit to Boardwalk Bowl on Tuesday, March 22, and the Orlando Shakespeare Theater on Thursday, Mach 24. Days at the JCC cost $50 ($40 JCC members) and field trip days cost $60 ($50 JCC members). For more information, call Amanda Dennis at 407-621-4049.

APRIL 10

Dress in your most spectacular hat for a delightful afternoon celebrating seniors at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, at the Rosen Plaza Hotel, located at 9700 International Drive in Orlando. The Rosen Plaza Hotel hosts the ninth annual High Tea & Hats event to benefit Seniors First with exotic teas, scrumptious tea sandwiches, desserts and fresh fruit. Guests will participate in the annual stylish hat contest and parade plus enjoy the Itsy Bitsy Hat Parade, just for kids. Bid on fabulous items available in the silent and chance auctions, and purchase tickets for a chance to the “Wall of Wine” and the Grand Prize Package, all while raising funds to support Seniors First in its mission to maintain seniors’ dignity and independence with nutritional, home improvement and other much-needed support. Individual tickets are now available; $60 for an adult ticket and $40 for children 12 and under. Tables and sponsorships are also available. Celebrity emcees and hat judges will preside over the festivities, and the 2016 Hats Off Award winner will be presented, recognizing a person or organization for their support of the community and the mission of Seniors First. Call 407-615-8979 for tickets and more information, or visit HighTeaandHats.com

ONGOING

For six consecutive spring Friday evenings (March 25 through April 29), visitors to the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art can enjoy not only free admission from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. but also live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. In addition to the music on those nights, the Morse will offer curator tours of the exhibition Louis Comfort Tiffany’s Laurelton Hall at 7 p.m. The April 8 programming also includes a family tour of selected galleries and a demonstration on the technique of making leaded-glass lampshades with a free take-home art activity for participants. In addition to the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival Open House March 18 through 20, the Museum also will offer free admission on Easter weekend March 25 through March 27, with live music and a curator tour set for Good Friday.