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