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Spring Cleanup

Thursday, May 7, 2015 to Friday, May 8, 2015 | 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

| 407-774-0800 | FREE

It’s that time of year again! Now is the time for spring cleaning just in time for the summer. The City of Winter Park encourages residents to participate in the city’s annual Spring Cleanup which will be held during the month of May. The annual Spring Cleanup provides an extra “bonus” pickup day so that residents can dispose of old furniture, broken appliances and other bulky items. To take advantage of this convenient service, residents must place their items curbside after 5 p.m. on the evening prior to their second regularly scheduled pickup day. Households North of Fairbanks/Aloma avenues – week of May 4. Households South of Fairbanks/Aloma avenues – week of May 11. (Hazardous waste and yard waste is not included in the spring cleanup.)

Get Your Jazz On

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Grab a blanket or bring a lawn chair and enjoy a glass of wine, live Jazz music or a cigar while our Chef fires up his Caja box for his Winter Park award winning Roasted Pig.

MAY 29TH

6 P.M. – 9 P.M.

Price will include live music under the stars, wine portions, Smoked Pig with accompaniments, valet parking and our extended happy hour the day of the event. Dinner reservations in our Hamilton’s Kitchen Restaurant are recommended after the festivities.

To make reservations, call 407-998-8089
Cost: $30.00 per person
Reservations NOT required

A MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

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Join The Alfond Inn as we celebrate Mom

FOR A MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH

Our Chefs will be busy in the kitchen preparing something special just for her.
There will be elaborate Chef attended stations, accompanied by a complimentary Mimosa or Champagne,
as well as live piano music.

SUNDAY, MAY 10TH, 2015

11 A.M. – 3 P.M.

$69.00 (plus tax and gratuity) per guest
$24.00 for Children ages 5-12 (plus tax and gratuity)
Children under 5 complimentary
Valet Parking complimentary

For Mother’s Day reservation, please call 407-645-6605

Winter Park Concours d’Elegance

Green EnergyTickets 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

Winter Park High School Band 75th Anniversary Fall Concert

ID-10065939On 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.

Small Business Education Series

ID-100129662The 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.

Park Avenue Sidewalk Sale

ID-100202352Come and shop the discounts at the Park Avenue Sidewalk Sale. All vendors will participate in the sidewalk sale with racks of gorgeous clothes outside their store from October 9-12. While you’re shopping for bargins, stop inside and see what’s new and stock up for the upcoming fashion week events!

Don’t miss out, grab your friends and take advantage of the deals!

Autumn Art Festival

The Winter Park Autumn Art Festival, presented by Florida Distributing Company and Subaru celebrates its 41st anniversary onSaturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12, 2014.  At its permanent home in Central Park, located along beautiful Park Avenue, the Winter Park Autumn Art Festival is the only juried fine art show to showcase Florida artists exclusively.

“The Winter Park Chamber of Commerce continues the tradition of hosting one of Central Florida’s most cherished art festivals which inspires, entertains and educates our community,” said Winter Park Chamber of Commerce President/CEO, Patrick Chapin. “The arts have a huge impact on our quality of life and we are pleased to showcase Florida artists during this two-day celebration.”

From over 400 applications, 156 of Florida’s outstanding artists were selected to display their works in eight different categories, including ceramics, drawings and graphics, fiber, fine crafts, jewelry, painting, photography and sculpture. Prize money awarded by festival judges in 2014 will exceed $16,000.

Local artist Sally Evans created the festival poster for 2014 featuring a vibrant painting of lily pads. Posters can be purchased in advance at the Winter Park Welcome Center, located at 151 W. Lyman Avenue.  In addition, the scene will be featured on postcards, t-shirts and tote bags with all merchandise available at the festival.

New this year, patrons can enjoy seasonal craft beers in the Florida Distributing Company beer garden, located near the Central Park stage. A portion of the proceeds from the beer garden will benefit Chamber Cares, the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce’s philanthropic effort. Throughout the festival, attendees will continue to enjoy live musical entertainment on the Central Park Stage, children’s activities led by instructors from The Crealdé School of Art, food vendors and a sidewalk sale at local merchants. Plus,

visit the Disney prize wheel booth for a chance to win prizes from “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day” and “Big Hero 6”. The festival is free and open to the public both days from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Park Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic during the festival from New England Avenue to Canton Avenue.  Ample parking can be found on area side streets and parking garages. A bicycle valet will also be organized by the Winter Park Pedestrian Bicycle Board in the West Meadow.

For more information on the festival, please visitwww.autumnartfestival.org or call (407) 644-8281. The festival can also be found at on Facebook and on Twitter at @WPAutumnArtFest.