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MAY 27

The public is invited to attend the Oviedo Mall for Central Florida’s BBQ Blowout on Friday, May 27, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is open to the community and free of charge. For more details, please visit bbqblowout.com, email [email protected] or call 407-278-4871.

MAY 28

The Winter Park Police Department will be hosting a free car seat check event on Saturday, May 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Winter Park Police Department, located at 500 N. Virginia Ave. Regrettably, seat belt discussions too often revolve around adults in the front seats of vehicles. Child safety seats are too often overlooked. Even when car seats are in use, three out of four car seats are installed incorrectly by caregivers, placing children at greater risk of injury during vehicle crashes. The Winter Park Police Department will have certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians on-site during the event to assist you in learning how to install your child’s car seat properly and make needed adjustments as your child grows. Inspection lanes will close at 1:45 p.m., so please call 407-599-3313 to let us know you plan on attending so proper staffing can be assured. Walk-ins will also be welcomed.

Gather on hole #1 of the Winter Park Country Club golf course with family and friends of all ages from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 28, for Let’s Get “Spriggy” With It! Enjoy a fun, educational morning to help complete the sprigging process. After the work is done, everyone is invited to enjoy hot dogs, lemonade, cotton candy, Italian ice and more. Call the city at 407-599-3399.

MAY 30

A Memorial Day service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 30, at Glen Haven Memorial Park, 2300 Temple Drive, to honor the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War featuring Winter Springs High School Army ROTC, VFW Post 2093 Community Band, emcee Bud Hedinger, vocalist Charles Haugabrooks, Florida State Reenactment Society, and guest speaker Robert Apodaca. Call the city at 407-599-3399.

Residents are invited to join Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the Veterans Advisory Council in remembering and saluting the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in our armed forces on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30. The annual Orange County War Memorial and Wreath Presentation Commemoration Ceremony will take place at the Orange County Courthouse at 10 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.

JUNE 3

The Fresh Market will celebrate the 22nd anniversary of its annual “Hope Floats” Sidewalk Sale June 3-5, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily to benefit JDRF, the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes research. Each of The Fresh Market’s 175 stores will offer hot dogs, root beer floats and ice cream sundaes (regular and sugar-free), each for a $2 donation. The Fresh Market will donate 100 percent of the funds raised over the three-day sale directly to JDRF to support its research efforts. In addition to the Sidewalk Sale, The Fresh Market is hosting a JDRF Sneaker Sale campaign from now through June 5. Customers can make a donation by purchasing green paper sneakers at The Fresh Market’s checkout counters to show support. For more information, please visit jdrf.org or follow @JDRF on Twitter.

JUNE 4

Orange County encourages residents to take steps to be prepared for this year’s hurricane season. The 2016 Hurricane Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 4, at the Renaissance Senior Center, located at 3800 South Econlockhatchee Trail. At this free, one-day event, attendees will learn from emergency response and recovery experts from the Florida Division of Emergency Management. Representatives will answer questions and provide information on how to survive and deal with floods, high wind damage and property loss. For more information, call 407-836-9140.

JUNE 5

Join the Maitland Symphony Orchestra for “The Magic of Youth” spring concert on Sunday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the Maitland Presbyterian Church. The show is free, but contributions are always appreciated. Donations can be made online at PAMaitland.org. Call 321-303-1404.

Come out to the Maitland Public Library for the adult summer reading series that promotes health and wellness. “Exercise Your Mind, READ!” will take place on Sunday, June 5, at 2 p.m. Here you will receive your summer reading materials: a tote bag, journal, log and suggested reading list. The log can also be downloaded from the website. Bring the completed log to the Circulation Desk to be entered in a drawing to win prizes! For more information, visit maitlandpl.org.

JUNE 6

Three infectious disease physicians will discuss the cause, prevention, effects and treatment of the Zika virus at the Bush Auditorium, located on the Rollins College campus, on Monday, June 6, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The Zika Virus: What You Need to Know forum will help residents of the greater Central Florida community to understand the history, biology and spreading of Zika and how to stay safe. The event is free. Call 407-646-2130.

JUNE 7

The follow-up meeting discussing the current conditions and future possibilities of Denning Drive, will be on Tuesday, June 7, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center located at 1050 W. Morse Blvd. This event is free and public input is encouraged. Call 407-599-3341.

JUNE 9

Diane Rehm, the host of the award-winning public affairs and call-in program “The Diane Rehm Show,” will speak at the Bob Carr Theater in Orlando on Thursday, June 9, at 7:30 p.m. Attend An Evening with Diane Rehm to hear her personal reflections on her 35-year run as host as well as timely analysis of the 2016 election. Have burning questions for Rehm? A Q-and-A session will follow her presentation. Visit wmfe.org/dr

Come enjoy free popcorn and a movie at Popcorn Flicks in the Park featuring "Westworld" on Thursday, June 9, from 8 to 10 p.m. at Central Park in Winter Park. This film series featuring classic films is suitable for the whole family, and is presented by Winter Park CRA and produced by Enzian Theater. Blankets, snacks, family and friends are all encouraged. Call 407-629-0054.

The Park Avenue Sip and Stroll runs from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, along Park Avenue. The stroll offers appetizers, beverages and sampling of seasonal menus from the shops on the Avenue, as well as the chance to discover new fashion trends and gift ideas. Tickets are $25. For the full listing of participants and to register online, visit winterpark.org. You can also call 407-644-8281 for more information.

JUNE 17

A special summer reading film program, the Friday Film Series, will begin at the Maitland Public Library at 2 p.m. on Friday, June 17 with “Eat, Pray, Love.” Check the entire summer movie schedule at maitlandpl.org. The program is free, and popcorn and refreshments will be served.

ONGOING

Enjoy a rejuvenating 45-minute walk with Florida Hospital physicians at the Crosby YMCA every Thursday at 6 p.m. “Walk with a Doc” is a free event. For more information, please call 407-644-2300.