This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone.
ART
WATERCOLOR PAINTING
What: with Wanda Weber by the Central Florida Watercolor Society
When: March 1 – 1:30pm
Where: Florida Hospital Orlando
601 E. Rollins St.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-831-7108
KIDZART
What: children’s art show & family activities
When: March 1 – 2 - 4pm
Where: Jewish Community Center
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free - admission required for some activities
Contact: 407-645-5933
AUTHOR
HOLIDAY ROSES
What: Antique Roses of the South, by Peggy Rose Martin
When: March 1 – 2:30pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens, Garden House
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 352-556-3936
HEALTH
FIT FOR LIFE
What: various classes & programs including Heart, Health & You, etc.
When: throughout February – click link for schedule
http://www.ocls.info/Programs/default.asp?bhcp=1
Where: Orange County Public Library System – various locations
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-835-7320
CAREGIVER SEMINAR
What: learn healthy communication skills
When: February 26 – 6:30 - 8pm
Where: Senior’s First/CCE Adult Day Care
1655 Peel Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free; registration required; respite care available on site
Contact: 407-894-4669
HEALTH FAIR
What: cholesterol, chiropractic, body fat, blood pressure, etc.
When: February 28 – 9 – 11am
Where: Winter Park YMCA Family Center
1201 N. Lakemont Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-644-1509
LANDSCAPING
SPRING LANDSCAPE DESIGN
What: learn to establish a landscape to fit your lifestyle
When: February 26 – 7 - 9pm
Where: Univ. of FL Mid-Florida Research and Education Center
2725 S. Binion Road
Apopka
Cost: $20 including course guide & drawing supplies
Contact: 407-254-9200
FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING
What: landscaping and irrigation practices while protecting resources
When: February 26 – 7 - 9pm
Where: Orange County Univ. of FL IFAS Extension
6021 S. Conway Road
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9224
ORANGE COUNTY TREE GIVEAWAY
What: orange county residents can receive 2 trees per household
When: February 28 – 8am - noon
Where: Fort Christmas Historical Park
1300 Fort Christmas Road
Christmas
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-254-9200
NATIVE PLANTS
What: native habitat restoration with ecologist Nancy Bisset
When: March 3 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-647-5233
ETC
GALLAGHER
When: February 27 & 28 – 8pm
Where: Crowne Plaza Downtown
304 W. Colonial Drive
Orlando
Cost: $25; Watermelon Patch Seats - $35
Contact: 407-629-2665
SAFE BOATING
What: class & meets youth boating certification requirements
When: February 28 – 8am – 4:30pm
Where: Veteran Affairs Clinic
5201 Raymond Street
Orlando
Cost: $35
Contact: 407-876-2977
THE GREAT DUCK DERBY
What: rubber duck racing and activities to benefit Mead Gardens
When: February 28 – 10am - 2pm
Where: Mead Gardens
1300 S. Denning Dr.
Winter Park
Cost: Free; duck $5
Contact: 407-623-3341
SHAKESPEARE POKER TOURNAMENT
What: to benefit the Orlando Shakespeare Theater
When: February 28 – 6pm
Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center
812 E. Rollins St.
Orlando
Cost: $60 – suggested donation
Contact: 407-447-1700
GETTING READY TO GET THE JOB YOU WANT
What: for those who are currently unemployed & were full-timers; presented by Marilyn Marks, an organizational consultant for 25+ years.
When: March 2 & 9 – 9:30am - noon
Where: Jewish Community Center
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free – 2-part course; registration deadline 2/24
Contact: 407-645-5933
ON-GOING
“CHILDREN OF THE HOLOCAUST” EXHIBIT
What: artwork by Miriam Brysk
When: Mon - Thurs – 9am - 4pm
Fri – 9am – 1pm
Sun – 1pm – 4pm
Where: Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of CFL
851 N. Maitland Ave.
Maitland
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-628-0555
BEGINNING RACEWALKING
What: Orange County Parks & Rec Division West Orange Trail
When: Mondays – 5 - 6pm
Where: Chapin Station
501 Crown Point Cross Road
Winter Garden
Cost: Free; advanced registration required
Contact: 407-654-1108
FIRST THURSDAYS
What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar
When: 6 – 9pm
Where: Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N. Mills Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10
Contact: 407-896-4231
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE
What: concerts in an outdoor setting
When: 7 – 9pm
Where: Cranes Roost Park
http://www.UptownAltamonte.com
Uptown Altamonte
Altamonte Springs
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-571-8863
STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS
What: for 18 months to 5 years old
When: Third Monday – 10am
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
THIRD THURSDAY’S
What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm
Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)
The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)
A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)
Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere’s (Magnolia & Pine)
Cost: Free
PLAN AHEAD
FESTIVAL OF CHOCOLATE
What: vendors, competition, cooking demos, children’s workshop
When: March 7 – 10am - 6pm
8th – noon – 6pm
Where: Florida Mall Hotel
1500 Sand Lake Road
Orlando
Cost: $10; 9 & younger free
Contact: 407-859-1500
DECORATIVE CONTAINER GARDENING FOR THE SPRING/SUMMER
What: presented by the Herb Society and Nick Francisco
When: March 9 – 7pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-381-1992
MOVIE IN THE PARK
What: outdoor screening of Kung Fu Panda
When: March 14 – 7:30pm
Where: Quinn Strong Park
Packwood & Ventris Streets
Maitland
Cost: Free
SPRING POPS CONCERT
What: Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra with Michelle Amato
When: March 15 – 7pm
Where: Central Park
Park Ave.
Winter Park
Cost: Free; bring blankets & lawn chairs
Contact: 407-896-6700
INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP
What: tips on being confident, dressing the part, resumes, etc.
When: March 18 – 6 - 8pm
Where: Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando
2100 Lee Road
Winter Park
Cost: Free – reservation deadline 3/16
Contact: 407-644-7593 x 237
PLANT SALE
What: plant vendors selling a variety of plants
When: March 21 & 22 – 9am - 5pm
Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando
Cost: Free
Contact: 407-246-2620
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