Wednesday, February 11, 2009

What’s Happening in Central Florida - February 10, 2009

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

ARTFEST

What: arts & cultural events

www.RedChairProject.com

When: February 6 - 15

Where: 75 venues in 4 counties by 83 organizations

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-363-5816

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

CPR FOR FRIENDS AND FAMILY DAY

What: CPR training by CPR Assoc. of America for heart month

When: February 14 – 9am to noon

Where: Florida Hospital AHA Training Center

201 Park Place – Ste. 321

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free; registration deadline 2/11

Contact: 407-829-3344

HEART & VASCULAR DISEASE SYMPOSIUM

What: causes, risk factors, free health assessments

When: February 14 – 10am - 2pm

Where: Orlando Regional Medical Center

1414 Kuhl Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 321-843-2584

FOSTER CARE & ADOPTION SERVICES SEMINAR

When: February 16 – 6 – 7:30pm

Where: Family Services of Metro Orlando

2600 Technology Drive – Ste. 250

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-398-7334

ADOPTION PROGRAM

What: presented by Adoption Services of Central Florida

When: February 17 – 6 - 8pm

Where: Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando

2100 Lee Road

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-478-1504

CARING FOR A CHILD-RELATIVE IN THE HOME

What: seminars & services available to Orange & Osceola County residents

When: February 18 – 10am

Where: Kids Hope United

5402 Diplomat Circle

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-367-1213

LANDSCAPING

ATTRACT WILD BIRDS

What: learn how to attract them to your yard & what to feed them

When: February 11 – 6pm

Where: Edgewater Library

5049 Edgewater Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7480

SPRING LANDSCAPE DESIGN

What: learn to establish a landscape to fit your lifestyle

When: February 12, 19, 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

SUCCESSFUL HOME GARDENING

What: Master Gardner Ed Thralls talks about basic warm season vegetable gardening

When: February 13 – 1:30pm

Where: Maitland Public Library

501 S. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-7700

VEGETABLE GARDENING

What: basics of warm season vegetable gardening

When: February 14 – 9 – 10:30am

Where: Orange County University of Florida IFAS Extension

6021 S. Conway Road

Orlando

Cost: Free; must register

Contact: 407-254-9200

ETC

ANTHROPOLOGICAL LECTURE

What: Crystal River archaeological site presented by Richard Estabrook

When: February 12 – 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-699-9861

AMATEUR RADION AND COMPUTER SHOW

What: 150 vendors & 400 swap tables

When: February 13 – noon - 7pm

14th – 9am – 6pm

15th – 9am – 2pm

Where: Central Florida Fairgrounds

4603 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-814-0434

15TH ANNUAL PAWS IN THE PARK

What: contests, vendors, etc. for homeless animals in Central Florida

When: February 14 – 8:30am - 1pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

1 N. Rosalind Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-248-1758

VALENTINE BIG BAND DANCE

What: by the Altamonte Springs Leisure Services & Altamonte Springs Jazz Ensemble

When: February 15 – 7 - 10pm

Where: Eastmonte Park

830 Magnolia Drive

Altamonte Springs

Cost: $5

Contact: 407-322-7528

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

ANTIQUE SHOW & SALE

What: furniture, paintings, jewelry, rugs, porcelain, etc.

When: February 20 - 21 – 10am - 5pm

22nd – noon – 5pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: $10

Contact: 407-896-4231 – x 254

NATURE’S BOUNTY – COMMUNITY EDUCATION DAY

What: speakers and vendors

When: February 21 – 8:30am - 2pm

Where: Winter Park Garden Club

1300 S. Denning Drive

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-5770

ORLANDO DOWNTOWN ART & LIVING EXPO

What: 100+ juried art & fine craft vendors + concerts

When: February 21 - 22 – 11am - 6pm

Where: Global Gallery at the Plaza

183 S. Orange Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-588-1260

CANCER COMMUNITY AWARENESS

What: education, screenings, food, raffles, entertainment, auction, arts & crafts

When: February 22 – 10am - 4pm

Where: Lake Eola Park

1 N. Rosalind Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2827

CIVILIAN POLICE ACADEMY

What: 13 week course - education, demonstrations, tours.

When: February 24 & following Tues. – 6:30 – 9:30pm

Where: Orange County Sheriff’s Office

2500 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: Free – background check for all applicants

Contact: 407-254-7389

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

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

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

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


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