Events / Performances — JUNE 2013

June 1 — Community Festival
Downtown Orlando’s Lake Eola Park hosts the 11th annual Make ‘m Smile Festival, an event that celebrates children with special needs and includes entertainment, food and family activities. Time: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: $3 per wristband; $10 per wristband 4-pack. For more information and to register, visit www.nathanielshope.org on the Web.

June 6 — Art Museum Event
Orlando Museum of Art Associates, 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, hosts Collaboration, a 1st Thursdays event that includes art, food, drinks and more. Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: $10, nonmembers; free for OMA members. For more information, call 407-896-4231 or visit www.omart.org/programs/1st-thursdays on the Web.

June 8 — Community Festival
The town of Oakland hosts the seventh annual Triple “A” Festival, including African-American artwork, family-friendly fun, musical entertainment and more, at Speer Park, 331 N. Tubb St., Oakland. Time: noon-6 p.m. Sponsorships are available. For more information, call 800-409-6133, ext. 0; or visit hapcotriplea.eventbrite.com on the Web.

June 9 — Free Family Day
The Mennello Museum of American Art at Orlando Loch Haven Park, 900 E. Princeton St., Orlando, holds Free Family Day on the Second Sunday, including themed activities, a make-and-take craft station, and minitours from noon-2:30 p.m. This month includes festivities in celebration of the birth date of Earl Cunningham (1893-1977), the self-taught artist whose collection of paintings remain on permanent display at the museum. Time: noon-4:30 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month. Admission is free. For more information, call 407-246-4278 or visit www.mennellomuseum.com on the Web.

June 13-28 — Movie Showtimes
As part of its 2013 Summer Movie Series, the Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden, presents the following movies on select evenings during the month of June: Thursday Vintage Favorites are Singin’ in the Rain on June 13, Maltese Falcon on June 20, and The Searchers on June 27; Friday Cult Classics are Goonies on June 14, Pink Panther on June 21, and Yours, Mine and Ours on June 28. Time: 7 p.m. Cost: $5. For more information, call 407-877-4736 or visit www.gardentheatre.org on the Web.

June 14 — Food Truck Event
West Oaks Mall, 9401 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, hosts Food Truck Crazy, including family-friendly fun and food trucks. Time: second Friday of each month from 4-8 p.m. Admission is free, and entrees are generally $6-$8. For more information, call 407-296-5882.

June 21 & 28 — Farmers Markets
The Windermere Downtown Business Committee holds the Windermere Farmer’s Market at 614 Main St., Windermere, featuring fresh produce and bread, handmade baskets, plants, honey, homemade pasta and more. Time: Fridays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call 407-625-3818 or email cherylfishel@cfl.rr.com.

June 22 — Grand-Opening Event
Cave Inn BBQ, 13848 Tilden Road, Winter Garden, holds its grand-opening celebration, including food, fun and live radio. Time: 1-5 p.m. For more information, call 407-614-8328 or visit www.caveinnbbq.com on the Web.

June 25 — Movie Matinee For Seniors
Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden, hosts a free movie matinee for seniors. Time: fourth Tuesday of each month from 1:30-4 p.m. For more information, call 407-656-4155.

Classes / Programs — JUNE 2013

Through Aug. 16 — Library Program
The Winter Garden Public Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, hosts The Photography of B.P. Hannon: A Retrospective, a free exhibit of a collection of photographs taken during the ’50s and ’60s. For more information, call 407-656-3244 or visit www.wghf.org on the Web.

Through Aug. 10 — Library Program
Residents are invited to explore Orange County Library System’s 15 locations to hunt for geocaches and letterboxes. To learn more about how to play hide and seek at the library, visit www.ocls.info/asr on the Web.

June 10 — Loan Modification Workshop
Hiawassee Library, 7391 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando, hosts Chapter 13 Loan Modification vs. State Court Foreclosure, a free workshop. Time: 6 p.m. For more information, call 407-835-7323.

June 10, 11, 17 & 18 — Sewing Classes
Maxey Community Center, 830 Klondike St., Winter Garden, hosts free sewing classes. Time: Mondays and Tuesdays at 3 p.m. FOr more information, call 407-654-5161.

