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Easter Weekend Open House at Morse Museum

ID-10074818To celebrate this Easter weekend, the museum will be open of no charge to the public! Come and enjoy with the whole family.

Call for times of availability, or visit Morse Museum on their website at, http://www.morsemuseum.org.

Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens Easter Special

ID-10074818Come to the Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden on Friday, April 18 from 10am-4pm for an Easter treat. In observance of Good Friday the Polasek Museum will be open to the public.

Visitors are encouraged to come and view the many liturgical works created by Albin Polasek including “The Victorious Christ” and “The Stations of the Cross.” Visitors will also have the opportunity to find 20 hidden traditional Ukrainian Easter eggs, or pysanky, in the historic home.

This is a FREE event. For more information call 407-647-6294, or visit the museum website at, http://www.polasek.org.

Suffer from Snoring?

Classic Iron Beds & Designer Linens of Winter ParkDo you snore or suffer from morning headaches, daytime sleepiness, irritability and/or memory loss? You may have sleep apnea. Join Jeffrey Lehman, MD, as he discusses available treatment options.

Join us on Tuesday, April 15, at 11:00am at the Winter Park Memorial Hospital, in the Medical Library, at 200 N. Lakemont Ave.

This is a free event, but registration is necessary. Please call 407-303-1700, or visit us on the web at, http://winterparkhospital.com.

Free Income Tax Preparation

ID-10065956Come to the Winter Park Public Library in the Literacy Room on the 2nd floor on Tuesday, April 15, from
11:30am- 3:30pm for free income tax preparation and help.

Contact: 407-623-3300

Free income tax preparation will be available at the Winter Park Public Library every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Ultimate Foodie Festival

ceGet ready for Winter Park’s ultimate foodie festival! Join the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce for the 29th Annual Taste of Winter Park presented by CenturyLink on Wednesday, April 16, 2014.

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!

Raffle Tickets Available! 

Enter the Taste of Winter Park raffle for your chance to win great prizes! Prizes include:

  • An Ancient Olive and Spice & Tea Exchange gourmet basket ($300 value) featuring a variety of spices, salts, olive oils, balsamic vinegars, olives, pasta and locally produced favorites from Fat Cat Gourmet, Sunchowder’s Emporia and Jane’s Short & Sweet.
  • One of two Dine Around Winter Park packages featuring gift certificates to restaurants featured at the Taste of Winter Park.
Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10 and will be available online in advance with purchase of a Taste of Winter Park ticket and at the event. A portion of the proceeds from raffle ticket sales will benefit New Hope for Kids. Need not be present to win.

Popcorn Flicks in the Park

ID-10021892Tuesday, April 08, at 8pm in downtown Central Park the Parks and Recreation Center presents at movie for the whole family. 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. Rain date will be April 24.

Trees for Peace

ID-100204276On Tuesday, April 08, at 11:15am in Central Park West Meadow, 150 N. New York Ave, the City of Winter Park and the Multifaith Education Project are proud to announce the 11th annual Trees For Peace Interfaith Tree Planting Project.

City officials will begin the ceremony at 11:30 a.m. and the program will be led by Louise Franklin Sheehy, director of the Multifaith Education Project. More than 100 students and faculty representing the Jewish Academy of Orlando, Geneva Christian School and Leaders Preparatory School will join together to plant trees for peace.

Orlando Philharmonic presents Spring Pops Concert

ID-10060347On Sunday, April 06, at 7pm the City of Winter Park will proudly host the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra as they present Spring Pops in charming Central Park in downtown Winter Park.

Bring your blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy an evening of heart-warming music under the stars. This wonderful performance is made possible by a generous grant from the Charlotte Julia Hollander Trust. The event is free and open to the public.

 

Free Income Tax Preparation

ID-10065956The Winter Park Public Library is giving a free income tax preparation class on Thursday, April 03, on 11:30am – 3:30pm.
Come to the Literacy Room, 2nd floor, 460 E. New England Ave.Free income tax preparation will be available at the Winter Park Public Library every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Park Avenue Sidewalk Sale

ID-100202352From Friday, March 21, until March 22 enjoy savings up to 50-75% off at your favorite Park Avenue merchants.
Stores will be open from 10am- 6pm.