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Ballroom dance: American style waltz, foxtrot, tango, rumba, cha cha, and swing. Open to beginner through silver level. Partner not needed. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, free for Winter Park residents; small annual facility fee for nonresidents, 407-599-3275.

Sailing: Learn basic sailing skills and terminology from instructors of the Central Florida Community Sailing Program. The course consists of three weeknight classroom sessions from 6:308:30 p.m. and three “on the water” Saturday sessions on Lake Baldwin from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Students must be age 16 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reservations required. 6:308:30 p.m. Mondays beginning Oct. 29, Orlando Fashion Square, 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, $155 includes book, 407-645-1892.

Florida Friendly Landscaping: The program will help you make better decisions in your landscaping practices with tips to guide you in plant choice, irrigation practices, fertilizer applications and pest control. Includes a Florida-Friendly Landscaping book and rain gauge. Advance registration required. 10:30 a.m.-noon Nov. 3, John Bridges Community Center, 445 W. 13th St., Apopka, $10 per person, 407-254-9200.

Holiday Backyard Florist: Learn to create beautiful holiday flower arrangements at home using techniques and design principles the professionals use. Several large and small arrangements will be demonstrated appropriate for Christmas. Advance registration required. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 3, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $10 for garden members, $16 for nonmembers, 407-2462620.

Landscape Photography: This one-day, three-session workshop will cover composition, timing, lighting, weather conditions, as well as processing images on the computer. Participants should bring a digital single lens reflex camera (DSLR is preferred) and a tripod if you own one. Advance registration required. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 4, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $80 for members, $90 for nonmembers, 407246-2620.

Turf tips and shade alternatives: The program will explain the Florida-Friendly Best Management Practices to follow for a healthy lawn and provide some basic design, irrigation and establishment tips to help when choosing alternatives to use in areas where grass is not practical. Advance registration required. 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 7, John Bridges Community Center, 445 W. 13th St., Apopka, $10 per person, 407-254-9200.

Cold protection and holiday plant care: Learn how to protect your plants, care for them and which one to keep for your patio or landscape and which ones to toss into the composter. Advance registration required. 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 8, Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden, $5 per household, 407-254-9200.

Winter Vegetable Gardening: Learn how to grow vegetables for your family without poisons and pesky weeds, which varieties grow best in Central Florida, proper garden spacing and when to harvest. Advance registration required. 9:3011:30 a.m. Nov. 10, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $10 for garden members, $16 for nonmembers, 407-246-3621.

Cold protection and holiday plant care: Learn how to protect your plants, care for them and which one to keep for your patio or landscape and which ones to toss into the composter. Advance registration required. 9-10:30 a.m. Nov. 10, Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, $5 per household, 407-2549200.

Basics of Growing Orchids: Learn about different potting media, light requirements, proper placement for growth, nutritional requirements and basic functioning of the plant including what makes it thrive and what kills it. Also covered will be what pots to use; how to attach an orchid to a tree and which ones do best, how to get them to flower, basics of disease, temperature and humidity requirements, and how and when to divide. Advance registration required. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 10, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $10 for garden members, $16 for nonmembers, 407-246-3621.

Growing berries in Florida: Learn about the many kinds of berries for Florida gardens, including blueberries, blackberries and strawberries. Advance registration required. 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 15, Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, $5 per household, 407-2549200.

Flower Yoga: Classes will include a meditation walk through the gardens, weather permitting. Advance registration required. 10-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Nov. 28Dec. 19, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $60 for member, $72 for nonmembers, 407-2462620.

Hydroponics/ Microgreens: Learn how to grow your own vegetables without soil in this basic hydroponics/microgreens class. Participants will learn how to start, maintain and harvest this specialty crop. Participants will go home with microgreens ready to harvest in approximately 14 days or less. Advance registration required. 6-8 p.m. Nov. 28, Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, $12 per person, 407-254-9200.

Orange County Sheriff’s Office Civilian Police Academy: A 13-week course designed to educate residents about the many different divisions which make up the Orange County Sheriff ’s Office. Attendees will participate in demonstrations, instructor guided tours and question-and-answer sessions. Participants must be at least 18 years old. A background check will be performed on all applicants. There are no physical requirements. Registration deadline is Jan. 31. Visit ocso.com. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 19-May 21, Orange County Sheriff ’s Office Central Operations Complex, 2500 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, free, 407-254-7141.

Line dance: Enjoy music and get exercise while dancing on a new ballroom floor. 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Beardall Senior Center, 800 S. Delaney Ave., Orlando, $2 per class, 407-246-4440.

Line dance: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturdays for experienced dancers, Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, $5 per class, 407-592-7835.

Line dance: Enjoy music and get exercise at the same time. 3-4:30 p.m. Sundays for beginners, Azalea Lane Recreation Center, 1045 Azalea Lane, Winter Park, $5 per class, 407-592-7835.

Tai chi and chi kung: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 400 S. Lakemont Ave., Winter Park, $8 per class, 407-234-0119.

Line dance: Learn to line dance while enjoying music and getting exercise at the same time. Beginners welcome. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Renaissance Senior Center at South Econ Community Park, 3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, donation, 407-273-4114.

Tap dancing class for adults: Wear hard soled shoes. 1 p.m. (advanced), 2:30 p.m. (beginners) Wednesdays, Pine Castle Woman’s Club, 5901 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, $10 per class, 407-242-3840.

Okinawan Karate-Do: 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Hope Lutheran Church, 2600 N. Dean Road, Orlando, $40 per month, 407-484-5124.

Computer Lessons for Adults: Orange County Parks and Recreation offers courses through the Computer Basics and More program on how to use your PC, laptop, tablet, iPad or Android. Students are encouraged to bring their own device for direct hands-on learning. Times and dates vary depending on classes. Classes are taught weekdays at South Econ Recreation Center, 3850 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, $10$15 per class, 407-254-9075.

Community

Florida Hospital’s Night of Praise concert: Featuring three-time Grammy Awardwinner Christian artist Michael W. Smith. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items, which will be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank Orlando. 6-9 p.m. Nov. 9, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Seneff Arts Plaza, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, free, 407-3035600.

Veterans Day Celebration: The City of Winter Park will present its eighth annual Veterans Day Celebration, “Honoring Winter Park Heroes.” It will include musical tributes, anecdotal speakers including guest speaker Harvey L. Massey and recognition of veterans according to the various military branches served. 9:30 a.m. Nov. 9, Winter Park Community Center Ruby Ball Amphitheatre, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, free, 407599-3428.

Culture

Czechoslovakian Independence Day celebration: Celebrate the Independence Day of the former Czechoslovakia. Museum founder Albin Polasek was born and raised in the province of Moravia, in what is now the Czech Republic. Historic home tours, the current gallery exhibition featuring Prague-based artist Jan Kaláb, hands-on art activities and presentations will be offered 1-4 p.m. today, Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-647-6294.

FusionFest: A celebration of cultural inclusion. Festivities will include multiple stages, a food court, marketplace and other interactive activities. Performances will focus on original cultures as well as reflecting fusions from different world regions. The MYgration short film program will offer personal stories of how Central Floridians came to live here from other parts of the world. Noon-7 p.m. Nov. 24-25, Seneff Arts Plaza at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, Orange Avenue and City Hall Commons, Downtown Orlando, admission is free, 407-836-3873.

Festival/Show

OktoberFiesta: The event will showcase live band performances including