This saturday join us as we gather on the streets of beautiful downtown Winter Park to enjoy the magical Christmas Parade. Hosted by your Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, you’ll take in the bands, the marching and all the spectacle that is in the parade.

The parade route follows Cole Avenue and proceeds south to Comstock Avenue. Thanks to all of our media partners, including: Orlando Family Magazine, Orlando Life, The Park Press, WFTV Channel9, Winter Park/Maitland Observer, 89.9 FM WUCF, and 98.9 FM WMMO.

Join us on December 7 from 7am-10:30 for a delicious pancake breakfast at the Central Park Stage. This holiday tradition allows us to support the Winter Park elementary schools and their teachers through out the year. So bring your wallets and your appetites for some delicious breakfast for a great cause.

If you come down early enough you’ll also have great seats for the start of the “Ye Olde Hometown” Christmas Parade. Order your tickets at the park or online here: http://www.winterpark.org/content/pancake-breakfast

Cost
Adults $6
Children $4
Price includes pancakes, sausage and refreshments.

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Mark your calender for Friday, December 6, at 5pm as we come together in downtown Winter Park for the Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Holiday Stroll in Central Park, brought to you by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce.

The festivities begin with carols sung by St. Margaret Mary Catholic School Choir, ParkMaitland Glee Club, New Warner Chapel, Winter Park High School’s Belle Chanson Choir and Orlando Harmony. Following will be the 2013 Holiday Card Competition winners and finally the tree lighting hosted by Bob Opshal of WFTV.

Central Park will come to life with the lighting of the tree, and our special guests Mr and Mrs Clause will be there to greet all the children and share refreshements.

Stick around Central Park after the tree is lit because there will be a special screening through Popcorn in the Park of White Christmas at 7pm.

Do not miss out on the great family fun!

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Keattikorn

This Saturday, November 16 at 7:30 am come out to Central Park for this fun, free family event. There will be a friendly community competition to see which community (Winter Park, Maitland or Eatonville) can bring out the most walkers.

Eatonville took home top honors in 2012. Help Winter Park win the title this year by inviting your coworkers, friends, family and neighbors for a morning of healthy fun.

All ages and fitness levels can participate. Activities include warm ups, dancing, dance-walking, a healthy breakfast and a 30-minute walk. More info at www.healthycentralflorida.org.

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On Thursday, November 14 at 6pm at the Pates Law Group, P A on 1521 Mount Vernon Street in Orlando, there will be a seminar for women in transition.

Presented by the Pates Law Group, there will be a free seminar to provide valuable insight and solutions for financial security for women in transition.

Dianne Webb, of Stonebridge Financial Planning Group, LLC will speak on a variety of topics pertinent to women who are experiencing  a life change, such as divorce. For more information call 407-896-1166.

If you know someone who would benefit from this seminar please pass along the information.

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moggara12

If you love automobiles then you won’t want to miss the DuPont Registry Live Aeroport Reception on Friday, November 8; 7 – 10 pm at the South East RAMP on, 2151 Spinner Lane, Sanford, 32773.

We’re going to kick off the Winter Park Concours d’Elegance weekend with some of the world’s most exotic and rare automobiles, aircraft and watercraft.

Guests will enjoy delectable food stations, fine wines, a martini bar and cigar bar.

Event benefits Kids House Seminole.

Cost: $125. Contact Sue Hanna at 407-493-6406 or email sue@gobigmarketing.com.

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Teerapun

Join us on Saturday, November 2; 6 pm at the Mercedes-Benz of Orlando on, 810 N. Orlando Ave., for a fundraiser for Heart to Heart: a Community Care Organization, Inc.

We encourage guests to wear 1920’s costumes or dressy attire for a red-carpet event featuring a full casino and no-limit black jack tournament, live music by Performing Arts of Maitland and dancing, and fabulous speakeasy bar and food stations by Tim Webber Catering.

Tickets, tables and sponsorship information can be found at www.h2hcentralflorida.org/event, or call Ellen at 407-463-6297.

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The Woman’s Club of Winter Park are having a tea for new members on Thursday, October 17; 6 – 8 pm at, 419 South Interlachen Ave., Winter Park, 32789.

The club welcomes new members for wine, appetizers and introductory program on the third Thursday of each month, October – April.

In addition, regular meetings with tea, sandwiches, cookies and program will take place at 2 p.m. on first, second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

For 98 years the Woman’s Club of Winter Park has been providing education and support for the community, awarding scholarships to local college students and preserving our heritage and historic house.  For more information, call 407-740-7758.

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On Thursday, October 17; 8 am at the Winter Park Welcome Center,there will be another installment of CoffeeTalk. These talks provide citizens with the opportunity to talk to City of Winter Park leaders in a more causal, informal environment.

The meeting is open to the public. Coffee will be provided courtesy of Palmano’s Café, Coffee and Wine Bar.

Come out this Saturday, October 12; 10 a.m. – 12 pm and meet the Iron Man. He will be appearing at the Florida Blue Retail Center, 434 N. Orlando Avenue, Winter Park, 32789.

Bring the kids for an unforgettable experience. Get a free, autographed IRON MAN comic book and enjoy games, smoothies and snacks. For parents, there will be massages and a dietician available to answer questions. The event is free.

Don’t miss out or you’ll regret it!

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David Castillo Dominici