Derby on Park – Presented by Mercedes-Benz of Orlando & Selah Realty Group.

The exciting ambiance of the Kentucky Derby is brought right here to Winter Park. Come view a live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby at the Winter Park Country Club. This themed event boasts unlimited craft beer and wine along with samplings of delicious food and desserts from various local vendors for all in attendance. Guests are encouraged to dress in their finest Derby attire and win prizes for best-dressed in several categories.

Enjoy a live showing of the Kentucky Derby via Winter Park Event’s Millionaire’s Row Experience. Come visit the bourbon/whiskey table where samples of bourbon/whiskey will be shared along with the history of its origins. Full Pours of Premium wine, craft beer, and cocktails (OPEN BAR) will be poured responsibly. Heavy hors d’oeurvres served from local favorites like John & Shirley’s Catering, Carmel Kitchen, 4 Rivers Catering, & Uncle Matty’s Food Co. The experience includes a Hand-Rolled Cigar station with a cordial pairing(brandy, ports, etc.)

Tickets are limited. Proceeds will benefit The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation.

TICKET PRICES:

$69—-> UNTIL APRIL 30
$99—-> (MAY1<–>MAY6)
$125—->(MAY7)

This year we have made the Derby on Park Experience the “VIP Experience” via our Millionaires Row Ticket. This is the highest quality experience that Central Florida has to offer.

The Fashion Contest will be hosted by Never Naked Boutique. Never Naked Boutique will be awarding prizes for womens best hat, mens best dress, and best dressed couple.

Date :
Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Location event :
Winter Park Country Club
761 Old England Ave
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Contact :
Please visit the event website: http://www.winterparkevents.com/
or winterparkevents.com
Phone number: (321) 396-7790 or 407-599-3339.

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:
Sunday, May 1, 2016 at 7 am
Sunday, May 8, 2016
Sunday, May 15, 2016
Sunday, May 22, 2016
Sunday, May 22, 2016

Where?
Park Avenue & Welbourne
Winter Park

Website:
http://www.orlandorunnersclub.org/about-this-theme

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Spring Cleanup

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 5 or 6.

Households South of Fairbanks/Aloma avenues – May 12 or 13.

(Hazardous waste and yard waste is not included in the spring cleanup.)

Date :
May 5, 6, 12, 13, 2016 | 8 a.m to 5 p.m

Location event :
Fairbanks/Aloma avenues
Winter Park, FL United States

Contact :
Please call 407-774-0800

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Popcorn Flicks in the Park

Popcorn Flicks in the Park featuring “Sense and Sensibility”.

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.

We encourage you to bring a blanket, a picnic or snacks, and some family and friends and join us! Popcorn Flicks are typically scheduled at 7PM or 8PM, but may not start until sunset to provide an optimal viewing experience for our guests. These outdoor screenings are dependent upon Florida’s famously unpredictable weather conditions.

Free for public.

Date :
Thursday May 12, 2016 from 8 to 10 p.m

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

Contact :
For more information please call 407-629-0054
or visit website: enzian.org/film/popcorn_flicks

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Catch Healthy Habits

Winter Park residents age 50 and older will be needed to volunteer with other older adult volunteers to teach children ages 6-11 about healthy eating and fitness at Winter Park Community Center,
local schools, and other youth organizations.

The RCLL VOICE is a unique educational and service program that utilizes the special talents of older adult volunteers in Central Florida to address local community issues such as making communities more age-friendly, reducing health disparities, and addressing food insecurity among community residents. Volunteers serve as trained mentors and use their expertise to assist children, teens, and adults in a variety of areas including health and education.

The Hamilton Holt School at Rollins College received a generous grant from the Winter Park Health Foundation (WPHF) to support the Volunteers Organized in Community Engagement (VOICE) Program. VOICE is reducing the incidence of childhood obesity in Winter Park and surrounding communities by implementing a highly successful older adult volunteer service program, the CATCH Healthy Habits Program.

Free training will be provided by the Rollins College CATCH Healthy Habits Program, May 17-18.

Date :
Wednesday, May 17 and 18, 2016 from 1 to 5 p.m

Location event :
Alfond Gymnasium
1000 Holt Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Contact :
For further information, please call (407) 646-2459.
To submit a volunteer application, please go to http://www.rollins.edu/voice

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A family-friendly event with food, games and activities to raise money for the American Cancer Society.