June 11, 18 & 25 — Stitching-Group Gatherings
The Twisted Stitchers stitching group meets at the Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. All crafters are invited to attend. Time: Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. For more information, call Aloise Bergeron, 407-351-1324.

June 11 & 20 — Caregiver Seminar Series
Counsel for Caregivers sponsors a free seminar series at West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee, and Orlando Public Library, 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando. Topics include Social Security 101 and Arthritis: Tips & Tricks for Reducing Pain. Time: second Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. at West Oaks Library; third Thursday of each month at 12:10 p.m. at Orlando Public Library. Dates vary, and online registration is required via email to officeonaging@ocfl.net. For more information, call 407-836-7446.

June 12, 19 & 26 — Surgical Weight-Loss Informational Meetings
Keith Kim, M.D., and his team hold free surgical weight-loss informational meetings at Florida Hospital Celebration Health, 400 Celebration Place, Celebration. Time: Wednesdays at 6 p.m. For more information, call 407-303-4425 or visit www.celebrationbariatric.com on the Web.

June 15 — Women’s Empowerment Seminar
Hebni Nutrition Consultants — a community-based nonprofit nutritional practice — sponsors Sisters: Take Charge, a one-day women’s empowerment seminar that presents practical information about changing nutritional habits and lifestyle behaviors to reduce the risk of diet-related illnesses, such as obesity, heart disease, diabetes, cancer and hypertension. The seminar, which takes place at the Majestic Event Center, 801 N. John Young Parkway, Orlando, also addresses issues concerning stress, relationships and becoming financially fit. Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost: $25-$40. For more information, call 407-872-1333 or visit www.hebninutrition.org on the Web.

June 17, 20, 24 & 27 — Fencing Classes For Seniors
Orange County Parks and Recreation Division’s Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando, offers fencing classes. Time: Mondays and Thursdays from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Cost: $7 per session. For more information, call 407-254-1066.

June 17 & 24 — Speech Programs
The Turnpike Toasters hold SpeechCraft meetings, during which members learn leadership and communication skills as part of Toastmasters International, at the City of Ocoee Community Center, 125 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee. Time: Mondays from 5:15-6:30 p.m. Cost: $20. For more information, visit www.turnpiketoasters.org on the Web.

June 18 & 25 — Gym Program
Jim Beech Recreation Center, 1820 A.D. Mims Road, Ocoee, hosts the Autism & Related Disabilities Gym Program Inc., a free program for individuals with disabilities that includes basketball, kickball, swimming, field trips, bowling, a family barbecue, prom party and more. High school students who volunteer earn volunteer service hours. Time: Tuesdays from 6:15-7:15 p.m. For more information, call Jo-Anne Houwers, 407-234-7456; email autismgym@aol.com; or visit www.autismgym.org on the Web.

June 19 — Stitching-Group Gatherings
An informal stitching group meets at First Baptist Church Windermere, 300 Main St., FLC Room 108, Windermere. Techniques practiced include cross-stitch, needlepoint, quilting and more. Time: first and third Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For more information, call Marjorie, 407-877-1011.

Support Groups — MAY 2013

May 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24 & 27 — Bereavement Support-Group Meetings
Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care offers the following bereavement support-group meetings: Fridays from 2-3:30 p.m., a general support group meets at Starlight Ranch, 6000 Pershing Ave., Orlando. For more information and to preregister, call Claudia Swonger, 407-206-2273; and Mondays from 6-7:30 p.m., a grieving parents group meets at Cornerstone Hospice’s office, 8009 S. Orange Ave., Orlando. For more information, visit www.cornerstonehospice.org on the Web.

May 7 — Grief Support & Recovery Meeting
Faith Center International, 3832 W. New Hampshire St., Orlando, hosts P.E.A.C.E. Grief and Recovery Ministry meetings for anyone who has suffered a loss of any kind. Time: first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call Sylvia Boyd, 407-290-2986; email momab68@hotmail.com; or visit www.thefaithcenter.tv on the Web.

May 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Mental-Health Support-Group Meetings
Recovery Inc., a self-help mental-health program for people affected by nervous conditions, depression, anxiety or other emotional problems, holds support-group meetings in Classroom 1 at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, 9400 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando. Time: Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. For more information, call Ina, 407-616-7179.

