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Events
Braille calendars available: The Braille Association of Mid-Florida offers 2022 calendars embossed in Braille. The calendar highlights holidays and includes embossed illustrations with a unique theme. For those sending one as a gift, their name and a short personal note written by them will be embossed in Braille and sent with the calendar. The calendars cost $15 and can be mailed to any address in the United States. To order, call 689-766-1249.
Maker Faire Orlando 2021: Art and invention vendors, cosplay, demonstrations and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Central Florida Fairgrounds & Expo Halls, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, $15-$40, makerfaireorlando.com.
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. Noon-1:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Florida Department of Health Orange County-Central, 832 W. Central Boulevard, Orlando, free, 407-716-6392.
Orange Audubon Society: Agronomist, beekeeper and reptile expert Chris Stalder will discuss common snakes that you may encounter in Central Florida. The program includes the opportunity to view some nonvenomous local species, including Florida pine snake, Florida king snake, yellow rat snake, red rat snake and Florida water snake. 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, free, 407-637-2525.
New to Gardening in Florida: Leu Gardens’ director Robert Bowden, an Ohio transplant to Central Florida, will discuss garden plants, soil, sun and water and how they differ from other parts of the country. Advance registration required at leugardens.org. 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 18, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $10 for garden members, $16 for nonmembers.
Baseball Card, Memorabilia, Toy and Coin Show: More than 150 tables of dealers buying and selling cards and memorabilia. Proceeds benefit homeless children. 39 p.m. Nov. 19, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 20, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 21, The Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, $5, free for ages 11 or younger, 407-476-7290.
Walk: The Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club, a member of the American Volkssport Association, is sponsoring a walk in Winter Park. Routes include parks, residential areas and town streets such as Central Park, Lake Maitland, and Park Avenue. Two distances - 10K (6.2 miles) or 5K (3.1 miles). Start between 8:30-9:15 a.m. Nov. 20, Amtrak station, 148 E Morse Ave., Winter Park, $3 per person, free for walkers ages 12-younger who do not want credit, 407-443-6128.
Craft Fair: Featuring unique and one-of-a-kind items such as Christmas décor, hand painted items, crochet and knitted pieces, jewelry, and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 20, Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden, admission is free, 407-656-4155.
Second Annual Children’s Adoption Carnival Celebration: The event brings local families and prominent businesses together for an afternoon of fun, games, food and celebration to acknowledge all the superhero adoptive families in Central Florida. 1-4 p.m. Nov. 21, Blue Jacket Park, 2501 General Reese Ave., Orlando, free, ChildrensAdoptionCelebration.com or email deirdre@ deirdrekleinochipinti.com.
Chanukah on the Park: Presented by Chabad of Greater Orlando, the evening will include an art acrobat show, live music, dancers, kids’ activities, jugglers, food and grand menorah lighting. 5-7 p.m. Nov. 28, Central Park, Park Avenue, Winter Park, free, 407-644-2500, chabadorlando.org.
The North Shore Birding Festival: Sponsored by Orange Audubon Society, the five-day event (Dec. 2-6) will allow participants to learn from well-known birding guides. The festival’s 50 trips include youth and family trips and those targeting college students. Many of the trips and workshops target photographers. Each trip starts at its field location or the McDonald Canal area in Mount Dora. Trips range in price from $10 for Youth registration to $75 for an all-day trip with lunch. Friday and Saturday nights keynotes with dinner will be held at the Wekiwa Springs State Park Youth Camp, followed by owl and star walks. All proceeds benefit Orange Audubon Society’s nature and environmental education center fund or related educational programs. To sign up, visit northshorebirdingfestival. com/ or call 407-637-2525.
