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Due to coronavirus concerns, events may be rescheduled or canceled. Please check before heading out.
Events
Expressions of Hope: Telling Survivor Stories: Sponsored by the Giving Voices Project, a charity supporting the healing of survivors of abuse through creativity and self-expression. There will be a panel discussion about how stories of abuse are told and perceived through the arts and multimedia, as well as artistic performances including spoken word, music, and dance. The event will be held online through Facebook Live and YouTube streaming from 1-3 p.m. April 25. To access, go to the Giving Voices Facebook Page: facebook.com/givingvoicesproject/ or the Giving Voices Project's YouTube channel: tinyurl.com/givingvoicesproject. Cost: free. Details: 909560-7454.
2020 Youth Photography Contest: The Orange Audubon Society is accepting entries for its 2020 Kit and Sidney Chertok Youth Florida Native Nature Photography Contest for ages 17 or younger. Participants should photograph Florida native plants, animals, landscapes and the many habitats of Florida. Entries cannot show humans, human-made structures or artifacts, or discernible fauna or flora non-native to Florida. For contest rules visit orangeaudubonfl.org. The deadline for entries is April 30. Cash awards will be announced June 18. Cost: $2 per image for Audubon members, $4 per image for nonmembers. Details and entry forms: 407-718-1977.
2020 Novice and Advanced/Professional Photography Contest: The Orange Audubon Society is accepting entries for its 32nd annual Kit and Sidney Chertok Florida Native Nature Photography Contest. There are two contest divisions. Novice, for new and less experienced photo hobbyists; and advanced amateur/ professional, for experienced photographers who have practiced and honed their skills over time. Participants should photograph Florida native plants, animals, landscapes and the many habitats of Florida. Entries cannot show humans, human-made structures or artifacts, or discernible fauna or flora non-native to Florida. For contest rules visit orangeaudubonfl.org. The deadline for entries is April 30. Cash awards will be announced June 18. Cost: $5 per image for Audubon members, $10 per image for nonmembers.
Details and entry forms: 407-718-1977.
Taste of Oviedo: Includes dishes from Oviedo restaurants and eateries, live music and children's activities. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 9, Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd., Oviedo, admission is free, 407-977-2400.
Flamingo Bingo and Luncheon: The Central Florida Spokes event will benefit IDignity; Journey's End Animal Sanctuary; and Seminole County Sheriffs Office Community Foundation. There will be a raffle and bingo. 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. May 13, Heathrow Country Club, 1200 Bridgewater Drive, Heathrow, $28 lunch plus cost of bingo packets, 407-760-0707.
Unleashed, Uncorked, Unframed: An evening with wines, gourmet cuisine, live and silent auctions, and a private art sale. All proceeds benefit Franklin's Friends and local animal welfare. Cocktail attire suggested. 7-10 p.m. May 16, Holy Trinity Reception and Conference Center, 1217 Trinity Woods Lane, Maitland, $200 per person, 407-4611768.
Designer Bag Bingo for Special Olympics: Each ticket includes cards for all eight games where you can win a designer purse or bag. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and raffle. Proceeds benefit the Special Olympics - Seminole County. 7 p.m. July 24, Knights of Columbus Hall, 5727 Cornelia Ave., Orlando, $35 in advance, $40 at the door, 407-616-4611.
Cancellations
AARP Safe Driver Classes: The National Office of AARP has canceled all live attendance activities including all AARP Safe Driver Classes through May 31. The course is available online at aarpdriversafety.org. Use code DRIVINGSKILLS for a 25% discount through July 31.
The Orange County Library System has canceled all library sponsored events and programs through May. Also, OCLS has closed book drops for all 16 locations. Customers are asked to hold materials and return them when the library reopens. OCLS has extended the due dates for material from May 1 to June 1. During this period of time, library fines will be suspended. OCLS offers a wide variety of digital offerings for library cardholders, including a variety of online classes. Visit ocls.info for more information on how to access these services, or to sign up for a library card online.
Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando has canceled all classes and programs through April. They tentatively hope to resume in May.
The City of Altamonte Springs has canceled all events and programs through May 7. This includes Family Fest at Cranes Roost Park on May 3.
Antiques and Appraisal Fair: The event scheduled for May 16 and hosted by Osceola History at the Osceola County Welcome Center & History Museum has been postponed. Details: 407396-8644.
African Violet and Gesneriad Display and Sale: The event scheduled for April 25 and hosted by the Sunshine State Gesneriad and African Violet Group at the First United Methodist Church Apopka has been postponed. Details: 407654-0949.