Archive for the ‘Winter Park FL Activities’ Category.

Poolside Picnic Party

poolpage1Enjoy family, fun, and food at the Winter Park Community Center Pool. There will be games, contests, prizes and DRAWINGS for a 10 admission punch pass and annual lap swim pass for the remainder of the season!

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2015
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

The Community Center pool features a zero depth entry pool with splash play features and two 25 yard lap lanes. The pool is a seasonal amenity which is open early spring through the end of September. We offer a variety of aquatic programs throughout the summer that include swim lessons, infant rescue swimming, and much more.

For general pool and aquatic program information, please contact 407-643-1650.

CoffeeTalk featuring Mayor Steve Leary

 

 

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Date: Friday, June 12, 2015

 

Time: 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

 

 

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!

 

 

Popcorn Flicks in the Park

popcornPresented 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.

When: Thursday, June 11, 2015

Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Cost:Free

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

June events at Crealdé School of Art

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June 5
Crealdé 40th Anniversary Homecoming Exhibition Opening Reception
Crealdé-inspired artists who have taken classes here in the not too recent past and who have moved on to become exhibiting professional artists share current work and stories of how their artistic careers were influenced through experiences at the school. This exhibition is curated by Barbara Tiffany, Director, Painting & Drawing and Chair, Crealdé Gallery Committee. The opening reception Friday, June 5, coincides with the Annual Membership Meeting, from 7-7:30 p.m., followed by a reception until 9:30 p.m. The exhibition continues through August 15.

June 19
St. Augustine at 450: A Crealdé Documentary Project Opening Reception at Hannibal Square Heritage Center

The Photography Department, during a special master class, produced this exhibition of photographs and oral histories of the oldest city in the United States during its anniversary year. The exhibition examines the city’s past, its preservation efforts and its place as a tourist destination, college town and home to a diverse population. Produced and curated by documentary photographers and faculty members Peter Schreyer and Sherri Bunye. Reception 7-9 p.m. Friday, June 19. The exhibition continues through August 29.

June 26 – Crealdé Photography Guild presents Sherri Bunye in a discussion of her experiences teaching Crealdé’s Storytellers Teen Documentary Project. Join us on the last Friday of the month to share time with people that have a passion for photography. Presentations are 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Showalter Hughes Community Gallery, Crealdé School of Art, 600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park, FL 32792. For information, call 407-671-1886, or visit www.crealde.org. All events are free and Crealdé membership is encouraged.

Summertime Sip, Shop & Stroll

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Join us for the Summertime Sip, Shop & Stroll!

When: Thursday June 11, 2015 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Where:
Park Avenue
Check-in at
S Park Ave & E Morse Blvd
Winter Park, FL 32789

Cost: $25 each (includes passport and wine glass)

Beat the heat and experience Park Avenue during a relaxing summer wine
stroll on Thursday, June 11. Visit local merchants for appetizer and
beverage pairings and discover new fashion trends, gift ideas and sample
seasonal menus.

Participating local merchants include:

*Alex and Ani*
*Bebe’s Baby Boutique*
*Boca Kitchen Bar Market*
*California Closets*
*Cocina 214*
*Cottonways*
*Filthy Rich of Winter Park*
*Hutton*
*Lilly Pulitzer*
*Luma on Park*
*Nelore *
*Peterbrooke Chocolatier of Winter Park*
*Scout & Molly’s*
*Simmons Jewelers*
*The Ancient Olive*
*The Doggie Door*
*The Grove*
*The Impeccable Pig*
*The Spice & Tea Exchange*
*Timothy’s Gallery*
*UMI*
*Winter Park Land Co.*
*Writer’s Block Bookstore*

Tickets are limited. Advanced registration is strongly encouraged as the
event often sells out in advance.

Tickets will not be mailed, confirmations will be emailed for registrations
submitted through PayPal.

Online registration will close at noon on Thursday, June 11, or earlier in
the event of a sell out.

Check-in will be held at at the corner of Park Avenue and Morse
Boulevard on June 11, beginning at 5:00 p.m. Attendees will receive their
wine glass and passport at check-in. *Guests must check-in by 7 p.m.*

Must be 21 or older to attend. Please sip responsibly. Event is rain or
shine, no refunds.

