Things To Do
Listings are subject to change. Please call the venue in advance.
Today ♦Mary McLeod Bethune Legacy Awards Gala:
Bethune-Cookman University will welcome hundreds of community supporters for this year’s event. Honorees include: Gov. Rick Scott, Tony Jenkins, Lucille O’Neal, Jeff Feasel and Rev. Gerald Lord, all of who will be recognized for their dedication and continuous contribution to education and the community. 7 p.m., Ocean Center, 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach, $125, 386-481-2991.
♦Ballroom dance:
Belles and Beaus Dance Club will have a dance with ballroom, line and Latin music by Soft Touch. Singles and couples welcome. 7-9:30 p.m., Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando, $5, 407-277-7008.
♦Wild Wild Wednesdays:
food truck gathering. 5-9 p.m. Wednesdays, Parking Lot, 34301 S. Conway Road , Orlando, free, 321-750-6820.
♦Square and round dance:
8-10 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, Whirl and Twirl Dance Club, 6949 Venture Circle, Orlando, $10 per couple, 407-679-2882.
♦Open Mic Acoustic Jam:
8 p.m., Sanford Wine Company, 114 S. Palmetto Ave., Sanford, free, 407-302-8620.
♦Bingo:
2-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Lake Mary Senior Center, 911 Wallace Court, Lake Mary, Bingo cards are $1 each and you may purchase up to eight cards, 407-585-1466.
♦Plant clinic:
Bring your sick plants and master gardeners trained by the University of Florida/Volusia County Extension will troubleshoot your roots and suggest a course of treatment. 9-11 a.m., Sugar Mill Botanical Gardens, 950 Old Sugar Mill Road, Port Orange, free, 386-822-5778.
♦Retired nurses:
The Florida Society of Registered Nurses Retired will meet for fellowship and speakers on current health related issues. 11:30 a.m., Denny’s, 440 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, purchase your own meal, 407-281-1527.
♦Young People’s Concerts:
noon, Bob Carr Theater, 401 W. Livingston St., Orlando, $6-$9, 407-896-6700.
♦Learn about hospice services:
Cathy Heighter-Moore of Haven Hospice will describe the services available through hospice. Hospice programs provide assistance with the physical, medical, emotional and spiritual challenges associated with advanced illnesses. 10 a.m., DeLand Regional Library, 130 E. Howry Ave., DeLand, free, 386-822-6430.
♦Paddy’s Comedy Open Mic Wednesday:
local comedian showcase. 8 p.m., Paddy’s of Winter Park, 1566 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-951-8706.
♦Bakersfield Mist:
7:30 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 2:30 p.m. Sundays (through Nov. 15), Lowndes Shakespeare Center, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando, $11-$46, 407-447-1700.
♦Plain White T’s:
7 p.m., The Social, 54 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, $25 (12 or older), 407-246-1419.
♦Wednesday Fright Pitcher Show:
a different spooky movie screened outside every week. 8 p.m., Enzian Theater, 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, free, 407-629-1088.
Thursday ♦Greater Orlando Civil War Roundtable:
Robert Redd will present the program “Civil War Ghost Soldiers Continue to Fight in St. Augustine.”. 7 p.m. , Pine Castle Woman’s Club, 5901 S. Orange Ave., Orlando, free, 407-889-0528.
♦Introduction to digital SLR photography:
An introductory workshop for beginners who would like to learn the basics of their digital camera. Topics include: how cameras work, how to control their images and break free of the automatic settings, and basic knowledge to become comfortable with digital SLR cameras. Registration required. 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays, Oct. 22-Nov. 12, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $80 for garden members, $90 for nonmembers, 407-246-3621.