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Browse the books
Looking for a good read? The downtown Orlando Public Library (101 E. Central Blvd.) is having its Spring Book Sale. Everything in the third-floor bookstore — from novels to nonfiction, tomes to pamphlets, even audiobooks, CDs and DVDs — is half off from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Details: oclsfriends.info.
Today
♦Veterans in Need Stand
Down: Homeless and in-need veterans and their families may stop by for free haircuts and food, along with information about Veterans Administration services, medical care, employment resources, shelter, clothing and counseling and vocational services. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Motor Vehicle Services, 250 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach, free, details: 386-323-7011.
♦Heritage Festival: The East Lake Historical Society will celebrate Armed Forces Day and history. There will be guest speakers, exhibits, live music and children’s activities. From 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., East Lake County Library, 31340 County Road 437, Sorrento, admission is free, 352-383-3403.
♦Corn Festival: Sponsored by the United Methodist Women to support mission work in the United States and around the world. Corn, ham, coleslaw, bread, beverages and desserts. Games for the kids and entertainment. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Reeves United Methodist Church, 1100 N. Fern Creek Ave., Orlando, donation, 407-896-2738.
♦Sanford Seminole Art
Association: The SSAA will end its 2016-17 season with a potluck luncheon and in-house art show, in partnership with the Artists League of Orange County. There will be raffles and voting for a people’s choice art award. 1 p.m., Casselberry Recreation Center, 200 N. Triplet Lake Drive, Casselberry, $5, 407-951-5607.
♦Tribute To Roy Orbison
And Buddy Holly: 7:30 p.m., Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center, 203 S. Magnolia Ave., Sanford, $23, 407-321-8111.
♦Orlando NF Walk: Proceeds will benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation, which seeks treatments and a cure for neurofibromatosis by promoting scientific research and improved clinical care. 10 a.m., Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake, 3401 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando, pledges and donations, details: 646-738-8588.
♦Great Choruses Concert:
4 p.m., First United Methodist Church Orlando, 42 E. Jackson St., Orlando, $5-$10, 407-770-9631.
♦Splish Splash Bash: The movies “Dolphin Tale” (rated PG) and “Dolphin Tale 2” (rated PG) will be shown. 6:30 p.m., Chris Lyle Aquatic Center, 3001 17th St., St. Cloud, $1 includes snacks, 407-957-7243.
♦Crime prevention: Presented by the Altamonte Springs Police Department. Topics will include personal safety, scams, and home safety. 10-11:30 a.m., Altamonte Chapel, 825 E. Altamonte Drive, Altamonte Springs, free, 407-339-5208.
♦Barkhappy Lake Eola Pup Crawl To Benefit Orlando
Bully Rescue: Dog-friendly pub crawl to benefit Orlando Bully Rescue. From noon to 2:30 p.m., World of Beer, 431 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, $12-$15, 407-580-7988.
♦Beer ’Merica: Includes 100 American craft brews, live music, food trucks and adult games. Proceeds benefit the Camaraderie Foundation. 3-7 p.m., Gaston Edwards Park, 1236 N. Orange Ave., Orlando, $15-$55 (21 or older), 407-246-2283.
♦Charity Challenge XXXII:
More than 100 teams compete in six co-ed athletic events to raise funds for local charities. From 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Camping World Stadium, 1 Citrus Bowl Place, Orlando, free, 407-339-3888.
♦Willy Wonka And The
Chocolate Factory: Bay Street Players Young People’s production of the comedy musical. 7 p.m. today; 2 p.m. Sunday, The Historic State Theatre, 109 N. Bay St., Eustis, $6-$12, 352-357-777.
♦Gallagher: 8 p.m., Clermont Performing Arts Center, 3700 S. U.S. Highway 27, Clermont, $16.25-$43, 352-394-4800.