Christmas in the Park: The Morse Museum of American Art will light Central Park with century-old Tiffany windows from its renowned collection at the 43rd annual Christmas in the Park. The leaded-glass windows set the stage for a performance of seasonal favorites by the Bach Festival Society Choir. For this year’s program, there will be pods in the park for attendees to use on a first-come, first-served basis to reduce crowding. 6:15-8:30 p.m. Dec. 2, Central Park, Park Avenue, Winter Park, free, 407-645-5311.
Ye Olde Hometown Christmas Parade: Winter Park’s 69th annual parade will showcase holiday-themed floats, Santa Claus and well-known local figures. The parade will travel down Park Avenue, turn west on to New England Avenue and end at the Winter Park Community Center. 9 a.m. Dec. 4, Park Avenue, Winter Park, free, 407-644-8281.
Holiday Pops concert:
The Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will play holiday favorites. Bring a blanket and a picnic. 5 p.m. Dec. 5, Central Park, Park Avenue, Winter Park, free, 407-599-3501.
Winter Park Holiday Boat Parade: Gather at Dinky Dock Park or on the Rollins College campus behind the Cornell Fine Arts Museum to see boat and dock decorations created by residents and local business sponsors. Sponsored by the Winter Park Rotary Club in partnership with Rollins. 6 p.m. Dec. 11, Rollins College at Lake Virginia, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-2566369.
Senior Survival Live Webinar: Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Kathleen Flammia will discuss how not to go broke paying for a nursing home and the essential estate planning documents. Viewing instructions will be provided upon RSVP. 6 p.m. Nov. 17, free, 407-478-8700.
Virtual “Medicare” Classes: SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) will be hosting free, live, recorded, and/or online Zoom classes for anyone interested in learning more about Medicare. Join via computer or by phone. Classes include - Medicare Part C, 11 a.m. Nov. 16; Medicare Part D, 1 p.m. Nov. 17; Medicare Basics, 11 a.m. Nov. 18; Senior Medicare Patrol Presentation, 11 a.m. Nov. 23; Financial Assistance, 1 p.m. Nov. 24; Long Term Care Planning, 11 a.m. Nov. 30. Call 407-514-1823 to register and receive Zoom link.
Raised Bed Vegetables and Herbs:
Leu Gardens’ Executive Director, Robert Bowden, will explain how to grow vegetables and herbs in raised beds. Advance registration required at leugardens.org. 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 30, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $10 garden members, $16 nonmembers.
History Group: Presented by the University Club of Winter Park. “Winter Park History: The Early Years of Winter Park and Rollins College” presented by native Floridian, Winter Park resident and businessman Rick Baldwin and Winter Park History Museum Executive Director Christy Grieger. 10 a.m. Nov. 15, University Club of Winter Park, 841 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. To attend, email your full name to info@uclubwp. org expressing interest. Free.
Magyar Duma: Presented by the University Club of Winter Park. Conversational Hungarian. Practice your Hungarian talking about all sorts of topics: Hungary, U.S., international, history, etc. 3:30 p.m. Nov. 15, University Club of Winter Park, 841 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. To attend, email your full name to info@uclubwp.org expressing interest. Free.
Philosophy Discussion Group: The group meets to discuss various topics. Bring topics and questions. 2 p.m. Nov. 16, University Club of Winter Park, 841 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. To attend, email your full name to info@ uclubwp.org expressing interest. Free.
Wildflower Gardening Workshop: Presented by Tia Silvasy, Orange County Extension Agent. Learn how to identify pollinators in the garden. Participants who complete the survey will receive a pack of seeds that includes native and nonnative wildflowers for Central Florida. 10-11 a.m. Nov. 16, UF/ IFAS Extension Orange County, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, $10, 407-254-9200, ocextension.eventbrite.com.
“Learn About Dying and Leaving a Legacy” senior program:
Panelists will share their thoughts on the most important things you need to know about dying and leaving a legacy on your terms. Presented by Paul and Lyn Henderson, Certified Senior Housing Professionals. Reservations required. 9:30-11 a.m. Nov. 17, Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, 151 W. Lyman Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-476-1808.
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