Relay For Life participant Sara, “When I was young, I used to admire intelligent people; as I grow older, I admire kind people.

#IfICouldChangeOneThing – EVERYONE would join #RelayForLife until a cure was found!

We LOVE our community, sign up and join us today, click here.
This event is free of charge.

Date :
Saturday April 30th, 2016 @ 12 p.m – 10 p.m

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

Contact :
Please call (407) 765-9017 for more info or visit
http://relay.acsevents.org/site/PageServer?pagename=relay

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!

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

Don’t miss our 15th Annual Art of the Vine on April 15, 2016!
A night of inspiration benefiting New Hope for Kids

Art of the Vine is a fundraising event that supports New Hope for Kids, a Central Florida resource for children coping with life-threatening illnesses or grieving the loss of a loved one.

The event offers a variety of fine wines and gourmet foods from the best local restaurants. This unique event combines passions for amazing food and fine wine with art, music and great people. Your evening at Art of the Vine will include outstanding cuisine from a selection of the best upscale restaurants in the Orlando area, as well as an exceptional assortment of wines, martinis and beers. Presentations by exhibiting artists will showcase their original works throughout the event.

Art of the Vine will take place Friday, April 15, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. at Fields BMW in Winter Park. Please support New Hope for Kids by purchasing tickets, becoming a sponsor or donating a great auction item.

The evening ends with a drawing for the winning ticket in our BMW drawing of chance. Proceeds go towards the grief and wish programs at New Hope for Kids.

Don’t forget to purchase your tickets to win a new BMW!
Drawing will take place at the end of the evening of Art of the Vine.

We hope you’ll join us for an evening that is sure to inspire and excite, where you can feel good while doing good!

Tickets for this event are $85 in advance/$100 at the door
Business Casual.

Date :
Friday April 15th, 2016 @  6p.m – 9p.m

Location event:
Fields BMW
963 Wymore Road
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Contact :
Website: https://newhopeforkids.org/aov/
Phone number: (407) 331-3059

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. CoffeeTalk provides a more informal setting to share ideas, concerns and thoughts with city leaders.

CoffeeTalk also gives citizens the opportunity to talk to their city leaders in a more casual, informal environment and avoid the “stage fright” that is often experienced at large meetings. Mark your calendars for a cup of conversation and great coffee provided by Barnie’s CoffeeKitchen®.

This month’s speaker is Planning & Community Development Director Dori Stone.

Date :
Thursday April 14th @ 8:00 a.m – 9:30 a.m

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

Contact :
For further details, please visit https://cityofwinterpark.org/visitors/welcome-center-and-chamber-of-commerce/
or call Clarissa Howard at 407-599-3428 or cell 407-948-2044

The Winter Park Garden Club has one event in April. The topic of the discussion will focus on the edible and medicinal plants growing around us. Emily Ruff, Executive Director of the Florida School of Holistic Living, will lead the gathering. Ms. Ruff has worked extensively to preserve bioregional medicinal plants and their eco-systems.

Date :
Wednesday April 13th, 2016 at 10 a.m  | FREE for public.

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

Please call 407-644-5770 for more information.

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.

THE CITY OF WINTER PARK AND ENZIAN COLLABORATE
TO PRODUCE A CINEMA SERIES IN WINTER PARK.

Our Popcorn Flicks in the Park series features classic films for the whole family. These films are usually held on the second Thursday of each month in Winter Park’s beautiful Central Park and they are FREE and open to the public. We encourage you to bring a blanket, a picnic or snacks, and some family and friends and join us! Popcorn Flicks are typically scheduled at 7PM or 8PM, but may not start until sunset to provide an optimal viewing experience for our guests. These outdoor screenings are dependent upon Florida’s famously unpredictable weather conditions.

We may wait until 30 minutes prior to the set screening time to officially post a cancellation notice; which will be posted on our Facebook. You may also call Enzian’s Box Office at 407-629-1088 x230 for more information. Thank you for your understanding and if your screening is rained out – keep an eye out for a rain date!

