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Freedom Band and Color Guard’s annual
holiday concert, Believe. The event includes
a silent auction before the performance and
during intermission, and the beneficiary of the
concert will be announced at the event. Time:
3 p.m. Cost: $15; free for children under 12.
For more information, visit cfsof.com.
Dec. 16 — Theatrical Sunday Funday
Orlando Shakes, 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando,
hosts a Sunday Funday Party, a themed preshow
that includes light bites and a complimentary
signature cocktail in the theater’s
private scene shop, followed by a matinee
performance of A Christmas Carol. Time:
noon, 2 p.m. for showtime. Cost: $40. For
more information, call 407-447-1700, ext. 1;
or visit orlandoshakes.org.
Dec. 20 — Advent Lessons & Carols
Holy Family Catholic Church, 5125 S. Apopka-
Vineland Road, Orlando, presents Advent
Lessons and Carols, featuring Director or Music
William Endicott and the Adult Choir of Holy
Family. Time: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Admission is
free. For more information, call 407-876-2211,
email hfoffice@holyfamilyorlando.com or visit
www.holyfamilyorlando.com.
Dec. 22 — The Nutcracker Performance
The Walt Disney Amphitheater at downtown
Orlando’s Lake Eola Park hosts the
Russian Ballet Orlando’s performance of The
Nutcracker. Time: 7:30 p.m. Admission is free.
For more information, visit cityoforlando.net.
Dec. 24 — Christmas Eve Worship Services
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851
S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts
Christmas Eve worship services, including a
children’s Nativity pageant in the Sanctuary at
4 p.m. Other services include a traditional candlelight
service with the Traditional Ensemble
at 5:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary, traditional
candlelight services with the Traditional Choir
at 7:15 p.m. and 9 p.m. in the Sanctuary,
contemporary candlelight services with the
Praise Team at 6:15 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the
Founder’s Hall, and a traditional candlelight
service with the Traditional Ladies Ensemble
in the Sanctuary at 11:15 p.m. All ages are
welcome in worship, however, child care is
available for infants, toddlers and preschoolers
at select services. Arrive no later than 30-45
minutes before service start time for the best
chance at being seated at the service of your
choice. For more information, call 407-876-
4991 or visit www.st.lukes.org/advent.
Dec. 25 — Christmas Day Buffet
Café Osceola at Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939
Universal Blvd., Orlando, hosts a Christmas
Day buffet, including traditional favorites and
unique surprises like roasted turkey, herb- and
garlic-crusted prime rib, sushi, chef-staffed
carving stations, desserts, and unlimited champagne
and mimosas for guests 21-older. Time:
10 a.m.-8 p.m. Cost: $69.95, adults; $29.95,
children 4-11; free for children 3-younger.
Prices do not include tax and service charge.
Florida residents get a 25 percent discount.
For more information, call 407-996-3663,
email eweinstein@shinglecreek.com or visit
rosenshinglecreek.com/holiday.
Dec. 25 — Christmas Day Buffet
Rosen Centre Hotel, 9840 International Drive,
Orlando, hosts a Christmas Day buffet, with
holiday favorites like turkey, candied yams,
mashed potatoes and pineapple rum-glazed
ham, as well as other unique dishes like a
spiced shrimp boil, sushi spread and makeyour-own
Belgian waffles and omelets. Don’t
forget dessert! Reservations are required. Time:
11 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $47.95, adults; $17.95,
children 4-12; and free for children 3-younger.
Prices do not include tax and service charge.
For more information, call 407-996-8551,
email cafegauguin@rosencentre.com or visit
rosencentre.com/holidays.
Dec. 25 — Christmas Day Buffet
Rosen Plaza, 9700 International Drive,
Orlando, hosts a Christmas Days buffet,
including complimentary wine and
parking. Reservations are recommended.
Time: noon-5 p.m. Cost: $42.95 per
adult for prepaid reservation through
Dec. 18, $45.95 per adult after Dec. 18;
$18.95, children 4-11; free for children younger
than 4. Prices do not include tax and service
charge. For more information, call 407-996-
0256 or visit www.rosenplaza.com/holiday.
Dec. 31 — New Year’s Eve
Celebrations
Universal Studios Florida hosts its biggest
New Year’s Eve celebration yet, complete
with rockin’ party zones at the Music Plaza
Stage and Central Park areas of the park, live
upbeat music, party favors, confetti and pyrotechnics.
Cost is included in theme park admission
or with a preferred or premier annual
pass. Guests 21-older can attend the ultimate
upscale party at Eve at Universal CityWalk,
where they get access to six CityWalk clubs
with live bands and DJs, unlimited gourmet
cuisine, a champagne toast at midnight, and
a pyrotechnics display. Eve tickets are on sale
now, and there is a $30 discount if purchased
before Dec. 15. Some of Universal Orlando’s
on-site hotels also join in the fun with their
own celebrations. For more information, visit
www.universalorlando.com/holidays.
n Networking/Clubs
Ongoing — Members Wanted
The West Orange Women seeks women of
all ages to join its social group, where they
“Build Friendships While Helping Others.” The
group of 200-plus members enjoys monthly luncheons,
activities and community support. For
more information, call Mary Borgan, 407-929-
3030; or visit www.westorangewomen.com.
Dec. 11 & 18 — Tuesday Networking
Group Meetings
Village Inn, 3130 Daniels Road, Winter
Garden, hosts West Orange Chamber of
Commerce’s Tuesday Networking Group.
Time: 8-9 a.m. Bonus networking starts at 7:30
a.m. To find out if there is an opening for your
business or to be added to the wait list, email
Bob Gentile, bob@naturalsolutionsllc.com.
Dec. 11 & 18 — Toastmasters
Meetings
The Seventh-day Adventist Church Hall,
4100 McKinnon Road, Windermere, hosts
Windermere Toastmasters Club No. 4662754
meetings. Attendees learn to develop their oral
communication and leadership skills in a supportive
and positive learning environment.
Time: Tuesdays at 7 p.m. For more information,
visit www.windermeretoastmasters.org.
Dec. 12 — Orlando Story Club Meeting
The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando, hosts
a meeting of the Orlando Story Club, during
which anyone who wishes to tell a personal
story has a chance to put his/her name in a
hat. Selected individuals showcase their storytelling
for the enrichment of the local community.
Time: quarterly from 7-9 p.m. Doors
open at 6:30 p.m. Cost: $5 at the door with
an optional donation for different Orlando
philanthropic organizations. For more information,
visit www.orlandostoryclub.com,
www.orlandoslice.com or www.facebook.
com/orlandostoryclub.
Dec. 12, 19 & 26 — Toastmasters
Meetings
The Florida Turnpike Headquarters Building
No. 5315 in the Turkey Lake Service Area
on Florida’s Turnpike at Mile Marker 263,
hosts Turnpike Toastmasters meetings.
Guests must check in at the reception desk
for meeting access. Time: Wednesdays from
noon-1 p.m. For more information, visit
2362.toastmastersclubs.org.
Dec. 12 & 26 — Golf Networking
Group Meetings
A group plays nine holes of golf the second,
fourth and fifth (when applicable) Wednesday
of each month. Time: 4:45 p.m. for check-in
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