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31st Annual Taste of Winter Park

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Get ready for Winter Park’s ultimate foodie festival! Taste of Winter Park showcases more than 45 of Central Florida’s top chefs, bakers, caterers and confectioners for a fun evening. All-inclusive tickets feature unlimited samples of signature dishes, refreshing beverages and decadent desserts. Rain or shine!

Taste of Winter Park showcases more than 40 of Central Florida’s top chefs, bakers, caterers and confectioners for a fun evening at the Winter Park Farmers’ Market. All-inclusive tickets feature unlimited samples of signature dishes, refreshing beverages and decadent desserts.

Top off the evening with live entertainment from saxophonist Johnny Mag Sax, raffle prizes and more!

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A complete list of participating restaurants and additional information can be found at http://www.winterpark.org.

The ticket for this event is $40 Chamber Members / $45 Non-members. You can purchase your tickets here.

Taste of Winter Park showcases more than 40 of Central Florida’s top chefs, bakers, caterers and confectioners for a fun evening at the Winter Park Farmers’ Market. All-inclusive tickets feature unlimited samples of signature dishes, refreshing beverages and decadent desserts.

Date :
Wednesday April 20th, 2016 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Location event:
Winter Park Farmers’ Market
200 West New England Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789
USA

Please get in touch with Kristen Quinones at 407-644-8281, for more info.
e-mail contact: kquinones@winterpark.org

Park Avenue Sidewalk Sale

Shop till you drop at the March sidewalk sale featuring savings from 50-75% off at participating Park Avenue merchants.

The sale will run from Friday, March 18 through Sunday, March 20.

For more information, please visit www.experienceparkavenue.com.

Spring Pops 2016

34The City of Winter Park will proudly host the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra as they present Spring Pops in charming Central Park in downtown Winter Park.

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy an evening of heart-warming music under the stars. This wonderful performance is made possible by a generous grant from the Charlotte Julia Hollander Trust. The event is free and open to the public.

The Orlando Philharmonic is Central Florida’s resident professional orchestra, comprised of accomplished musicians recruited from around the world. Whether you’re moved by the drama of opera, the colossal sound of a Romantic symphony, or the high energy of a rock & roll tribute, the Philharmonic has something for you. Join us for one of over 125 events this season, and discover the music that speaks to you.

Date :
Sunday, March 13, 2016 | 6 to 8 p.m

Location event :

Central Park
Park Avenue & Morse Boulevard
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Contact :
Website : http://www.orlandophil.org

Bike to work day

13Join us Wednesday, March 9th for ‪#‎Bike2WorkWP

Mark your calendars! The 2nd Annual Bike to Work Day in Winter Park takes place on March 9th (rain date is March 10th). In celebration of Bike to Work Day and Florida Bike Month – please join us for a short bicycle ride through the city! Riders are encouraged to gather at 3:30 p.m. on Garfield Avenue (behind the Central Park main stage) for the ride beginning at 4 p.m.

Everyone who lives, works or plays in Winter Park and surrounding communities is invited to join us (that’s everyone by the way). Join the fun and bike with a friend or neighbor; or arrange to ride together with a coworker. The ride will be followed by an after party for cyclists and adult riders (18 and up) to enjoy a group ride (with a police escort and rolling road closures). at Park Social located at 358 N. Park Ave. The city will provide a FREE Bike Valet for participants to secure their bikes from 3:30 to 8 p.m. Healthy Gathering at Park Social Winter Park located at 358 N. Park Avenue.

If you are unsure of the safest route, reThink can help. They offer “bike escorts” that will literally ride with you and show you how to get safely where you are going.

Bike Friendly Employee Challenge:

The company/organization with the most riders will win a prize (and bragging rights). Who is the healthiest employer in town? We will see! Admission is for free but registration is recommanded.

Date :
Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at 3:30 p.m

Location event :
Garfield Ave. (Garfield Avenue behind Central Park main stage)
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Contact :
To register at this event, please call 407.599.3411
e-mail : trafficguy@cityofwinterpark.org or intern@healthycf.org

For more info, please visit: http://healthycentralflorida.org/bike-to-work-day/   or log in to facebook.com/healthycentralflorida

Winterpark | february 2016 upcoming events

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Winter with the Writers: Antonio Skármeta

Antonio Skármeta, Chilean novelist, screenwriter and diplomat, will host a master class at Rollins College. He will also give a reading, an on-stage interview, and a signing at 7:30pm at Rollins College as a part of the 2016 season of Winter With the Writers.

Date :
Thursday, February 4, 2016 | 4:00 PM

Location event :
Rollins College – Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Contact :
407-646-2666
More info: http://rollins.edu/winter-with-the-writers

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Sunday Afternoon in the Park with John Sinclair

and Art on the Green tour
Join Conductor John Sinclair and the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park for an afternoon of music as well as a tour through Central Park to see Art on the Green, an exhibition of seven sculptures by artists from Miami, Florida. The event will begin at the side stage in Central Park located near Morse Blvd. and The Emily Fountain.

