Seasons 52 Park Ave. 5.2k presented by Florida Hospital

Seasons 52 Park Ave. 5.2k

Location: Stage at Central Park, Winter Park, Florida
Corner of Garfield Ave and Park Avenue

Saturday, January 26, 2013
7:30 am: 5.2k (3.2 miles)
8:45 am: Healthy 100 Kids’ Run
9:00 am: Awards Presentation

Get a healthy start to the New Year by participating in the 4th race of the Track Shack Running Series. Seasons 52 Fresh Grill and Wine Bar celebrates the enjoyment of living a fit and healthy lifestyle by sponsoring this race through beautiful Winter Park!

Contact: 407-896-1160 or www.trackshack.com

Registration required.

Entry fee:
Thru Jan 19 $24
Jan 20-25 $28
Race Day $35

WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner with accredited fire, police and parks & recreation agencies (December 19, 2012) – The City of Winter Park is proud to present the 11th annual Unity Heritage Festival on Sunday, January 20, and Monday, January 21, 2013. The annual community festival will promote family history and raise funds for the Educational Fulfillment Fund for local economically disadvantaged youth.
The festival begins on Sunday, January 20, in Shady Park in Hannibal Square located at the intersection of Pennsylvania and New England avenues, from 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Special activities will include children’s games, career booths, food and retail vendors, special entertainment by various gospel artists, job training, job readiness and financial literacy by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Nu Iota Omega Chapter and the presentation of the annual Heritage Award. Patrons are also encouraged to visit the Hannibal Square Heritage Center just across the street from Shady Park to see “Sewn Together: Photographic Quilts Reflecting the Family Ties of Eatonville, Maitland and Winter Park” and “The Sage Project: Hannibal Square Elders Tell Their Stories.” The center pays tribute to the past, present and future contributions of Winter Park’s historic African American community.
Prior to the festival’s continuance on Monday, January 21, there will be a special Martin Luther King, Jr. Park Dedication Ceremony at 9:30 a.m. at the park located on corner of Morse Boulevard and Denning Drive. Following the ceremony, participants will then march to Shady Park to continue the celebration. After a series of public meetings and input, the city renamed Lake Island Park to Martin Luther King, Jr. Park in June 2012. The park will be officially dedicated on MLK Day in honor of the memory and accomplishments of one of the world’s most influential civil rights leaders.
The heritage festival continues in Shady Park on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Join Mayor Ken Bradley and Winter Park city officials at 10 a.m. for a special Martin Luther King, Jr., symbolic program, including the Feature Family Presentation for the Perkins family. Exciting events and activities will continue throughout the day including food and music by Motown Entertainment.
Special thanks to event sponsors including the City of Winter Park Community Redevelopment Agency and Parks & Recreation Department, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Nu Iota Omega Chapter, Verizon Wireless, Crealdé School of Art, Davis Bakery, MetroPlan Orlando and Tim Webber, The Coordinator.
For more information regarding the 11th annual Unity Heritage Festival, please call 407-599-3275. For information regarding additional City of Winter Park events, please visit the city’s official website at cityofwinterpark.org.

Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony

Kick off the holidays at the 23rd annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony in Central Park in downtown Winter Park.  Bring the entire family to this free event for an evening of holiday cheer as Park Avenue is transformed into a Winter Wonderland.

Enjoy performances by:

• St. Margaret Mary Catholic School Choir
• New Warner Chapel
• Colby Center for Dance and Performing Arts
• Park Maitland “Singing Eagles” Glee Club
• Orlando Harmony

The tree lighting will be broadcast live on WFTV – Channel 9 with anchor Bob Opsahl. Afterwards, families can enjoy refreshments provided by local businesses, plus face painting, caricatures and visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Date: Friday, November 30
Time: 5 p.m.
Place: Central Park

Leadership Winter Park Pancake Breakfast

Presented by Fannie Hillman + Associates & Vanson Constructors

The Leadership Winter Park Pancake Breakfast has become a holiday tradition.  Help us turn pancake batter into a stack of dough! Proceeds from the breakfast benefit six Winter Park area elementary schools to assist teachers with the purchase of necessary school supplies.

Come early, enjoy a delicious breakfast and get a great seat for the Winter Park “Ye Olde Hometown” Christmas Parade.

Date: Saturday, December 1
Time: 7-10:30 a.m.
Place: Central Park stage

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

Order tickets in advance here or purchase at the event.

