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36 x July 19 — August 1, 2018 x www.SouthwestOrlandoBulletin.com<br />
n Charities/Fundraisers<br />
July 20-22 & 28-30 — Crazy<br />
Plants For Crazy Critters<br />
Crazy Critters Inc., 22921 County Road 44A,<br />
Eustis, hosts Crazy Plants for Crazy Critters, a<br />
fundraising event. The facility provides permanent<br />
homes for more than 150 animals. For more information,<br />
call Ken or Cherrice Purvee, 352-589-<br />
5999; or visit www.crazycrittersinc.com.<br />
Sept. 8 — The Gala<br />
Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive,<br />
Orlando, hosts Hope and Health Center of<br />
Central Florida Inc.’s annual The Gala, formerly<br />
called the Headdress Ball. This year’s event is<br />
themed “Mystic Island” and includes the Faces of<br />
HIV, live entertainment and dance performances.<br />
Guests are encouraged to wear their own islandthemed<br />
outfits. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $250, with<br />
proceeds benefiting Hope & Health. For more<br />
information, call 407-645-2577, ext. 110; or visit<br />
www.hopeandhelp.org/gala.<br />
Sept. 16 — Season Gala<br />
The John and Rita Lowndes Shakespeare<br />
Center, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando, hosts the<br />
30th Anniversary Season Gala, including foodtasting<br />
stations, a one-night-only cabaret, an auction<br />
and more. Time: 5 p.m. Cost: $150-$250,<br />
with proceeds benefiting the theater. For more<br />
information, call 407-447-1700, ext. 1; or email<br />
boxoffice@orlandoshakes.org.<br />
n Children’s/Teens<br />
Programs<br />
Through Aug. 4 — Summer Reading<br />
Program<br />
Registration is open for Orlando County Library<br />
System’s 2018 Summer Reading Program<br />
for tweens and teens, which includes special<br />
live performances, storytelling, and arts and<br />
crafts. Participants can sign up for technology<br />
camps and classes where they can create<br />
their own video games, build robots and<br />
more. Seating may be limited for some events,<br />
so advance registration is recommended. For<br />
more information, call 407-835-7323 or visit<br />
ocls.info/summer-reading-program-2018.<br />
July 23 — DIY Wind Chimes<br />
The Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della<br />
Drive, Orlando, hosts DIY Wind Chimes for children<br />
6-12, during which participants learn to<br />
make wind chimes using recycled materials. Time:<br />
3 p.m. For more information, call 407-835-7323.<br />
July 30 — Sing & Dance Library<br />
Programs<br />
The following local libraries host Sing &<br />
Dance With Alina Celeste events for children<br />
3-12: Winter Garden Library, 805 E.<br />
Plant St., Winter Garden, at 10:30 a.m.; and<br />
Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della<br />
Drive, Orlando, at 3 p.m. Internationally touring<br />
family musician and teaching artist Alina<br />
Celeste combines classic folk songs with simple,<br />
melodic original tunes. For more information,<br />
call 407-835-7323.<br />
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n Classes/Programs<br />
July 19-Dec. 20 — Life Info For Elders<br />
The Albertson Room at the Orlando Public Library,<br />
101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, hosts Third Thursday<br />
Seminars, life information for elders. Topics include<br />
“Art of Meditation,” “Paying for Long-Term Care,”<br />
“Researching and Evaluating Agencies and<br />
Facilities,” “Understanding Probiotics,” “Blue<br />
Zone Tips to Staying Healthy,” and “Essential<br />
Smart Phone Apps for Elders.” A complimentary<br />
lunch is provided for the first 70 who register.<br />
Time: 12:10-12:50 p.m. For more information, call<br />
407-836-7446 or email officeonaging@ocfl.net.<br />
n Events/Performances<br />
Through Aug. 19 — Art Exhibition<br />
The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens,<br />
633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park, hosts Arabesque:<br />
Contemporary Conversations, an art exhibit that<br />
