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children’s program: Learn about the importance of honeybees as pollinators and their role in our food system, their fascinating lifestyles, and how they produce useful wax and honey. Registration required. 10:30 a.m. Feb. 13, Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, $5 for garden members, $10 for nonmembers, 407-246-3621.
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Troubled marriages: The Retrouvaille program is for couples who are struggling, separated or divorced but would like to give their marriages another chance. It is presented by volunteers. The program includes the Jan. 29-31 weekend session and seven follow-up sessions. Reservations required. Jan. 29-31, San Pedro Center, 2400 Dike Road, Winter Park, couples are asked to make an anonymous donation to cover the cost of their rooms and meals for the weekend session, 352-274-4614. Rev. Bryan Fulwider with guest Professor Rachel Allen, Valencia College Peace and Justice Institute. Reservations are required. 7 p.m. Feb. 2, Valencia College East, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando, free, 407-273-2300.
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Gaining financial control of your divorce: Learn how to avoid some of the most common financial mistakes people make during the divorce process. Also learn about the sources of money that may be available as a result of your divorce. Each attendee will receive a copy of the Institute for Divorce Financial Analyst “Divorce Survival Guide.” 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Herndon branch of the Orange County Library System, 4324 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, free, 407-835-7323.
There will be a dragon dance, folk dances, a musical performance and a demonstration of Chinese calligraphy. Presented by the Chinese School of the Chinese American Association of Central Florida. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, free, 407-835-7323.
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Meet with representatives from various organizations that offer volunteer services in Central Florida. Organizations include: Adult Literacy League, Girls on the Run, IDEAS For Us, Hospice of the Comforter/FH Connected Care, LIFE Information for Elders, New Hope for Kids, Peace Corps, Victim Service Center of Central Florida, SCORE, Volunteers for Community Impact and others. 2 p.m. Jan. 31, Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, free, 407-835-7323.
During the four-week course, instructors will cover the manual alphabet, numbers, making introductions and more. Presented by ASL Services, Inc. Space is limited. Registration required. This course is intended for those ages 12 or older. 6:30 p.m. Mondays, Jan. 25-Feb. 15, Herndon branch of the Orange County Library System, 4324 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, free, 407-835-7323.
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