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Events
Pine Castle Woman’s Club Third Annual Black History Celebration:
Normally held the third weekend of February, this year’s event will take place today at 1:30 p.m. today. Featured speaker will be retired Judge Belvin Perry, Jr., Esq. Also participating in the program will be Rev. Otha Harlan, Pastor, Living by the Bible Community Church and Janice Harlan, lead gospel singer. Face masks required and social distancing will be observed. Pine Castle Woman’s Club, 5901 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, free, 407-494-9118.
Juneteenth Celebration - Knowing, Remembering And Shifting The Narrative:
Hosted by the Hannibal Square Heritage Center, Winter Park Public Library, and the City of Winter Park Parks and Recreation Department. The observance will feature guest speakers on the history of Juneteenth along with community conversations on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Hannibal Square Heritage Center permanent and visiting galleries will feature “Preserving The Past And Looking Toward The Future: A Celebration of Hannibal Square” from 2-4 p.m. (with guided tours every 30 minutes). This exhibition depicts the contributions of Winter Park’s African American community from 1900—present, remembering, acknowledging, and preserving historic Hannibal Square’s legacy. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 19, Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-671-1886, crealde.org.
Third Annual Phrozen Jewel 5K/10K Run or Walk:
This race is virtual, so you can choose a safe environment to complete the 5K or 10k distance. You will have one week (June 19-26) to submit your most competitive time. All participants will receive a T-shirt, medal, and registration bag. Prizes will be given to the top three men and women overall and the top man and woman in each age group. All proceeds benefit the Hankins Johnson Education Foundation’s Young Men of Distinction mentoring program. Cost is $20-$60. Call 407-453-4279 to register.
Orange Audubon Society:
OAS will celebrate the end of its season by showing entries in the 33rd Annual Kit and Sidney Chertok Florida Native Nature Photography Contest on YouTube Live. At the program’s conclusion, winners in the Youth, Novice and Advanced Amateur/Professional categories will be announced and more than $1,300 in ribbons, cash and other prizes will be awarded. This online awards show is free and open to all. 7 p.m. June 17. Call 407-637-2525 for link or search on YouTube for Orange Audubon Society.
26th annual 4th of July Celebration:
The event has been modified to allow for safe social distancing; although no longer mandated by the state, festive masks are encouraged for the protection of yourself and others. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Festivities include live patriotic music and a Kids Zone in Central Park West Meadow with carnival midway games, crafts and more hosted by the Winter Park Parks & Recreation Family Fun Program. 9 a.m.-noon July 5, Central Park, Park Avenue, Winter Park, free, 407-599-3463.
“Summer Soiree”: The cocktail party will include hors d’oeuvres, desserts and signature drinks along with wine and craft beers. The store will offer goody bags, raffle prizes, makeovers and specials. The store will be closed to the public. A $20 donation per person is appreciated. Proceeds benefit The Jewish Pavilion. 6:30-8:30 p.m. July 11, Dillard’s, 451 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, call 407-678-9363 to register.
Indoor Summer Tai Chi:
Featuring simple postures and qi gong (energy work). Indoors with air conditioning. Vaccinated may practice mask-free; unvaccinated are requested to wear masks. 9-10 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 1st Unitarian Church of Orlando, 1901 E. Robinson St., Orlando, $5 facility fee donation requested but not required, 407-701-3357.
Basic Irrigation 101 — Zoom Virtual Presentation: Orange County Extension Agent Tia Silvasy will discuss basic irrigation. in this webinar. Learn to adjust your irrigation timer, make your irrigation system more efficient, and types of irrigation that conserve water. Advance registration required at ocextension. eventbrite.com. 2-3 p.m. July 15, free, 407-254-9200.
Diabetes prevention program:
This free, yearlong, online class is for adults ages 18 or older who have been screened by their doctor and diagnosed as prediabetic. Advance registration required. Begins 11 a.m. July 22. To sign up, visit ocextension.eventbrite.com. Details, 407-254-9218.
Walk: The Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club, a member of the American Volkssport Association, is sponsoring a walk in downtown Orlando. Two distances available - 10K (6 miles) or 6K (3.7 miles). Start between 9-9:45 a.m. June 19, Beardall Senior Center, 800 Delaney Ave., Orlando, $3 per person, free for walkers ages 12 or younger who do not want credit, 407-375-2387.
Philosophy Discussion Group: The group meets to discuss various topics. Bring topics and questions. 2 p.m. June 15, University Club of Winter Park, 841 N. Park Ave., Winter Park. To attend this event, email your full name to info@uclubwp.org expressing your interest. Free.
Virtual Classical Music Group:
Presented by the University Club of Winter Park. The concert will feature the Fernwood Quartet. To attend this virtual event send an email with your full name to info@uclubwp.org expressing your interest, and a link will be provided. 1 p.m. June 16. Free.
Virtual Classics Book Club: Presented by The University Club of Winter Park. The book discussion will be “Fathers and Sons” by Ivan S. Turgenev. To attend this virtual event, send an email with your full name to info@ uclubwp.org expressing your interest, and a link will be provided. 10 a.m. June 17. Free.
GriefShare Round Table Discussions: Brief summer meetings to give support to adults who have lost a spouse or other loved one by death. 6 p.m. July 7, First Baptist Church of Orlando, 3000 S. John Young Parkway, Orlando, free, 407-514-4237.
Summer Vegetable Gardening — Zoom Virtual Presentation: Orange County Residential Horticulture Agent Ed Thralls will be presenting information about what to do in the vegetable garden in the summer. Learn basic information about which vegetables will do well, and which will be a challenge. Learn to work with the season in the Central Florida vegetable garden. Advance registration required at ocextension.eventbrite.com. 6-7 p.m. June 17, $5, 407-2549200.
Raised Bed Vegetable and Herb Gardening: Leu Gardens’ Director Robert Bowden will walk you through each step of creating your own food oasis. Garden location, building materials, suitable growing media and even varietal selections for small spaces will be discussed. Advance registration required. 2-4 p.m. June 15 or 10 a.m.-noon June 23, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $10 for garden members, $16 for nonmembers, 407-2462620.
Beautiful Color in The Shade: Learn what beautiful and vivid plants would enjoy spending their life in the shady areas of your garden. Advance registration required. 10 a.m.-noon June 15, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $10 for garden members, $16 for nonmembers, 407-2462620.
Composting and Rain Barrels — Zoom Virtual Presentation: Orange County Residential Horticulture
Agent Ed Thralls will discuss how to turn your plant and kitchen waste material into compost and reduce the waste load going to the landfill and also how to reduce storm water runoff with the use of rain barrels. Advance registration required at ocextension. eventbrite.com. 6-7 p.m. June 24, $5, 407-254-9200.
Learn about Independent and Assisted Living Communities:
Join representatives of three retirement communities who will provide information and answer questions about their respective communities. Presented by Paul and Lyn Henderson, Certified Senior Housing Professionals. Reservations required. 9:30-11 a.m. June 30, ZOOM or in-person, Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, 151 W. Lyman Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-476-1808.
United States Submarine Veterans, Central Florida Chapter:
Open to all Navy personnel and veterans who are qualified in submarines. Guests are welcome at meetings. Meetings for now are held both in person or Zoom. 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month, Casselberry Veterans Club, 200 Concord Drive, Casselberry, 407-920-9347 or email jmack349@gmail.com.
Senior Survival Webinar:
Florida Bar Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Kathleen Flammia will discuss how not to go broke paying for a nursing home and the essential estate planning documents. Viewing instructions will be provided upon RSVP. 6 p.m. June 23, free, 407-478-8700.