Date :
Sunday, February 7, 2016 | 1:30 PM

Venue :
Central Park

Location event :
Park Avenue & Morse Boulevard
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

More info: http://www.cityofwinterpark.org/aog

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14Unique Tropical Fruit Species and Varieties for Central Florida Gardens

Audrey Jones, President/Director of Central Florida Fruit Society will educate us on tropical, subtropical and temperate fruit species that can be grown in our area with minor or moderate maintenance. Most people haven’t heard of these unique plants or which variety is possible to fruit.

Date :
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 | 10:00 AM

Venue :
Winter Park Garden Club

Location event :
1300 S. Denning Dr.
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Contact :
407-644-5770

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15CoffeeTalk featuring Electric Utility & Public Works Director

This session will be held in the Chapman Room on the second floor of Winter Park City Hall. If you have a latté beans to grind or you simply want to espresso your thoughts, CoffeeTalk may be the cup for you. This free, popular CoffeeTalk series gives the community an opportunity to sit down and talk with the Mayor, City Commissioners, City Manager and Department Directors over a cup of coffee provided by Barnie’s Coffee Kitchen. CoffeeTalk provides a more informal setting to share ideas, concerns and thoughts with city leaders. We hope to see you at CoffeeTalk!

Date :
Thursday, February 11, 2016 | 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Location event :
401 S. Park Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Venue :
Winter Park City Hall

Contact :
407-599-3399
More info: https://cityofwinterpark.org/Pages/Departments.aspx

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16Winter with the Writers: Phillip Deaver

Philip F. Deaver, professor of English at Rollins and author of the soon-to-be-released Forty Martyrs, will host a master class at Rollins College. He will also give a reading, an on-stage interview, and a signing at 7:30pm at Rollins College as a part of the 2016 season of Winter With the Writers.

Date :
Thursday, February 11, 2016 | 4:00 PM

Location event :
Rollins College
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Venue :
Bush Science Center Auditorium

Contact :
407-646-2000
More info: http://rollins.edu/winter-with-the-writers

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17Popcorn Flicks in the Park

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. For more information please call 407-629-0054.

Date :
Thursday, February 11, 2016 | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Location event :
Park Avenue & Garfield Avenue
winter park, 32789 United States

Venue :
Central Park Main Stage

More info: http://enzian.org/film/popcorn_flicks
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State of the City

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and the City of Winter Park invite you to attend the annual Mayor/City Commission Luncheon. The event will feature Winter Park’s Mayor Steve Leary’s fist annual State of the City Address and the presentation of the city’s Employees of the Year.

Date:
Friday, January 15, 2016 | 11:30 AM

Cost: 35-40$

Event Location:
The Alfond Inn
300 E. New England Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

http://www.winterpark.org

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Popcorn Flicks in the Park

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. For more information please call 407-629-0054.

Date:
Thursday, January 14, 2016 | 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Event Location:
Central Park Main Stage
Park Avenue & Garfield Avenue
winter park, 32789 United States

http://enzian.org/film/popcorn_flicks

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Coffee Talk featuring Police Chief Brett Railey

If you have a latté beans to grind or you simply want to espresso your thoughts, CoffeeTalk may be the cup for you. This free, popular CoffeeTalk series gives the community an opportunity to sit down and talk with the Mayor, City Commissioners, City Manager and Department Directors over a cup of coffee provided by Barnie’s Coffee Kitchen. CoffeeTalk provides a more informal setting to share ideas, concerns and thoughts with city leaders. We hope to see you at CoffeeTalk!

Date:
Thursday, January 14, 2016 | 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Event Location:
Winter Park Welcome Center
151 W. Lyman Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Phone:
407-644-8281

https://cityofwinterpark.org/visitors/welcome-center-and-chamber-of-commerce/

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“Chalk the Walk” in Central Park

Chalk

 

Saturday, November 7, 2015, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

The city’s Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to present, “Chalk the Walk” in Central Park. This event is similar to a street-painting festival, but unique in that the sidewalks of beautiful Central Park will become the canvas on which artists create their magnificent works of chalk art. The event is open to spectators all day.

Prizes for the show totaling $2,500 will be presented to winners from adult, high school and middle school categories. Winners will be announced from the main stage in Central Park at 5 p.m. To participate and chalk in the event is FREE and open to the public. However, space is limited and requires application in advance for all categories via email at chalkfestivalcoordinator@ymail.com.

Small Business Saturday

Each year millions of Americans choose to support locally-owned businesses in their community on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year, Park Avenue merchants hope that you’ll join them on Small Business Saturday, November 28th, for a community shopping and sharing event. More information is available at www.shopsmall.com.

When

Saturday, November 28th 2015 at 9:00 AM

to Saturday, November 28th 2015 at 5:00 PM

Where

Park Avenue

100 South Park Avenue

Winter Park, FL 32789