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Class

Florida Friendly Landscaping: The program will help you make better decisions in your landscaping practices with tips to guide you in plant choice, irrigation practices, fertilizer applications and pest control. Includes a Florida-Friendly Landscaping book and rain gauge. Advance registration required. 6-7:30 p.m. April 9 or 10-11:30 a.m. April 27, Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, $10 per person, 407-254-9200.

Growing Vegetables in Containers (mini-gardening): Advance registration required. 6-7:30 p.m. April 11, Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden, $5 per household, 407-254-9200.

Rose Companion Plants: Join the Gardens’ Director, Robert Bowden, as he talks about the many plants that can enhance the beauty of roses in the landscape. Advance registration required. 10 a.m.-noon April 11, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $10 for member, $16 for nonmembers, 407-246-2620.

Growing Vegetables in Containers (mini-gardening): Advance registration required. 9-10:30 a.m. April 13, Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, $5 per household, 407-2549200.

Florida Friendly Landscaping: The program will help you make better decisions in your landscaping practices with tips to guide you in plant choice, irrigation practices, fertilizer applications and pest control. Includes a Florida-Friendly Landscaping book and rain gauge. Advance registration required. 6-7:30 p.m. April 16, Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden, $10 per person, 407-254-9200.

Basics of square foot gardening: Learn how to grow more fresh vegetables, herbs and flowers in less space than you thought possible. Advance registration required. 6:30-8 p.m. April 18, Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, $5 per household, 407-254-9200.

Rose growing simplified: Leu Gardens’ director Robert Bowden will share his experience with growing roses in the Central Florida climate. Advance registration required. 9:30-11:30 a.m. April 27, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $10 for garden members, $16 for nonmembers, 407-2462620.

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

Easter Weekend Open

House: See The Chapel, designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany for the 1893 world’s fair in Chicago, as well as gallery displays and the museum’s newest installations. Open house hours are from 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. (with music by classical guitarist Joshua Englert from 5-8 p.m.) April 19, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. April 20, 1-4 p.m. April 21, Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-645-5311.

Introduction to Master Gardener Volunteer Program: Learn about the Master Gardener Volunteer program at the UF/IFAS Extension Service in Orange County from Master Gardener Volunteers. Individuals will discover how Master Gardeners deliver horticultural information to residents on designing, planting, and caring for plants and landscapes in a “Florida-Friendly” way. There will be a garden tour that will last just over an hour. Wear comfortable shoes. Advance registration required. 9 a.m.-noon April 24, Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, free, 407-254-9200.

Culture

Chamber Music Players: Sponsored by Performing Arts of Maitland. The concert will feature two violins, violas, cellos, a violoncello and guitar. 4 p.m. April 14, Venue on the Lake: The Maitland Civic Center, 641 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland, $10, 321-3031404.

Easter

Easter Fest: Photos with the Easter Bunny, inflatables, pony rides, a petting zoo, an Easter Egg Carnival, crafts for all ages, and a sensory friendly area for children with special needs. 3-5:30 p.m. April 14, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, free, 407-876-4991.

Meet the Easter Bunny at Conway Community Market: Take photos with the East Bunny as Orlando Urban Sketchers offer free sketching classes and demonstrations as they draw the scenic vistas of Barber Park. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 14, Barber Park, 3701 Gatlin Ave., Orlando, free, 407-719-7829.

Ocoee Easter Eggstravaganza: The annual Ocoee Parks and Recreation Department event is for children 12 or younger. Activities will include a meet-andgreet with the Easter Bunny, arts and crafts, face painting and inflatables. Attendees are encouraged to bring nonperishable food items that will be donated to the West Orange Christian Service Center. 10 a.m.-noon April 20, Jim Beech Recreation Center, 1820 A.D. Mims Road, Ocoee, free, 407-905-3180.

Easter Egg Hunt: The City of Winter Park’s 65th annual event will be held in Central Park’s West Meadow and feature more than 14,000 stuffed eggs. Children with special needs are also encouraged to participate. An Easter Kids Zone will open after the egg hunt. 10 a.m. April 20, Central Park, 251 Park Ave. S., Winter Park, free, 407-599-3342.

Festival/Show

Central Florida Earth Day: The event will include healthy living and ecofriendly exhibitors, speakers and presentations; nonprofit groups; games for kids; restaurant booths; dog and cat adoptions; environmental and humane education; artist and craft corners; food preparation demonstrations; and live music and entertainment. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. April 20, Lake Eola Park, 512 E. Washington St., Orlando, free, 321-331-1859.

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.

Art and foliage festival: The 58th annual Apopka Woman’s Club Art and Foliage Festival features arts and crafts, an indoor and outdoor foliage sale, plant doctors, live entertainment, children’s art area, bus tours of local plant nurseries and food. All proceeds are distributed to deserving charitable organizations in Apopka. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 28, Kit Land Nelson Park, 35 S. Park Ave., Apopka, admission is free, parking is $5, 407-880-2111.

Bluegrass and Country Music Festival: The Orange County Parks and Recreation event will include children’s activities, food vendors and wildlife exhibits. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 4, Magnolia Park, 2929 S. Binion Road, Apopka, $4 per adult, free for ages 12 or younger, 407-886-4231.

