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A Gift for the King concerts, featuring a full<br />
choir and orchestra, children's and youth<br />
choirs, dancers and holiday scenery. Time:<br />
Saturday at 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and<br />
Sunday at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $12, adults; $6.50,<br />
children under 12. For more information, visit<br />
www.st.lukes.org/christmasconcert.<br />
Dec. 11 — Holiday Amaryllis Festival<br />
Historic Nehrling Gardens, 2267 Hempel<br />
Ave., Gotha, hosts its Holiday Amaryllis<br />
Festival, a free community event that includes<br />
amaryllis flowers and bulbs for sale, naturethemed<br />
vendors, eco-activities for children,<br />
food and live music. Attendees are encouraged<br />
to donate a food item or new toy<br />
for a chance to win a raffle prize. Time:<br />
9 a.m.-3 p.m. For more information, visit<br />
www.nehrlinggardens.org.<br />
Dec. 11 — Violectric Holiday Show<br />
The Walt Disney Ampitheatre in downtown<br />
Orlando’s Lake Eola Park, 99 N. Rosalind<br />
Ave., Orlando, hosts the ninth annual<br />
Violectric Holiday Show, a family- and<br />
pet-friendly outdoor concert performed by<br />
classic musicians who rock. Time: 7 p.m.<br />
Admission is free; however, donations are<br />
accepted in support of the Pet Alliance of<br />
Greater Orlando. For more information, visit<br />
violectric.net.<br />
n Miscellaneous<br />
Through Dec. 30 — Virtual Pints &<br />
Parables<br />
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church invites adults<br />
to join its Pints & Parables, a weekly online community<br />
that discusses the matters of life in today’s<br />
world, faith, philosophy, theology and more.<br />
Registration is required to receive a Zoom link.<br />
Time: Thursdays at 8 p.m. For more information<br />
or to register, email lvasquez@st.lukes.org or<br />
visit www.st.lukes.org/adults.<br />
Through Dec. 30 — Virtual Nerd Church<br />
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church invites adults<br />
to participate in Nerd Church, an opportunity<br />
to engage in meaningful discussion about<br />
biblical concepts through the lens of comics,<br />
video games and movies. Registration<br />
is required to receive a Zoom link. Time:<br />
Mondays at 8 p.m. For more information or<br />
to register, email lvasquez@st.lukes.org or visit<br />
www.st.lukes.org/adults.<br />
Dec. 7 — Open Houses<br />
The First Academy, 2667 Bruton Blvd., Orlando,<br />
hosts open houses for prospective families.<br />
Reservations are required. Time: 8:30 a.m.,<br />
10:30 a.m. or 1 p.m. For more information<br />
or to RSVP, call 407-206-8602, email<br />
www.SouthwestOrlandoBulletin.com x November 18 — December 1, 2021 x 21<br />
admissions@thefirstacademy.org or visit<br />
thefirstacademy.org/new.<br />
Dec. 23 — MetroWest Food Truck<br />
Connection<br />
MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee<br />
Road, Orlando, hosts the MetroWest Food Truck<br />
Connections, including food, fun and music.<br />
Social-distancing guidelines are observed.<br />
Time: the fourth Thursday of every month<br />
from 5:30-9 p.m. For more information, visit<br />
www.metrowestcommunity.com.<br />
n Networking/Clubs<br />
Ongoing — Members Wanted<br />
The West Orange Women seeks women of all<br />
ages to join its group for fun, friendship and<br />
philanthropy. Annual dues are $20. For more<br />
information, call Mary Borgan, 407-929-3030;<br />
or visit www.westorangewomen.com.<br />
Nov. 23 & 30 — Tuesday Hybrid<br />
Networking Meetings<br />
The Blake at Hamlin, 4814 Hamlin Groves Trail,<br />
Winter Garden, hosts West Orange Chamber<br />
of Commerce’s Tuesday Hybrid Networking<br />
Meetings. Masks are required. Zoom meetings<br />
are also available. Time: 8-9 a.m. For<br />
more information or to get Zoom info, email<br />
adam@markowitzaccounting.com.<br />
Nov. 23, 30, Dec. 7, 14 & 21 — Virtual<br />
Toastmasters Meetings<br />
Windermere Toastmasters Club No. 4662754<br />
holds Zoom meetings. Attendees learn to<br />
develop their oral communication and leadership<br />
skills in a supportive and positive learning<br />
environment. Time: Tuesdays from 7-8:30<br />
p.m. For more information or to request online<br />
Zoom meeting details, visit www.4662754.<br />
toastmastersclubs.org and click “Contact Us.”<br />
Nov. 24 — Horizon West Hybrid<br />
Networking Meeting<br />
The Blake at Hamlin, 4814 Hamlin Groves Trail,<br />
Winter Garden, hosts West Orange Chamber of<br />
Commerce’s Horizon West Hybrid Networking<br />
Meeting. Masks are required. Zoom meetings<br />
are also available. Time: 8-9 a.m. For<br />
more information or to get Zoom info, email<br />
kcolon@maventri.com.<br />
Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 —<br />
Virtual Toastmasters Meetings<br />
The Turnpike Toastmasters Club holds Zoom<br />
meetings. Time: Wednesdays from noon-1 p.m.<br />
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