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n Charities/Fundraisers
March 9 — PoolSide Social
SouthWest Aquatics, hosts the PoolSide Social,
including an assortment of beverages, food provided
by Yellow Dog Eats, live music, poolside
bingo, a silent auction and more. Time: 6 p.m.
Cost: $40 through March 8; $50 at the door, with
proceeds going toward The Gift of Swimming’s
mission to ensure the community’s children can
receive potentially live-saving swim survival skills.
For more information and to purchase tickets,
visit www.eventbrite.com/e/the-gift-of-swimmingpool-side-social-tickets-41049487121.
March 10 — Our Wonderful World
Concert
Walt Disney World Amphitheater at Lake Eola
Park hosts Our Wonderful World, a concert
by the Central Florida Sounds of Freedom.
Time: 6 p.m. Admission is free; however, VIP
seating is available for $15. Donations are
also accepted, with proceeds benefiting the
Orlando Youth Alliance. For more information,
visit www.cfsof.com.
March 10 — Hearts Of Gold
The Orlando Magic open their private airline
hangar, located at 4225 Execuair St., Orlando,
for the 25th annual Hearts of Gold, presented by
Nissan. Attendees can enjoy musical entertainment
by Sister Hazel, food and drinks, a silent
auction and special surprises. Time: 6 p.m. for
first-class pass admission; 6:45 p.m. for premier
class ticket entry; 8 p.m. for concert. Cost: $150-
$300, with proceeds benefiting the Coalition
for the Homeless of Central Florida. For more
information, visit centralfloridahomeless.org.
March 18 — Leadership Seminar
Donna Orender, recognized as one of the top
10 most powerful women in sports, speaks on
the driving forces of effective leadership at
Dave’s House Insights That Inspire Leadership
Seminar. The breakfast seminar takes place
at Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive,
Orlando. Time: 8-10 a.m. Cost: $30-$45, with
proceeds benefiting Dave’s House programs to
end homelessness for individuals with serious
mental illness and co-curring disabilities. For
more information, call 407-968-3508 or visit
www.daveshouse.org.
March 24 — Pints ‘N Paws Craft
Beer Festival
Historic downtown Sanford, 202 S. Sanford
Ave., hosts the seventh annual Pints ‘n Paws
Craft Beer Festival, including 100-plus craft
brews, local food trucks, a dog photo contest,
and live entertainment. Time: 2 p.m. (1 p.m.
for VIP ticket holders). Cost: $30-$55, with 100
percent of the proceeds co-benefiting Dolly’s
Foundation and Pet Rescue by Judy. Tickets can
be purchased online at pintsandpaws.com and
picked up the day of the event.
April 7 — Benefit Wine Tasting
The Mini Cooper Showroom, 350 S. Lake Destiny
Drive, Orlando, hosts The Dunhill Companies’
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
11th Benefit Wine Tasting. Time: 7-10 p.m.
Proceeds benefit the Howard Phillips Center for
Children & Families. For more information, call
407-992-4000 or email winetasting@dunhill.net.
April 14 — Cattle Baron’s Ball
Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd.,
Orlando, hosts American Cancer Society’s
2018 Orlando Cattle Baron’s Ball, including
western-themed fun, a reception, silent and
live auctions, gourmet dine-around and entertainment.
Time: 6-11 p.m. Cost: $250. For
more information, call 407-581-2503 or visit
www.cattlebaronsballorlando.com.
April 14 — Rhapsody In Blue
The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando,
hosts Rhapsody in Blue, including a “Roaring
’20s” theme, dinner, a silent auction and live
musical performances. Attendees are encouraged
to dress in 1920s party attire. Time: 6
p.m. for dinner, 8 p.m. for performances. Cost:
$10-$150, with proceeds benefiting the Florida
Symphony Youth Orchestra. Sponsorships
are available. For more information, email
bscales@fsyo.org or visit fsyo.org.
April 14 — Run Among The Lakes
Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St.,
Windermere, hosts the 17th annual Windermere
5K/10K Run Among the Lakes, including a beautiful
course along the Butler Chain of Lakes. All
finishers receive a wine opener/stopper medal
and custom-art tee by the Florida Highwayman.
Time: 7 a.m. Proceeds benefit Windermere
Parks and Recreation. For more information or
to register, visit sommersports.com/events/runs/
windermere-5k-run-among-the-lakes.
April 27 — Give Hope, Change
Lives
Rosen Centre, 9840 International Drive,
Orlando, hosts Give Hope, Change Lives, featuring
Olympian Lolo Jones, a silent auction
and more. Time: 6-9 p.m. Proceeds benefit The
Salvation Army’s various programs. For more
information, call 407-252-8616.
May 5 — Princess Ball
Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International
Drive, Orlando, hosts the sixth annual
Princess Ball, presented by the A. Jones Family
Foundation. The event highlights the positive
relationship between fathers and daughters
while giving back to a local children’s charity.