May 7 & 17 — Memory Disorders Support Programs
Holy Family Catholic Church, 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts monthly support programs for both those diagnosed with memory disorders and their caregivers/family members/friends. Time: first Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. and the third Friday of each month from 10:30 a.m.-noon. For more information, call Jennifer Magbanua, LMFT, 407-536-8877; or Sue Odena, 407-760-2304.

May 8 — Cancer Support-Group Meeting
Sand Lake Cancer Center, 7450 Sandlake Commons Blvd., Orlando, hosts a free support-group meeting, including various topics and guest speakers, for anyone who has cancer. Time: second Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-351-1002.

May 9, 16, 23 & 30 — Nar-Anon Support Meetings
Nar-Anon Family Groups, a 12-step support group for families and friends of people dealing with addiction, meets at Windermere Union Church, United Church of Christ, 10710 Park Ridge-Gotha Road, Windermere. Time: Thursdays at 7 p.m. For more information, call 888-947-8885 or visit www.naranonfl.org on the Web.

May 9 & 23 — Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support-Group Meetings
Clermont Health & Rehabilitation Center, 151 E. Minnehaha Ave., Clermont, hosts Alzheimer’s disease/dementia support-group meetings for caregivers. Time: second and fourth Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. For more information, call Linda Begley, 352-394-2188, ext. 302.

May 14 & 28 — Mental-Health Support-Group Meetings
The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Greater Orlando sponsors a free family support-group meeting for anyone recovering from mental illness and those who have a family member living with a mental illness at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at Windermere, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. Trained facilitators lead the meetings. Time: second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-253-1900.

May 15 — PFLAG Meeting
First United Methodist Church, 142 E. Jackson St., Orlando, hosts a free and confidential Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays support group meeting. Time: third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. For more information, visit www.pflagorlando.org on the Web.

Networking / Clubs — MAY 2013

May 1 & 15 — Networking Group Meetings
TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli, 10185 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, hosts West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Wednesday Networking Group, exclusive to one person per industry. Time: first and third Wednesday of every month from 8-9 a.m. For more information, email lindaost@msn.com or visit www.wochamber.com on the Web.

May 2 — Retired Educators Meeting
The Orange County Retired Educators Association meets at College Park United Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., Orlando, for its annual spring luncheon. Anyone who has worked in education is invited to join. Reservations are required. Time: noon. Cost: $14. For more information, call 407-677-7092 or visit www.ocrea-fl.org on the Web.

May 2 — Women’s Republican Meeting
West Orange Republican Women, Federated meets at West Orange Country Club, 3300 W. Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. Reservations are required. Time: first Thursday of each month at noon. Cost: $17, includes lunch. For more information, call Wendy West, 321-276-3602; or visit www.worwf.com on the Web.

May 3 — Women’s Republican Meeting
The Orlando Republican Women’s Network holds its 2013 Outstanding Republican Awards Luncheon at DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Downtown, 60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando. Time: 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, call Shirley Sims, 407-654-4694; or email shirleysims@earthlink.net.

May 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Rotary Club Meetings
The Orlando Evening Rotary Club meets downtown at Doc’s Streetside Grille, 1315 S. Orange Ave., Third Floor, Orlando. Time: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, email karunasab@yahoo.com.

May 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Rotary Club Meetings
Rotary Club of Orlando Evening meets at Doc’s Streetside Grille, 1315 S. Orange Ave., Third Floor, Orlando. Time: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, email rotarianscbd@gmail.com.

May 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Leads-Group Meetings
The Tuesday Morning Leads Group invites the public to weekly meetings at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery, 10945 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. Guests are asked to bring business cards. Time: 8-9 a.m. For more information, visit www.tuesdaymorningleadsgroup.com on the Web.

May 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Rotary Club Meetings
The Rotary Club of Windermere meets at Windermere Town Hall, 614 Main St., Windermere. Time: Tuesdays at 6:45 a.m. For more information, call 321-356-0401.

May 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Rotary Club Meetings
The Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips ­— Noon meets at O’Charley’s Restaurant, 8081 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 700, Orlando. Time: Tuesdays at noon. For more information, call 407-694-9803.

