Father’s Day is an occasion to mark and celebrate the contribution that your own father has made to your life. Many people send or give cards or gifts to their fathers. It is a relatively modern holiday so different families have a range of traditions. Father’s Day is not a federal public holiday in Canada. It falls on a Sunday, which is a day off for many workers so many offices and stores are closed. However, some shopping precincts and stores, as well as restaurants, cafes and entertainment venues, may be particularly busy on Father’s Day.

There are some suggestions that the idea of Father’s Day may originate in pagan sun worship. Some branches of paganism see the Sun as the father of the universe. The June solstice occurs around the same time of year as Father’s Day so some people saw a link between the two.

The idea of a special day to honor fathers and celebrate fatherhood was introduced from the United States. A woman called Sonora Smart Dodd was inspired by the American Mother’s Day celebrations and planned a day to honor fathers early in the 20th century. The first Father’s Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington on June 19, 1910.

In the United States, there are a range of events, which may have inspired the idea of Father’s Day. One of these was the start of the Mother’s Day tradition in the first decade of the 20th century. Another was a memorial service held in 1908 for a large group of men, many of them fathers, who were killed in a mining accident in Monongah, West Virginia in December 1907.

Date :
Sunday, June 17, 2018

Presented by Winter Park CRA and produced by Enzian Theater. This film series features classic films for the whole family. We encourage you to bring a blanket, a picnic or snacks, and some family and friends and join us. Free popcorn for everyone!

Date : Thursday, June 14, 2018 from 8 to 10 pm

Event location : Central Park, 150 W Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA

Contact : 407-629-0054 or visit http://enzian.org/film/popcorn_flicks

Date : Friday, June 8, 2018 from 8 to 9:30am

Event location : 151 W Lyman Ave, 32789 Winter Park, FL

Contact : +1 407-644-8281

The Winter Park Sunday Running Group has been a source of pleasant running experiences and friendships for hundreds of runners over 40 years. We encourage and welcome runners of all ages and speeds to join us on the course which offers exceptional scenery throughout Winter Park. The most popular distances range from five to ten miles, but the course easily accommodates shorter loops of three or four miles. It is our policy to ensure that people new to the group are warmly welcomed and that they do not get lost on the course.

Date : Sundays, June,3,10,17,24, 2018 at  7 a.m – Weekly on the same day

Event location: Park Avenue & Welbourne Avenue – Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Contact : Jack Gallagher

E-mail: jackgallagher534@gmail.com
Website: http://www.orlandorunnersclub.org/about-this-theme

Date : Saturday, June 2, 2018 from 12pm to 5pm

Event location : Winter Park Florida, United States

Contact : (407) 599-3342 or visit https://cityofwinterpark.org

May 31–June 10, 2018

Written by Ted Swindley

A whimsical musical comedy, by the creator of Always…Patsy Cline, about three gutsy gals determined to better their lives and follow their dreams to Nashville. The score features over 30 classic country tunes including “I’ll Fly Away,” “Stand by Your Man,” “9 to 5,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “Ode to Billy Joe,” “Rocky Top,”  “I Will Always Love You.”

Date : Friday, June 1, 2018 at 7:30pm

Event location : 711 Orange Avenue Suite C – Winter Park, FL 32789

Contact : (407) 645-0145 or  mail@winterparkplayhouse.org or  http://www.winterparkplayhouse.org/

Winter Park Spring Clean Up!

It’s that time of year again! Now is the time for spring cleaning just in time for the summer. The City of Winter Park encourages residents to participate in the city’s annual Spring Cleanup which will be held during the month of May. The annual Spring Cleanup provides an extra “bonus” pickup day so that residents can dispose of old furniture, broken appliances and other bulky items.

To take advantage of this convenient service, residents must place their items curbside after 5 p.m. on the evening prior to their second regularly scheduled pickup day.

Households North of Fairbanks/Aloma avenues – May 3 or 4.
Households South of Fairbanks/Aloma avenues – May 10 or 11.
(Hazardous waste and yard waste is not included in the spring cleanup.)

