Rose Gardening Simplified

Learn how to create and maintain a lush rose garden.

Robert Bowden, Executive Director of Harry P. Leu Gardens for last 21 years, will share the simple techniques that have been so successful at Leu Gardens.

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Time: 10:00 AM
Place: Winter Park Garden Club
1300 S. Denning Dr.
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States
Cost: FREE

Popcorn Flicks in the Park
featuring “Strangers on a Train”

Thursday, September 10, 2015 | 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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.

The city in partnership with Waste Pro® for household hazardous waste and A1 Assets, Inc., for e-waste, will be offering waste disposal for all city residents at the Public Works Compound (1409 Howell Branch Road) directly behind Fire Station 64.

The following items will be accepted: fertilizers & pesticides, antifreeze, propane tanks, paint thinners, wet latex paint (dry latex paint is not hazardous waste and can go in trash), oil based paint (can be wet or dry), non-alkaline batteries (regular alkaline batteries can go in trash), gasoline, used engine oil, pool chemicals, household chemicals, tires (maximum of four), used motor oil, e-waste (computers, televisions, VCRs, DVD players, FAX machines, CD players & stereos).

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2015
Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Place: Public Works Compound
1409 Howell Branch Rd.
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States
Cost: FREE

First Time Homebuyer and Veteran Education Workshops

Saturday, September 5, 2015

9:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Call: 407-643-9111

Free

First Saturday of every month Veteran & first time home buyer education class. Learn about veteran housing eligibility, home buying process, consumer credit counseling services, lender & down payment assistant requirements.

CoffeeTalk featuring Commissioner Carolyn Cooper

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: Wednesday, September 30, 2015 

Time: 8:00 am to 9:00 am
Place: Winter Park Welcome Center
151 W. Lyman Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789 United States
Cost: FREE

A series of community workshops, will be presented by ACi
Architects, on behalf of the City of Winter Park and the Winter Park Public
Library. The purpose of the workshops is to gather insights and input from
Winter Park residents on the specific location, appearance and design of
the proposed new Winter Park Public Library and civic center facility.

Workshop attendees will explore and help create placemaking possibilities
that carefully integrate the new library/civic center within the northern
sector of Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. The results of the workshops will
be integrated into conceptual designs to be presented to the residents and
City Commission.

*Community Workshop 1: Site Assessment & Placemaking Possibilities*

Saturday, August 22, from 10 a.m. to noon

*Lake Island Recreation Center, 450 Harper St.*

Delve into the opportunities and challenges presented by various sites
within the northern sector of Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. This workshop
will feature the expertise of Fred Kent and Elena Madison, executives with
the nonprofit Project for Public Spaces, an organization dedicated to
creating public places that foster great communities, parks and civic
spaces. Also facilitating will be Dr. Norman Jacknis of Columbia
University, a senior fellow at the Intelligent Community Forum, a
nationally recognized expert in the future of libraries, and a key advisor
to The Aspen Institute’s effort “Rising to the Challenge: Re-envisioning
Public Libraries.”

*Community Workshop 2: Building Design Possibilities*

Sunday, August 23, from 1 to 3 p.m.

*Rachael D. Murrah Civic Center, 1050 W. Morse Blvd.*

Participants will explore many different style options for the interior
and exterior design concepts and see how design elements can be integrated
into Morse Boulevard, surrounding neighborhoods, and the existing park.
Attendees will have an opportunity to express their preferences as to which
styles and characteristics work best with Winter Park’s unique
architectural character and vision for a new 21st century library and
civic center facility.

*Community Workshop 3: Community Findings & Direction*

Thursday, September 17, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

*Location TBD*

Participants will review the results of the placemaking and building
appearance workshops, and view a 2-D conceptual site plan as well as 3-D
conceptual building-site visualization that incorporates the community’s
input. Attendees will be encouraged to give feedback to help adjust the
concepts so they most accurately reflect the wants and needs of the Winter
Park community.