Winter Park “Ye Olde” Hometown Christmas Parade
Presented by Bright House Networks
Supported by Main Street Children’s Dentistry, Rollins College & Towncare Dental

The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the annual Winter Park “Ye Olde Hometown” Christmas Parade.  The event has been held on the first Saturday in December for 60 years, making it the longest-running holiday parade in Central Florida.

In 2012, the parade will be under the direction of honorary grand marshal, U.S. Congressman John Mica, and will travel down Park Avenue, starting at Cole Avenue and proceed south to Comstock Avenue.  More than 100 units will participate including marching bands, local police and fire departments, scouting groups, local dignitaries and, of course, Santa Claus.

WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner with accredited fire, police and parks & recreation agencies (November 20, 2012) – The City of Winter Park and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra invite you to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season at their annual Holiday Pops concert Sunday, November 25, at 4 p.m., in charming Central Park. This free public concert is made possible by the Charlotte Julia Hollander Trust. Bring a blanket and picnic for a concert program that has become a family tradition in central Florida.

Conductor Albert-George Schram will lead the Philharmonic in a beautiful program of holiday favorites for all ages. Highlights will include instrumentals such as “Chanukah Suite,” “Sleigh Ride” and “Deck the Halls,” and vocal selections including “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” featuring Holiday Singer Connie Brink; “O Holy Night” featuring Tiffany Coburn; “The Twelve Days of Christmas” featuring the Holiday Singers; and “Christmas Memories,” featuring the children’s choir.

In the spirit of the season, audience members are encouraged to bring non-perishable, canned or dry food items to help restock the pantries at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Over the past 11 years, the orchestra has helped collect over 4,000 pounds of food for families in central Florida.

For more information regarding the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra or this special performance, please call 407-896-6700, ext. 223, or visit orlandophil.org.

For information regarding additional events in the City of Winter Park, please visit the city’s official website at cityofwinterpark.org.

WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner with accredited fire, police and parks & recreation agencies (November 2, 2012) – The City of Winter Park is once again preparing to welcome a string of festive events this holiday season. Gather with friends, family and loved ones to experience these annual holiday traditions in Winter Park, the “City of Culture and Heritage.”

The season begins with “Winter in the Park” holiday ice skating rink in Central Park West Meadow from Friday, November 16, 2012, through Sunday, January 6, 2013. “Winter in the Park” will include a full calendar of joyful events including holiday music, games, family nights, youth nights, carolers and so much more. The rink will be open Monday thru Thursday, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sunday, from noon to 8 p.m. For more information, please call 407-599-3203.

A special Holiday Pops concert performed by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra will take place Sunday, November 25, at 4 p.m., in beautiful Central Park. Bring a blanket and a picnic for a concert program of holiday favorites that will be sure to put everyone in the spirit of the season. Guest conductor Albert George Schram will lead the Philharmonic and guest soloists Tiffany Colburn and Connie Brink. This free concert is made possible by the Charlotte Julia Hollander Trust. For more information, please call 407-770-0071.

On Friday, November 30, at 5 p.m., the festivities continue in Central Park with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Stroll hosted by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and presented by the University of Central Florida. The night will begin with carols from several local ensembles, followed by the award ceremony for the 2012 Holiday Card Competition winners. Central Park will come to life with beautiful bright lights and Santa & Mrs. Claus will make a special appearance. For more information, please call 407-644-8281.

In conjunction with the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony and Holiday Stroll Friday, November 30, the City of Winter Park will present Popcorn Flicks in Central Park featuring “Elf” at 7 p.m. For more information, please call 407-629-0054.

On Saturday, December 1, Park Avenue comes to life at 9 a.m. with the 60^th annual Winter Park “Ye Olde Hometown” Christmas Parade, hosted by the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and presented by Bright House^® Networks. This family-friendly occasion showcases holiday-themed floats, Santa Claus and well-known local figures as they make their way down the avenue. For more information, please call 407-644-8281.

Before and after the Christmas parade Saturday, December 1, Leadership Winter Park Class 23 will host the 14^th annual Leadership Winter Park Pancake Breakfast, presented by Fannie Hillman & Associates and Vanson Constructors, at the Central Park main stage from 7 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Enjoy hot pancakes, sausage and beverages for just $6 per adult and $4 per child, with proceeds benefiting

Winter Park area elementary schools. For more information, please call 407-644-8281.