Date: Friday, May 3,4, 2018 from 8am to 5pm
Event location: Fairbanks/Aloma avenues – Winter Park, FL United States

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Derby de Mayo On Park

Cost: $55 – $220

Date: Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 3:30 pm to 7:30pm
Event location: University Club of Winter Park – 841 North Park Ave. – Winter Park, FL 32789 United States 
Phone number: (407) 896-7356
Website: http://www.uclubwp.org/

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Winter Park Sunday Running Group

The Winter Park Sunday Running Group has been a source of pleasant running experiences and friendships for hundreds of runners over 40 years. We encourage and welcome runners of all ages and speeds to join us on the course which offers exceptional scenery throughout Winter Park. The most popular distances range from five to ten miles, but the course easily accommodates shorter loops of three or four miles. It is our policy to ensure that people new to the group are warmly welcomed and that they do not get lost on the course.

Date: Sundays, May 6,13,20,27, 2018 at  7 a.m – Weekly on the same day
Event location: Park Avenue & Welbourne Avenue – Winter Park, FL 32789 United States
Contact: Jack Gallagher
E-mail: jackgallagher534@gmail.com
Website: http://www.orlandorunnersclub.org/about-this-theme

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Popcorn Flicks in the Park

50th Anniversary!

Complex sociological themes run through this science-fiction classic about three astronauts marooned on a futuristic planet where apes rule and humans are slaves. The stunned trio discovers that these highly intellectual simians can both walk upright and talk. They have even established a class system and a political structure. The astronauts suddenly find themselves part of a devalued species, trapped and imprisoned by the apes.

Date: Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 8pm to 10pm
Event location: Central Park main stage – Park Avenue & Garfield Avenue – Winter Park, FL 32789 United States
Phone number: 407-629-0054
Website: http://enzian.org/film/popcorn_flicks

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Leadership Winter Park Graduation Luncheon

Connect with Leadership Winter Park alumni and celebrate the achievements of Class XXVIII as they walk the red carpet. Hear leadership lessons from keynote speaker, Jimm Walsh, Division Chief of the Winter Park Fire-Rescue Department and help honor our 2018 Leadership Winter Park Community Leader Award recipient.

Admission: $35 Individual Tickets
$400 Corporate Table of 10

Date: Thursday, May 10, 2018 from 11:30 am to 1:30pm
Event location: The Alfond Inn – 300 E New England Avenue – Winter Park, FL 32789
Contact: Tiffany Cahill
E-mail: tcahill@winterpark.org

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Honky Tonk Angels

Previews: May 10 @ 7:30 pm & May 11 @ 2 pm

Written by Ted Swindley

A whimsical musical comedy, by the creator of Always…Patsy Cline, about three gutsy gals determined to better their lives and follow their dreams to Nashville. The score features over 30 classic country tunes including “I’ll Fly Away,” “Stand by Your Man,” “9 to 5,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” “Ode to Billy Joe,” “Rocky Top,”  “I Will Always Love You.”

Date: Thursday, May 10, 2018
Event location: 711 Orange Avenue Suite C – Winter Park, FL 32789
Contact: Winter Park Playhouse
Phone number: (407) 645-0145
E-mail: mail@winterparkplayhouse.org
Website: http://www.winterparkplayhouse.org

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The Hot Seat

Featured Speaker: Eddie Trujillo, Vice President of Operations, uBreakiFix.

Cost: $25 – $50

Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2018 from 12pm to 1:30pm
Event location: Winter Park Chamber of Commerce – 151 West Lyman Avenue – Winter Park, FL 32789
Contact: Brock Terwilleger
Phone number: (407) 644-8281

E-mail: bterwilleger@winterpark.org
Website: https://winterpark.org/

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Winter Park Sunday Running Group

The Winter Park Sunday Running Group has been a source of pleasant running experiences and friendships for hundreds of runners over 40 years. We encourage and welcome runners of all ages and speeds to join us on the course which offers exceptional scenery throughout Winter Park. The most popular distances range from five to ten miles, but the course easily accommodates shorter loops of three or four miles. It is our policy to ensure that people new to the group are warmly welcomed and that they do not get lost on the course.

