St. Patrick’s Day Parade: 2 p.m. March 3; Winter Park Country Club, 761Old England Ave., Winter Park. The 34th annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade will begin at the Country Club and proceed south down Park Avenue to Lyman Avenue. More than 75 units will participate. The celebration will also feature Irish music and step-dancing at the main stage in Central Park. Free. 407-222-0648.
Lectures, Seminars
Three Keys to Financial Success workshop: 10:45 a.m.-noon March1; Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension, 6021S. Conway Road, Orlando. Presented by UF/IFAS Orange County Extension in recognition of America Saves Week. Registration required. Free. 407-254-9200.
Undoing Racism Introduction Workshop: 2-4 p.m. March1; Barnett Park, 4801 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. As a culmination to the National Black History month, local agencies are hosting a community dialogue on how race, beliefs, and personal biases impact our health outcomes. “Changing Our minds to Change Our Health-Is What We Believe Making Us Sick?” is the title of conversation that will take place. This workshop will include local community partners committed to improving health disparities in Orange County. Registration required. Free. 407-858-1418.
“Baker Act and HIPAA Laws Demystified” seminar: 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 7; Beardall Senior Center, 800 S. Delaney Ave., Orlando.
Moneymanagement workshop:
published in 2009 by Yale University Press. $25. 407-628-8200.
Troubled marriages: April 12-14; San Pedro Center, 2400 Dike Road, Winter Park. The Retrouvaille program is for couples whoare struggling, separated or divorced but would like to give their marriages another chance. It is presented by volunteers. Couples are asked to make an anonymous donation to cover the costs of their rooms and meals for the weekend session. The program includes the April 12-14 weekend session and six follow-up sessions. Followup sessions are free. Revenue is used to continue and expand programs. Reservations required. 407-977-8136.
Outdoors, Environment
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9-11:30 a.m. March13, 6-8:30 p.m. April 10; Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension, 6021 S. Conway Road, Orlando. Participants will learn how to open, use and manage a checking account responsibly. The workshop qualifies individuals to fulfill the educational requirement of the Bank on Greater Orlando campaign to help “unbanked” and “underbanked” individuals establish checking accounts. Registration required. Free. 407-254-9218.Herbs for Florida Gardens: 10 a.m. March13; Winter Park Garden Club, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park. The speaker will be Emily Ruff, herbalist and director of the Florida School of Holistic Living. Free. 407-644-5770.Fun with Flowers: 10 a.m. March 20; Winter Park Garden Club, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park. This make-and-take workshop will feature an Easter or Spring arrangement for your home. All materials provided. Reservation deadline is March15. $25. 407-6445770.Dead Sea Scrolls Expert to Speak: 7-8:30 p.m. March 21; Orange County Regional History Center, 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando. Ken Hanson, also known as “Jerusalem Jones,” will talk about his journey to uncover the secrets of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the mysterious ancient parchments written by an unknown Judean sect revealing the life and hopes of an ancient group of people. Hanson is a scholar of Hebrew language and literature, the history of biblical lands, and Jewish and early Christian culture. Reservations required. $10 for OCRHC members, $20 for non- members. 407-836-7010.Creative Pots with Hypertufa: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. March 30; Albin Polasek Museum& Sculpture Gardens, 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park. Garden volunteer Janet Mercer will present a workshop on Hypertufa, a man-made rock created from various materials bonded together with Portland cement. Popular for making garden ornaments, pots, and lanterns, it is lighter than concrete and terracotta and that much easier to move around. Advance registration required. $55 for museummembers, $60 for nonmembers includes materials. 407-647-6294.James Gamble Rogers Colloquium on Historic Preservation: 7 p.m. April 5; Tiedtke Concert Hall at Rollins College, 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park. The Friends of Casa Feliz’s seventh annual James Gamble Rogers Colloquium on Historic Preservation will feature famed architecture critic Paul Goldberger, currently a contributing editor atGoldberger is the author of several books, most recently WhyArchitectureAntique roses: 2:30 p.m. March 3; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. The Orlando Area Historical Rose Society will have Gene Waering, President of the Jacksonville Rose Society present the program “Roses Wild and Untamed.” Doors open 2 p.m. Free. The 34th annual Winter Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 3 will begin at the Winter Park Country Club. 407-497-1639.Native plants: 7 p.m. March 5; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. The Tarflower Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society will have Mary Keim, Professor of Biology at Seminole State College, present the program “Planting for Wildlife.” Free. 407647-5233.Growing roses organically: 7-9 p.m. March 6; Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando. The Central Florida Rose Society will have PamGreenewald, owner of Angel Gardens in Alachua, present a program about growing roses organically, using no chemicals. Free. 407-345-8027.Beginner’s bird watching: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays, March 9-23; Orlando Wetlands Park, 25155 Wheeler Road, Christmas. The Orange Audubon Society will offer a beginning bird watching class which includes one classroom session at Orlando Wetlands Park, with a mini-field trip, and two field sessions. The course will increase knowledge and awareness of North American bird species; teach bird ID techniques, basic birding principles, bird habitat and anatomy; provide binocular basics; tips on using field guides and checklists; and the ethics of birding. Registration required. $30 for Audubon members, $45 for nonmembers, $10 for children age12 or younger with a registered adult. 407644-0796.Hike: 2 p.m. March 9; Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland. Trained specialist Shane Overstreet will lead a tour along the boardwalk out to the shore of Lake Apopka to explore the upland trails. Free. 407-905-0054.Field trip: March10. The Florida Native Plant Society will lead a trip to Turtle Mound in the Canaveral National Seashore. Meet to carpool at 7:30 a.m. at Burger King, 11834 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando or be at the north entrance/NewSmyrna Beach entrance to Canaveral National Seashore no later than 9 a.m. Free. Details: 407-647-5233.Environmental and Earth LawSummit: 8 a.m.-3:15 p.m. March 22; Barry University School of Law, 6441 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando. This year’s Summit speakers will consider The Worth of Water. Scheduled speakers include independent environmental advocate Karen Ahlers, springs protection biologist Jim Stevenson, and several environmental attorneys. Featured speaker Kevin Spear of the Orlando will discuss his recent investigation series on the water quality of Florida’s rivers. The program will include legal, scientific, and citizen perspectives on Florida’s water challenges and present innovative strategies for meaningful protection of our waters. Reservations required. Free general admission, $50 for attorneys seek-