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art continues their holiday tradition with the 34^th annual Christmas in the Park Celebration Thursday, December 6. Central Park creates the beautiful backdrop for the lighting of eight turn-of-the-century Tiffany windows as the Bach Festival Choir performs in concert on the main stage. The two-hour program begins at 6:15 p.m. For more information, please call 407-645-5311.

To complement the annual “Christmas in the Park Celebration,” Friends of Casa Feliz will present Christmas at the Casa, sponsored by Commerce National Bank and Trust, Thursday, December 6, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Casa Feliz located at 656 North Park Avenue. Santa Claus will be on hand to greet everyone, the house will be decorated for the season, and costumed carolers will lead attendees in holiday favorites. For more information, please call 407-628-8200.

On Saturday, December 8, the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens will become the official judging and viewing site for the 9^th annual Winter Park Boat Parade & Festival of Lights including a water ski show on Lake Virginia near Rollins College. This free event will begin at dusk and parking fees will apply. For more information, please call 407-647-6294.

Chabad of Greater Orlando will present Chanukah in the Park Sunday, December 9, at 5 p.m., in Central Park. The evening will include singing performances, live music, dancers, face painting, jugglers and food. For more information, please call 407-644-2500.

The city’s 125^th anniversary will be celebrated at the Winter Park Historical Association’s Holiday Open House Thursday, December 13, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Winter Park Country Club.

Enjoy the rich sounds of Christmas as tuba, euphonium, sousaphone and baritone players of all ages gather to perform a FREE concert from the main stage in Central Park beginning at 1 p.m., Saturday, December 15. Winter Park’s 17^th annual Merry Tuba Christmas has become a must-see on the holiday list of things to do. Registration for musicians begins at 9:30 a.m., with rehearsal running from 10:30 a.m. to noon. For more information, please call 407-599-3463.

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art will hold a FREE Holiday Weekend Open House Saturday, December 22, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, December 23, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, please call 407-645-5311.

To wrap up the holiday season with a bright red bow on top, the City of Winter Park will proudly host the 6^th annual Russell Athletic Bowl^® Parade of Bands Friday, December 28, at 11 a.m. As a prelude to the Russell Athletic Bowl^® game on Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. at the Florida Citrus Bowl, school bands from the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and Big East championship teams will march through downtown Winter Park and perform a “Bandastic Game Day Preview” in Central Park. For more information, please call 407-599-3463.

For information regarding additional events in the City of Winter Park, please visit the city’s official website at cityofwinterpark.org.

The City of Winter Park wishes everyone a very happy and safe holiday season!

WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner with accredited fire, police and parks & recreation agencies (November 13, 2012) – The City of Winter Park and the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra invite you to celebrate the spirit of the holiday season at their annual Holiday Pops concert Sunday, November 25, at 4 p.m., in charming Central Park. This free public concert is made possible by the Charlotte Julia Hollander Trust. Bring a blanket and picnic for a concert program that has become a family tradition in central Florida.

Conductor Albert-George Schram will lead the Philharmonic in a beautiful program of holiday favorites for all ages. Highlights will include instrumentals such as “Chanukah Suite,” “Sleigh Ride” and “Deck the Halls,” and vocal selections including “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” featuring Holiday Singer Connie Brink; “O Holy Night” featuring Tiffany Coburn; “The Twelve Days of Christmas” featuring the Holiday Singers; and “Christmas Memories,” featuring the children’s choir.

In the spirit of the season, audience members are encouraged to bring non-perishable, canned or dry food items to help restock the pantries at Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Over the past 11 years, the orchestra has helped collect over 4,000 pounds of food for families in central Florida.

For more information regarding the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra or this special performance, please call 407-896-6700, ext. 223, or visit orlandophil.org.

For information regarding additional events in the City of Winter Park, please visit the city’s official website at cityofwinterpark.org.

