081822_SW_THE ARTS_DIGITAL EDITION

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n Charities/Fundraisers
Through Aug. 27 — Plant Sale For
Critters
Crazy Plants Nursery, 22919 County Road 44A,
Eustis, holds its I’m So “Hot” For Plants Sale to help
fund construction projects and cover costs of diets,
vetting, enrichment programs and more for Crazy
Critters Inc. The nonprofit licensed facility is important
because it serves as a Florida Wildlife Commission
Amnesty location for some species of exotic animals;
is a contracted partner with county animal control divisions;
and helps the national community by providing
non-domestic, non-releasable animals with a safe and
permanent home. One such animal is the red-eared
slider turtle, which is the most surrendered animal in
the pet trade. It is included in the list of the world’s
100 most invasive species, and Florida requires redeared
slider owners to possess a free, personal pet
permit. Time: Tuesdays-Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
For more information, visit www.crazycrittersinc.com or
email crazycritters@crazycrittersinc.com.
Aug. 27 — Ukraine Ballet Benefit
Steinmetz Hall at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing
Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, hosts a live
performance by the National Ballet of Ukraine. The
evening opens with a presentation of the Ukrainian
and American national anthems performed by the
Orlando Opera, followed by the main performance
that features excerpts from the greatest ballets while
highlighting Ukrainian culture. A silent auction also is
held in the lobby. Time: Doors open at 7 p.m., program
and performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Cost:
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Ticket prices range from $100-$250, with all proceeds
benefiting charities providing humanitarian assistance
and emergency medical aid to Ukrainian citizens, refugees
and veteran services. For more information, visit
www.ukraineballetbenefit.com.
Sept. 2-5 — NKF Rich Salick Surf Fest
Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier, 401 Meade Ave., Cocoa
Beach, hosts the 37th annual NKF Rich Salick Surf Fest.
Contest directors highly encourage registering prior to
the event as divisions close if they are full by Sept. 2.
Proceeds support the National Kidney Foundation of
Florida. For more information or to register, call 407-
894-7325 or visit nkfsurf.com.
Sept. 17 — Boots, Bowties & Bling
Celebration Golf Club, 701 Golfpark Drive,
Celebration, hosts Boots, Bowties & Bling, including
a Southern-themed buffet with beer and wine, live
music, line dancing and a silent auction. Time: 6:30-
10:30 p.m. Cost: $120, with proceeds benefiting the
Celebration Foundation. For more information, visit
celebrationfoundation.org.
Sept. 24 — Sparkle & Shine 5K
Harbor Park at Lake Baldwin, 4990 New Broad St.,
Orlando, hosts the second annual Sparkle & Shine 5K,
including local runners who come together to walk/run
in support of children battling pediatric cancer. Register
compiled by Lisa Sagers
as an individual runner or join a team. Requested attire is
glitter and gold. Time: 6 a.m. for check-in, 8 a.m. for the
start of the race. Cost: $25 per runner through Aug. 31,
and donations from friends and family members are
encouraged. For more information or to register, visit
www.runwaytohope.org/upcomingevents.
Sept. 30 — CFCArts 12th Anniversary
Breakfast
The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Ave., Winter Park,
hosts the CFCArts 12th Anniversary Breakfast. Seating
is limited, and reservations are honored on a first-come,
first-served basis. Time: 7:30 a.m. for coffee and networking,
8-9:15 a.m. for breakfast and the program.
Attendees are requested to consider a $150 minimum
donation in support of CFCArts. For more information,
visit cfcarts.com.
n Classes/Programs
Through Sept. 5 — Enrollment For Fall
Classes
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts holds open
enrollment for adult and youth education fall classes.
Semester-long classes at the art center’s AdventHealth
School of the Arts are available for students of all ages and
skill levels in a range of performing arts, including musical
theater, comedy, acting, dance, vocal performance and
more. Applications are also being accepted for auditions
to Dr. Phillips Center’s annual youth production groups.
Enrollment for the majority of classes closes Sept. 5. For
more information, visit drphillipscenter.org.
n Events/Performances
Through Aug. 31 — At The Movies:
Winter Garden’s Silver Screens Exhibit
The Art in Public Places Gallery at Winter Garden City
Hall, 300 W. Plant St., Winter Garden, hosts At the
Movies: Winter Garden’s Silver Screens, an exhibit
that brings to life the unforgettable glamour of the
Golden Age of Winter Garden’s movie theaters. Time:
Weekdays from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information,
call 407-656-4111.
Aug. 28 — Battle Of The Bands
Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3251 Margaritaville Blvd.,
Kissimmee, hosts the Battle of the Bands, when 10 of
Central Florida’s best unsigned bands compete for No.
1. Time: 11 a.m. Admission and parking are free. For
more information, visit sunsetwalk.com.
Aug. 31 — State Of West Orange
Luncheon
The Ocoee Lakeshore Event Center, 125 N. Lakeshore
Drive, Ocoee, hosts West Orange Chamber of
Commerce’s State of West Orange Luncheon, including
an open conversation with elected officials regarding
the municipalities and the county and information