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Class

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.

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. 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.

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 May 6, Orlando Fashion Square, 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, $155 includes book, 407-645-1892.

Children in the vegetable garden: Learn how to garden with children and give them an understanding of and respect for nature and the outdoors. Advance registration required. 6-7:30 p.m. May 9, Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N Dillard St., Winter Garden, $5 per household, 407-254-9200.

Children in the vegetable garden: Learn how to garden with children and give them an understanding of and respect for nature and the outdoors. Advance registration required. 9-10:30 a.m. May 11, Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, $5 per household, 407-254-9200.

Mosquito Management in the Home Landscape Zika and Bromeliads: Learn what can be done in a backyard that will reduce the mosquito population in the home landscape. A discussion of Zika will be included. Advance registration required. 6:30-8 p.m. May 16, Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, $5 per household, 407-2549200.

Square Foot Gardening with Kids: Construct a square foot garden for a child. Advance registration required. 10-11:30 a.m. May 22, Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, $5 per person, 407-254-9200.

Tai Chi for Health: 1011a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, First Unitarian Church of Orlando, 1901 E. Robinson St., Orlando, $5 per class, 407-898-8621.

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 1-4 p.m. today, Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, free, 407645-5311.

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.

Concert Among 10,000 Roses: The Choir and Orchestra of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, will present a concert titled “A Mother’s Day Bouquet” featuring a wide variety of sacred and secular music around the themes of motherhood, including several settings of the famous “Ave Maria” as well as music of Mozart, Schubert, Caccini, spirituals and more. the concert will take place among 10,000 roses in the sanctuary which are donated in honor of mothers around the world. 3 p.m. May 12, The Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, 8300 Vineland Ave., Orlando, $25 for adults, free for ages 12 or younger, 407-239-6600.

Festival/Show

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.

Bromeliad show and sale: The Bromeliad Society of Central Florida’s 44th annual event will feature hundreds of colorful and unusual plants on display and for sale. Members will be on hand to answer questions. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. May 10-11, noon-6 p.m. May 12, Orlando Fashion Square, 3201 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, free.

Community Arts Festival And Book Fair: Featuring local authors and artists, paintings, mixed media, jewelry, fabric art, pottery and ceramics, sculpture, orchids and plants and kids’ activities. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 18, St. Richard’s Episcopal Church, 5151 Lake Howell Road, Winter Park, free, 407-417-2009.

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. June 15, Plant Street, Downtown Winter Garden, free. Call 863-207-2497 for car registration.

Antiques and Japanese Samurai Show: Featuring vendors, lectures and demonstrations of Japanese swordsmanship. 2-8 p.m. June 21, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. June 22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 23, Doubletree by Hilton, 5555 Hazeltine National Drive, Orlando, $15 per day. $25 for the three days, 407-9735802.

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

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.

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. May 5, Bahia Shrine Center, 3101 E. Semoran Blvd., Apopka, $7, 407-660-8811.

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. 4-5:30 p.m.-noon April 23, Advent Health Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation, 5165 Adanson St., Orlando, free, 877-252-6094.

Medicare education seminar: Patti Ankli, independent benefit consultant, will explain what Medicare is and how it works, prescription drug coverage, the difference between Medicare Supplement plans and Medicare Advantage, and how to get extra help with your plans. Advance registration required. Noon May 22, Blanchard Park YMCA, 10501 Jay Blanchard

Library

Local Authors Festival: Local authors from a variety of genres will share their experiences and books. Each author will have books available for purchase and signing. 2-4 p.m. April 28, Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, free, 407-835-7323.

Library After Hours: Author and Influencer Brittany Hennessy, will speak about the growing influencer market and provide insight on how to build a standout personal brand in the world of social media. There will be a question-and-answer sessions and book signing. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Orange County Library System. 7 p.m. May 10, Orlando Public Library, 101 E.