It is hard to believe, but unfortunately true that 172,590 children in our community struggle with hunger. When these kids have no food, we have no choice but to respond. This fall the Winter Park community is breaking new ground in an effort to end hunger in Central Florida.

Feed the Need Winter Park, presented by Mayflower Retirement Community and Winter Park Memorial Hospital, is not your average food drive.  It is the first of its kind, community-wide effort to raise funds for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

Don’t miss out this for an early chance to take your little ones out to trick or treat in a family friendly atmosphere on Saturday, October 26; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Children in costume are invited to visit participating Park Avenue area merchants for a Halloween tradition.  Sign up to participate by October 4 to be included in marketing materials.

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Bring the kids out for a safe and fun Halloween treat to the Pumpkins and Munchkins in Shady Park from 6:30-8:30pm. There will be a costume contest, trick or treat trail, games, bouncy house and much more.

Shady Park is located in Hannibal Square. For more information call 407 599 3275.

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ammer

October 27, 2013 bring your furry friend in their costume to North Park Ave and Garfield Ave to show off their costume. The event runs from 10am-3pm.

Main Events

11am large dog contest

1pm small dog contest

12-3pm Pet ‘Trick or Treat’

For more information call 407 644 2969.

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Tina Phillips

October 24, 2013 4-5pm at Winter Park Community Center, 721 West New England Ave.

Board certified attorney Patricia Fuller and attorney Heather Kirson give a presentation for veterans and the general public on how to prepare for old age care by discussing estate planning, Medicaid, nursing home asset protection, and much more.

This work shop requires participant reservation, so call 407 422 3017 to reserve your spot today.

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Grant Cochrane

The 79th Annual Bach Festival presents Emanuel Ax, the premier pianist of our time. Emanuel will perform works by Brahams at Rollins College, in Tiedtke Concert Hall on 100 Holt Ave. Tickets for this event are $45-$60.

For more information call Betsy Gwinn at 4007 646 2182, or visit www.BachFestivalFlorida.org.

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Saturday October 19, 7:30am at Mead Garden, 1300 Denning Dr.

Come out to the St Margaret Mary run for Haiti. this 5k run/walk will benefit the citizens of Haiti. $20 adults, $15 students. 10years and younger are free with adult.

The 3.1 mile run/walk begins and ends in Mead Gardens. There are prizes for the top female runners and the top male runners.

For more information call 407 677 5449, or visit www.stmargaretmary.org/PumpkinRun.html.

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chokphoto

Coffee Talk resumes on October 17th, from 8-9am.

This week’s talk feature Commissioner Cooper.

Come to the Winter Park Welcome Center,  on 151 West Lyman Ave,  and bring your questions comments and ideas. While you’re there enjoy a cup of coffee in a relaxing atmosphere of community interest.

For more information call 4067 599 3428.

October 16, 2013 6-9pm

The Florida Hospital Foundation presents its fundraiser “Wine and Dine.” Come out and eat morsels from local restaurants that will wet your appetite for the wine tasting.

Tickets are sold in advance for $35, or at the door for $40.

All proceeds benefit the Florida Hospital Foundation. For more information visit www.winterparkannual.com

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 MR LIGHTMAN

If you love fashion and fashion designer, come out this week and meet local fashion designers who create unique and daring styles for the contemporary Floridian. Fashion Week starts Sunday, October 13th, 2013 and runs until October 19th, 2013.

Park Avenue Fashion Week Emerging Designer Paparazzi Party

40th Annual Winter Park Autumn Art Festival presented by CenturyLink and Subaru

Celebrate local fashion and retail design competition, meet and greet with the local designers, and watch the grande finale fashion show in Central Park’s West Meadow. Even take in the sidewalk sale on Thursday, October 10 – Sunday, October 13. Stop by your favorite Park Avenue area retailers for savings of 50 – 75% off. Shop early for the best selection. Hours vary by store.

Don’t miss out on the fashion fun! Call for more information, 407 644 8281, or visit, www.parkavenuefashionweek.com

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-Marcus-