Sunny Across Central Florida- Orlando Science Center Festival of Chocolate
Host Jon Pavano talks with Jeff Stanford from the Orlando Science Center about the Festival of Chocolate. Jeff and Jon talk about the science behind the making of chocolate. The also talk about what someone can expect when attending the festival of chocol
Orlando Repertory Theatre
Join us for the seventh season at the Orlando Repertory Theatre... filled with imagination. Bring the family out to one of our productions, kicking off in 2010 with The Giver.
The Giver - January 29th, 2010 - February 28th, 2010
The Berenstain Bears On Stage: A Bear Country Musical - February 27, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Your local participating Ford Lincoln Mercury dealerships are working together to help find a cure for Juvenile diabetes. Throughout the month of March, proceeds from every new vehicle sale will be donated to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Stop by Longwood Lincoln Mercury, Tropical Ford Lincoln Mercury, Poffenbaugh Ford Lincoln Mercury, Central Florida Lincoln Mercury or Island Lincoln Mercury to find out more about how you can join the fight to cure Juvenile diabetes.
Join us for the 3rd Annual Lake Eola Walk for Wishes on Thursday, March 18th! Come after you leave the office on Thursday night for a walk in the park. Help us grant wishes by asking your friends, family and co-workers to support you as an individual walker or as part of a team. Evening will include entertainment, a story from one of our special wish children, post-walk dinner, laps around the lake, and prizes.
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Leu Gardens will host their Annual Plant Sale on Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21. The Gardens FREE both days. Be sure to bring a wagon or plant cart for your purchases!
Saturday, March 20
· Members Only 8:00 – 9:00 am
· Gardens open to the public 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
· Plants & Garden Accessories On Sale
Sunday, March 21
· Gardens open 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
· Plants & Garden Accessories On Sale
Click Here for more information or view the event flyer.
3.21-22.10 - Make A Splash!
Bealls Department Stores, Inc., is helping increase water safety education in Florida by supporting the USA Swimming Foundation’s Make a Splash program, a national child-focused water safety initiative that aims to provide the opportunity for every child in America to learn to swim.
Available from March 7-22, 2010, Florida consumers can visit any Bealls Department Store in Florida and purchase a $3 donation voucher to fund low-cost swimming lessons for children in Florida who otherwise may never learn to swim. Consumers will receive 15 percent off their purchases at Bealls Department Stores on Sunday, March 21 and Monday, March 22 with the purchase of the $3 donation voucher. Bealls will then donate 100 percent of donation voucher sales to the Make a Splash initiative.
Visit www.BeallsFlorida.com/makingwaves to learn more about Bealls partnership with the USA Swimming Foundation. To view a list of Make a Splash local partner programs in Florida, visit makeasplash.org.
3.23.10 - Relay for Life of Stoneybrook Meeting
A meeting for the Relay for Life of Stoneybrook is scheduled for March 23 at Whispering Oak Elementary School beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Relay will be held April 30-May 1 at Whispering Oak Elementary School with opening ceremonies starting at 6:00 p.m. followed by a survivor/caregiver lap at 6:30. Everyone is invited to attend the Relay. There will be activities, games, food and special events throughout the Relay.
The community is invited to join a team or start their own team by visiting www.relayforlife.org/stoneybrookfl or you may contact Kala Duncan at kala.tim@aol.com or at 352-284-0329.
All proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society
3.20.10 - 1st Annual Spruce Creek High School Spring Car Show
Spruce Creek's PTSA (Parent Teach Student Association) is hosting a first ever car show for everyone to come and participate in! Students and community members can submit their cars into the show, set up a booth to sell goods, or just come out and support SCHS! It happening March 20th, 2010 8am for registration, 10am-2pm car show. Registration is $10.00 a car/booth, $20.00 to sell a car and free to public. For more information call Sissy Fornili @ (407) 448-8995
3.27-29.10 - Keep Your Colon Happy
Bring the family out for a day full of health education and fun. As the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. today, colorectal cancer is a major concern for men and women over the age of 50. Fortunately, colorectal cancer is treatable and beatable when you are proactive. Florida Hospital is offering tools to assess your risk – like a free colon health screening kit, informative lectures and a life-sized interactive exhibit.
