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Due to coronavirus concerns, events may be rescheduled or canceled. Please check before heading out.
Events
Polasek Museum Plans to Reopen: The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens in Winter Park plans to reopen its lakeside sculpture gardens June 2 and its exhibition gallery June 9, with limited hours. Albin Polasek's historic home and the Capen House will remain closed until further notice. To ensure safety of visitors and staff, masks are required to visit the museum interior and visitors will be required to keep a 6-foot distance between parties at all times inside and outside. Due to social distancing requirements, capacity in the gallery will be limited. Details: 407647-6294 or polasek.org.
Bingo: Will resume play June 8. Proceeds benefit church charities. Doors open 5:30 p.m. Early bird 6:15 p.m. Mondays, Incarnation Catholic Church, 1515 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, $8-$12, 407425-1355.
Grief Share: Open to anyone who has experienced the death of a family member or friend. 1-3 p.m. Mondays and 7-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Calvary Orlando, 1199 Clay St., Winter Park, $15 for materials, call 407-644-1199 to register.
Tai Chi for Health: Outdoor class with Qi Gong and simple form work. Social distancing and mask required. 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Wadeview Park, 2177 S. Summerlin Ave., Orlando, free, 407-701-3357.
UF/IFAS Extension Orange County “Safely Resuming Operations”: Beginning
June 1 the Orange County Extension Education Center, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, will safely resume operations on a limited basis from 8 a.m.-noon MondayFriday. Appointments are required by calling 407-2549200. Upon entry, your temperature will be taken and you will complete a COVID-19 questionnaire. No more than 10 people meeting in a group; face coverings/masks are highly encouraged. Social distancing will be observed at all times.
Tools To Quit Smoking class: In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tobacco Free Florida is offering virtual tobacco cessation classes across Central Florida which includes coaching and nicotine replacement therapy like patches and lozenges to participants at no cost. Advanced registration required. Sponsored by the Florida Area Health Education Center Network and the Department of Health. Upcoming classes include:
■ 1-2 p.m. June 4 and June 11.
■ 10-11 a.m. June 12 and June 19.
To register, call 407-7166392.
Bromeliad and tropical plant show and sale: The Seminole Bromeliad and Tropical Plant Society event will include thousands of bromeliads for sale along with orchids, aroids, succulents, ferns, gingers, fruiting plants and plant accessories. Club members will be available to answer questions and assist in selecting the best plants for your conditions. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 20-21, Sanford Garden Club, 200 Fairmont Drive, Sanford, admission is free, bromeliads.club, 321-377-2189.
Orange County 4-H Virtual Summer Experience: 4-H Virtual Healthy Kids Camp (June 22-25) and 4-H Virtual S.T.E.M. Camp (July 13-16). Both virtual camps are open to youth ages 8-13 and involve two hours of interactive, fun, hands-on activities led by UF Faculty and Volunteers “live” via Zoom. Each camp costs $10 for active 4-H members, $15 for nonmembers. There is a discount if you register for both. To reserve a spot, visit oc4hsummer.eventbrite.com. For questions, email orange4h@ifas.ufl.edu.
Antiques and Appraisal Fair: Hosted by the Osceola History. Professional antique dealers will provide verbal appraisals at the cost of $10 for one item; $15 for two items; $20 for three items. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 27, Osceola County Welcome Center & History Museum, 4155 W. Vine St., Kissimmee, 407396-8644, Ext. 3.
Designer Bag Bingo for Special Olympics: Each ticket includes cards for all eight games where you can win a designer purse or bag. There will also be a 50/50 drawing and raffle. Proceeds benefit the Special Olympics - Seminole County. 7 p.m. July 24, Knights of Columbus Hall, 5727 Cornelia Ave., Orlando, $35 in advance, $40 at the door, 407-616-4611.
