Lecture/Seminar
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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. It is presented by volunteers. The program includes the March 22-24 weekend session and seven follow-up sessions. Follow-up sessions are free. 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
Road to U.S. Civil War: Valencia College History Professor Carl Creasman will explain the events that led to the Civil War. 2-4 p.m. March Orange County residents who want to receive a free tree to plant in their landscapes should register upon arrival and provide proof of Orange County residency, such as driver’s license, photo I.D., or utility bill. Trees are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until they are gone. One tree per household limit. 8 a.m. March 23, South Econ Community Park, 3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, 407-254-9200.
Walk: The Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club, a member of the American Volkssport Association, is sponsoring a walk on the berms around the 42-ponding areas where water flows from the Iron Bridge Water Treatment plant to the St. Johns River. View scenic vistas and see many birds and other wildlife. Two distances available: 10K (6.2 miles) or 5K (3.1 miles). Start between 8:30-9 a.m. March 30, Orlando Wetlands Park, 25155 Wheeler Road, Christmas, $3 per person, free for walkers ages 12 or younger who do not want credit, 407-695-9181.
Social/Hobby Clubs
Orlando Area Historical Rose Society: Bobbie Lang, will present historical anecdotes about roses likely to be for sale at the Leu Gardens plant sale on March 9-10. Included in the presentation will be specifics about the suitability of the roses for our Central Florida growing conditions. 2:30 p.m. today, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, free, 407-497-1639.
Friends of the Wekiva River: There will be a screening of “Hidden Secrets of Florida Springs,” a film that explores the mystique and malaise of Florida springs produced by Emmy award-winning producer Bob Gugiere and Bill Belleville, an award-winning environmental writer, documentary filmmaker and lecturer. Gugiere will answer questions. 7:30 p.m. March 7, Markham Woods Church of Seventh-day Adventists, Fellowship Hall, 505 Markham Woods Road, Longwood, free, 407-788-2619.
Central Florida Railway Historical Society: Shannon Sikora will present a program about railroad photography. 7 p.m. March 11, Central Florida Railroad Museum, 101 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden, free, 407-656-0559.
Classical Music Group: Featuring classical guitarists Christopher Belt, recently featured in a solo performance for NPR, and Troy Gifford, a nationally-known award-winning guitarist and composer. The program will feature works by seven 19th and 20th century composers including Maurice Ravel, Ida Presti and Sergio Assad. 1 p.m. March 20, Winter Park University Club, 841 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, admission is free, donations welcome, 407-644-6149.
Orange Audubon Society: Catherine Bowman, a botanist and ecological consultant who has served as president of the state-wide Florida Native Plant Society, will present “Native Planting for Wildlife.” 7-8:30 p.m. March 21, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, admission is free, donations to help defray the cost is appreciated, 407-637-2525.
Orlando Society of Model Railroaders: