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n Charities/Fundraisers
June 21 — Celebrating Independence Gala
The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Ave.,
Winter Park, hosts Center for Independent Living’s
Celebrating Independence Gala, including a silent
auction, key raffle, photo booth, dinner, a cocktail
hour, dessert, complimentary beer and wine, and the
presentation of the Beverly Chapman Legacy Award.
Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: $115, with proceeds benefiting
Center for Independent Living. To reserve a
room for the evening, visit www.thealfondinn.com.
A discounted room rate is available by entering the
code “Independence” in the group code box. For
more information, call Brittany, 407-623-1070, ext.
5534; or email bpilcher@cilorlando.org.
n Classes/Programs
Ongoing — Group Fitness Classes
AdventHealth Wellness Center Orlando,
2520 N. Orange Ave., Suite 101, Orlando,
invites the public to participate in a variety of
group classes, including 30-minute express
lunchtime sessions, BodyPump, dance, yoga,
tai chi, Zumba and more. Group fitness classes
are included in all memberships, and $5
day passes are available. For more information,
visit www.adventhealth.com/hospital/
adventhealth-orlando/wellness-center-orlando.
Through June 22 — Chicago-Style
Steppin’ Lessons
The Florida Department of Health in Orange County
invites the public to “Step Into Your Best Life” with
free Chicago-style steppin’ lessons. The closest
location to Southwest Orlando is West Oaks Mall,
9401 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, with the Standing
Ovation Talent Group. Time: Saturdays from
3:30-5:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-
858-1400; to register, visit www.eventbrite.com
and search for “Step Into Your Best Life.”
Through Oct. 2 — Entertainment Design
Exhibit
The Bush Lobby at Orlando Repertory Theatre,
1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando, hosts You
Mean Sort of Like This? The Entertainment
Design World (or Process) of Cindy White,
an exhibit of entertainment design work. For
more information, call 407-896-7365, email
info@orlandorep.com or visit orlandorep.com.
June 11, 18 & 25 — 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.
n Events/Performances
Through June 30 — House Of Blues
Bourbon Fest
House of Blues Orlando Restaurant & Bar, 1490
E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, hosts
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
the House of Blues Bourbon Fest, a celebration
of all things bourbon, including cocktail
specials, bourbon flights and special events
like National Bourbon Day, the Smokehouse
Smokeout and a Father’s Day Bourbon and
Blues Brunch. Times and costs vary. For
more information, call 407-934-2583 or visit
www.houseofblues.com/orlando.
Through Aug. 25 — Precious Pollinators
Art Exhibition
The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens,
633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park, hosts Precious
Pollinators, an art exhibition presented by the
Central Florida Watercolor Society and including
art surrounding one of the world’s most
important natural resources — the bee and
other pollinators. Time: Tuesday-Saturday from
10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. For
more information, call 407-647-6294 or visit
polasek.org.
Through Sept. 22 — Love Speaks
Exhibition
To commemorate the third annual remembrance
of the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in 2016,
the Orange County Regional History Center, 65
E. Central Blvd., Orlando, hosts Love Speaks:
Artistic Response to the Pulse Nightclub Tragedy,
a fully bilingual exhibition. From June 10-14,
the museum’s education department presents
a variety of family and children’s activities to
promote understanding and healing. Time:
Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and
Sunday from noon-5 p.m. Admission is free
from June 8-16. For more information, visit
thehistorycenter.org.
June 8 — Summer Sidewalk Sale
Downtown Winter Garden hosts the Summer
Sidewalk Sale & Live Music event, including sale
racks and tables on the sidewalks along scenic
historic downtown, free raffles at select merchants,
and live outdoor musical performances throughout
the day. Time: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Parking is free.
For more information, participating merchants
and special discounts, visit www.cwgdn.com or
www.facebook.com/events/1252472718233671.
June 14 & 15 — Symphonic Broadway
Concerts
Calvary Orlando, 1199 Clay St., Winter
Park, hosts performances of Central Florida
Community Arts’ Symphonic Broadway, performed
by the CFCArts Symphony Orchestra.
Time: Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 2
p.m. and 7 p.m. Cost: $10 in advance, $15
at the door, free for children 12-younger.
For more information or to purchase tickets,
call 407-937-1800, ext. 170; or visit
cfcarts.com/symphonicbroadway.
June 14, Aug. 16 & Oct. 4 — Harry’s Sip
& Savor Series
As part of the Harry’s Sip & Savor Series, Harry’s
Poolside Bar & Grill in the Rosen Centre, 9840
www.SouthwestOrlandoBulletin.com x June 6 — 19, 2019 x 25
International Drive, Orlando, hosts the following
events: June 14, a summertime showcase
of signature spirits and cocktails paired with a
menu; Aug. 16, beers from Central 28 Beer Co.
in DeBary paired with an eclectic menu; and
Oct. 4, signature spirits and cocktails, featuring
Jameson Irish Whiskey, Smooth Ambler Bourbon
and Monkey 47 Gin, are paired with multiple
courses, celebrating autumn. Seating is limited,
so reservations are required. Cost: $60 per event,
which includes complimentary valet parking but
doesn’t include tax and gratuity. For more information
or to RSVP, call 407-996-3970 or visit
harryspoolside.com.