Date : Sundays, April 1,8,15,22,29, 2018 at  7 a.m – Weekly on the same day

Event location: Park Avenue & Welbourne Avenue – Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Contact :

Jack Gallagher

E-mail: jackgallagher534@gmail.com
Website: http://www.orlandorunnersclub.org/about-this-theme

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Popcorn Flicks in the Park

This film is a part of our Popcorn Flicks series, which takes place in Central Park, Winter Park once a month and it’s FREE and open to the public!

30th Anniversary!

From George Lucas and Ron Howard, journey to the far corners of your imagination, to a land of myth and magic, where dream and reality live side by side…to a place that never existed, a time that never was. To a world where a reluctant dwarf named Willow (Warwick Davis) must join forces with a battle weary swordsman (Val Kilmer) to save a baby from the clutches of an evil queen. Nominated for 2 Academy Awards, join us under the stars to celebrate this rare screening of one of the greatest fantasy films of the ‘80s.

Date : Thursday, April 5, 2018 from 8pm to 10pm

Event location: Central Park main stage – Park Avenue & Garfield Avenue – Winter Park, FL 32789 United States 

Contact : Website: http://enzian.org/film/popcorn_flicks

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Ice Cream Social

Gather your family and friends to enjoy sweet treats at our 8th annual Ice Cream Social on Sunday – April 8, 2018! The event will be held at the Winter Park Civic Center from 1:00pm – 5:00pm. Our guests will enjoy an assortment of ice cream served by celebrity servers and provided by Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream. Other treats include: Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Peak Season Pops, The Father’s Table Cheesecake, popcorn, and Publix cake. Activities will include a Silent Auction, face painting, games, a photo booth, and special appearances.

Tickets

• Children 3 years of age and under are FREE!
• $7.00 – In advance
• $10.00 – At the door
• $7.00 – Seniors (at the door)

For more information regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact Volunteer Coordinator – Kelsey O’Hara at kohara@rmhccf.org or 407-206-0957 ext. 112.

Date : Sunday, April 8, 2018 from 1pm to 5pm

Event location: Winter Park Civic Center

Contact : Judi Legler at jlegler@rmhccf.org

Website: https://www.rmhccf.org/events/2018-ice-cream-social1

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Taste of Winter Park

Join the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce for the 33rd Annual Taste of Winter Park presented by Corkcicle! Early Bird tickets are on sale now and include unlimited samples of signature dishes, refreshing beverages and decadent desserts from 40 of the area’s top chefs, bakers, caterers and confectioners. Taste of Winter Park, presented by Corkcicle, showcases more than 40 of Central Florida’s top chefs, bakers, caterers and confectioners for a fun evening at the Winter Park Farmers’ Market. 

For the ultimate experience, be a VIP Guest:

Private Tent
Seated Tables
Unique Food and Drinks with no line
45 VIP parking spots (New England Ave. lot across from Central Park – first to arrive, first served)
Bottle of wines for sale
Corkcicle Stemless cup keepsake

Early Bird Tickets:
$45 Chamber members
$60 Non-members
$400 Pack of Ten Tickets

*Early Bird tickets are only available until March 16, 2018

For the ultimate experience, be a VIP Guest:
$100
Private Tent
Seated Tables
Unique Food and Drinks with no line
VIP parking spots*
Bottles of wine for sale
Corkcicle Stemless keepsake cup

Date : Wednesday, April 18, 2018 from 5 to 8pm

Event location: Winter Park Farmer’s Market – 200 E. New England Avenue – Winter Park, FL 32789

Contact : 

Ally Stricker
E-mail: astricker@winterpark.org
Website: https://winterpark.org

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Run for the Trees: Jeannette Genius McKean Memorial 5k.

Run for the Trees 5k run/walk is a unique point to point event. The last mile is on the tree-canopied, wilderness dirt road of Genius Drive. This privately owned glimpse of old Florida is opened to the public only once a year, for this event. All finishers receive a young tree! Event capacity is set at 1,800.

Event highlights:

• Unique course
• Finisher’s receive a tree sapling
• Commemorative T-Shirt
• Hydrapouch® (cup-free race)
• Chip timed race

Entry fees:

$33 – Through April 14
$36 – April 15 – April 27
$40 – Race day at race site (if spots available)

17 & under / 65 & over through April 27: $10 OFF
Cannot be combined with any other discount. 

