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Events
Steinway Society of Central Florida’s fall concert and piano gifting: Featuring music by various performers. Pianos will be awarded to talented but disadvantaged students from central Florida who are in the Society piano lesson program. 2:30 p.m. today, Steinway Piano Galleries at Ashby Square, 520 W. State Road 436 Altamonte Springs, $10, free for children and Steinway Society members. 407-339-3771.
“Music On The Lawn” concert series: Featuring Rexine Unplugged. Bring your own lawn chair. 3 p.m. today, Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 400 S. Lakemont Ave., Winter Park, free, donations accepted, 407647-1467.
Virtual History Group: Presented by The University Club of Winter Park. Ken Hanson, Associate Professor of Judaic Studies at UCF, will discuss archeological findings in Israel and the Dead Sea scrolls. To attend this virtual event, email your full name to info@uclubwp. org expressing interest. 10 a.m. Sept. 20, free.
Philosophy Discussion Group:
The group meets to discuss various topics. Bring topics and questions. 2 p.m. Sept. 21, 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.
Greater Orlando Civil War Roundtable: Steve Patrick will present “The Siege of Petersburg: Why It Took So Long.”The program will be a survey of the movements and counter movements of nine months of siege warfare. 7 p.m. Sept. 23, Pine Castle Woman’s Club, 5901 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, free, 407-331-9301.
Florida Talks Speaker Series “Calling Our Culture”: The Maitland Public Library was awarded a $900 grant from the Florida Humanities Council in support of the series, which is designed to explore the complexities of different cultures within our community, through the humanities. Each program will be featured in a hybrid format. The programs are -
—Stories of Florida — Con Sabor! with Carrie Sue Ayvar, 7 p.m. Sept. 22.
—Jews of Florida - Centuries of Stories with Marcia Jo Zerivitz, 7 p.m. Sept. 29.
The Maitland Public Library is at 501 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland, 407-647-7700.
Meet the Authors in Celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month: Celebrate with this author panel featuring authors Jenny Torres Sanchez, Priscilla Oliveras, Alexandra Alessandri, Angel Luis Colón and Adrianna Cuevas. Moderated by Carmen of Tomes & Textiles. Presented by the Orange County Library System. 7 p.m. Sept. 23, ocls. info, 407-835-7323.
Young Adult Grief Support Group:
This grief support group is for ages 19-25 who have experienced the death of a friend or loved one. Participants are invited to share their personal experiences with grief, ask questions of the group, and provide support for the other participants. Registration is required. The group is ongoing, free of charge, and meets every other week for 12 weeks in the evening. 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesdays beginning Sept. 22 on ZOOM. For details, email information@newhopeforkids.org or visit newhopeforkids.org/ young-adult-grief-support/.
Two Pianos Benefit Concert: Self-taught composer Nathan Felix and Nook on Robinson will present an immersive classical music performance where the audience sits in the middle of two pianos. All proceeds go directly to the restoration, delivery and donation of the two pianos to underserved schools in the Orlando area. 8-10 p.m. Sept. 24, The Nook on Robinson, 2432 E. Robinson St., Orlando, free, donations welcome, 512-7310314, Electrochestral.com.
Third Annual ASAP Central Florida Walk & Roll For A Cure: An awareness and fundraising event for Chiari Malformation, Syringomyelia, and related disorders. All money raised will benefit The American Syringomyelia & Chiari Alliance Project, Inc. The event will have food, drink, a raffle and silent auction, games, Star Wars characters, a face painter, the Awareness Walk and more. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 25, Apopka Amphitheater, 3710 Jason Dwelley Parkway, Apopka, attendance is free, donations and pledges welcome, 352-514-3669 or email jeni_adair@asap.org.
Antiques and collectibles sale: The Maitland Woman’s Club event will feature antiques, collectibles, jewelry and crafts. Proceeds benefit charitable projects. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 25, Venue on the Lake: The Maitland Civic Center, 641 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland, admission is free, 407-754-5589.
Think Pink Kickoff charity fundraiser: Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer. Dinner, drinks, silent auction, 50/50 raffle and three hours of unlimited Top Golf play. Reservations required. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 1, Top Golf, 1010 Greenwood Blvd., Lake Mary, $75, 407-353-3183.
Butterfly Identification Field Trip: Sponsored by Orange Audubon Society. Leaders are butterfly experts Mary Keim and Randy Snyder. Bring binoculars, drink and snacks. Advance registration required. 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 2, Orlando Wetlands Park, 25155 Wheeler Road, Christmas, $12 for Audubon members, $17 for nonmembers, 407-718-1977 or email mwilliams@cfl.rr.com.
Nehrling Gardens Fall Plant Sale: Featuring a variety of tropical plants such as Blue Ginger, Brazilian Red Cloak, Crinums, Bare Root Bromeliads and amaryllis. There will be a dedicated holding area and plant experts for consultation. 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 2, Nehrling Gardens, 2267 Hempel Ave., Gotha, NehrlingGardens.org, 407-445-9977.
Black Bear Romp 5K:
Hosted by the Natural Sweetwater Alliance in partnership with Bear Warriors United. Proceeds will go toward providing homes in the community with bear resistant trash cans. The family-friendly event is open to all skill levels - runners, walkers and skippers. The course is located within the Wekiwa Springs State Park and is comprised primarily of wooded trails. A virtual option is also being offered. 8 a.m. Oct. 2, Wekiwa Springs State Park, 1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, $25-$35, 407463-5139 or email terikadelgrimes@gmail.com.
Ballroom dance: American style waltz, foxtrot, tango, rumba, cha cha and swing. Open to beginner through silver level. Partner not needed. 1:30-2:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesday beginning Oct. 4, Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, free for Winter Park residents; small annual facility fee for nonresidents, 407-599-3275.
Orange County Retired Educators Association: Masks are required for this face-to-face meeting and no food or drinks are allowed. J.J. Lullen, president of HOPE Worldwide Orlando, will speak about the organization. Anyone who has worked in education is invited. 10:30 a.m. Oct. 7, College Park United Methodist Church 644 W. Princeton St., Orlando, free, ocreafl.org or 407-843-6909.
Beginner bird watching: The Orange Audubon Society will offer a beginner bird watching class, which includes sessions at Orlando Wetlands Park, Mead Botanical Garden and Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive, respectively. The course will increase knowledge and awareness of North American bird species; bird habitat and anatomy; provide binocular basics; and the ethics of birding. Advance registration required. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Oct. 9-23, $40 for Audubon members, $55 for nonmembers, $10 for children age 12 or younger with a registered adult, 407-7181977 or email mwilliams@cfl. rr.com.
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 Oct. 13, Blanchard Park YMCA Family Center, 10501 Jay Blanchard Trail, Orlando, free, 407-2302215.
20th annual Run Among The Lakes:
The course goes through downtown Windermere, running along the sandy dirt roads among the Butler Chain of Lakes. Two distances available: 5K and 10K. All runners receive a t-shirt and finisher medals. Hosted by Windermere Parks and Recreation. 7 a.m. Oct. 16, Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere, $38-$53, WindermereParksandRecreation.com.
“Owloween”: Activities include animal photo opportunities and meet and greets; kids activities, including a costume contest and trick or treating; raffles; live music; bake sale and food vendors. All proceeds directly benefit the animals.
Admission is free for all event activities, however, there is a suggested $5 per person donation for the Wildlife Walk. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 16, Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge, 10525 Clapp Simms Duda Road, Orlando, free, email btnheather@gmail.com.