WHAT’S HAPPENING
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Outdoor
Wekiva Campout: Join Friends of the Wekiva River for activities ranging from guided bird walks and canoe trips to sinkhole exploration and lessons on nature photography and edible plants. Stay in cabins or join just day activities. Registration deadline is Oct. 28. Cost: $100-$130 per person for cabin, activities, meals. Day activities only: $75-$95 including meals. Nov. 8-10, Wekiwa Springs State Park, 1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, 407-788-2619.
Walk: The Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club, a member of the American Volkssport Association, is sponsoring a walk in Wekiwa Springs State Park that includes shaded park trails, spring boil bridge, and boardwalk. Two distances available: 10K (6.2 miles) or 5K (3.1 miles). Start between 8:30-9 a.m. Nov. 16, Wekiwa Springs State Park, 1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, park entrance fee is $6 per car for 2-8 occupants and $4 per car for one occupant, walk fee is $3 per person, free for walkers ages 12 or younger who do not want credit, 407-695-9181.
Social/Hobby Clubs
Jewish Genealogical Society of Greater Orlando: Edward Bromberg will present the program “Gravestones and Cemeteries: Sources of Clues to Your Family’s History.” Advance registration required. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 5, Roth Jewish Community Center, 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, free for JGSGO members, $5 nonmembers, 407-494-4230.
Retired educators: The Orange County Retired Educators Association will have Belle Isle Chief of Police Laura Houston present the program “Smarter Seniors.” 10 a.m. social, 10:30 a.m. program Nov. 7, College Park United Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., Orlando, free, 407-843-6909.
American Association of University Women: Guest speakers will be Pam Kirby and Dr. Leslie Lieberman. Open to all persons with two years education beyond high school. 9-11 a.m. Nov. 9, Community Room of First Congregational Church, 225 S. Interlachen Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-417-1975.
Apopka Gesneriad and African Violet Society: Meetings include a gesneriad show followed by program highlighting a particular genera. 3-5 p.m. Nov. 17, First United Methodist Church of Apopka, 201 S. Park Ave., Apopka, first two visits free, then membership is required, 407-654-0949.
Orange Audubon Society: Jack Rogers, a prize-winning, widely published nature photographer who has been photographing birds and other wildlife for decades, will share his in-depth knowledge of where and how to successfully photograph birds and other wildlife. 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 21, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, admission is free, donations to help defray the cost is appreciated, 407-637-2525.
‘FashionAbility’ American Sewing Guild, Orlando Chapter: A group dedicated specifically to the art and skill of garment sewing. All levels welcome. 10:30 a.m. the fourth Thursday of the months of October, January, April, and July, The Sewing Studio, 9605 U.S. Highway 17-92, Maitland, first two visits are free, then ASG membership is required, 407-697-0882.
Orlando Society of Model Railroaders:
Scribes of Central Florida Calligraphy Guild: Open to all who are interested or want to learn more about calligraphy. 1 p.m. the first Sunday of each month September through May, Roth Jewish Community Center of Greater Orlando, 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland, free, 407-603-0214.
Central Florida Stamp Club: 6-9 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month, Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando, free, 407-889-0528.
Italian American Social Club of Central Florida: All nationalities are welcome. Dinner dances, with live bands, 6-10 p.m. every second and fourth Saturday ($30 for members, $35 for guests, includes open bar); Italian American Social Club of Central Florida, 5900 Hibiscus Road, Orlando, 407-273-2830.
Central Florida Fruit Society: Discover new species and varieties of ambrosial fruits from around the world and grown locally. 6:30-9 p.m. the third Monday of the month (except July), Harry P. Leu Gardens 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, free, 407-995-6717.
‘Sew Crazies’: Orlando Chapter neighborhood group of American Sewing Guild. Dedicated to advancing sewing as an art and life skill. All levels welcome. First two visits are free, then ASG membership is required. 10 a.m. the second Monday of the month, The Sewing Studio, 9605 U.S. Highway 17-92, Maitland, 407-697-0882.
Central Florida Coin Club: Weekly presentations. 7 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month, Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando, free, 407-657-6440.
Order of the Skywatcher Clan: A meeting of the nonprofit Order of the Skywatcher Clan, which takes monthly trips to the tribe’s cave near Belleview to explore. Training is provided, if needed. Also potluck lunch, socializing, fossil hunting, camping, Native American arts and crafts, tribal matters, video production, seeking Skywatcher tribal descendants and astronomy. Advance registration required. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. the first Saturday of the month, a private residence, 3415 Silverwood Drive, Orlando, free, 407-293-1739.
Lockheed Martin Dive Club: Hear from informative speakers and about upcoming dive trips. All are welcome. 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month, Logan’s Roadhouse, 3060 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando, free, buy your own food, 407-778-5038.
Florida Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America: You don’t have to have an antique car to join. All cars and owners welcome. 7 p.m. the second Monday of the month, Kress Memorial Church, 746 Formosa Ave., Winter Park, free, 732-895-1227.
Central Florida Porcelain Artists: Porcelain painters of all skill levels are welcome. 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. the first
Wednesday of each month, First Baptist Church of Winter Park, 1021 N. New York Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-797-1472.
Recreation
Social dancing: Featuring live music for seniors and all dancers. Coffee, tea, water and desserts are provided. Sponsored by Your Active City Seniors Inc. 7-9:30 p.m. Fridays, Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando, $6, 407-339-5393.
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.
Square and line dancing: 7-8 p.m. mainstream workshop, 8-10 p.m. mainstream square dance with line dances between tips, Wednesdays, Whirl and Twirl Dance Club, Lake Howell Square, 1241 Semoran Blvd., Unit #171, Casselberry, $5, 407-375-5351.
Round and square dancing: 7-7:30 p.m. plus workshop, 7:30-8 p.m. early rounds, 8-10 p.m. plus square dance with rounds between tips, Fridays, Whirl and Twirl Dance Club, Lake Howell Square, 1241 Semoran Blvd., Suite 171, Casselberry, $5, 407-375-5351.
Round Dance lessons: Current rhythm rumba 7-8 p.m.; advance foxtrot rhythm 8-9 p.m. Mondays, Whirl and Twirl Dance Club, Lake Howell Square, 1241 Semoran