What To Do Today
Hail to the victors valiant!
Celebrate the University of Central Florida Golden Knights’ undefeated season with a block party on Church Street in downtown Orlando. Join UCF players, athletics director Danny White and Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer along with hundreds of college football fans at this free blowout at 6 p.m.
Today
♦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 through May, 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.
Tuesday
♦Learn to Square Dance: Free introductory lessons. 8 p.m. Tuesday and Jan. 16, Whirl and Twirl Dance Club, 6949 Venture Circle, Orlando, free, 407-679-2882.
♦Tarflower Chapter of the Florida Native Plant
Society: Michael Jenkins, plant conservationist with the state of Florida will present the program, “The Rare and Unique Plants of Central Florida.” 7 p.m., Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, free, 407-647-5233.
Wednesday
♦Dog Park on Ice: Proceeds benefit the Halifax Humane Society. Pre-registration is $15 for adults and includes entry onto the ice, two slices of pizza and a drink, $10 for children includes one slice of pizza and a drink. Prices at the door are $20 for adults and $15 for children. PAWZ Booties for dogs are supplied for no additional cost. Registration opens at 6:30 p.m. Small dog sessions begin at 7 p.m. Larger dog sessions begin at 8:15 p.m., Daytona Beach Ice Arena, 2400 S. Ridgewood Ave., Daytona Beach, 386-274-4703.