June 15 — Cruz ‘N Car Show
compiled by Lisa Sagers
Downtown Winter Garden hosts the Cruz ‘n Car
Show, when all makes and models line the historic
streets. Time: 4-8 p.m. This is a free and fun event
for everyone in the family.
June 22 — Mega Food Truck Rally
Downtown Clermont hosts its Mega Food Truck Rally,
with 30 food trucks on-site. Time: 4-9 p.m. Admission
is free. For more information, call 352-617-8788 or
visit www.clermontdowntownpartnership.com.
n Father’s Day Dining
June 12-17 — Father’s Day Dining Special
Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal
Blvd., Orlando, offers a Father’s Day dining
special, during which Dad can dine
for free with the purchase of one entree.
Choose either the fine-dining Italian bistro
Cala Bella restaurant or the signature steakhouse
A Land Remembered. Reservations
are required. Time: 5:30-10 p.m. For more
information, call 407-996-3663 or visit
www.rosenshinglecreek.com/fathersday.
June 16 — Dads & Little Ones Dine Free
Jack’s Place at Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700
International Drive, Orlando, hosts Dads and
Little Ones Dine Free, during which Dad can be
celebrated with a free entree, and up to two children
can receive a complimentary meal from the
kids menu with the purchase of an adult entree.
Reservations are required. Time: 5-10 p.m. To make
reservations, visit rosenplaza.com/fathersday.
For more information, call 407-996-9702, email
sales@rosenplaza.com or visit www.rosenplaza.com.
June 16 — Father’s Day Picnic Buffet
Harry’s Poolside Bar & Grill at the Rosen Centre
Hotel, 9840 International Drive, Orlando, hosts
a Father’s Day picnic buffet, including a spiced
shrimp boil, smoked island tropical chicken,
smoked spare ribs and a Harry’s Mancave dessert
station. Each dad gets one complimentary
craft beer with his paid meal. Reservations are
required. Time: noon-6 p.m. Cost: $35.95, adults;
$16.95, children 4-12, plus tax and gratuity.
Complimentary valet or self-parking is included.
For more information or to RSVP, call 407-996-
3970 or visit www.rosencentre.com.
n Fourth of July
Celebrations
July 3 — Red Hot & Boom
Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs hosts
the annual Red Hot & Boom, including live musical
performances, food vendors and a fireworks
show. Alcohol, glass containers, coolers on
wheels, coolers more than 2 feet by 2 feet, and
pets are not permitted. Time: 4-11 p.m. Fireworks
begin at 9:30 p.m. Event parking is available
at the Altamonte Mall and surrounding areas.
For more information, call 407-571-8863 or visit
www.altamonte.org/925/event-details.
July 4 — MetroWest Music Works
MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road,
Orlando, hosts the MetroWest Music Works, a
free family-fun event that includes exhibitors,
music, food and fireworks. Time: 6-10 p.m.
Sponsorship opportunities are available. For
more information, call 407-601-5995 or visit
metrowestcommunity.com.
July 4 — Fireworks At The Fountain
Downtown Orlando’s Lake Eola Park, 512
E. Washington St., Orlando, hosts the annual
Fireworks at the Fountain, including a kids play
area, live music, beer garden, food and beverages
available for purchase, and a fireworks
display. Time: 4-10 p.m. Admission is free. For
more information, call Emily, 407-246-2728.
July 4 — Independence Day Open House
& Celebration
At this year’s Fourth of July celebration at The
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American
Art, 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, visitors
can visit the museum free of charge. The city
event, which takes place in Central Park, includes
family activities, live patriotic music by the Bach
Festival Choir, and food vendors. It is also free.
Time: The open house is from 9:30 a.m.-4
p.m., and the city event is from 9 a.m.-noon.
For more information, call 407-645-5311 or visit
www.morsemuseum.org.
July 6 — Red, White & Blues On The Plaza
Centennial Plaza in downtown Winter Garden, 101
W. Plant St., hosts Red, White & Blues on the Plaza,
featuring a live musical performance by the Grimes
Alley Blues Band. Attendees are encouraged to bring
chairs. Time: 6-8 p.m. Admission is free. For more information,
call 407-656-4111 or visit www.cwgdn.com.
n Miscellaneous
Through July 15 — Free Admission Offer
SeaWorld Orlando offers free admission for U.S.
military personnel and their families through July
15, 2019. The offer is part of SeaWorld Parks
& Entertainment’s Waves of Honor program that
salutes active-duty military members, veterans and
their families. Since its launch in 2005, more than
10 million guests have enjoyed free admission
through the program. For more information, visit
www.wavesofhonor.com.
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