WHAT’S HAPPENING
and Saturdays, New Life Community Church of Nazarene, 6508 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, $55, 321-347-2675.
Halloween
Pumpkins and Munchkins: The Halloween event will include games, bounce houses, a costume contest and Trick-or-Treat Trail. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31, Shady Park, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-599-3275.
Health
Tools To Quit Smoking class: Sponsored by the Florida Area Health Education Center Network and the Florida Department of Health. Free carbon monoxide testing materials and nicotine patches for participants (while supplies last). Advance registration required. 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 7 or Dec. 5, Florida Hospital East, 7727 Lake Underhill Drive, Orlando, free, 877-252-6094.
Tools To Quit Smoking class: Sponsored by the Florida Area Health Education Center Network and the Florida Department of Health. Free carbon monoxide testing materials and nicotine patches for participants (while supplies last). Advance registration required. 10-11:30 a.m. Dec. 5, Florida Hospital Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2800 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, free, 877-252-6094.
Movement as Medicine Dance for Parkinson: Presented by The Florida Hospital Parkinson Outreach Center, the dance program incorporate various forms of movement to address balance, flexibility, range of motion and spatial awareness, with live musical accompaniment. Advance registration required. 2-3:15 p.m. the first and third Thursday of the month, Florida Hospital Church, 2800 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, $5 donation per couple is appreciated, 407-303-5295.
Exercise for those with Parkinson’s disease: Rock Steady Boxing is a non-contact form of exercise that helps those battling Parkinson’s disease. Noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Wadeview Community Center, 2177 S. Summerlin Ave., Orlando, $10 per class, 917-853-9102.
Holiday
Holiday Celebration and Amaryllis Festival: There will be photo opportunities with Santa and Mrs. Claus (10 a.m.-2 p.m.), live music, nature-themed vendors, food, gift shop, silent auction, eco activities for children and amaryllis bulbs and other plants for sale. Guests are invited to bring toys and nonperishable food items for local charities. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 8, Nehrling Gardens, 2267 Hempel Ave., Gotha, free, donations accepted, 407-445-9977.
Christmas bazaar: Featuring a variety of hand-made items including holiday decorations, ornaments, table arrangements, as well as a silent auction, bake sale and raffles. Proceeds from the silent auction benefit the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home in Enterprise. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 3, First United Methodist Church of Apopka, 201 S. Park Ave., Apopka, admission is free, 407-889-2628.
Kids & Family
Movies at Leu Gardens: sessions on a wide variety of topics relating to family history. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 10, Olympia High School, 4301 Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, $50 includes notebook with handouts for all classes, 407-808-3118.
Financial Literacy Workshop: Hosted by State Representative Bruce Antone, the workshop is designed to provide first-hand information regarding financial literacy and budgeting, scholarship and financial aid assistance, and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. 6-8 p.m. Nov. 8, Jones High School Cafeteria, 810 Rio Grand Ave., Orlando, free, 407-445-5313.
Outdoor
Youth Field Trip: Sponsored by Orange Audubon Society. The guided trip will allow children to observe and enjoy the natural world on easy hiking trails. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Loaner binoculars will be available. 9 a.m. Nov. 3, Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park, free, 239-404-9248.
Tour the Gardens with an Expert: Join Horticulture Specialist Pinky Ormand on a tour through Leu Gardens. Ormand is in charge of many of the gardens including the Butterfly Garden, Herb Garden and Idea Garden. Learn the ins and outs of caring for the beautiful plants. Advance registration required. 9-10:30 a.m. Nov. 3, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $10 for garden members, $16 for nonmembers, 407-246-2620.
Nature and Photography Hike: Sponsored by Orange Audubon Society. Beth Jackson, Orange County naturalist, and Susan Kirby, wildlife photographer, will co-lead this hike that is ideal for youth, families and others. Get great tips on wildlife photography and learn about the easy-to-photograph plant and animal inhabitants of this Orange County Green Place property. 9-11:30 a.m. Nov. 10, Lake Lucie Conservation Area, 43 Rainey Road, Apopka, free, 407-836-1481.
Friends of Lake Apopka ‘FOLA 40’ Bike Ride: The annual bike ride around Lake Apopka will have four distance options: 8-mile ride will start at Magnolia Park, ride to the Pump House and return to Magnolia Park; 16-mile ride will start at Magnolia Park, ride to the Loop Trail rest stop and return to Magnolia Park; 32-mile ride will start at Magnolia Park, ride to the Green Mountain rest stop and return to Magnolia Park; 40-mile ride will start at Winter Garden Pavilion and ride counter-clockwise around the lake, finishing at Crooked Can Brewing Company. The registration fee for the Nov. 11 event is $45. All registrants get a “FOLA 40” t-shirt and a free beverage at Crooked Can. Register at active.com and search for FOLA 40.
Recreation
Walk: The Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club, a member of the American Volkssport Association, is sponsoring a walk through the Goldenrod community of Winter Park on the Cady Way and Cross Seminole Trails. Two distances available: 10K (6.2 miles) or 5K (3.1 miles). Start between 8:30-10 a.m. Nov. 17, Goldenrod Community Center, 4863 N Goldenrod Road, Winter Park, $3 per person, free for walkers ages 11 or younger who do not want credit, 407-695-9181.
Walk: The Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club, a member of the American Volkssport Association, is sponsoring a walk through Wekiwa Springs State Park. Two distances available: 10K (6.2 miles) or 6K (3.7 miles). Start between 8:30-9:30 a.m. Nov. 23, Wekiwa Springs State Park, 1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, $3 per person, free for walkers ages 11 or younger who do not want credit, park entrance fee is $6 per car with 2-8 occupants, 407-695-9181.
Line dance: Proceeds benefit the Elks/Does Charity Fund. 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, Elks Lodge #1079, 12 N. Primrose Drive, Orlando, $5, 407-247-9704.
Bingo: Proceeds benefit the Bahia Shrine Center Apopka. Doors open at 5 p.m. Early bird games start at 6 p.m. Wednesdays. Bahia Shrine Center 3101 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, 407-660-8811.
Ballroom dance class: Proceeds benefit the Elks Charity Fund. 6 p.m. intermediate/advanced, 7 p.m. beginner Tuesdays, Elks Lodge #1079, 12 N. Primrose Drive, Orlando, $10, 407-227-4883.
Bingo: Early Bird begins at 5:45 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Elks Charity Fund. 6:45 p.m. Mondays, Elks Lodge #1079, 12 N. Primrose Drive, Orlando, $15-$25, 407-894-1079.
Beginning race walking: Orange County Parks and Recreation Division is offering a beginning race walking program for ages 12 or older. Advance registration required. 8:05-9 a.m. Sundays; 5-5:55 p.m. Mondays, Magnolia Park, 2929 Binion Road, Apopka, free, 407-886-4231.
Bingo: Proceeds benefit church charities. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Early bird 6:15 p.m. Mondays, Incarnation Catholic Church, 1515 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, $8-$12, 407-425-1355.