Winter Park High School Bands Memorial Weekend Pops Concert

Friday, May 22, 2015 | 7:00 PM

 

The Winter Park High School Bands will present two concerts in May to finish the band program’s 75th anniversary season. The Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, and Freshman Jazz Band will perform an array of music that showcases the bands tradition of musical excellence.

The Spring Concert will be held on Wednesday, May 6, and will feature works by Aaron Copland, Paul Hindemith, and David Gillingham. It will also feature senior concerto winner Sara Nazarian on the Chaminade flute concerto.

The Memorial Weekend Pops Concert will be held on Friday, May 22, and will include lighter works by Frank Ticheli, Chuck Mangione, and John Philip Sousa. It will feature our second senior concerto winner, Matthew Mignardi, on the famous Carnival of Venice. The concert will conclude with a salute to our nation with performances of the Armed Forces Salute, America the Beautiful, and Stars and Stripes Forever!

Both concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Ann Derflinger Auditorium on the Winter Park High School main campus, 2100 Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL 32792. Admission is free, and the public is warmly invited to attend.

The Winter Park High School bands are under the direction of Director Christopher Blackmer, and Associate Director Michael Clemente.

For more information about the Winter Park High School Band Program, please visit the website at Winter Park High School

Details

Date: Friday, May 22, 2015
Time: 7:00 PM
Event Location

2100 Summerfield Road, Winter Park, FL 32792

Spring Cleanup

Thursday, May 7, 2015 to Friday, May 8, 2015 | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

| 407-774-0800 | FREE

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

Get Your Jazz On

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Grab a blanket or bring a lawn chair and enjoy a glass of wine, live Jazz music or a cigar while our Chef fires up his Caja box for his Winter Park award winning Roasted Pig.

MAY 29TH

6 P.M. – 9 P.M.

Price will include live music under the stars, wine portions, Smoked Pig with accompaniments, valet parking and our extended happy hour the day of the event. Dinner reservations in our Hamilton’s Kitchen Restaurant are recommended after the festivities.

To make reservations, call 407-998-8089
Cost: $30.00 per person
Reservations NOT required

A MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

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Join The Alfond Inn as we celebrate Mom

FOR A MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

Our Chefs will be busy in the kitchen preparing something special just for her.
There will be elaborate Chef attended stations, accompanied by a complimentary Mimosa or Champagne,
as well as live piano music.

SUNDAY, MAY 10TH, 2015

11 A.M. – 3 P.M.

$69.00 (plus tax and gratuity) per guest
$24.00 for Children ages 5-12 (plus tax and gratuity)
Children under 5 complimentary
Valet Parking complimentary

For Mother’s Day reservation, please call 407-645-6605

Hunter Vision Watermelon 5k Event

HVWKidsHunter Vision sees vitality in this community and actively supports many causes. Gather friends, family and neighbors for a spectacular Independence Day celebration of fitness and fun! All runners receive a festive t-shirt, plentiful refreshments, ice-cold watermelon!

Register today and start training to participate in this year’s Watermelon 5K Run. You can register online at www.trackshack.com or at Track Shack, 1104 N. Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803.

Time, Date and Location
Saturday, July 4th, 2015
6:45 am: Team Challenge Winner Announcement 7:00 am: 5k (3.1 miles)
8:00 am: Watermelon Eating Contest
8:15 am: FREE Kids’ Run
Please arrive 45 min. to an hour early!
Park Avenue in Winter Park, FL
251 Park Avenue South
Winter Park, FL 32789

Restrictions- Safety is our first priority!

Bicycles, roller skates, in-line skates, and dogs will be prohibited from the race course. The use of headphones is discouraged.

Stroller Restrictions

• Stroller/jogger operators start behind designated stroller signage.
• Stroller/jogger operators may walk/jog no faster than 15 minute per mile, a safe operating speed. If your speed goes faster than 15 minutes per mile pace, you may be disqualified.
• Stroller/jogger operators must yield the right of way to runners. Stroller/Joggers can tip easily and cannot turn quickly. Please do not weave through packs of runners.