TICKETS:

General Admission $11.00
Student/Senior/Military (with ID) $9.00
Matinees $9.00
Film Society Members $8.50

When?
Tuesday April 12th, 2016 from 8-10 pm | FREE for public

Where?
Park Avenue & Garfield Avenue
winter park, 32789 United States

Contact :
Further details at http://enzian.org/film/popcorn_flicks
or call call 407-629-0054.

The City of Winter Park will proudly host “Earth Day in the Park” Sunday, April 10.

This fun-filled event, presented by the City of Winter Park’s Sustainability Program and Keep Winter Park Beautiful (KWPB), will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Central Park.

“Earth Day in the Park” will provide fun for all ages including a kid’s zone with games, art projects, educational planting experience, and tie-dye t-shirts; live music all day long; art contest; child and adult Yoga; composting demo with free composter to the first 150 attendees; bike rodeo with helmet fitting, safety checks and obstacle course for ages 5 and up; food & beverage vendors, electric car show, and much more!

In celebration of Arbor Day, certified arborists from the city’s Urban Forestry Division will be on site to answer questions and give away an assortment of one-gallon containerized trees for city residents to plant at home.

Earth Day in the Park is presented by the city’s Sustainability Program, Urban Forestry Division, and Keep Winter Park Beautiful, and sponsored by COVANTA and Rollins College.

To promote creative and sustainable transportation modes, the Pedestrian & Bicycle Advisory Board will host the City of Winter Park Bike Valet. Patrons of the event will be able to check their bike free of charge at Morse Blvd. between Park and New York avenues.

Date :
Sunday April 10th, 2016 | 11 am to 3 pm

Location event:
Central Park
251 South Park Avenue
Winter Park, FL 32789

For a complete schedule and more information regarding the “Earth Day in the Park,” please visit cityofwinterpark.org/earthday or call 407-599-3364.

Be inspired tonight at 7 p.m. with Adam Braun, presented by Winter Park Institute at Rollins College.

Life-changing circumstances caused Adam Braun to shift dramatically his Wall Street trajectory toward a humanitarian “profit for purpose” approach.
Braun will share the story leading to his creation of Pencils of Promise whose mission is educating underprivileged children throughout the world.

Speaker Bio

Adam Braun is a New York Times bestselling author and the Founder of Pencils of Promise, an award-winning organization that has broken ground on more than 300 schools around the world. He also leads the Global Education Platform, an initiative conceived by the UN Special Envoy for Global Education to produce breakthroughs in learning innovation.

As a leader helping individuals, organizations, and companies drive transformation by identifying their true mission, he has been featured as a speaker at The White House, the United Nations and the Clinton Global Initiative. He has also been named to Business Insider’s 40 Under 40, Wired magazine‘s 50 People Who Are Changing the World, and was selected as one of the World Economic Forum’s first 10 “Global Shapers.”

Braun began working summers at hedge funds when he was just sixteen years old, sprinting down the path to a successful Wall Street career. But while traveling abroad he met a young boy begging on the streets of India. When Braun asked him what he wanted most in the world, he simply answered, “a pencil.”

This small request became the inspiration for Pencils of Promise, the organization Braun would leave Bain & Company several years later to launch. Using his unique “for-purpose” approach, he meshed for-profit business acumen with non-profit idealism and created a model now followed by a mission-driven generation.

Braun graduated from Brown University and is a highly sought-after speaker at major conferences and Fortune 500 companies.
He avidly engages with his social media following of over 500,000 people and in 2015 he received the nation’s most prestigious award for public service, the Jefferson Award.

His book The Promise of a Pencil: How an Ordinary Person Can Create Extraordinary Change debuted at #2 on the New York Times bestseller list and went on to become a No. 1 national bestseller. In the words of Sir Richard Branson, “For anyone with a big dream to change the world, this book will show you how to get it done.”

Adam Braun will have a book signing following his lecture in Bush Auditorium.

More details on the event are available at http://www.rollins.edu/rollins-winter-park-institute/events/2015-2016/adam-braun.html.

Date :
Tuesday April 5th, 2016 at 7 p.m

Location event:
Bush Science Center Auditorium –  Rollins College
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States

Contact :
Phone number: 407-691-1995