For more information about the workshops, please visit wppl.org/FutureWPPL
<http://www.wppl.org/FutureWPPL>

Small Business Education Series

Aug 21 @ 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Designed with small business owners and professionals in mind, the Small Business Education Series provides the necessary fundamentals and resources for growing and sustaining a profitable organization in our community. Join us for this month’s program:

Free Small Business Resources

Panelists

Brittany Conway, Reference Librarian, Winter Park Public Library
David Hyland, Business Counselor, SCORE Orlando
Hal Thayer, Assistant Director, Florida Small Business Development Center at UCF

Description

As a small business owner and professional, you are always looking for opportunities to improve your business. While many opportunities are readily available, most come at a cost—costs that likely are not in your budget. In this program, you will hear from three organizations that share a goal of helping your business grow and thrive—for free! Our panelists will discuss the resources and services they can provide to help you succeed.

How Will You Benefit

Learn what free resources are available for your business
Realize how to access expensive databases, programs and classes at no cost
Hear from representatives who want to help your business grow

Winter Park Executive Women

No SHHH, Sherlock!: Libraries Drive Community Success

Aug 3 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Shawn Shaffer
Executive Director
Winter Park Public Library

Libraries are more relevant than ever, providing educational experiences for all ages. Shawn’s visionary leadership, dynamic personality, and encouragement of staff to risk change without fear of failure has positioned the Library to launch itself into the 21st century as a Library of Tomorrow. Her understanding of how libraries can change lives and a keen eye for strategic community engagement opportunities has brought renewed focus to meeting community needs with innovation and patron-centric service. Shawn will discuss how to build staff enthusiasm, respond creatively to customer demands, and how you can use the finance and business education resources available at the Library for your own success.

RSVP required by Friday, July 31.

Winter Park Executive Women is a solutions group of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce whose mission it is to empower women in business. Together we represent a wealth of knowledge readily available for the best business solutions and your greatest success.

Creating a Healthier Winter Park

Aug 14 @ 7:45 am – 9:00 am

Learn about how Winter Park Memorial Hospital is creating a healthier Winter Park for all generations, including the new Senior Emergency Room. Join Winter Park Memorial Hospital CEO Ken Bradley and nationally renowned geriatrician and Executive Medical Director of Florida Hospital for Seniors Rosemary Laird, MD, to hear about innovative approaches the hospital is taking to care for all generations of Winter Park residents.

Good Morning Winter Park is the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce’s monthly breakfast gathering featuring speakers who provide perspectives on issues, initiatives and happenings in our vibrant community.

*Thursday, 7/16 VISION WINTER PARK COMMUNITY TALK*

8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Rachel D. Murrah Civic
Center

*Friday, 7/17 DIVE IN MOVIE featuring “Finding Nemo” by Disney –
PIXAR®*

7:30 to 10 p.m., Winter Park Community Center

*Thursday, 7/23 SALUTE TO BUSINESS “A Foundation of Strong Commerce”*

5:30 to 8 p.m., Rachel D. Murrah Civic Center

*Saturday, 7/25 LAKE OSCEOLA WATERSHED CLEANUP & VOLUNTEER
APPRECIATION BREAKFAST*

8 to 11 a.m., Central Park main stage

*Saturday, 7/25 POOLSIDE PICNIC PARTY*

1 to 4 p.m., Winter Park Community Center

*Sunday, 7/26 MEAD BOTANICAL GARDEN CLEANUP*

9 to 11 a.m., Mead Botanical Garden

*Thursday, 7/30 VISION WINTER PARK COMMUNITY TALK*

8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Rachel D. Murrah Civic
Center

*Tuesday, 8/4 MARKET 2 PARK (lunchtime)*

11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Shady Park at Hannibal
Square

*Thursday, 8/6 VISION WINTER PARK COMMUNITY TALK*

8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Rachel D. Murrah Civic
Center

*Thursday, 8/6 MARKET 2 PARK (afternoon)*

4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Shady Park at Hannibal
Square

*Thursday, 8/13 COFFEETALK featuring Commissioner Sarah Sprinkel*

8 to 9 a.m., Winter Park Welcome Center

*Thursday, 8/13 VISION WINTER PARK COMMUNITY TALK*

8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Rachel D. Murrah Civic
Center