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Tax program counselors needed: Volunteer Tax-Aide counselors are needed for the AARP Tax-Aide Program. Counselors help prepare tax returns and assist with filing requirements for older taxpayers and others. Volunteer client facilitators are needed to assist taxpayers in organizing their tax documents. An aptitude for tax work, experience in filing personal returns and good communication and computer skills are needed. An orientation will be held in December and training will begin in January in the Orlando area. Details: aarpfoundation.org/ taxaidevolunteer.

Central Florida Job Fair: Featuring more than 100 employers offering thousands of career openings in various industries and resources on hand to assist your job search. Bring resumes and dress professionally. No children. Noon-4 p.m. Nov. 2, Central Florida Fair Expo Park, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, free, CFEC.org/ job-fairs, 407-834-4022.

Orange County Retired Educators Association:

Guest speaker Michael Clark will present “Juggling Your Future.” Anyone who has worked in education is invited. Masks are optional and refreshments will be provided. Social time will begin at 10 a.m. Meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 3, Church on the Drive, 1914 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, free, ocreafl. org or 407-843-6909.

Unity Family Festival:

Ocoee Remembers 2022 is a weekend dedicated to unity in our community by remembering, educating, healing, uniting and honoring the lives lost during the 1920 Ocoee Election Day Massacre. Bring the family, friends and lawn chairs for a day of remembrance and celebration of life. Enjoy live music, inspirational speakers, food trucks, a kids zone, small businesses, community vendors and more. Noon-5 p.m. Nov. 5, Bill Breeze Park, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, free, OcoeeRemembers.org.

Walk-N-Roll For Spina Bifida:

The Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida hosts it’s largest annual fundraiser for local community programs and national research, advocacy, education and support. People of all ages are welcome to attend and participate in a non-competitive one-mile walk/roll. 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 5, Dr. P. Phillips Community Park, 8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd., Orlando, support through pledges, sponsorships and donations, 407-248-9210.

All proceeds are used for programs and services for people with Spina Bifida and their families. Walk-N-Roll is a very meaningful and inspirational experience for everyone who participates. The event truly embodies a sense of inclusiveness and empowerment which the Spina Bifida community embraces in all that it does.

Maker Faire Orlando: A nonprofit, community-organized, celebration featuring local do-it-yourself science, art, rockets, robots, crafts, technology, music and hands-on activities. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 5-6, Central Florida Fair Expo Park, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, $15-$35, children ages 3 and younger enter for free, makerfaireorlando.com.

Raised Bed Vegetable Gardening: Join Leu Gardens’ Executive Director, Robert Bowden, as he helps you discover the joys of growing vegetables and herbs in raised beds. Advance registration required. 1-2:30 p.m. Nov. 5, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $15 garden members, $20 nonmembers, leugardens. org, 407-246-2620.

Orlando Area Historical Rose Society: Lyndsey Boekenkamp, local farmer/ florist, will give a hands-on introduction to floral design. Participants will create a Fall centerpiece and should bring a container and flower snips. 2:30 p.m. Nov. 6, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, free, 407-497-1639.

Grief Share - Surviving the Holidays: The program provides strategies for making it through the holiday season for adults who are grieving the loss of a loved one no matter how long ago the loss occurred. 2-4 p.m. Nov. 6, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, free, 407-876-4991, Ext. 262, or email care@ st.lukes.org.

4-H Poinsettia Sale: The Orange County 4-H Program is preselling red, white and pink poinsettias in various sizes as well as poinsettia/ mum bowls ready the first week of December. Every plant sold generates funds for the Orange County 4-H program to provide scholarships for youth to attend camps, leadership events, and competitions that support positive youth development. Presale until Nov. 7. Suggested donations range from $8-$15. Place orders at ocextension.eventbrite.com. 407-254-9200.

Estate Planning Live Webinar: Attorney Kathleen Flammia and Attorney Stacey Schwartz discuss asset protection, planning for long term care and essential estate planning documents. Viewing instructions will be provided upon RSVP. 2 p.m. Nov. 8, 6 p.m. Nov. 16, 2 p.m. Dec. 6, free, 407-478-8700.

Tools To Quit Smoking class:

Sponsored by the Florida Area Health Education Center Network and the Florida Department of Health. Free nicotine patches for participants (while supplies last). Advance registration required. 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 8, Orlando Regional Medical Center, 52 W. Underwood St., Orlando, free, 407-716-6392.

Tools To Quit Smoking class:

Sponsored by the Florida Area Health Education Center Network and the Florida Department of Health. Free nicotine patches for participants (while supplies last). Advance registration required. 6:30-8 p.m. Nov. 9, Dr. Phillips Hospital, 9400 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando, free, 407-716-6392.

Pine Castle Woman’s Club:

Chip Hanna, director, Servant’s Heart Ministry, and the 2022 recipient of “The Florence Bumby Fishback Award for Exceptional Community Service” will be the keynote speaker. Members will be baking/selling their homemade baked items for their third annual bake sale with proceeds going to the Ministry. 10 a.m.-noon Nov. 9, Pine Castle Woman’s Club, 5901 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, free, 321-663-5612 or email sandy.chandler@hotmail. com.

