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Oct. 29 & 30 — Food & Wine Classic
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hosts
the Food & Wine Classic, an all-inclusive event
in a festive outdoor setting. Activities include
more than 20 food stations, more than 100
beverage options, themed stations like The
Beer Garden and Hang10, a signature dish
from the resort’s newest restaurant, a variety
of live musical entertainment, and more. Time:
5:30-9 p.m. Cost: $165. One-night packages,
which include two event tickets, start at
$580 per night. For more information, visit
foodandwineclassic.com.
Oct. 29-30 — Pumpkin Glow
Jack-O’-Lantern Trail
The Green Trail at Oakland Nature Preserve, 747
Machete Trail, Oakland, hosts the Pumpkin Glow
Jack-o’-Lantern Trail, a family-friendly event that features
a nighttime hike approximately 3 miles long.
Attendees should bring flashlights or lanterns and
are encouraged to bring a carved jack-o’-lantern
to display (but not necessary). If desired, there is
a best carved pumpkin contest to participate in,
and winners are selected by age group. Costumes
are allowed, and there are candy bags for the
kids. Time: Friday at 6 p.m. through Saturday at 9
p.m. Admission is donation based with all proceeds
benefiting Oakland Nature Preserve. For more information
or to register to participate in the contest,
call 407-905-0054 or visit oaklandnaturepreserve.
wildapricot.org/event-4465794.
Oct. 30 — Trick-Or-Treating & Car Show
Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3251 Margaritaville
Blvd., Kissimmee, hosts the second annual
Promenade at Sunset Walk Halloween Kids Trickor-Treating
/ Car & Truck Show, an outdoor event.
Festivities include live music, street performers,
more than two dozen candy locations, 24 restaurants
and shops, and cars/trucks competing for the
top three best Halloween-themed decorations. All
ages and friendly pets are welcome. Time: 4-8 p.m.
Admission and parking are free. For more information
or to RSVP, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/
trunk-or-treat-tickets-167471500767.
Oct. 31 — Howl-O-Ween Pet Parade
Clermont’s City Hall Park at 7th and Montrose streets
hosts Clermont Animal League’s annual Howl-O-Ween
Pet Parade, including musical entertainment by disc
jockey DJ Chaz. Time: Registration starts at 10 a.m.,
and the parade begins at noon. For more information,
visit www.clermontdowntownpartnership.com.
Nov. 6 — Fall Heritage & Music Festival
Downtown Winter Garden, Sam Williams Little League
Complex, and Veterans Memorial Park co-host the
Winter Garden Fall Heritage & Music Festival, including
old-fashioned family fun, exhibits and activities,
games, 19 live bands on five stages, special treats and
more. Time: 8 a.m.-10 p.m. For more information, call
407-656-4111 or visit www.cwgdn.com.
Nov. 13 — Veterans Day Parade
Downtown Orlando hosts the 22nd annual City
of Orlando Veterans Day Parade, with a theme of
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“Remembering September 11” and tribute to those
who fought for the country and defended its freedom.
Time: 11 a.m. For more information, visit orlando.
gov/veteransparade.
Dec. 3-5 & 16-18 — The Nutcracker
Performances
Orlando Ballet presents its annual performances of
The Nutcracker, a holiday tradition, at the Dr. Phillips
Center for the Performing Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave.,
Orlando. Showtimes and ticket prices vary. For more
information, visit www.drphillipscenter.org/events/
tickets/2021/ob-nutcracker.
n Miscellaneous
Through Dec. 30 — Virtual Pints &
Parables
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church invites adults to
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.
Oct. 28 — MetroWest Food Truck
Connection
MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee
Road, Orlando, hosts the MetroWest Food Truck
Connections, including food, fun and music. Socialdistancing
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.
Oct. 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 —
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.”
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