Get educated March 27th throug the 29th at the Volusia Mall.
3.23.10 & 3.29.10 - Sonny's Charity Night for Give Kids The World
Join Miss Florida USA 2010, Megan Clementi, at Sonny’s Charity night for Give Kids The World. The events will be held on:
Tuesday, March 23rd Sonny’s at 310 S. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32825 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm AND Monday, March 29th Sonny’s at 7460 Dover Garden Lane, Oviedo, FL 32765 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm
3.27-28.10 - Road to Victory Military Display
March 27th and 28th at the Orlando Scottish Rite Masonic Center located at 1485 Grand Road, Winter Park, Florida 32793, is hosting its Road to Victory Military Display. Come check out everything from active duty vehicles to vintage vehicles, WWII living history camps with battle reenactments, weapons demonstrations and military static displays. For more information log onto http://www.srorlando.org/ or call Aldis Grauds @ 321-239-2467.
03.27 - 03.29.10 - Florida Hospital's Prevent Cancer Super Colon Exibit
As the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S. today, colorectal cancer is a major concern for men and women over the age of 50. Fortunately it is treatable and beatable when you are proactive. Florida Hospital is offering tools to assess your risk – like a free colon health screening kit, informative lectures on colonoscopy and events like our Prevent Cancer Super Colon Exhibit! Join Florida Hospital at the Prevent Cancer Super Colon Walk through exhibit at Volusia Mall, March 27th through the 29th. Visit keepyourcolonhappy.com today for our full listing of offers and events!
4.8.10 - 4.25.10 - Father of the Bride
Father of the Bride "a comedy about letting go" presented by the Roth Jewish Community Center Harriett & Hymen Lake Cultural Auditorium
Thursday, April 8, 7:30 p.m.
Saturdays, April 10, 17, 24, 7:30 p.m.
Sundays, 12 p.m., April 11, 18, 25
George and Kay Banks are the parents of young soon-to-be-wed Annie. George is a nervous father unready to face the fact that his little girl is now a woman. The preparations for the extravagant wedding provide hilarious moments as chaos ensues.
Tickets:
$15 General Admission
$12 JCC Members
$10 Seniors/Students
$25 for Patron Seating in Front
Purchase tickets online at www.orlandojcc.org or at the JCC. Call 407-645-5933 or e-mail events@orlandojcc.org for more information.
4.16-17.10 - UCF Book Festival
The 2010 UCF Book Festival will be held April 16-17, 2010, at the UCF Arena in Orlando. Join us for one of Florida’s premier literary events, featuring renowned national and local authors, book signings and sales, exhibits, book appraisals, and special children's activities.
4.16-18.10 - 24th Annual PVA U.S. Open Bass Tournament
The 24th Annual PVA U.S. Open Bass Tournament will be held on April 16th through April 20th at Hickory Point Park in Tavares, FL. The event is open to ALL Disabled Anglers regardless of Veteran Status.
For Information on how you can help, please contact: Central Florida PVA: 407-328-7041
4.17.10 - Mayor's Challenge Golf Tournament
We invite YOU to be a part of the Mayor’s Challenge Golf Tournament to Benefit Youth Activities! The event will be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010 at the New Smyrna Beach Municipal Golf Course. 100% of the proceeds will be used to help offset costs, to families, for youth activities such as: Youth Baseball, Flag Football, Basketball, Golf, Summer Fun Day Camp, After School Programs, Winter Day Camp, and others.
You can help by donating an item (min. $20 value) to be used as a prize at the event. Or you can donate items for our ditty bags (144 small things.) Or both!! Just fill out the form below and fax to (386) 424-2177. You can drop off your donation at the Parks & Rec. office or we will pick it up.
If you would like information on playing in the tournament, you can call the Parks & Recreation Department at (386) 424-2175.
4.17.10 - GR8 to DON8 8K/5K Run for Organ Donation
The run will take place at Lyman High School located at: 865 South Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood, FL. 32750 on Saturday, April 17th, 2010. The run is to help increase Awareness for Organ Donation and Transplantation. All proceeds to benefit TransLife Organ & Tissue Donation Services.
