ORANGEEXTRA
Editor’s note
We are publishing extra puzzles and crosswords inside today. Due to coronavirus concerns, events may be rescheduled or canceled. Please check before going.
Events
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.
Duplicate Bridge: Intermediate bridge classes are being offered followed by an ACBL sanctioned game. 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. Sundays, Orlando Metropolitan Bridge Center, 756 Bennett Road, Orlando, $15 includes pizza, lesson, and game, 407-895-1943 or email davidjloeb@gmail.com.
Virtual Classics Book Club: Presented by The University Club of Winter Park. The discussion will be “Frankenstein” by Mary Shelley. To attend this virtual event, email your full name to info@uclubwp. org expressing interest and a link will be provided. 10 a.m. Oct. 14. Free.
Golf tournament: Proceeds benefit Kids House Wayne Densch Children’s Advocacy Center. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 14, Eagle Creek Golf Club, 10350 Emerson Lake Blvd., Orlando, $175, 407-324-3036.
Science, Health, and Wellness Group:
Presented by the University Club of Winter Park. The program “Mind Games” will go beyond last month’s look at the brain to explore what the brain actually does; how people think and feel. To attend this virtual event, send an email with your full name to info@ uclubwp.org expressing your interest, and a link will be provided. 2 p.m. Oct. 14. Free.
Crucial Partners - A Conversation on the Future of U.S.-India Relations:
Join the India Center at UCF in a conversation with Nikola Mirilovic of UCF’s School of Politics, Security and International Affairs and Milan Vaishnav of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace as they discuss how the current U.S. Administration is addressing its crucial partnership with India. 2 p.m. Oct. 15 on the Zoom platform, free, theindiacenter.ucf.edu/ or email indiacenter@ucf.edu.
20th annual Run Among The Lakes:
The course goes through downtown Windermere, running along the sandy dirt roads among the Butler Chain of Lakes. Two distances available: 5K and 10K. All runners receive a T-shirt and finisher medals. Hosted by Windermere Parks and Recreation. 7 a.m. Oct. 16, Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere, $38-$53, WindermereParksandRecreation.com.
“Owloween”: Activities include animal photo opportunities and meet and greets; kids activities, including a costume contest and trick or treating; raffles; live music; bake sale and food vendors. All proceeds directly benefit the animals. Admission is free for all event activities, however, there is a suggested $5 per person donation for the Wildlife Walk. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 16, Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, 10525 Clapp
Simms Duda Road, Orlando, free, email btnheather@ gmail.com.
Carnivorous Plants: Learn carnivorous plant care and their history-presented by Kenny Coogan, Education Director of the International Carnivorous Plant Society. The talk will be followed by a carnivorous plant sale including, Nepenthes, Sarracenia, Drosera, Pinguicula and the infamous Venus Fly Trap. Advance registration required. 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 16, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $10 garden members, $16 nonmembers, leugardens.org.
Walk: The Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club, a member of the American Volkssport Association, is sponsoring a walk on the West Orange Trail and into Winter Garden and nearby neighborhoods. Two distances available - 10K (6.2 miles) or 5K (3.1 miles). Start between 8:30-9 a.m. Oct. 16, West Orange Trail Station, 455 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, $3 per person, free for walkers ages 12 or younger who do not want credit, 407-443-6128.
Artists’ League of Orange County: The guest artist will be Viktor Bokas, whose acrylic paintings and collages can bee seen in galleries, the Orlando airport and art festivals. He was the poster artist for the Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival for the past two years. 1:30-3 p.m. Oct. 16, Beardall Senior Center, 800 S. Delaney Ave., Orlando, free, 321-695-7896.
Orange Audubon Society: Kevin Loughlin will present the program “Light…Shadow…Background” as a lead-in to the annual OAS Chertok Florida Native Nature Photo Contest (Entry deadline April 21, 2022). Loughlin, owner of
Wildside Nature Tours, will offer photo tips. 7 p.m. Oct. 21. Call 407-637-2525 for link or search on YouTube for Orange Audubon Society.