Unleashed, Uncorked, Unframed: An evening with wines, gourmet cuisine, live and silent auctions, and a private art sale. All proceeds benefit Franklin's Friends and local animal welfare. Cocktail attire suggested. 7-10 p.m. Aug. 22, Holy Trinity Reception and Conference Center, 1217 Trinity Woods Lane, Maitland, $200 per person, 407-461-1768, unleashedfundraiser.info.
Chairs 4 Charity: The event will feature an auction of one-of-a-kind art chairs made by local artists to benefit The Mustard Seed of Central Florida. There will also be food, live music, dancing, and silent and live auctions. 5:30-11 p.m. Sept. 19, Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs, 350 Northlake Blvd., Altamonte Springs, $125, 407-875-2040.
The Orange County Library System has reopened Questline, the library's call center, for calls and chat. Questline operators will be available for customers from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday at 407-8357323. When the libraries open to the public, the call center will be open during library open hours. Home delivery service has resumed. Customers who have designated a location for picking up their holds will have their requested items delivered via USPS. Book drops have reopened. All library materials that were checked out before the library closed on March 18 are due on June 1. Materials may be returned to any library location.
Pioneer Village and History Museum Reopen: Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek and the Osceola County Welcome Center & History Museum have reopened. Both locations will be open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pioneer Village is located at 2491 Babb Road, Kissimmee. The History Museum is open at 4155 W. Vine St., Kissimmee. Details: osceolahistory.org or 407396-8644, Ext. 3.
History Field Trips: Pioneer Village is a collection of buildings that tell the story of Osceola County's early settlers. Reservations are recommended for guided tours (offered on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at no extra charge) since group sizes are limited. To make a reservation, email jozef@osceolahistory.org or call 407396-8644, Ext. 2. Reservations are not needed for self-guided tours. Admission: $8 adults; $4 children ages 4-12. Pioneer Village is located at 2491 Babb Road in Kissimmee.
Seminole County Library has reopened the North, Northwest, West and East branches. The Jean Rhein Central Branch remains closed until further notice. Modified operation hours are 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FridaySaturday, 1-5 p.m. Sunday. Library branches will be managed with a maximum capacity of 25% inside the building, and entrances will be monitored by Library staff to ensure occupancy levels. Seminole County completed installation of Plexiglass shields at customer service areas, hand sanitizing stations, and floor markers to ensure the safety of patrons and employees. For more information:
■ Jean Rhein Central Branch (Casselberry), 407-665-1500
■ East Branch (Oviedo), 407-665-1560
■ West Branch (Hunt Club), 407-665-1670
■ Northwest Branch (Lake Mary), 407-665-1640
■ North Branch (Sanford), 407-665-1620
Discover Pioneer Village: Pioneer Village at Shingle Creek tells the story of Osceola County's early settlers through a collection of buildings dating from the late 1800s to 1920s. The Pioneer Village coloring pages posted on the Osceola History website feature four buildings: a cattleman's barn, Seminole chickees, the replica of the Narcoossee Schoolhouse, and a church. Link to coloring pages: bit.ly/PVcolorpages. The Osceola History blog includes articles about people and places in Osceola County. osceolahistory.org.
Cancellations
Altamonte Springs' Red Hot & Boom canceled: Altamonte Springs' annual Red Hot & Boom fireworks show scheduled for July 3 at Cranes Roost Park has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Kissimmee Cancels Monumental 4th of July Celebration: The City of Kissimmee has canceled its annual Monumental 4th of July Celebration scheduled for July 4 at the Kissimmee Lakefront Park. For more information, visit kissimmee.org.
AARP Safe Driver Classes: The National Office of AARP has canceled all live attendance activities including all AARP Safe Driver Classes through June 30. The course is available online at aarpdriversafety.org. Use code DRIVINGSKILLS for a 25% discount through July 31.
Shows at the Daytona Beach Bandshell postponed until July: The Friday night Summer Entertainment Series at the Daytona Beach Bandshell, which was scheduled to begin Memorial Day weekend, has been postponed until July 10. The postponement also includes the fireworks shows for Memorial Day weekend, Saturday evenings and the Fourth of July.