May 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Network Gatherings
The Tuesday Networking Group, sponsored by the West Orange Chamber of Commerce meets at Mimi’s Cafe, 3130 Daniels Road, Winter Garden. Time: Tuesdays from 8-9 a.m. For more information, email jhwhite@cfl.rr.com or visit www.tuesdaynetworkinggroup.com on the Web.

May 8 — Women’s Republican Meeting
The Dr. Phillips-Windermere Republican Women’s Network meets at Westerly’s Restaurant at MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando. Meetings include a meet-and-greet, program and lunch. Also offered is a Speaker’s Corner, where candidates or anyone with a conservative message of interest may speak to the group for three minutes. Time: second Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. Cost: $15. For more information, call Clarice Drexler, 407-247-7778; or email grmapretty@bellsouth.net.

May 8, 15, 22 & 29 — Network Gatherings
The Power Lunch Chapter meets at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Downtown, 60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando. Time: Wednesdays from noon-1:30 p.m. For more information, call Kyle Butler, 407-370-3336; or email kbutler@precisiontelecom.biz.

May 8, 15, 22 & 29 — Rotary Club Meetings
The Rotary Club of Ocoee invites anyone interested to attend a group meeting at the Ocoee Community Center, 125 E. Oakland Ave., Ocoee. Time: Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 877-852-0754 or visit www.ocoeerotary.org on the Web.

May 8, 15, 22 & 29 — Toastmasters Meetings
The Orlando International Toastmasters Club meets at Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. The club’s purpose is to help adults develop public-speaking and leadership skills. Time: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For more information, call 321-663-5337 or visit orlando.toastmastersclubs.org on the Web.

May 8, 15, 22 & 29 — Rotary Club Meetings
The Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips meets at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, 9000 Bay Hill Blvd., Orlando. Time: Wednesdays from 7-8 a.m. For more information, call 407-934-7076 or visit www.drphillipsrotary.org on the Web.

May 9 — Women’s Luncheon & Meeting
West Orange Country Club, 3300 W. Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden, hosts the Orlando Women’s Connection luncheon, including food, an inspirational speaker, fellowship, networking and an interesting program. Time: second Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Donna, 407-719-1337; or Liz, 407-656-0090.

May 9 — Garden Club Meeting
The Windermere Garden Club meets at Windermere Town Hall, 614 Main St., Windermere. Time: second Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit www.windermeregardenclub.org on the Web.

May 9, 16, 23 & 30 — Rotary Club Meetings
The Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista meets at Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, 1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd., Lake Buena Vista. Time: Thursdays at 7:15 a.m. For more information, visit www.rotarylbv.org on the Web.

May 9, 16, 23 & 30 — Toastmasters Meetings
The Vista Toastmasters Southwest Orlando Club 7250 meets in the Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Guests are welcome to attend for free. The club’s purpose is to provide a supportive, positive and engaging learning environment in which adults can develop public-speaking and leadership skills. Time: Thursdays at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.vistatoastmasters.org on the Web.

May 9, 16, 23 & 30 — Rotary Club Meetings
The West Orlando Rotary Club, 475 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando, welcomes visitors and potential members to its luncheon meetings. Time: Thursdays at noon. For more information, call 407-293-7528.

May 9, 16, 23 & 30 — Professional Networking Meetings
Panera Bread in Dr. Phillips, 7826 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, hosts networking meetings for professionals looking to expand their businesses. Time: Thursdays from 8:30-9:30 a.m. For more information, call Mark, 407-256-2771

May 11 — Book Club Meeting
The Literary Ladies Book Club, part of the Active 50+ program, meets at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. Time: the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 407-656-4155.

May 14 — APICS Professionals Meeting
The Mid Florida APICS — Association for Operations Management — Chapter meets at Dubsdread Country Club, 549 Par St., Orlando. Kim Moore is the guest speaker, and reservations are required. Time: second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Cost: $25, includes dinner. For more information and to RSVP, call Megan Hamel, 407-356-5167; email megan.hamel@lmco.com; or visit www.apicsorlando.com on the Web.

May 14 — Records Management Meeting
Orlando ARMA, a chapter of the International Association of Records Managers and Administrators, meets in The Tap Room at Dubsdread Restaurant, 549 W. Par Ave., Orlando. Time: second Tuesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $20, members; $25, nonmembers. Lunch is included. For more information, visit www.armaorlando.org on the Web.