Maitland Veterans’ Salute:

Performing Arts Matter returns as the music sponsor for the annual event featuring the Maitland Symphony Orchestra. 5-9 p.m. Nov. 10, Venue of the Lake - The Maitland Civic Center, 641 S.

Maitland Ave., Maitland, $5 per adult, $2 per child under age 10, all veterans are free. Space is limited. Tickets may be purchased by calling 407-647-2111 or online at venueonlakelily.com.

Rose Growing Simplified:

Leu Gardens’ Director and veteran All American Rose Selection judge, Robert Bowden, will share his experience with growing roses in the Central Florida climate. Advance registration required. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 10, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $16 for garden members, $21 for nonmembers, leugardens. org, 407-246-2620.

Fall Festival: Children’s activities include a bounce house, games, and kids’ crafts. Adults will enjoy shopping for handmade crafts, homemade preserves and pickles, and a bake sale. Concessions will also be available. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 12, Presbyterian Church of the Lakes, 4700 Lincoln Ave, Orlando, free, pcol.org/ fall-festival.

Adopt-A-Tree: Open to all Orange County residents with proof of residency such as a driver’s license, utility bill, or photo I.D. Each household is eligible to receive two trees, and the trees may be planted on resident’s private property only. Trees are distributed on a firstcome, first-served basis and varieties will vary based on availability. 8 a.m.-noon Nov. 12, Barnett Park, 4801 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, free, 407-254-9200.

Craft Fair: Featuring Christmas décor, hand painted items, crochet and knitted pieces, jewelry and more. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 12, Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter

Garden, admission is free, 407-656-4155.

Life Model Drawing in the Gardens: Come to Leu Gardens to paint, or draw, Vicky VanWinkle in a costumed figurative pose. Bring your own supplies, including a chair or easel if you plan on standing. Admission to the Gardens included with price of class. Advance registration required at leugardens.org. 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 12, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $15 garden members, $20 nonmembers.

Central Florida Railway Historical Society: Rick Cronin will present “Secrets of the Tavares and Gulf (Tug & Grunt) Railroad.” 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Central Florida Railroad Museum, 101 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden, free, cfrhs.org.

Driver safety program: The AARP Driver Safety Program’s Smart Driver Course helps participants refine driving skills and develop safe driving habits. Upon completion of the course, Florida drivers 50 or older may be eligible for vehicle insurance discounts. Registration required. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Dec. 20, Jan. 17, Feb. 21, Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando, $20 for AARP members, $25 for nonmembers, 407-961-1473.

Christmas Toy Train Show:

Hosted by the Southern Division of the National Train Collectors Association. Model trains on display and for sale. More than 100 vendor tables with both collector items and brand new trains available. Model train layouts will be operating all day. Santa will make a special appearance to take

pictures with the children attending. Donations for the pictures will be accepted and will go to the, Lake Nona Ronald McDonald House. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 19, Lake Nona Middle School, 13700 Narcoossee Road, Orlando, $5 for adults, free ages 12 or younger, 612-382-0325.

Beekeeping for Beginners:

Learn about the fascinating lives of honey bee colonies and their inhabitants. Find out about the equipment and site(s) needed to get started with your own adventure with these stinging insects that produce honey and useful beeswax. Advance registration required. 1:30-3 p.m. Nov. 19, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $15 for garden members, $20 for nonmembers, leugardens. org, 407-246-2620.

Growing Plants from Seeds:

Join Robert Bowden in a hands on presentation about growing new plants from seed. Advance registration required. 1-2:30 p.m. Nov. 26, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $17 garden members, $22 nonmembers.

Vegetable Gardening Through the Season:

Learn and discuss ways to keep your garden healthy and green throughout the fall for a great harvest. Presented by Orange County Extension Agent Calvin Gardner, this class will give time for local gardeners to talk about what is going on in their own gardens, both good and bad, and to get some answers to the challenges in our gardens. Advance registration required. 10-11:30 a.m. Nov. 29, UF/IFAS Extension Orange County, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, $10, 407-254-9200.

Nehrling Gardens Holiday Amaryllis Festival:

There will be nature-themed vendors, food, music and crafts for the children. A great holiday photo opportunity on the front porch of the historic home and amaryllis bulbs and other plants for sale. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 10, Nehrling

Gardens, 2267 Hempel Ave., Gotha, free, donations accepted, 407-445-9977.

Violectric Holiday Show:

Attendees are encouraged to bring their pets and a pet supply to donate to Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available for meet-andgreets and family and pet photos, plus more surprises. 7 p.m. Dec. 10, Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park, 99 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, free, 407-246-2121.

MetroWest WinterFest:

The event will begin with Santa and Mrs. Claus arriving in a Clydesdale-drawn carriage, which will then be available for rides for event attendees. WinterFest will include free photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus; 16-ton snow slide and play area; holiday-themed performances by MetroWest Elementary School and Westpointe Elementary School; merrygo-round, bungee bouncer, and a ballistic swing carnival ride; face painters; horse and carriage rides; food truck zone; vendors. 3-7 p.m. Dec. 11, MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando, admission is free, 407-6015995, metrowestcommunity. com.

