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Class

Basics of Composting Classroom in the Garden: Bring a bag of leaves or vegetable scraps from the home garden and learn how to make your own compost in the back yard. Advance registration required. 10-11:30 a.m. Feb. 27, Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, $5 per person, 407-254-9200.

Beginner bird watching: The Orange Audubon Society will offer a beginner bird watching class, which includes an outdoor classroom session and mini-field trip at Orlando Wetlands Park, and two field sessions at OWP and Lake Jesup, respectively. The course will increase knowledge and awareness of North American bird species; bird habitat and anatomy; provide binocular basics; tips on using field guides and checklists; and the ethics of birding. Advance registration required. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, March 2-16, Orlando Wetlands Park, 25155 Wheeler Road, Christmas, $30 for Audubon members, $45 for nonmembers, $10 for children age 12 or younger with a registered adult, 407644-0796.

Sailing: Learn basic sailing skills and terminology from instructors of the Central Florida Community Sailing Program. The course consists of three weeknight classroom sessions from 6:308:30 p.m. and three “on the water” Saturday sessions on Lake Baldwin from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Students must be age 16 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Reservations required. 6:308:30 p.m. Mondays beginning March 4, Orlando Fashion Square, 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, $155 includes book, 407-645-1892.

Unusual Edible Plants for the Home Vegetable Garden: Learn about the many edible plants and more unusual vegetables that may increase your vegetable garden productivity. Advance registration required. 9-10:30 a.m. March 9, Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, $5 per household, 407-254-9200.

Unusual Edible Plants for the Home Vegetable Garden: Learn about the many edible plants and more unusual vegetables that may increase your vegetable garden productivity. Advance registration required. 6-7:30 p.m. March 14, Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St.. Winter Garden, $5 per household, 407-2549200.

Annuals and Perennials for Central Florida: Learn how to select, plant and care for annuals and perennials in your landscape. Advance registration required. 6:30-8 p.m. March 21, Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, $5 per household, 407-254-9200.

Planting Transplants in the Garden: Learn how to set out warm season transplants in the vegetable garden. Advance registration required. 10-11:30 a.m. March 27, Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, $5 per person, 407254-9200.

Line dance: Enjoy music and get exercise while dancing on a new ballroom floor. 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, Beardall Senior Center, 800 S. Delaney Ave., Orlando, $2 per class, 407-246-4440.

Line dance: 10-11:30 a.m. Saturdays for experienced dancers, Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, $5 per class, 407-592-7835.

Line dance: Enjoy music and get exercise at the same time. 3-4:30 p.m. Sundays for beginners, Azalea Lane Recreation Center, 1045 Azalea Lane, Winter Park, $5 per class, 407-592-7835.

Tai chi and chi kung: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 400 S. Lakemont Ave., Winter Park, $8 per class, 407-234-0119.

Line dance: Learn to line dance while enjoying music and getting exercise at the same time. Beginners welcome. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon Thursdays, Renaissance Senior Center at South Econ Community Park, 3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, donation, 407-273-4114.

Tap dancing class for adults: Wear hard soled shoes. 1 p.m. (advanced), 2:30 p.m. (beginners) Wednesdays, Pine Castle Woman’s Club, 5901 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, $10 per class, 407-242-3840.

Okinawan Karate-Do: 7-8:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, Hope Lutheran Church, 2600 N. Dean Road, Orlando, $40 per month, 407-484-5124.

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.

Community

‘Jazz in the Park’ for service organizations: Hosted by Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings. Community and service organizations that volunteer their time to make Orange County a better place to live, such as Rotary, Kiwanis, American Red Cross, volunteer groups and HOAs, are invited to be recognized by the Mayor. Groups should email parks@ocfl.net to participate. 2:30-6 p.m. March 2, Cypress Grove Park, 290 Holden Ave., Orlando, free, 407-836-6257.

Touch-a-Truck: An interactive hands-on experience where children can learn about trucks and vehicles, honk their horns and interact with the drivers. Featured vehicles will include a fire truck, police vehicles, construction trucks and garbage trucks. Noon-3 p.m. (No honking hour is from 2-3 p.m.) March 9, Knights Plaza at CFE Arena on the campus of the University of Central Florida, KnightsPlaza.com.

Festival/Show

Pine Castle Pioneer Days Festival: The annual event promotes the living history of the Pine Castle area through demonstrations and fun events for children. Activities include traditional pioneer crafts and demonstrations such as historic encampments and reenactments, traditional music, quilting, basketry and storytelling. There will be an interfaith service at 8 a.m. Festival hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today, Cypress Grove Park, 290 Holden Ave., Orlando, $5 for adults, $3 for children, 407-427-9692.

Spring plant sale and garden festival: Hosted by the Orange County Master Gardener Volunteers, proceeds will be used to increase their visibility and projects throughout the county. There will be tours of the Extension Center’s Exploration Gardens, plant vendors, raffles, workshops with expert speakers and children’s activities. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 2, Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, free admission, 407-2549200.

Florida French Horn Festival: An all-day festival celebrating the French Horn. The guest artist will be Dale Clevenger, former Principal Horn of the Chicago Symphony. Activities include playing in a horn choir, clinics, Masterclass, interaction with professional horn players and a concert of French Horn music. Registration deadline is Feb. 27. Event is 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. March 9, Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, $35, 407539-0920.

