Archive for the ‘Winter Park Events’ Category.

Christmas Parade Applications

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Do you want to have a float in our annual Christmas Parade? If so you need to follow the link below to fill out an application and get it in before October 11, 2013.

 

Join the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce this holiday season as we host the 61st annual Winter Park “Ye Olde Hometown” Christmas Parade on Saturday, December 7.  Applications are now available and due by October 11.

 

 

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Winter Park Chamber of Commerce to Help Feed the Need

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It is hard to believe, but unfortunately true that 172,590 children in our community struggle with hunger. When these kids have no food, we have no choice but to respond. This fall the Winter Park community is breaking new ground in an effort to end hunger in Central Florida.

Feed the Need Winter Park, presented by Mayflower Retirement Community and Winter Park Memorial Hospital, is not your average food drive.  It is the first of its kind, community-wide effort to raise funds for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce is leading the charge to recruit members of the business community to become Community Champions, organizations who commit to raising a minimum of $500 towards the effort to feed hungry families in our community. Community Champions will receive:
  • Recognition on campaign website
  • Recognition on social media
  • Recognition in ‘Thank You’ ad in Winter Park/Maitland Observer
  • Opportunity to compete for top fundraising prizes.
Ready to sign up? Download a Community Champion form here or visit www.feedtheneedwp.org. Need more information? Contact Patrick Chapin at 407-644-8281 or pchapin@wintpark.org.
Community Champions that sign up by Friday, October 25, will be recognized at the campaign kick-off onThursday, October 31 at City Hall and be able to show their commitment to the cause by standing with City of Winter Park Mayor Ken Bradley, Rollins College President Lewis Duncan and Chamber President/CEO Patrick Chapin at the event.
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Trick or Treat on Park Avenue

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Don’t miss out this for an early chance to take your little ones out to trick or treat in a family friendly atmosphere on Saturday, October 26; 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Children in costume are invited to visit participating Park Avenue area merchants for a Halloween tradition.  Sign up to participate by October 4 to be included in marketing materials.

 

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Pumpkins and Munchkins

Bring the kids out for a safe and fun Halloween treat to the Pumpkins and Munchkins in Shady Park from 6:30-8:30pm. There will be a costume contest, trick or treat trail, games, bouncy house and much more.

Shady Park is located in Hannibal Square. For more information call 407 599 3275.

 

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14th Annual Park Avenue Pet Costume Contest

October 27, 2013 bring your furry friend in their costume to North Park Ave and Garfield Ave to show off their costume. The event runs from 10am-3pm.

Main Events

11am large dog contest

1pm small dog contest

12-3pm Pet ‘Trick or Treat’

 

For more information call 407 644 2969.

 

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Tina Phillips

Backyard Biodiversity

On October 26, 9am-4pm at Mead Gardens there will be an interactive biodiversity presentation on gardening, birds, and butterflies. There will be an amphibian and reptile exhibit as well as a guest speakers, nature hike, seed sale and book signing.

This will be a great learning experience for young and old, so much to see and do for the whole family.

For more information contact Catherine Brown at 407 761 7109, or visit, tarflower.fnpschapters.org.

 

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Long Term Care Information

October 24, 2013 4-5pm at Winter Park Community Center, 721 West New England Ave.

Board certified attorney Patricia Fuller and attorney Heather Kirson give a presentation for veterans and the general public on how to prepare for old age care by discussing estate planning, Medicaid, nursing home asset protection, and much more.

This work shop requires participant reservation, so call 407 422 3017 to reserve your spot today.

 

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79th Annual Bach Festival

The 79th Annual Bach Festival presents Emanuel Ax, the premier pianist of our time. Emanuel will perform works by Brahams at Rollins College, in Tiedtke Concert Hall on 100 Holt Ave. Tickets for this event are $45-$60.

For more information call Betsy Gwinn at 4007 646 2182, or visit www.BachFestivalFlorida.org.

 

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Pumpkin Run

Saturday October 19, 7:30am at Mead Garden, 1300 Denning Dr.

Come out to the St Margaret Mary run for Haiti. this 5k run/walk will benefit the citizens of Haiti. $20 adults, $15 students. 10years and younger are free with adult.

The 3.1 mile run/walk begins and ends in Mead Gardens. There are prizes for the top female runners and the top male runners.

For more information call 407 677 5449, or visit www.stmargaretmary.org/PumpkinRun.html.

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Coffee Talk

Coffee Talk resumes on October 17th, from 8-9am.

This week’s talk feature Commissioner Cooper.

Come to the Winter Park Welcome Center,  on 151 West Lyman Ave,  and bring your questions comments and ideas. While you’re there enjoy a cup of coffee in a relaxing atmosphere of community interest.

For more information call 4067 599 3428.