interprets traditional Islamic art through the eyes<br />
of contemporary artists in a variety of styles and<br />
mediums. Time: Tuesday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-4<br />
p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. Cost: $10, adults;<br />
$8, seniors and college students with a valid ID; and<br />
$3, children in kindergarten-12th grade. For more<br />
information, call 407-647-6294 or visit polasek.org.<br />
Through Aug. 31 — Traveling<br />
Exhibition<br />
The Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education<br />
Center of Florida, 851 N. Maitland Ave.,<br />
Maitland, hosts Deadly Medicine: Creating the<br />
Master Race, a traveling exhibition that examines<br />
how Nazi leadership, in collaboration with individuals<br />
in professions traditionally charged with<br />
healing and the public good, used science to help<br />
legitimize persecution, murder and, ultimately,<br />
genocide. Time: Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-4<br />
p.m., Friday from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., and Sunday from<br />
1-4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information,<br />
call 407-628-0555 or visit www.holocaustedu.org.<br />
Through Sept. 23 — Enchanted<br />
Fairy Doors Exhibit<br />
Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave.,<br />
Orlando, hosts the Enchanted Fairy Doors Exhibit,<br />
when the 50-acre gardens feature 15 one-of-akind<br />
fairy doors. Cost: Included with daytime garden<br />
admission of $10 for adults; $5 for children<br />
4-17. For more information, call 407-246-2620<br />
or visit leugardens.org.<br />
July 20-Oct. 7 — Art Exhibition<br />
The Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E.<br />
Princeton St., Orlando, presents The Collectors<br />
Passion: Paintings by Laurence A. Campbell, an<br />
art exhibition that depicts scenes of Philadelphia<br />
and New York City high rises. Time: Tuesday-<br />
Saturday from 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and Sunday<br />
from noon-4:30 p.m. Cost: $5, adults; $4, seniors<br />
(60-older); $1, students with a valid ID and children<br />
6-17; free for children under 6 and active/<br />
retired military, veterans and their families with<br />
a valid ID. For more information, call 407-246-<br />
4278 or visit www.mennellomuseum.org.<br />
July 21 — Dive-In Movie<br />
compiled by Lisa Sagers<br />
The Cady Way Pool, 2529 Cady Way, Winter<br />
Park, hosts the Dive-In Movie, featuring Jaws.<br />
Time: 8:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-<br />
599-3342 or email kbaker@cityofwinterpark.org.<br />
July 27 — Movieola At Lake Eola<br />
Park<br />
The east lawn of downtown Orlando’s Lake Eola<br />
Park hosts Movieola, a free monthly movie series.<br />
This month’s movie is Peter Rabbit. Festivities<br />
include family-friendly activities, and food is<br />
available for purchase. Time: the last Friday of<br />
every month through August. Time: 6 p.m. for<br />
lawn games and music; 8:15 p.m. for the feature<br />
movie. Admission is free. For more information,<br />
visit www.cityoforlando.net/parks/movieola.<br />
Aug. 1-5 — Cirque Du Soleil On Ice<br />
Amway Center, 400 W. Church St., Orlando,<br />
hosts Cirque du Soleil’s performances of Crystal,<br />
the first ice production in the company’s 34-year<br />
history. Time: Wednesday-Saturday at 7:30<br />
p.m., Saturday at 4 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30<br />
p.m. and 5 p.m. For more information, visit<br />
www.cirquedusoleil.com/crystal.<br />
Aug. 2 — Hob Nob & Straw Poll<br />
Manheim Orlando, 11801 W. Colonial Drive,<br />
Ocoee, hosts West Orange Chamber of<br />
Commerce’s 2018 Hob Nob & Straw Poll, featuring<br />
candidates running in the Aug. 28 primary.<br />
Time: 5-7:30 p.m. Cost: $26 in advance, $36 at<br />
the door. Prices includes dinner, beverages and<br />
a vote in the straw poll. For more information,<br />
visit wochamber.com.<br />
Aug. 3 — Movie At Leu Gardens<br />
Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest Ave.,<br />