College Park Spring Street Party: Live music, food trucks, a beer garden with local craft brews and the local shops and restaurants open onto the street. Proceeds support College Park Main Street programs. 5-11 p.m. May 11, along five blocks of Edgewater Drive, Orlando, admission is a minimum $10 donation per person, 407-446-0812.

Orlando Pottery Festival Spring Show: Featuring handmade gifts created by local potters. There will also be a Mother’s Day Eve Tea. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May 11, Florida National Guard Armory, 2809 S. Ferncreek Ave., Orlando, 407-234-4691.

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.

Friday Festival: Featuring more than 80 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 Park Village Center, 4990 New Broad St., Orlando, free, 407-801-9562.

Fundraiser

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. today, Bahia Shrine Center, 3101 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, $7, 407-660-8811.

Crawfish boil: Proceeds will benefit the LSU Alumni of Central Florida’s scholarship fund. There will be live entertainment, prizes and children’s activities. 12:30-4 p.m. April 13, Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake, 3401 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando, $50 for adult crawfish tickets, $20 for burger/brats tickets, advance purchase required, 863-513-0744.

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.

Reading Between the Wines: The gala will feature guest speaker, Gilbert King, who won the Pulitzer in 2013 for his Central Florida-based “Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America,” food and wine samplings and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit the Adult Literacy League. King will sign his books during the evening. 6-9 p.m. April 17, Orlando Science Center, 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando, $99, 407-422-1540.

Fashion Show and Luncheon: Newcomers of Central Florida’s “Once Upon a Time” fairy tale-themed program with club “princesses” modeling Stein Mart fashions. 11:30 a.m. April 18, Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs, 350 Northlake Blvd., Altamonte Springs, $25 includes luncheon, 407-366-7751.

Night On Broadway: Presented by the Winter Park High School Choral Department and including more than 250 students, parents, volunteers and industry professionals. Proceeds benefit the Tyler Rush Memorial Scholarship Fund. 7:30 p.m. April 25-27, Winter Park High School, Ann Derflinger Auditorium, 2100 Summerfield Road, Winter Park, $15-$22, 407-538-6048.

Baseball Card and Memorabilia Show: More than 50 tables of dealers buying and selling cards and memorabilia. Proceeds benefit homeless children. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. April 27, Bahia Shrine Center, 3101 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, $2, free for ages 11 or younger, 407-782-5785.

Nehrling Gardens Corks, Caladiums and Canvases: Stroll through the gardens at sunset while sampling a variety of food and wine from regions of the world where the plants, palms and trees of Nehrling Gardens originated. Take in the scenery as local artists create paintings of their surroundings. Guests will have the opportunity to support the Gardens and artists through the purchase of the artwork. There will be live music and a silent auction. 5-8 p.m. April 27, Nehrling Gardens, 2267 Hempel Ave., Gotha, $50 in advance, $60 at the door (ages 21 or older), 407-445-9977.

Unleashed, Uncorked, Unframed: An evening with wines, gourmet cuisine, auction and a private art sale. All proceeds benefit Franklin’s Friends and local animal welfare. Cocktail attire suggested. 6:30-10 p.m. May 4, Holy Trinity Reception and Conference Center, 1217 Trinity Woods Lane, Maitland, $125 per person; $175 per VIP ticket, 407-461-1768.

Heart of Florida United Way’s Women United Annual Luncheon: The keynote speaker will be author and LGBTQ rights leader and advocate Judy Shepard. Proceeds go toward the betterment of Central Florida. 11 a.m.-1:30 p,m. May 22, Hilton Orlando, 6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando, $95 per person, 407-835-0900.

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. 10:30 a.m.-noon April 11, AdventHealth Apopka, 2100 Ocoee Apopka Rosd, Apopka, free, 877-252-6094.

Health and wellness fair: Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church’s 14th annual event will include access to free health screenings, more than 60 vendor exhibits, food, door prizes and activities for kids. Donate blood on the Big Red Bus from OneBlood. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 13, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church: 412 E. Kennedy Blvd., Eatonville, free, 407-647-0010.

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. 4-5:30 p.m.-noon April 23, Advent Health Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, 5165 Adanson St., 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. 8:30 p.m. May 3 (“Crazy Rich Asians”); 8:30 p.m. June 7 (“A Quiet Place”); Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $6 for adults, $3 for children, free for Leu members, 407-246-2620.

Model railroad open house: The Orlando Society of Model Railroaders will have an open house. See a fully operational model railroad that includes eight scale miles of mainline track, detailed scenery including both urban and rural scenes, and many diverse industries with associated railroad facilities. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Orlando Society of Model Railroaders, 7208 Aloma Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-810-3306.

Family Art Tour: Learn about Louis Comfort Tiffany and American art of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in a guided tour of selected galleries for the whole family. Afterward, join Stefan Alexandres as he demonstrates metalworking techniques. Participants in the demonstration receive a free take-home activity. There will be music by the Beautiful Romance Duo at 5 p.m. The tour begins at 5:15 p.m. and the demonstration begins at 6 p.m. Event hours are 4-8 p.m. April 12, Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-645-5311.

2019 youth photography contest: The Orange Audubon Society is accepting entries for its 2019