Things To Know About Probate Live Webinar:

Attorney Stacey Schwartz will discuss the top five probate myths. Viewing instructions will be provided upon RSVP. 6 p.m. Dec. 14, free, 407-478-8700.

Learn to Line Dance:

Learn the basic steps of line dancing to fun, easy dances and upbeat music. 2 p.m. Sundays, Lake Island Hall, 450 Harper St., Winter Park, $5, 407-592-7835.

Plant Clinic: Orange County residents can bring their samples and plant-related questions to be answered by UF/IFAS Extension Master Gardener volunteers. 9 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, UF/ IFAS Mid-Florida Research Education Center, 2725 Binion Road, Apopka; or 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. weekdays, UF/ IFAS Extension Orange County, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando, free, 407-254-9200 or email OrangeCoMGV@ ifas.ufl.edu.

Fannie’s Friends support group:

Fannie’s Friends is a virtual support group for adult daughters and granddaughters caring for those living with dementia. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center. 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month and 1 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month. Email infor@ adrccares.org for link to join. 407-436-7750.

Greater Orlando Cribbage Club:

Nine games are played. Part of the American Cribbage Congress. 6:30 p.m. Thursdays through May, Elks Club, 4755 Howell Branch Road, Winter Park, $13 per night, 407-580-6696 or email clchasema13@gmail. com.

Men Only Alzheimer’s Caregiver Online Support Group:

Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center. 10 a.m. the third Tuesday of the month on Zoom. Email info@ adrccares.org to join. 407436-7750.

Greater Orlando Orchid Society: 6:30-9:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month, Beardall Senior Center, 800 S. Delaney Ave., Orlando, guests welcome, greaterorlandoorchidsociety.com.

Tai chi and qigong classes:

Learn how to improve wellness, range of motion, breathing capacity and many other benefits. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, Winter Park Presbyterian Church, 400 S. Lakemont Ave., Winter Park, $10 per class, info@ mindandbodyexercises.com, 407-234-0119.

Central Florida African Violet Society:

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month, September through May, with informal meetings June through August, Beardall Senior Center, 800 S. Delaney Ave., Orlando, free, 407-246-4440.

Tai chi and qigong classes:

Learn how to improve wellness, range of motion, breathing capacity and many other benefits. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursdays,

The University Club of Winter Park, 841 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, $10 per class, info@ mindandbodyexercises.com, 407-234-0119.

TOPS Club Inc. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly):

9-10 a.m. Saturdays, Eastland Baptist Church, 9000 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando, first visit free, then $5 monthly dues, 985-513-2866.

Knitting/Crochet Classes:

Free instruction. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Yarn is provided. 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, free, email care@st.lukes.org or call 407-876-4991, Ext. 262.

Duplicate Bridge:

Intermediate bridge classes are being offered followed by an ACBL sanctioned game. 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. Sundays, Orlando Metropolitan Bridge Center, 756 Bennett Road, Orlando, $15 includes pizza, lesson, and game, 407-895-1943 or email davidjloeb@gmail.com.

Central Florida Fruit Society:

Learn about growing and enjoying fruit in Central Florida. Discover new species and varieties of ambrosial fruits from around the world and grown locally. 6:30-8:30 p.m. the third Monday of the month, Harry P. Leu Gardens 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, free, JenC@CentralFloridaFruitSociety.org.

Central Florida Stamp Club:

Meetings include auctions and informative lectures. 6 p.m. the first and third Thursdays of the month, Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando, free, 407-889-0528.

‘FashionAbility’ American Sewing Guild, Orlando

Chapter: A group dedicated specifically to the art and skill of garment sewing. All levels welcome. 10:30 a.m.noon the fourth Thursday of October, January, April, and July, The Sewing Studio, 9605 U.S. Highway 17-92, Maitland, first two visits are free, then ASG membership is required, 407-697-0882.

TOPS Club Inc. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly):

7 p.m. Thursdays, Delaney Street Baptist Church, 1919 Delaney Ave., Orlando, first visit is free, 407-898-6215.

Tai Chi for Health: Featuring simple Tai Chi forms and qi gong (energy work). Call for location and COVID restrictions. 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.

Male Alzheimer’s caregivers group: The Men’s Breakfast Club is an informal and unstructured gathering of male caregivers. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center. 10 a.m. the first Thursday of the month, Perkins Restaurant & Bakery, 701 E. State Road 434, Winter Springs, free, buy your own food, adrccares.org/adrc-events/ or 407-436-7750.

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 are held both in person or Zoom. 7 p.m. the fourth Thursday of every month, Casselberry Veterans Club, 200 Concord Drive, Casselberry, 407-9209347 or email jmack349@ gmail.com.

PASOS (Parents and Spouses of Suicide) Grief Support Group:

A program of the nonprofit First Nature Foundation, offers a virtual Zoom meeting twice monthly (for safety during the pandemic), the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. The group is facilitated and supported by a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with grief counseling experience. If you are interested in participating as a parent or spouse of suicide, email kerul@ firstnaturefoundation.org. There is no charge to join. Donations are not required but are welcome.