091522_SW_Taste The Town_DIGITAL EDITION

www.SouthwestOrlandoBulletin.com x September 15 — October 5, 2022 x 21
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
compiled by Lisa Sagers
n Charities/Fundraisers
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
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: $35 per runner through Sept.
21, and donations from friends and family members are
encouraged. For more information or to register, visit
www.runwaytohope.org/upcomingevents.
Sept. 29 — Tour De Chamber Bike Ride
Home State Brewing Co., 16016 New Independence
Parkway, Suite 100, Winter Garden, hosts West Orange
Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Tour De Chamber —
Corporate Bike Ride, a fun, recreational 8.2-mile bike loop
ride that includes paved sidewalks and a paved bike trail
through the neighborhoods of Hamlin in Horizon West.
Bike rentals from Wheelworks Winter Garden are available
starting at $35. Must RSVP by Sept. 23. Time: 5:30-8 p.m.
Cost: $30 for WOCC members, $45 for nonmembers.
One dollar from each ticket sold is donated to the West
Orange Foundation. For more information, visit wocham
ber.com/event/tour-de-chamber-corporate-bike-ride.
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, firstserved
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.
Oct. 1 — Fall Plant Sale
Nehrling Gardens, 2267 Hempel Ave., Gotha, holds
a fall plant sale, including a large selection of tropical
plants from its gardens and Florida native plants. Parking
is across the street at New Life Church on Hempel
Avenue. Time: 9 a.m.-noon. Proceeds support the gardens
and its improvements. For more information, call
407-445-9977, email info@nehrlinggardens.org or visit
www.nehrlinggardens.org.
Oct. 12 — Purple Door Luncheon
Rosen Shingle Creek, 9939 Universal Blvd., Orlando, hosts
Harbor House of Central Florida’s Signature Purple Door
Luncheon Honoring Champions of Courage, during which
six local people/organizations are honored for advocacy
work to help domestic violence survivors. Time: 11 a.m.
for registration and networking, noon for luncheon. Cost:
$70, with proceeds benefiting Harbor House’s mission of
stopping the cycle of domestic violence. For more information,
visit www.harborhousefl.com/purpledoor.
Oct. 14 — Dave’s House Party 2022
The Acre Orlando, 4421 Edgewater Drive, Orlando, hosts
Dave’s House Party 2022, a Key West-themed event that
spotlights the impact of serious mental illness on the Central
Florida community and includes entertainment, food, beverages,
live and silent auctions, and more. Time: 7-10
p.m. Cost: $100, with proceeds going toward ending
homelessness for people with SMI through the development
of permanent, supportive housing. Sponsorships are available.
For more information, visit www.daveshouse.org.
Oct. 22 — Sunshine Foundation Gala
Omni Resorts ChampionsGate, 1500 Masters Blvd.,
ChampionsGate, hosts Sunshine Foundation’s 13th annual
gala, including cocktails, live and silent auctions, dinner,
entertainment, dancing, a raffle and more. Guests are
welcome to dress as their favorite childhood characters.
(No explicit or gruesome costumes.) Time: 6 p.m. Cost:
$175, with proceeds benefiting Sunshine Foundation. For
more information, email info@sunshinefoundation.org or
visit sunshinefoundation.org/2022gala.
n Events/Performances
Through Oct. 2 — Visit Orlando’s
Magical Dining
Visit Orlando’s Magical Dining celebrates its 17th year
through Oct. 2. Patrons can eat a three-course pre-fixe dinner
at a select restaurant for $40 per person. One dollar
from each meal is donated to The Able Trust, which is helping
expand employment opportunities for people with disabilities
in Central Florida. To view a list of participating restaurants,
visit internationaldriveorlando.com/magicaldining.
Sept. 23 — Growing Bolder
Adults 55-older are invited to attend Growing Bolder with
Marc Middleton in the Founder’s Hall at St. Luke’s United
Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road,
Orlando. Time: 6:30-9 p.m. Admission is free; however,
registration is required. For more information or to RSVP,
visit www.st.lukes.org/growingbolder.
Oct. 1 — Best Of Challenge: Signature
Edition
Promenade at Sunset Walk, 3251 Margaritaville Blvd.,
Kissimmee, hosts the fourth annual Sunset Walk Best of
Challenge: Signature Edition, during which judges sample
and vote for the best three food dishes. Local foodies and
media vote on a couple of categories, too. Other festivities
include a live band, street performers, a street market and
car show. Time: noon-3:30 p.m. Cost: $20 for VIP Tasting
Admission. Spectators are free. The event is rain or shine;
no refunds. For more information, visit sunsetwalk.com.
n Miscellaneous
Sept. 22 & Oct. 27 — MetroWest Food
Truck Connections
MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando,
hosts MetroWest Food Truck Connections, including food,
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