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>

Casa de Feliz invites you to come and enjoy some mesmerizing flamenco dancing by Alborea Dances Flamenco. Show starts on Sunday, December 7, from 12-3pm.

Alborea Dances is a multicultural Entertainment Dance Company, created and directed by Jenny and Ernesto Caballero, who have been dedicated to the world of dance for more than 20 years. They have combined their experiences as dance educators, performers, choreographers and events coordinators, to present dances from Spain, Bolivia and Middle Eastern countries. After many years of performing in International festivals and important venues around South America, Europe and the United States, life brought them to Florida to delight their audiences on the stages of Universal Studios, Sea World, Walt Disney World, Resorts, Hotels and Conventions. Also, they have been featured on The Travel Channel’s Great Hotels Series and Orange County TV’s “Central Florida’s World of Dance” series.

Learn more about the new 7,500 sq. ft. Winter Park facility focused on delivering a broad range of care for all ages, staffed by Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians. Located in Lakeside, across from Trader Joe’s, the facility is targeted for opening in December. This unique urgent care center has the clinical capabilities to handle major medical conditions, as well as minor illness and injuries.

Our guest speaker will be Mike Shumer, CEO, Crucial Care. Good Morning Winter Park will take place Friday, November 14, 2014 at Winter Park Welcome Center.
7:45 a.m. – Networking
8:15 a.m. – Program

November 13 the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce presents Happy Hour for Hunger, a fundraiser that features drinks and appetizers provided by your favorite Winter Park Village restaurants, plus live entertainment and a photo booth. All ticket proceeds will benefit Feed the Need Winter Park, a community-wide effort to raise funds for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

Let’s all come together to fight hunger in Central Florida!

Participating Restaurants:

• Another Broken Egg
• Edible Arrangements
• Lime Fresh Mexican Grille
• Mitchell’s Fish Market
• Pizzeria Valdiano
• Ruth’s Chris Steak House
• Second Harvest Food Bank’s Catering for Good
• Tea and Tea
• The Gourmet Cuisine at Rollins/ Sodexo

Tickets

Tickets are now on sale. $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Event starts at 5:30pm and runs until 7:30pm.
Tickets may also be purchased at Winter Park Welcome Center, 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789.

As this is a charity fundraiser, Chamber Dollars and Trustee vouchers will not be accepted. Thank you for understanding.

The 2014 Winter Park Christmas Parade will take place on Saturday, December 6, at 9am along the streets of Park Avenue in Downtown Winter Park. The parade features over 100 parade units including marching bands, police and fire departments, and Disney World and Sea World floats. After the parade, go ice skating in the West Meadow in Central Park in the outdoor skating rink.

Pancake Breakfast
Before and during the parade, Leadership Winter Park will host their annual Pancake Breakfast at the Central Park stage from7:00-10:30 a.m.

Tickets for the breakfast are $6.00 for adults and $4.00 for children. Tickets can be purchased in advance by calling (407) 644-8281. Proceeds benefit Winter Park area elementary schools. The parade is free.

Baldwin Park and Downtown Orlando Christmas Parades
Other parades to check out during the Holiday season include the Orlando Christmas Parade in Downtown Orlando that you can find out about here and the Christmas Parade in Baldwin Park that you can find out about here.

Click Here to read our official guide of the best holiday events going on in Winter Park and Baldwin Park during the Christmas season and click here for great Christmas events and things to do all around the Orlando area including the attractions.

Tickets for 2014 Winter Park Concours d’Elegance now available through AAA

Winter Park, FL (Oct. 14, 2014) –Central Florida residents and car enthusiasts can now purchase discounted tickets for the thirteenth annual Winter Park (FL) Concours d’Elegance, in Winter Park, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2014, at AAA’s online ticket sales site http://www.AAA.com/FUN or by visiting or calling any local AAA office in Central Florida.

AAA Members can save three dollars off the retail prices of $20 Adult and $10 child (4-10).

The Winter Park Concours motoring event features some of the most highly-regarded, judged classic and exotic cars in the United States will be staged 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Sunday, Nov 16, 2014 on the grounds of Winter Park Country Club, located on the north side of Winter Park’s popular Park Avenue shopping district.

Since its inception in 2002, the Winter Park Concours has become one of the most prestigious ranked exotic classic car shows in the United States.

The 2014 Winter Park Concours will display more than 160 of the world’s most prestigious automobiles, climaxing three days of related classic auto events throughout the metropolitan Orlando area. Attendees will be able to enjoy close-up access to individual autos and auto groupings for viewing and exclusive photo opportunities, enjoy live music, and select from food and beverage offerings by some of Central Florida region’s most popular food vendors.

Regular ticket prices for the Winter Park Concours are $20 for adults (11 and older) and $10 for children (4-10). There is no admission charge for children three and younger. Information: www.winterparkconcours.com.

AAA members can purchase discounted tickets at Central Florida AAA offices or online at http://www.AAA.com/FUN.

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Media contacts:
Tim Webber, 407-649-9190, Tim@winterparkconcours.com

On Thursday, October 16, the Winter Park High School Bands will commence their 75th Anniversary Year with a fall concert. Most of the Winter Park High School Bands will perform, including the Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble, and the concert will feature a wide variety of music. 

The fall concert is part of the Homecoming events during the week and, in a special celebration of the 75th year of the Winter Park High School band program, many former WPHS band directors and band alumni will be in attendance.

The concert begins 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, Christopher.Blackmer@ocps.net, and Associate Director Michael Clemente,Michael.Clemente@ocps.net.

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Small Business Resource Network host a monthly educational program for small business owners. The seminar series is designed with small business owners and professionals in mind and provides the necessary fundamentals of, and resources for, growing and sustaining a profitable organization in our community.

Each month features a different speaker and topic. Programs are be held on the third Friday of each month, with few exceptions.

Upcoming Program

Topic: Leadership

“Who’s The Leader of The Club: Walt Disney’s Leadership Lessons“

Presented by:
Jim Korkis, Author and Disney Historian

Description: 

Learn the key leadership strategies of Walt Disney and how they are incorporated into the Walt Disney Company to drive such enormous success. As an accomplished author and teacher, Jim dedicates his passion for Disney into powerful and engaging lessons of leadership from one of the most successful entrepreneurs of our time. In his latest work, Who’s the Leader of the Club?, Jim divulges seven lessons essential for small business owners, community board members and anyone who manages people. Join us to learn the skills crucial to help your organization thrive.

How Will You Benefit:

• Learn about Walt Disney’s approach to leadership and how you can follow similar principles
• Discover how to connect with co-workers and those you manage
• Optimize your leadership potential, personally and professionally

When & Where

Friday, October 17, 2014
8:00 a.m. – Registration & Networking
8:15 – 9:00 a.m. – Program

Seminars will be held in the Winter Park Welcome Center Community Room located at 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, 32789.

The series is free for Chamber members and $10 for non-members.