Classic Car Show: classic cars from the 1920s-1970s on display. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Apopka and City of Apopka. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. March 9, Kit Land Nelson Park, 35 S. Park Ave., Apopka, admission is free, parking is $5, car show registration is $10, 407-886-5844.

Windermere PetFest: There will be vendors, food trucks, live music, games for dogs and demonstrations by the Winter Garden and Ocoee K-9 units. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. March 9, Windermere Town Hall Square, 520 Main St., Windermere, free, 321663-4159.

Central Florida koi and goldfish show: The annual judged koi show will feature more than 250 entries from across the country, vendors of koi, goldfish, pond supplies, aquatic plants and garden art. Seminar presentations on koi, goldfish and ponds will be conducted all day March 23 ($10 for the day). Sponsored by Orlando Area Koi & Pond Club, ZNA Southern Koi Association and the koi clubs of Florida East Coast, Rainbow River and Gainesville. 1-5 p.m. March 22, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. March 23, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 24, Avanti Palms Resort, 6515 International Drive, Orlando, admission is free, cfks.org, 407-419-8517.

Cruz ’n Car Shows: The event features approximately 275 cars of all makes and models parked along Plant Street with WJBJ Cruisin’ with the Classics providing entertainment. 4-8 p.m. April 20, Plant Street, Downtown Winter Garden, free. Call 863-207-2497 for car registration.

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, 321-765-7177.

Fundraiser

Chili For Charity: Featuring creative chili dishes by popular restaurants and other contenders. All entries are served with a “Winter Park” attitude. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Winter Park. 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 27, Winter Park Farmers Market, 200 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, $35 in advance, $40 at the gate, includes beer and wine, 321-246-5221, chiliforcharity.org.

Literary luncheon: The Orlando/Winter Park Branch of American Association of University Women will host its annual Spring Literary Luncheon featuring author Charlene Edge, who will discuss her new book “Undertow: My Escape from the Fundamentalism & Cult Control of The Way International.” Reservations required. Proceeds benefit the AAUW Scholarship Fund awarded to local students. 11 a.m. March 2, Interlachen Country Club, 2245 Interlachen Court, Winter Park, $45, 321-363-1105.

Pancake Breakfast: Scrambled eggs, sausage, grits, coffee, orange juice and all-you-can-eat pancakes.

Proceeds benefit the Bahia Shrine Center, Apopka. 9-11 a.m. March 3, Bahia Shrine Center, 3101 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, $7, 407-660-8811.

Cheers to Change Gala: There will be a silent auction featuring items from local Orlando businesses as well as a buffet and live entertainment. Proceeds benefit the Victim Service Center. 6:30-9:30 p.m. April 5, Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, $75, 407-254-9415.

Ninth Annual Wine Women & Shoes: Attendees will be treated to hors d’oeuvres, wine and shopping from local and national boutiques and a fashion show. Proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. 2-6 p.m. April 13, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, $125 per person general admission, $225 per person VIP tickets, 407-514-1017.

Health

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). Advanced registration required. 10-11:30 a.m. March 5, True Health Alafaya, 11881-A E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, free, 877-252-6094.

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). Advanced registration required. 1-2:30 p.m. March 5, True Health Lake Underhill, 5730 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, free, 877-252-6094.

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). Advanced registration required. 3:30-5 p.m. March 5, True Health Hoffner, 5449 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, free, 877-252-6094.

Exercise for those with Parkinson’s disease: Rock Steady Boxing is a non-contact form of exercise that helps those battling Parkinson’s disease. Noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Wadeview Community Center, 2177 S. Summerlin Ave., Orlando, $10 per class, 917-853-9102.

Kids & Family

Movies at Leu Gardens: See a classic or current feature film on a 32-foot screen, weather permitting. Gates open at 6 p.m. Bring dinner picnics and stroll the 50-acre gardens before the movie. Concessions available. 7:30 p.m. March 1 (“Mission Impossible: Fallout); 8:30 p.m. April 5 (“Jurassic World – Fallen Kingdom”); 8:30 p.m. May 3 (“Crazy Rich Asians”); Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $6 for adults, $3 for children, free for Leu members, 407-246-2620.

Kite Day: There will be kite making for kids and professional kite fliers. Sponsored by the Avalon Park Foundation. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 2, open field, corner of Tanja King Boulevard and Avalon Park West Boulevard, Orlando, free, 407-208-1455.

Lecture/Seminar

Troubled marriages: The Retrouvaille of Orlando program is for couples who are struggling, separated or divorced but would like to give their marriages another chance. The program includes the March 22-24 weekend session and seven follow-up sessions. Revenue is used to continue and expand programs. Reservations required. March 22-24, San Pedro Center, 2400 Dike Road, Winter Park, couples are asked to make an anonymous donation to cover the cost of their rooms and meals for the weekend session, 352-274-4614.

Library

African-American Read-In: Celebrate African-American literature in poetry, story and song, performed by local luminaries in conjunction with the 29th Annual National African-American Read-In. 2 p.m. today, Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, free, 407-835-7323.