What To Do Today
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Eat up!
Nearly two dozen restaurants provide food and drink for the annual Taste of College Park, presented by the neighborhood’s Rotary Club. 6 p.m. at Dubsdread’s ballroom. Live music and auctions are also on the menu for this casual evening. Tickets are $60-$70 at eventbrite.com.
Today
♦Spring Fish Fry: Fish, hushpuppies, corn on the cob, collard greens, grits, baked beans, black eyed peas, corn bread, coleslaw, iced tea, lemonade, dessert, plus two drink tickets for beer, wine, soft drinks Sponsored by the Maitland Area Chamber of Commerce. 5-8 p.m., Venue on the Lake: The Maitland Civic Center, 641 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland, admission: $25 for adults, $12 for children ages 4-12, information: 407-644-0741.
♦Orange Audubon Society:
Beth Jackson, the environmental program supervisor for the Orange County Environmental Protection Division, will discuss the Orange County Green PLACE (Park Land Acquisition for Conservation and Environmental Protection) program. She will highlight the various properties that are open for public passive recreational use and those that will be open in the near future. 7 p.m., Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando, free, 407-637-2525.
♦Central Florida Stamp
Club: Mike Schumacher will give a presentation on the “The Icelandic Horse.” His gold medal exhibit traces the history of the rugged horse as key to the growth and prosperity of Iceland. Doors open at 6 p.m., Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando, free, 407-889-0528.
♦Picnic on the Plaza Earth
Day Celebration: The City of Ormond Beach Earth Day celebration will include live entertainment, give-a-ways, and information on how to be Earthfriendly. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ormond Beach City Hall, 22 S. Beach St., Ormond Beach, free, 386-676-3315.
♦Symphony Under The
Stars: 8 p.m., UCF Reflecting Pond, 4000 Central Florida Blvd., Orlando, free, information: 407-823-1500.
Friday
♦City-wide garage sale: The St. Cloud City Council has designated Friday-Sunday for a city-wide garage sale under the auspices of a city-wide permit issued by the City Council. This means any person within city limits may have a garage sale on their property on any of the three designated days without a a permit. For more details, please call 407-957-7224.
Saturday
♦Garden Tour: Hosted by UF/IFAS Seminole County Master Gardeners. The selfguided tour will be at private gardens throughout Seminole County, where Master Gardeners will be available to offer information during this event. Advance registration is required. Proceeds from the event will be used to fund educational garden projects in Seminole County. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., $10, details: 407-665-5550.
♦Central Florida Earth
Day: The event will include healthy living and eco-friendly exhibitors, speakers and presentations; nonprofit groups; games for kids; restaurant booths; dog and cat adoptions; environmental and humane education; artist and craft corners; food preparation demonstrations; and live music and entertainment. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Lake Eola Park, 512 E. Washington St., Orlando, free, 321-331-1859.
♦Folk and Urban Art Festival: The festival highlights local emerging visual artists and their art-work. Entertainment will include African drumming and storytelling, Cajun and Zydeco music by The Porch Dogs. There also will be a pottery wheel demonstration by Crealde’s Artist, free children’s Vejigantes ask-making workshop and parade, an origami workshop, face painting, and a performance by Capoeira Brazilian Pelourinho, and soul food vendors. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Hannibal Square Heritage Center, 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, free, 407-539-2680.