Date : Saturday, April 28, 2018

7:30 am 5k (3.1 miles)
8:45 am: Kids Run
9:00 am: Awards Presentation @ Showalter Field

Event location: Showalter Field – 2525 Cady Way – Winter Park, FL 32792

Contact : Website: http://www.trackshack.com/event/108

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Monica Titus debuts in The Winter Park Playhouse Spotlight Cabaret Series with her latest original solo cabaret.  Playhouse patrons will remember Ms. Titus from her performance on the Mainstage in Some Enchanted Evening: The Songs of Rodgers & Hammerstein and as Ellen Wolenska in the reading of The Age Of Innocence at the Florida Festival of New Musicals. Playhouse Musical Director Christopher Leavy will accompany on the piano. These popular cabarets sell out quickly so get your tickets today!

This unique form of entertainment showcases a different professional singer each month up front in the beautiful lobby bar. A truly “New York-style” cabaret, each performance is approximately 55 minutes in length with no intermission. Doors open at 6:30pm for General Seating.

Enjoy an assortment of beverages from the Tuscan-inspired mahogany bar while experiencing a true “New York-style” cabaret. We feature a different professional singer monthly and these shows are approximately 55 minutes in length. Students must be 15 years of age or older to be admitted to our cabaret series.

Tickets for this very popular offering are $20 with a one drink minimum. Advance reservations and early arrival are strongly recommended as seating is limited to 54. Tickets can be purchased online or by visiting or calling the box office at (407) 645-0145. Once sold-out, standing room tickets are available for $10.

Please click here to get tickets.

Date :
Wednesday, March 21 to Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 7:30pm

Event location :
The Winter Park Playhouse
711 Orange Avenue Suite C Winter Park, FL 32789

Contact :
(407) 645-0145 or visit: http://www.winterparkplayhouse.org/cabaret.html

Saint Patrick’s Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick , is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March, the traditional death date of Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461), the foremost patron saint of Ireland.

St Patrick’s Day in Canada:

In Canada, St Patrick’s Day marks the feast day and anniversary of the death of a Christian missionary known as Patrick. He was born in the year 387, probably somewhere near the present day border between Scotland and England. At the age of 16, he was captured and taken to Ireland as a slave. During this period, he became very religious and after six years he fled back to his family.

Later in his life, he returned to Ireland as a missionary. He is said to have played an important role in converting the inhabitants of Ireland to Christianity and in ridding the island of snakes. However, there is no evidence that there have been any snakes in Ireland in the past 10,000 years. The “snakes” he drove out of Ireland may represent particular groups of pagans or druids. It is believed that St Patrick died on March 17 probably in the year 461 or 493 (according to different sources). St Patrick is buried under Down Cathedral in Downpatrick, County Down, and is one of the three patron saints of Ireland. The other patron saints are St Brigid of Kildare and St Columba.

How about St Patrick’s Day in the United States?

St Patrick’s Day celebrations were brought to Canada by Irish immigrants. The day is a bank holiday in Northern Ireland and a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland. In the rest of the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia and New Zealand, it is celebrated, but is not an official holiday.

St Patrick’s Day, on March 17, remembers one of Ireland’s patron saints, St Patrick. It largely celebrates Irish-American culture in the United States.

Celebrations concentrate on Irish themed parties, drinks and food. Many people get into the spirit by dressing in green clothing and eating green colored food. Irish clubs and pubs often hold parties or have special deals.

Symbols of St Patrick’s Day:

The most common St Patrick’s Day symbol is the shamrock. The shamrock is the leaf of the clover plant and a symbol of the Holy Trinity. Other symbols include:

• Almost anything green.
• The green, orange and white flag of the Republic of Ireland.
• Brands of beer associated with Irish culture.

Religious symbols include snakes and serpents. Other symbols seen on St Patrick’s Day include the harp, which was used in Ireland for centuries, as well as the leprechaun and a pot of gold that it hides.

Date :
Saturday, March 17, 2018

Event location :
Winter Park FL