Spotlight event

“Big Latch On” breastfeeding awareness event: To raise awareness of breastfeeding benefits and in celebration of National Breastfeeding Month, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County's Women, Infants, and Children program is hosting a “Big Latch On” breastfeeding awareness event. Moms are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes early to get settled. Friends, family, and the community can join this celebration to promote and support breastfeeding. On Friday, moms who are breastfeeding are invited to take part in this global event with their babies at the Cypress Grove Park, 290 Holden Ave., Orlando. This free and family friendly event will start at 10:30 a.m. Details: 407-858-1400.

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Class

Computer Lessons for Adults: Orange County Parks and Recreation offers courses through the Computer Basics and More program on how to use your PC, laptop, tablet, iPad, or Android. Topics include: email, spreadsheets, eBay buying/ selling, internet searching, and Windows Explorer. Students are encouraged to bring their own device for direct hands-on learning. Times and dates vary depending on classes. Classes are taught weekdays at South Econ Recreation Center, 3850 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, $10-$15 per class, 407-254-9075.

Growing peppers: Learn about the history of the pepper, what pepper varieties are best adapted to the Central Florida climate, and how to best grow them. Advance registration required. 6-7:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden, $5 per household, 407-254-9200.

Growing peppers: Learn about the history of the pepper, what pepper varieties are best adapted to the Central Florida climate, and how to best grow them. Advance registration required. 9-10:30 a.m. Aug. 11, Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, $5 per household, 407-2549200.

Beekeeping 101: Learn the basic considerations and "buzz words" for potential beekeepers: legal aspects, space needs, risks, equipment needed, startup costs, and time requirements for hive maintenance. Advance registration required. 6-8 p.m. Aug. 22, Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, $12 per person, 407-254-9200.

Orange County Sheriff's Office Civilian Police Academy: A 13-week course designed to educate residents about the many different divisions which make up the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Attendees will participate in demonstrations, instructor guided tours and question-and-answer sessions. Participants must be at least 18 years old. A background check will be performed on all applicants. There are no physical requirements. Registration deadline is Aug. 7. Visit ocso.com. 6:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 21-Nov. 13, Orange County Sheriff's Office Central Operations Complex, 2500 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, free, 407-254-7141.

Community

Electronic waste and textile recycling event: Sponsored by Keep Orlando Beautiful. Electronic items accepted include: computers, monitors, TVs (one per

Festival/Show

Coin and currency show: The Central Florida Coin Club's semi-annual event will feature more than 100 dealers buying, selling and trading a variety of coins and currency. Two grading companies will be on the premises accepting submissions and offering appraisals. Visitors

Craft fair: Featuring knit and crochet items, baby quilts, floral arrangements, jewelry and wooden crafts. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month, Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando, free, 407-277-1821.

Friday Festival: Featuring more than 70 local artisans of all genres, numerous Central Florida-based small businesses and nonprofit organizations with products and offerings ranging from health and fitness, to beauty and fashion, as well as community service opportunities. 5:30-9:30 p.m. the first Friday of every month, Baldwin

Exercise for those with Parkinson's disease: Rock Steady Boxing is a noncontact form of exercise that helps those battling Parkinson's disease. noon Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Thursdays, Wadeview

STEPHEN M. DOWELL/ORLANDO SENTINEL FILE PHOTO Moms who are breastfeeding are invited to take part in the ‘Big Latch On' breastfeeding awareness event Friday at Cypress Grove Park in Orlando.household), telephone systems, fax machines, cell phones, central office equipment, rechargeable batteries, electronic circuit boards and components, games and PDAs. Textiles accepted include: clothes, shoes, home textiles (towels, sheets, curtains, etc.) and stuffed toys. Volunteers will unload the items for attendees. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 11, Festival Park, 2911 E. Robinson St., Orlando, free, 407-246-2752.will receive a free coin. Noon6 p.m. Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 15, Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, admission and parking are free, 407657-6440. Park, New Broad Street, Orlando, free, 407-755-6430.