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44 x December 21, 2017 - January 3, 2018 x www.SouthwestOrlandoBulletin.com n Charities/Fundraisers Jan. 28, 2018 — This Is My Brave Show Orlando The SunTrust Auditorium at Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, hosts the This Is My Brave Show Orlando, a production that showcases the personal stories of local individuals living successful, full lives despite mental illness. People share their powerful, personal stories onstage through original music, poetry and essays. In conjunction with the show, an art exhibition features works of local artists who live with a mental health diagnosis. Time: 1:30-4 p.m. for the art exhibit and 2:30-4 p.m. for the show. Cost: $20-$40, with proceeds benefiting the National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Orlando. For more information, call 407- 253-1900 or visit www.namigo.org/brave. Jan. 30, 2018 — Author’s Luncheon Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., Windermere, hosts the second annual Author’s Luncheon, featuring Kristen Harmel, international bestselling author; and including lunch, a silent auction, raffle and book sale. Time: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Cost: $30, with proceeds benefiting Julie’s Mission for critically ill babies. For more information, call Patty Goonen, 407- 234-8471; or email pattygoonen@gmail.com. n Children’s/Teens Programs Dec. 26 — Library Program The Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, hosts Peppermint Pals for ages 2-4. Time: 10:30 a.m. For more information or to register, call 407-835-7323 or visit ocls.info. Dec. 28 — Library Programs The Windermere Library, 530 Main St., Windermere, hosts Plastic Bag Print Making for ages 11-18. Time: 2 p.m. For more information or to register, call 407-835-7323 or visit ocls.info. n Classes/Programs Dec. 30 — EcoSaturday Program Tibet-Butler Preserve, 8777 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts Wool: The Whole Nine Yards, a program for age 7-older about how wool makes its way from sheep to consumer. Participants learn the differences between renewable and nonrenewable resources and ways to responsibly use both. Class size is limited to 30, so arrive early. Time: 11 a.m. The class is free. For more information, call 407-254-1940. March 1, 2018 — Classes Begin Registration is open for National Alliance on Mental Illness Greater Orlando’s free Family-to- Family education program, a 12-week course COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD for family, friends and caregivers with a loved one age 18-older living with mental illness, while maintaining their own well-being. The program, in Southwest Orlando, is taught by peer volunteers who possess lived experience, and the course includes information on schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and other mental health conditions. Preregistration is required. For more information, call 407-253- 1900, email information@namigo.org or visit www.namigo.org. n Events/Performances Through Jan. 13, 2018 — Art Exhibition Crealdé School of Art, in partnership with the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, presents The Lake: A Documentary Exploring the Land and People of Lake Apopka, in its two galleries — 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park; and Hannibal Square Heritage Center, 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park. After more than a year of planning, two artist teams set out to capture the contemporary view of the land and people of the diverse and distinctive Lake Apopka community. For more information, call 407-671-1886. Dec. 27-30 — Basketball Tournament The new Cramer Family Field House at The First Academy, 2667 Bruton Blvd., Orlando, hosts The City Beautiful Invitational Basketball Tournament, featuring 16 teams from across Central Florida, the state and the country. For more information, including game times and ticket prices, visit thefirstacademy.org/ blog/inaugural-basketball-tournament-to-takeover-tfa-orlando. Jan. 20, 2018 — Camellia Show The Winter Park Garden Clubhouse in Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park, hosts the 72nd annual Camellia Show, including assorted varieties of camellia plants for sale, a camellia plant raffle, a Camellia 101 class from 10-11 a.m. (RSVP to presidentcscf@gmail.com), self-guided tours and more. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; however, camellia blooms are not viewable until 1 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Anyone who has camellias growing in their yard can enter a bloom or blooms for a competition that takes place between 7-10 a.m. Cash prizes are awarded. For more information, visit www.camelliacfl.com. n Holiday Happenings Through Dec. 29 — Holiday Friday Nights The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, hosts Holiday Friday Nights, including free admission from 4-8 p.m. and live music compiled by Lisa Sagers from 5-8 p.m. Programming also includes family tours, curator tours and an art demonstration on selected dates. For more information, call 407-645-5311 or visit www.morsemuseum.org. Through Dec. 30 — The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical Performances Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando, presents performances of The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical, Time: Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Cost: $25, adults; $18, students, seniors (55-older) and military personnel; and $15 for youth 3-17. For more information, call 407-896-7365 or visit orlandorep.com. Through Dec. 30 — It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play Performances The Margeson Theater at Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership With UCF presents performances of It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play. Showtimes vary, and ticket