WINTER PARK, Fla., an internationally recognized ICMA Excellence Award winner with accredited fire, police, and parks & recreation agencies (November 13, 2012) The City of Winter Park Public Art Advisory Board is proud to announce the newest “Art in Chambers” exhibition Tree Dreams featuring photography by Diane Gillett Boswell. The collective effect of Winter Park’s iconic tree canopy inspires this body of work. The exhibition is open for public viewing from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, in City Hall Commission Chambers located at 401 S. Park Ave., and will remain on display through February 2013. The adjacent Chapman Room will feature Boswell’s exhibition Trees Reimagined; a glimpse from a larger body of work in development about Winter Park trees. There will be an artist reception Wednesday, November 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

About her exhibition Boswell writes, “As a child, tree climbing was a favorite pastime. It began at my grandparent’s home with a long, graceful oak tree branch that swept the ground just within my reach. From there, it became a search to identify trees best suited for reaching a perfect perch. The perspective from the treetops was always an intriguing way to watch the passersby come and go, and to see children and animals from this perspective. Now as an observer under the familiar canopy of Winter Park’s community of trees, the collective effect is like a continuous lacey layer of protection that provides shelter and works together as a haven of peaceful textures to buffer the daily life buzzing around their positions.”

Boswell studied art and architecture in Florence, Italy, and later received a degree in architecture and interior design from the University of Florida in Gainesville. In addition to her career as an architect, she is a photographer and cinematographer. Boswell has a recent installation at the new Amway Center in downtown Orlando, Fla.

“Art in Chambers,” a project of the Winter Park Public Art Advisory Board, showcases works by local artists or works borrowed from local museums. “Art in Chambers” enlivens Winter Park’s public rooms and exposes residents and visitors to art, highlights the importance the city places on art and culture, provides city support to local artists and studios, and creates opportunities to educate the populace on the value of art and its place in a meaningful life.

For more information regarding “Art in Chambers” please call 407-599-3498. For information regarding additional City of Winter Park events, please visit the city’s official website at cityofwinterpark.org.

The Parks & Recreation Department of the City of Winter Park will present Pumpkins & Munchkins in Shady Park on Wednesday, October 31, 2012, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., in Shady Park, adjacent to the Winter Park Community Center at 721 West New England Avenue.

Munchkins of all ages are invited to attend this FREE family-friendly event. Fun-filled activities will include games, bounce houses, a costume contest, Trick-or-Treat Trail and safe Halloween fun for everyone. If inclement weather tries to dampen the evening, the event will be moved into the Winter Park Community Center.

For more information regarding Pumpkins & Munchkins in Shady Park, please call 407-599-3275.

For information regarding additional City of Winter Park events, please visit the city’s official website at cityofwinterpark.org.

Wednesday, 10/17 

WINTER PARK HIGH SCHOOL PARADE & PEP RALLY
5 p.m., Park Avenue and Central Park

Thursday, 10/18

COFFEETALK featuring Commissioner Carolyn Cooper
8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Winter Park Welcome Center

Saturday, 10/20

HARRIET’S PARK AVENUE FASHION WEEK RUNWAY SHOW
7 p.m., Central Park West Meadow

Monday, 10/22   

CITY BLOOD DRIVE
9 a.m. to 2 p.m., City Hall

10/23 – 12/11 

BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS – BEGINNER
7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Winter Park Farmers’ Market

BALLROOM DANCE LESSONS – INTERMEDIATE
8:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., Winter Park Farmers’ Market

Saturday, 10/27

KID’S TRICK OR TREAT ON PARK AVENUE
10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Park Avenue

Wednesday, 10/31

PUMPKINS & MUNCHKINS IN SHADY PARK
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Shady Park

Thursday, 11/1 

POPCORN FLICKS IN CENTRAL PARK featuring “Chicken Run”
8 p.m. to 10 p.m., Central Park

Friday, 11/9

2nd ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION “HONORING  WINTER PARK HEROES”
10 a.m., Winter Park Community Center

November 10 – 11

11^TH ANNUAL WINTER PARK CONCOURS D’ ELEGANCE
Hannibal Square, Saturday; Park Avenue, Sunday

Wednesday, 11/14

“WHAT WAS FLORIDA LIKE IN THE 1800s”
11:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Casa Feliz

Thursday, 11/15

COFFEETALK featuring Commissioner Tom McMacken
8 a.m. to 9 a.m., Winter Park Welcome Center

Thursday, 11/15

“SIP & STROLL” ON PARK AVENUE
5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Park Avenue

Join Winter Park Chamber of Commerce on
Saturday, October 13 & Sunday, October 14, 2012
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Central Park
Downtown Winter Park

Presented by:

Works by 150 Florida Artists
Children’s Activities by Crealde School of Art
Live Entertainment
Beer Garden
Sidewalk Sale at Park Avenue Merchants

Learn more at www.autumnartfestival.com or call (407) 644-8281