Orlando, hosts a movie night at the floral<br />
clock on a 32-foot screen, weather permitting.<br />
August’s movie is Black Panther, and moviegoers<br />
may bring dinner picnics, including alcohol,<br />
and chairs/blankets. Leu Gardens opens at 6 p.m. on<br />
movie nights, so guests can stroll the 50-acre garden<br />
before showtime. Grilled items, popcorn and drinks<br />
are available for purchase. Time: 8:30 p.m. for movie.<br />
Cost: $6, adults; $3, children 4-17; free for members.<br />
For more information, call 407-246-2620 or visit<br />
leugardens.org.<br />
Aug. 3-12 — Footloose The<br />
Musical Performances<br />
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S.<br />
Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, presents performances<br />
of Footloose the Musical. For showtimes<br />
and ticket information, call 407-876-4991.<br />
Sept. 4-30 — A Year With Frog<br />
And Toad TYA Performances<br />
Orlando Repertory Theatre, 101 E. Princeton St.,<br />
Orlando, kicks off its 2018-19 season with performances<br />
of A Year With Frog and Toad TYA.<br />
Time: Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. and 5:30<br />
p.m. Cost: Ticket prices start at $15. For more<br />
information, call 407-896-7365 or visit www.<br />
orlandorep.com.<br />
n Miscellaneous<br />
July 26 & Aug. 23 — Food Truck<br />
Connections<br />
MetroWest hosts Food Truck Connections, including<br />
food and music, at 2295 S. Hiawassee Road<br />
in Veranda Park. Time: fourth Thursday of every<br />
month from 5:30-9 p.m. For more information,<br />
visit www.metrowestcommunity.com.<br />
Aug. 3 — First Friday Food Truck &<br />
Music on Montrose<br />
Downtown Clermont, West Montrose Street,<br />
hosts a First Friday Food Truck event, including<br />
live entertainment, a bounce house and<br />
kid-friendly vendors. Time: 5:30-9 p.m. For<br />
more information, call 352-617-8788 or visit<br />
www.clermontdowntownpartnership.com.<br />
n Support Groups<br />
July 24, Aug. 14 & 28 — Mental<br />
Health Support Group Meetings<br />
Room 201 in Building B at St. Luke’s United<br />
Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland<br />
Road, Orlando, hosts free individual and family<br />
support groups for individuals affected by<br />
mental illness. The 90-minute meetings are peerled<br />
and help participants connect with each<br />
other, learn from each other’s experiences,<br />
share coping strategies and offer each other<br />
encouragement and understanding. Time: the<br />
second and fourth Tuesday of each month at<br />
6:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-253-<br />
1900, email information@namigo.org or visit<br />
www.namigo.org.<br />
Aug. 9 — Cancer Support Group<br />
Meeting<br />
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S.<br />
Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts a support<br />
group meeting for cancer fighters, survivors,<br />
caregivers and spouses/partners. All faiths are<br />
welcome. Time: 6:30-8 p.m. For more information<br />
or to register to attend, call 407-876-4991, ext.<br />
262; or email care@st.lukes.org.<br />
Aug. 9 — Autism Spectrum<br />
Disorder Support Group Meeting<br />
Room 204/206 in Building C at St. Luke’s United<br />
Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland<br />
Road, Orlando, hosts a support group meeting<br />
for parents of children/teens on the autism<br />
spectrum disorder. Attendees share challenges,<br />
ideas, concerns, success stories and fellowship.<br />
A trained facilitator from the University of Central<br />
Florida offers a brief topical lesson each month.<br />
Time: 6:30-8 p.m. For more information or to<br />
register to attend, call 407-876-4991, ext. 262;<br />
or email care@st.lukes.org.<br />
Aug. 14 — Support Group Meeting<br />
For Caregivers<br />
The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center<br />
sponsors a free support group meeting for caregivers<br />
in the Suite 281 Conference Room (next to<br />
the south elevators on the second floor) at Health<br />
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