May 15 — Administrative Professionals Meeting
The Lake Buena Vista chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals meets at various locations in the Lake Buena Vista/Southwest Orlando area. Reservations are required by the prior Monday. Time: third Wednesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. Cost: $15, includes dinner. For more information, call Davida Heeder, 407-828-2012; or email davida.heeder@disney.com.

May 21 — Book Club Meeting
The Southwest Book Club meets at the Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando, to discuss The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan. Time: 7 p.m. For more information, call 407-835-7323.

Charities / Fundraisers — JUNE 2013

Through Sept. 30 — Blood Drive Incentives
Outback Steakhouse and OneBlood are thanking blood donors by giving them free steak dinners. Donors, who must donate at least two times by Sept. 30, 2013, also are entered into a drawing to win Outback for a Year. For more information, visit www.oneblood.org/outback on the Web.

Through June 30 — Charitable Shoe Drive
Shoes4Kids USA sponsors a communitywide shoe drive to collect used shoes of any kind. The shoes are used for micro-enterprising in countries like Haiti to benefit its economy, as well as supply its people with shoes. In turn, finances are released to Shoes4Kids USA that allow representatives to purchase new shoes for local children in need. Shoes can be dropped off at any of the organization’s red box locations. For more information, including drop-off locations, visit www.shoes4kidsusa.com on the Web

June 1 — Fundraising Gala
The Peabody Orlando, 9801 International Drive, Orlando, hosts Give Kids The World’s Silver Anniversary Black & White Gala, a black-tie fundraising event that includes dinner, an open bar, dancing, entertainment, a silent auction and more. Time: 6:30 p.m. for cocktails; 7:30 p.m. for dinner and dancing. Cost: $350, with proceeds benefiting GKTW. For more information, visit www.givekidstheworld.com/gala on the Web.

June 2 — Fundraising Event
Femmes de Coeur sponsors its sixth annual Let Us Entertain You, including a fundraising dance challenge, live and silent auctions, a cash bar and more, at The Ballroom at Church Street, 225 S. Garland Ave., Orlando. Time: 4-9 p.m. Cost: $75, with proceeds benefiting four local nursing colleges. For more information, call 407-620-3987, email jconrad6@cfl.rr.com or visit www.femmesdecoeur.org on the Web.

June 7 & 8 — Fundraising Events
The 17th annual Wine Quest, a collection of tastings, dinners and auctions, takes place at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4040 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando. Activities include the following: June 7 from 7-9:30 p.m., the Wine Quest Grand Tasting & Auction, featuring almost 250 fine wines from around the world and a gourmet assortment of bites. Cost: $85; and June 8 at 7 p.m., the Wine Quest Premier Dining Experience, a five-course wine dinner, featuring live and silent auctions. Cost: $175. Proceeds benefit Quest Inc., a nonprofit that serves more than 1,100 people with disabilities each day. For more information, call 407-218-4363 or visit www.questinc.org/events.

June 14 — Fundraising Art Event
The Mezz in downtown Orlando hosts the fourth annual In the Artist’s Studio, featuring artist Terry Hummel and including a moderated discussion by WKMG’s Lauren Rowe, art exhibition, silent auction, entertainment, and complimentary food and beverages. Time: 6:30-10 p.m. Cost: $35, with proceeds benefiting the Downtown Arts District. For more information, call 407-648-7060 or visit www.artiststudio.eventbrite.com on the Web.

June 14 & 15 — Fundraising Concerts
Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, hosts Memories of Motown, performances by the Orlando Circle of Friends Chorus. Time: Friday at 8 p.m. and Saturday at 3:30 p.m. Cost: $15; $12 for students/seniors/children, with proceeds benefiting Impower-Inspiring Life’s Potential. For more information, call 321-345-6263 or visit www.ocofchorus.com on the Web.

June 14-16 — Donation Drop-Off Event
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at Windermere, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts a Goodwill Donation Drop-Off event. Time: Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-876-4991.

June 21 — Charitable Dental Services
All Aspects Dental, 301 S. Tubb St., Suite D-2, Oakland, offers Oakland residents one free cleaning, extraction or filling as part of Free Dentistry Day. The first 50 patients are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis. Time: 8 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 407-654-9208 or visit www.freedentistryday.org on the Web.