‘Fore Our Kids’ golf tournament: The event will adhere to Orange County and CDC guidelines for social distancing, and protocols will be in place to keep players and event staff safe amid the pandemic. Proceeds benefit Embrace Families, a nonprofit overseeing foster care, adoption and other child welfare services in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties. 8:30 a.m. Oct. 22, Hawk’s Landing Golf Club at Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, $275 per golfer, $900 per foursome includes lunch, foreourkids.com.
Senior Expo: The 50Plus FYI Resource Expo is presented by Orange County Commission on Aging, 50Plus Resource Network, Seminole County Triad and the Senior Resource Alliance. Meet area service providers, agencies, housing specialists, health care representatives, Social Security and Medicare specialists, VA advocates and other professionals who provide products and services to the community. Find out “what’s hot and what’s not” as it relates to healthy lifestyle options and available resources. CDC guidelines are being followed for COVID safety. Wear a mask. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 22, Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, admission and parking are free, 407-2650534, 50PlusFYI.org.
Nehrling Gardens Owl Prowl Art & Wine Wander:
Ages 21 and older can sample beer, wine and tasty nibbles while viewing artists at work throughout the gardens and enjoying live music. Browse a large selection of original art and other items available for bidding at a silent auction. Proceeds support Nehrling Gardens, a not-for-profit organization. 4-7 p.m. Oct. 23, Nehrling Gardens, 2267 Hempel Ave., Gotha, $35 in advance, $45 day of event, NehrlingGardens.org, 407445-9977.
Central Florida Veg Fest:
The event will include healthy living and eco-friendly exhibitors, speakers, and presentations; nonprofit organizations; fun and games for kids; dog and cat adoptions; restaurant booths; food preparation demonstrations, and live music and entertainment. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 23, Festival Park, 2911 E. Robinson St., Orlando, free, CFVegFest.org.
Clerks Against Domestic Violence Zoom Virtual Workshop:
Join Orange County Clerk of Courts Tiffany Moore Russell for a free forum on domestic violence. The forum will provide information such as how to file a restraining order; guidance from Harbor House of Central Florida; how to cultivate healthy relationships from the Victim Service Center; and self-defense class conducted by Orlando Police Department. Advance registration recommended at myorangeclerk.com. 6-8 p.m. Oct. 26 on the Zoom platform, 407-836-2053.
Fourth Annual Handbags for Hope:
Cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres, and a classy selection of new and gently used handbags available for both purchase and silent auction. All proceeds will benefit the children’s program at Harbor House of Central Florida. 6:30 p.m. Nov. 4, The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando, $25 through
Oct. 14, $35 thereafter, or $75 for a VIP limited ticket (includes early shopping, a champagne toast and a swag bag), 407-703-2890 or mboyk@harborhousefl.com.
Second Annual Monster Mash Masquerade Food & Wine Event:
Sponsored by the Restaurant & Allied Partnership of Central Florida to benefit local independently owned restaurants affected by COVID. The upscale, primarily outdoor event has more than 30 food and beverage experiences from premier Central Florida restaurants. Guests enjoy signature dishes from participating chefs plus wine, beer and liquor stations, music and other performances. 6-10 p.m. Oct. 28, Dr. Phillips House, 135 N Lucerne Circle, Orlando, $100, MonsterMashOrlando.com.
Bioblitz Hike at Split Oak Forest:
Presented by the Pine Lily Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. Dress appropriately and bring water. 9-11 a.m. Oct. 30, Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area, 12175 Clapp Simms Duda Road, Orlando, free. For more information and to register, visit fnps-pinelily.eventbrite. com/.
Orlando Area Historical Rose Society:
Elaine Ellman, Master Consulting Rosarian, will discuss the influence of the Southern and Western states in preserving Heritage roses. Learn how to landscape with easy-care roses that grow in the South. Reservations required. 2:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, free, 407-497-1639.