prices are $13-$50. For more information, call 407-447-1700, ext. 1; or visit www.orlandoshakes.org. Through Dec. 31 — Light Up UCF CFE Arena and the University of Central Florida host the 10th annual Light Up UCF, an annual holiday festival that includes 45 nights of iceskating, a world-class choreographed light show with new music, free holiday movies, live entertainment, rides, a Light Up Express kids train, photos with Santa and more. The Holiday Market Under the Stars takes place Dec. 16. Times, dates and costs vary. For more information, visit www.lightupucf.com. Through Dec. 31 — Christmas Services Lifebridge Church, 12120 Chase Road, Windermere, hosts the Upside Down Christmas Series during the month of December. There are no morning services Dec. 24, instead they will be held at 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. There is also a New Year’s Eve service at 10 a.m. For more information, call 407-505-4888 or visit www.lifebridgechurch.org. Through Dec. 31 — Now Snowing Celebration Town Center hosts the 19th annual Now Snowing event, including iceskating, community performances by some of the area’s top young talent, horse-drawn carriage rides, train rides, photos with Santa and special concerts. Snow falls at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.celebrationtowncenter.com. Through Jan. 1, 2018 — Holiday Fountain Show Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs hosts the annual Holiday Fountain Show at the Plaza fountain, featuring special shows with dancing water and dazzling lights choreographed to classic holiday tunes. Time: 6 p.m., 7 p.m., 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. For more information, visit www.uptownaltamonte.com. Through Jan. 6, 2018 — Holiday Celebration Universal Orlando Resort celebrates the holidays with the following festivities: Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, including uniquely themed Christmas decorations, garlands and lights; holidaythemed food; and holiday performances by the Frog Choir and Celestina Warbeck and the Banshees; and more. In addition, there’s a Universal Holiday Parade featuring Macy’s, Mannheim Steamroller performances on select dates, Grinchmas at Universal’s Islands of Adventure, and much more. Times vary. Access to the theme park’s holiday festivities is included with admission to the parks. For more information, visit www.universalorlando.com/holidays. Through Jan. 7, 2018 — Winter In The Park The Central Park West Meadow, 150 N. New York Ave., Winter Park, hosts Winter in the Park, the city’s annual holiday ice-skating rink, holiday music, games, special guests and more. Time: Monday-Thursday from 3-9 p.m., Friday from 3-10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and Sunday from noon-8 p.m. Cost: $13 to skate all day. Skate rental is included. For more information, call 407- 599-3203 or visit cityofwinterpark.org/witp. Dec. 21 — WhizKids Library Program The Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, hosts WhizKids: Write a Letter to Santa for children 6-8. Participants type text and insert graphics into a letter, while recognizing the parts of a letter and using editing tools in Microsoft Word. Preregistration is required. Time: 10:30 a.m. For more information, call 407-835-7323. Dec. 22, 23 & 29 — Holiday Festivities Downtown Winter Garden hosts the following free holiday festivities: Christmas carols and holiday pop performed at the Plaza by Safia Hudson on Dec. 22 from 7-9 p.m., A Very Merry Farmers Market with Santa on Dec. 23 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., A Merry Winter Garden Light Show at city hall Dec. 23 from 6-9 p.m., and Christmas carols and seasonal tunes performed by the Good Times Jazz Band at the Plaza Dec. 29 from 7-9 p.m. For more information, visit www.cwgdn.com. Dec. 22 & 29 — Holiday Library Programs For Children/Teens The Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando, hosts the following holiday-themed programs for children/teens: Cookie Decorating for ages 6-18 on Dec. 22 at 10:30 a.m. and Noon Year’s Celebration for ages 3-12 on Dec. 29 at 11:15 a.m.
Seating is limited for all programs, so registration is recommended. For more information, call 407-835-7323. Dec. 23 & 24 — Visits With Santa & Mrs. Claus Beverly Hills Jewelry Watch and Loan, 12348 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden, hosts visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus, including photo opportunities (well-behaved pets included) and light refreshments. Time: 1-3 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 407-877- 5626 or visit www.facebook.com/bhjwl. Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve Open House The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, hosts a free Christmas Eve Open House, featuring live music by the Raintree Chamber Players. Time: 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., with live music by the Raintree Chamber Players from 1-4 p.m. Admission is free. In addition, all visitors receive free admission on Fridays from 4-8 p.m. For more information, call 407-645- 5311 or visit www.morsemuseum.org. Dec. 25 — Christmas Brunch Nine 18 at the Villas of Grand Cypress, 1 N. Jacaranda, Orlando, hosts a Christmas Brunch, including an abundance of holiday favorites and a visitor from the North Pole. Reservations are required. Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Cost: $49-$60, adults; $19.95, children 6-12; free for children 5-younger. For more information, call 407-239-1999 or visit grandcypress.com. Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve Dining Nine 18 at the Villas of Grand Cypress, 1 N. Jacaranda, Orlando, offers New Year’s Eve five-course dining. Reservations are recommended. Cost: $65, tax and gratuity not included. For more information, call 407- 239-1999 or visit grandcypress.com. n Miscellaneous Through Jan. 24, 2018 — Call For Female Artists Professional female artists are invited to submit their work for Women in the Arts’ Celebrating the Genius of Women arts competition. Selected art is featured in the annual Celebrating the Genius of Women exhibition at Orlando Public Library in March and April 2018. Finalists are eligible for up to $2,000 in cash prizes and gallery representation. Entry deadline is Jan. 24, 2018. For more information or to enter, visit www.womeninthearts.org/art-competition. Dec. 23, 30, 2017 & Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27, 2018 — Farmers Markets Winter Garden Farmers Market, voted No. 1 in America, takes place at 104 S. Lakeview Ave., Winter Garden. The market has more than 150 vendors, and there is a new parking garage next to the event. Time: Saturdays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 28, 2017 & Jan. 11 & 25, 2018 — Food Truck Takeovers MetroWest hosts Food Truck Takeovers, including 12 food trucks and music, at 6996 Piazza Grande Ave. in Veranda Park. Time: the second and fourth Thursday of every month from 6-9 p.m. For more information, visit www.metrowestfoodtrucks.com. Jan. 6, 2018 — Food Truck Night Summerport Village Food Truck Night, a family-friendly event that features a variety of food trucks, local vendors, live music and children’s activities, takes place at 13790 Bridgewater Crossing Blvd., Windermere. Time: the first Saturday of every month from 5:30-9 p.m. Jan. 29, 2018 — Open House Holy Family Catholic School, 5129 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts an open house. Time: 8:30-10 a.m. For more information, call 407-876-9344 or visit www.hfcschool.com. n Networking/Club Jan. 4, 2018 — Retired Educators Meeting The Orange County Retired Educators Association meets at College Park United Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., Orlando, for a program about Orange Technical College and scholarships. Anyone who has worked in education is invited. Time: 10 a.m. For more information, call 407-677- 0446 or visit www.ocrea-fl.org. n Support Groups Dec. 26, 2017 & Jan. 9 & 23, 2018 — Mental Health Support Group Meetings Room 201 in Building B at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts free individual and family support groups for individuals affected by mental illness. The 90-minute meetings are peer-led and help participants connect with each other, learn from each other’s experiences, share coping strategies and offer each other encouragement and understanding. Time: the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-253-1900, email information@ namigo.org or visit www.namigo.org. Jan. 9, 2018 — Support Group Meeting For Caregivers The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center sponsors a free support group meeting for caregivers in the Suite 281 Conference Room (next to the south elevators on the second floor) at Health Central Hospital, 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. Time: second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. For more information, call 407-843-1910 or visit www.adrccares.org. www.SouthwestOrlandoBulletin.com x December 21, 2017 - January 3, 2018 x 45 Jan. 11, 2018 — Cancer Support Group Meeting The Attic of Building C (Second Floor) at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts a cancer support group for cancer fighters, survivors, caregivers and spouses/partners affected by cancer. Meetings include a time of sharing, spiritual and emotional support, and a different topic each month related to the key challenges associated with cancer. Time: 6:30-8 p.m. For more information or to RSVP, call 407-876- 4991, ext. 262; or email care@st.lukes.org. Jan. 15, 2018 — Stroke Support Group Meeting The Winter Park Civic Center, 1050 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, hosts a free meeting of the BCenter’s Stroke Support & Social Group. A deli-style lunch is provided. Reservations via email are requested to valerie@bcenter.com. Time: third Monday of each month from 12:30-2:30 p.m. For more information, call 888-942-9355. n Volunteer Opportunities Ongoing — Volunteers/Docents Needed Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, Oakland, seeks adults interested in www.CadenaFamilyDentistry.com • Professional and Friendly Atmosphere • We Specialize in All Aspects of Dentistry • Most Insurances Accepted and Care Credit Available • New Patients and Emergencies Welcome learning about the history, wildlife, plants and restoration efforts at ONP to volunteer at the preserve to greet visitors, help answer questions and lead a tour from time to time. Workdays are Mondays and/or Saturdays. For more information, email outreach@ oaklandnaturepreserve.org or visit www. oaklandnaturepreserve.org/guide.To register online, visit oaklandnaturepreserve. org. Ongoing — Volunteers Needed The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, 12 Mustard Seed Lane, Orlando, seeks volunteers who can help with donation sorting, mattress recycling, warehouse maintenance, administrative work, special events or general maintenance. For more information, call 407-875-2040, ext. 110; or email jessi@mustardseedfla.org. Ongoing — Volunteers Needed The Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which advocates for quality long-term care, seeks volunteers. Training is provided. For more information, call 888-831-0404 or visit ombudsman.myflorida.com. Contributions to Community Bulletin Board are welcome. Please send information six weeks before the event to P.O. Box 851, Windermere, FL 34787; call 407-351-1573, option 5; or email Lisa@kearneypublishing.com. ª Call Today for More Information and to Schedule Your Appointment! 407-522-7989 133 Terra Mango Loop, Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32835 11183 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Suite E, Orlando, FL 32837
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