12 x June 3 — 16, 2021 x www.SouthwestOrlandoBulletin.com n Charities/Fundraisers Through June 12 — RunWalkBark4Dreams The 19th annual RunWalkBark4Dreams is a virtual walk/run that raises funds for Make Dreams Come True. Participants are encouraged to wear yellow and share their pictures and videos on social media using hashtags #RunWalkBark4Dreams, #SunshineFoundation and #50StateSunshineChallenge. Cost: $10, with proceeds benefiting the Sunshine Foundation. For more information or to register, visit thesunshinefoundationvirtualrace. itsyourrace.com/register. June 8 — Putt For Brighter Futures Congo River Golf, 5901 International Drive, Orlando, hosts Putt for Brighter Futures, a night of minigolf to support UCP of Central Florida. Festivities include an open bar for beer and wine, complimentary shaved ice, raffles, giveaways and photos with Congo River’s gators. Food trucks are available for food purchases. Foursomes and sponsorships are available. Time: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: $35-up, $15 for children. For more information, email development@ucpcfl.org. June 12 — Fashion For Wishes The Balcony Orlando, 189 S. Orange Ave., Suite 1120, Orlando, hosts Fashion for Wishes, a charity fashion show created as a fundraiser for the Central and Northern Florida chapter of Make-A-Wish Foundation. COVID-19 precautions are in place. Time: 8 p.m. Limited runway seats are available for $100, which includes complimentary cocktails all evening. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance, visit fashionforwishes.com. Nov. 13 — Harvest Of Hope Garden Party The Pines at Windermere, 3409 Maguire Road, Windermere, hosts Matthew’s Hope’s Harvest of Hope Garden Party, including light hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment, a silent auction, raffles and more. Scott Maxwell of the Orlando Sentinel serves as master of ceremonies. Time: 5:45-9:15 p.m. Cost: Tables of 10 are available for $600. Sponsorships are also available. For more information or to RSVP, call 407-905-9500 or visit www.matthewshopeministries.org/garden-party. n Children’s Program June 21-25 — Virtual Vacation Bible School St. Luke’s United Methodist Church hosts a free virtual Vacation Bible School for children from rising VPK through rising sixth graders. Registration is required. For more information, email Lana Stevens, lstevens@st.lukes.org; to RSVP online, visit www.st.lukes.org/virtualvbs. n Classes/Programs June 10, 17 & 24 — Men’s Online Book Study St. Luke’s United Methodist Church hosts a men’s online study on the book Love Matters More. Time: Thursdays from 7:45-9 a.m. via Zoom. For more information or to register, visit u.st.lukes.org/ default.aspx?page=3433&event=12764. COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD n Events/Performances Through July 31 — Historical Maps Exhibition Winter Garden Heritage Museum, 1 N. Main St., Winter Garden, hosts Find Your Way Home, an exhibition that features a cartographic survey of Winter Garden, west Orange County and Florida, with reproductions dating back to the 1850s. Time: Thursdays and Fridays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. or by appointments. For more information, call 407-656-3244 or visit wghf.org. June 13 — On The Shoulders Of Giants Concert As part of the United We Rise concert series, The Plaza Live, 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando, hosts On the Shoulders of Giants, a concert performed by the Central Florida Sounds of Freedom Band & Color Guard. Time: 3 p.m. Ticket prices start at $15. For more information, call 407-228-1220. July 5 — Fourth Of July Celebration Central Park, 150 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park, hosts the city’s annual Fourth of July Celebration, including live patriotic music; a Kids Zone with carnival games; free watermelon, apple pies and water while supplies last; and more. Attendees are encouraged to wear masks in patriotic colors, and CDC guidelines will be followed. Time: 9 a.m. For more information, visit cityofwinterpark.org. July 5 — Independence Day Admission Offer The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art observes the Independence Day holiday with free admission July 5. Visitor safety guidelines to be followed, and masks are requested. Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call 407-645-5311 or visit morsemuseum.org. n Miscellaneous Through June 25 — Historic Preservation Photo Contest The city of Winter Garden hosts its Historic Preservation Photo Contest. The top five winners each receive a $100 prize and their photos will be included in a city-hosted exhibit at Winter Garden City Hall. The contest is open to all levels of photographers, and the submission deadline is June 25, 2021, at 11:59 p.m. For more information or to submit pictures, visit www.downtownwg.com/historic-preservation-month or www.cwgdn.com/355/historic-district. Through Dec. 30 — Virtual Pints & Parables St. Luke’s United Methodist Church invites adults join its Pints & Parables, a weekly online community that discusses the matters of life in today’s world, faith, philosophy, theology and more. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link. Time: Thursdays at 8 p.m. For more information or to register, email lvasquez@st.lukes.org or visit www.st.lukes.org/adults. Through Dec. 30 — Virtual Nerd Church St. Luke’s United Methodist Church invites adults to participate in Nerd Church, an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussion about biblical concepts through the lens of comics, video games and movies. Registration is required to receive a Zoom link. Time: Mondays at 8 p.m. For more information or to register, email lvasquez@st.lukes.org or visit www.st.lukes.org/adults. June 24 — MetroWest Food Truck Connection MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando, hosts the MetroWest Food Truck Connection, including food, fun and music. Social-distancing guidelines are observed. Time: the fourth Thursday of every month from 5:30-9 p.m. For more information, visit www.metrowestcommunity.com. n Networking/Clubs Ongoing — Members Wanted The West Orange Women seeks women of all ages to join its group for fun, friendship and philanthropy. Annual dues are $20. For more information, call Mary Borgan, 407-929-3030; or visit www.westorangewomen.com. June 8, 15, 22 & 29 — Virtual Toastmasters Meetings Windermere Toastmasters Club No. 4662754 holds Zoom meetings. Attendees learn to develop their oral communication and leadership skills in a supportive and positive learning environment. Time: Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information or to request online Zoom meeting details, visit www.4662754.toastmastersclubs. org and click “Contact Us.” June 9, 16, 23 & 30 — Virtual Toastmasters Meetings The Turnpike Toastmasters Club holds Zoom meetings. Time: Wednesdays from noon-1 p.m. For more information or to register for a virtual meeting, visit 2362.toastmastersclubs.org and click “Contact Us” at least one day before the event. June 10, 17 & 24 — Virtual Toastmasters Meetings compiled by Lisa Sagers The Vista Toastmasters Club holds Zoom meetings. Time: Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information, email vistatoastmasters.zoom@gmail.com or visit www.vistatoastmasters.org. n Support Groups June 7, 21 & July 5 — Virtual Youth Grief Support Group Meetings The Cornerstone Hospice Bereavement Team holds virtual youth grief support group meetings for children 6-11 struggling with the loss of a loved one or feeling anxious, upset or confused because of the pandemic. Groups are free and open to the public. Registration is required. Time: first and third Monday of each month from 3-4 p.m. For more information or to register, call 866-742-6655 or visit www.cornerstonehospice.org. June 8 & 22 — Mental Health Support Group Meetings Building C at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts free individual and family support group meetings for individuals affected by mental illness. Individuals meet in Room C-206, and families meet in the Founder’s Hall. The 90-minute meeting is peer-led and helps 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. June 8 & July 13 — Virtual Support Group Meetings For Caregivers The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center sponsors free support group meetings for caregivers in the Suite 281 Conference Room (next to the south elevators on the second floor) at Health Central Hospital, 10000 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. Time: second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. For more information, call 407-843-1910 or visit www.adrccares.org. June 15, July 6 & 20 — Virtual Teen Grief Support Group Meetings The Cornerstone Hospice Bereavement Team holds virtual teen grief support group meetings for teens 12-17 struggling with the loss of a loved one or feeling anxious, upset or confused because of the pandemic. Groups are free and open to the public. Registration is required. Time: first and third Tuesday of each month from 5-6 p.m. For more information or to register, call 866-742-6655 or visit www.cornerstonehospice.org. June 16, July 7 & 21 — Virtual Teen Talks Support Group Meetings The Cornerstone Hospice Bereavement Team holds virtual teen talks support group meetings for teens 12-17. Groups are free and open to the public. Registration is required. Time: first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30-4:30 p.m. For more information or to register, call 866-742-6655 or visit www.cornerstonehospice.org. n Volunteers Needed Ongoing — Volunteers Needed My Brother’s Keeper seeks volunteers — especially adult men (18-older) of color — who can serve as positive role models and mentor boys and young men of color. For more information, email Grace, gdearden@vcifl.org, at Volunteers for Community Impact. Contributions to Community Bulletin Board are welcome. Please send information six weeks before the event to P.O. Box 851, Windermere, FL 34787; call 407-351-1573, option 5; or email Lisa@kearneypublishing.com. ª
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