The evening includes food, music and entertainment
by the Orlando Magic cheerleaders,
hula dancers and local pageant winners.
Other activities include carriage rides, photo
booth fun, a silent auction and more. Time:
6-9:30 p.m. Cost: $125 from March 2-May 1
or until sold out, with proceeds co-benefiting
Bridges of Light and the Florida Hospital Patient
Assistance Fund. For more information, visit
www.princessballorlando.org.
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n Children’s/Teen
Programs
April 21 — Healthy Kids Day
All YMCA of Central Florida Family Centers
across Orange, Brevard, Lake, Seminole,
Osceola and Marion counties host Healthy
Kids Day, designed to inspire children to keep
their minds and bodies active during the summer.
Cost: Free and open to all families, not
just Y members.
April 23-27 — Safety Around
Water Week
YMCA of Central Florida Family Centers across
Orange, Brevard, Lake, Seminole, Osceola and
Marion counties host the complimentary Safety
Around Water Week for children 4-12 and their
parents to participate in a free, introductory
swim program taught by trained instructors at
YMCA and community pools. Cost: Free and
open to all families, not just Y members.
n Classes/Programs
March 5 — Sailing Lessons Begin
Instructors of the Central Florida Community
Sailing Program, a nonprofit organization,
offer sailing lessons, during which students
learn basic sailing skills and terminology.
Classes meet twice per week for three weeks
at the following locations and times: Mondays
from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Fashion Square Mall,
and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on the
waters of Lake Baldwin. Cost: $155, includes
book. For more information or to register, email
classes@thesailingclub.us.
March 6, 13, 20 & 27 —
Stitching-Group Gatherings
The Twisted Stitchers stitching group meets at
the Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255
Della Drive, Orlando. All crafters are invited
to attend. Time: Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
For more information, call Alouise Bergeron,
407-351-1324.
March 9, 16, 23 & 30 — 50+ Yoga
Classes
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S.
Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts 50+
Yoga classes. Participants are encouraged to
bring a yoga mat and blocks. Time: Fridays
at 9:30 a.m. Cost: $2. For more information,
email cathy.infiniteyoga@gmail.com.
March 20, 27, April 3 & 10 —
Inside The Courts
The Jury Assembly Room at the Orange County
Courthouse, 425 N. Orange Ave., Orlando,
hosts the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida’s
Inside the Courts: a four-night program dedicated
to teaching those interested in the operations
of the judicial system. Time: 6:30-8:30
p.m. Seats are limited so registration is recommended.
For more information and to RSVP, call
407-836-0517 or visit www.ninthcircuit.org.
March 21 — Opioid Crisis Lecture
As part of the Distinguished Lecture Series,
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave,
Orlando, hosts a discussion with Dr. Lipi Roy
about the nation’s growing opioid crisis. Time:
5:30 p.m. for registration, 6:30 p.m. for presentation.
Admission is free but registration is
required. For more information and to RSVP, call
407-303-9239 or visit floridahospitaldls.com.
n Events/Performances
Through March 23 — Twelfth Night
Performances
Orlando Shakespeare Theater in Partnership
with UCF presents performances of William
Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night in the Margeson
Theater, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando. Twelfth
Night will play in repertory with Shakespeare
in Love. Showtimes vary. Cost: $25-$50. For
more information, call 407-447-1700, ext. 1;
or visit www.orlandoshakes.org.
Through April 8 — Madagascar, A
Musical Adventure Performances
Orlando Repertory Theatre in Partnership with
UCF, 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando, presents
performances of Madagascar, A Musical
Adventure through April 8. Showtimes vary.
Cost: Ticket prices start at $15. For more information,
call 407-896-7365 or visit orlandorep.
com.
March 8 — WOCC Best Fest
The shore of Starke Lake, 150 N. Lakeshore
Drive, Ocoee, hosts West Orange Chamber
of Commerce’s annual Best Fest “The Taste of
Orange,” the largest food tasting and business
expo in west Orange County. Time: 5-8:30
p.m. Cost: $46 in advance, $56 at the door.
Sponsorships are available. For more information
or to become a vendor, call 407-656-1304
or visit wochamber.com.
March 8 — Tin Lizzie Event
Downtown Clermont — on and near Montrose
Street — hosts the Downtown Clermont Tin
Lizzie event, during which more than 150
Model T Fords and other antique cars are
exhibited, and the Clermont Historic Village
will be open for tours. Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
For more information, call 352-247-4640 or
email info@clermontdowntownpartnershipcom.
March 9-18 — Daytona Bike Week
Venues in downtown Daytona Beach and the
U.S. 1 corridors in Daytona Beach and Ormond
Beach co-host “The World’s Largest Motorcycle
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