The Oviedo Recreation and Parks Department is proud to announce the Inaugural Charity Golf Outing, benefitting Relay for Life and cancer research. The event will take place on Friday, April 23, 2010, with a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start at the Twin Rivers Golf Course in Oviedo. Golfers will be provided with 18 holes (scramble format) of golf that will include cart, free beverages, meal, door prizes, and more.
According to the American Cancer Society, the nationwide estimation of cancer deaths is 565,650 annually. The American Cancer Society is trying to lower this number by raising money to fund research and support programs for cancer patients. One of the American Cancer Society’s larger fundraising events is Relay for Life, in which the City of Oviedo actively participates.
Please help the City of Oviedo support this worthy cause with a tax deductible sponsorship donation made payable to American Cancer Society. Generous sponsorship support is available as an Eagle Sponsor ($750.00), a Hole Sponsor ($150.00), a Beverage Cart Sponsor ($500.00/$250.00), or a Contest Sponsor ($100.00).
If you need further information, please give me a call at (407) 971-5576 or e-mail dburgoon@cityofoviedo.net
4.24.10 - Center for Great Apes
On April 24, we come together to help orangutans & chimpanzees, some who’ve suffered abuse, neglect or have outlived their years of usefulness to the world of man.
At the Center for Great Apes, we’ve dedicated our lives to the cause of providing long term care for these wonderful animals and invite you to join us by attending the “Twilight Forest Gala, a black and white affair” being held on April 24 at the Errol Estate Resort and Country Club in Apopka.
Visit miracleapes.org for ticket purchase and more information.
4.30.10 - Relay for Life of Stoneybrook
The 2010 Relay for Life of Stoneybrook is a family-oriented event benefiting the American Cancer Society; in which teams of 2-12 participants walk or run around a track in shifts. When they're not taking their turn, they enjoy a variety of entertainment; including activities for Survivors and Caregivers, and a special Luminaria ceremony. The public is also invited and encouraged to attend to join in the fun!
Relay For Life of Stoneybrook will be held on April 30 (starting at 6pm)-May 1, 2010 at Whispering Oak Elementary School in Winter Garden. We have GREAT entertainment: Jason Yeager (top 10 male finalist on American Idol Season 7) will be headlining along with Adam’s Road.
Please contact Event Chair, Alais Salvador at asalvador@cfl.rr.com or 407-656-1315 or contact Tammy Windon at 407-654-8560 for more information or visit our web site at: www.relayforlife.org/stoneybrookfl
5.13.10 - Red Day
RED (Renew, Energize, Donate) Day is a Keller Williams Reality service initiative dedicated to improving our local communities. This year the associates of Keller Williams Reality At The Vistas are asking local leaders, businesses, and neighbors to join us on May 13, 2010 in Renewing, Energizing and Donation to help improve the quality of life for the kids living at the Central Florida Children's Home (CFCH) near the Lake Nona area in Southeast Orlando. Please join us in making a difference.
For More Information visit cfch.net or RedDay@Central Florida ChildrensHome.org
March for Babies
Join March for Babies to benefit March of Dimes! When you walk in March for Babies, you give hope to the more than half a million babies born too soon each year. The money you raise supports programs in your community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. And it funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies. We’ve been walking since 1970 and have raised an incredible $1.8 billion to benefit all babies.
April 3rd – New Smyrna
April 24th – Lake Lily in Maitland & Port Orange
May 1st - Kissimmee
Click here for more locations and to sign up today!
6.19.10 - Allison's Tournament of Hope Golf Tournament
On Saturday, June 19th its Allison’s Tournament of Hope Golf Tournament at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes Golf Club. Proceeds for this event benefit Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children and Shands Children’s Hospital at the University of Florida through Greater Orlando Children’s Miracle Network. For more information, contact Curry Scheirer at 407-232-0048, by email at curry@charitablegolfers.com, or on the web at www.charitablegolfers.com.
11.22.10 - Chris DiMarco's Sixty-Five Roses Golf Classic
The 65 Roses Golf Classic will bring professionals from across Central Florida to one of the area's premiere golf courses. The day will begin with a golf clinic with Chris DiMarco, then lunch on the golf carts and an incredible day on the greens. Golfers will adjourn to the lodge for a cocktail reception and awards, complete with live and silent auctions.
Please contact the Orlando Office at (407) 339-2978 for more information.
