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What’s Happening in Central Florida - February 26, 2009

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Real Estate Agent with Marc It Sold!

This is a guide to a smattering of events occurring in the Orlando Central Florida area. The sections are divided into Art, Music, Theater, Author, Etc, On-Going and Plan Ahead. There is surely something for everyone.

ART

WATERCOLOR PAINTING

What: with Wanda Weber by the Central Florida Watercolor Society

When: March 1 - 1:30pm

Where: Florida Hospital Orlando

601 E. Rollins St.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-831-7108

KIDZART

What: children's art show & family activities

When: March 1 - 2 - 4pm

Where: Jewish Community Center

851 N. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free - admission required for some activities

Contact: 407-645-5933

AUTHOR

HOLIDAY ROSES

What: Antique Roses of the South, by Peggy Rose Martin

When: March 1 - 2:30pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens, Garden House

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 352-556-3936

HEALTH

FIT FOR LIFE

What: various classes & programs including Heart, Health & You, etc.

When: throughout February - click link for schedule

http://www.ocls.info/Programs/default.asp?bhcp=1

Where: Orange County Public Library System - various locations

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-835-7320

CAREGIVER SEMINAR

What: learn healthy communication skills

When: February 26 - 6:30 - 8pm

Where: Senior's First/CCE Adult Day Care

1655 Peel Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free; registration required; respite care available on site

Contact: 407-894-4669

HEALTH FAIR

What: cholesterol, chiropractic, body fat, blood pressure, etc.

When: February 28 - 9 - 11am

Where: Winter Park YMCA Family Center

1201 N. Lakemont Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-644-1509

LANDSCAPING

SPRING LANDSCAPE DESIGN

What: learn to establish a landscape to fit your lifestyle

When: February 26 - 7 - 9pm

Where: Univ. of FL Mid-Florida Research and Education Center

2725 S. Binion Road

Apopka

Cost: $20 including course guide & drawing supplies

Contact: 407-254-9200

FLORIDA FRIENDLY LANDSCAPING

What: landscaping and irrigation practices while protecting resources

When: February 26 - 7 - 9pm

Where: Orange County Univ. of FL IFAS Extension

6021 S. Conway Road

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-254-9224

ORANGE COUNTY TREE GIVEAWAY

What: orange county residents can receive 2 trees per household

When: February 28 - 8am - noon

Where: Fort Christmas Historical Park

1300 Fort Christmas Road

Christmas

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-254-9200

NATIVE PLANTS

What: native habitat restoration with ecologist Nancy Bisset

When: March 3 - 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-647-5233

ETC

GALLAGHER

When: February 27 & 28 - 8pm

Where: Crowne Plaza Downtown

304 W. Colonial Drive

Orlando

Cost: $25; Watermelon Patch Seats - $35

Contact: 407-629-2665

SAFE BOATING

What: class & meets youth boating certification requirements

When: February 28 - 8am - 4:30pm

Where: Veteran Affairs Clinic

5201 Raymond Street

Orlando

Cost: $35

Contact: 407-876-2977

THE GREAT DUCK DERBY

What: rubber duck racing and activities to benefit Mead Gardens

When: February 28 - 10am - 2pm

Where: Mead Gardens

1300 S. Denning Dr.

Winter Park

Cost: Free; duck $5

Contact: 407-623-3341

SHAKESPEARE POKER TOURNAMENT

What: to benefit the Orlando Shakespeare Theater

When: February 28 - 6pm

Where: Lowndes Shakespeare Center

812 E. Rollins St.

Orlando

Cost: $60 - suggested donation

Contact: 407-447-1700

GETTING READY TO GET THE JOB YOU WANT

What: for those who are currently unemployed & were full-timers; presented by Marilyn Marks, an organizational consultant for 25+ years.

When: March 2 & 9 - 9:30am - noon

Where: Jewish Community Center

851 N. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free - 2-part course; registration deadline 2/24

Contact: 407-645-5933

ON-GOING

 

"CHILDREN OF THE HOLOCAUST" EXHIBIT

What: artwork by Miriam Brysk

When: Mon - Thurs - 9am - 4pm

Fri - 9am - 1pm

Sun - 1pm - 4pm

Where: Holocaust Memorial Resource & Education Center of CFL

851 N. Maitland Ave.

Maitland

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-628-0555

BEGINNING RACEWALKING

What: Orange County Parks & Rec Division West Orange Trail

When: Mondays - 5 - 6pm

Where: Chapin Station

501 Crown Point Cross Road

Winter Garden

Cost: Free; advanced registration required

Contact: 407-654-1108

FIRST THURSDAYS

What: a new art theme by local artists, live music, cash bar

When: 6 - 9pm

Where: Orlando Museum of Art

2416 N. Mills Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free to OMA members; others $10

Contact: 407-896-4231

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

What: concerts in an outdoor setting

When: 7 - 9pm

Where: Cranes Roost Park

http://www.UptownAltamonte.com

Uptown Altamonte

Altamonte Springs

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-571-8863

STORYTELLING AT LEU GARDENS

What: for 18 months to 5 years old

When: Third Monday - 10am

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2620

THIRD THURSDAY'S

What: art in downtown Orlando at various locations from 6-9pm

Where: City Arts Factory (Orange & Pine)

The Office Gallery (47 E. Robinson)

A.K.A. Lounge (68 E. Pine)

Gallery at Avalon Island & Guinevere's (Magnolia & Pine)

Cost: Free

 

PLAN AHEAD

FESTIVAL OF CHOCOLATE

What: vendors, competition, cooking demos, children's workshop

When: March 7 - 10am - 6pm

8th - noon - 6pm

Where: Florida Mall Hotel

1500 Sand Lake Road

Orlando

Cost: $10; 9 & younger free

Contact: 407-859-1500

DECORATIVE CONTAINER GARDENING FOR THE SPRING/SUMMER

What: presented by the Herb Society and Nick Francisco

When: March 9 - 7pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-381-1992

MOVIE IN THE PARK

What: outdoor screening of Kung Fu Panda

When: March 14 - 7:30pm

Where: Quinn Strong Park

Packwood & Ventris Streets

Maitland

Cost: Free

SPRING POPS CONCERT

What: Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra with Michelle Amato

When: March 15 - 7pm

Where: Central Park

Park Ave.

Winter Park

Cost: Free; bring blankets & lawn chairs

Contact: 407-896-6700

INTERVIEW SKILLS WORKSHOP

What: tips on being confident, dressing the part, resumes, etc.

When: March 18 - 6 - 8pm

Where: Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando

2100 Lee Road

Winter Park

Cost: Free - reservation deadline 3/16

Contact: 407-644-7593 x 237

PLANT SALE

What: plant vendors selling a variety of plants

When: March 21 & 22 - 9am - 5pm

Where: Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.

Orlando

Cost: Free

Contact: 407-246-2620

 

For information on Orlando real estate and Orlando homes for sale in addition to Orlando relocation contact Marc Grossman, your Greater Orlando Area Realtor @ 407-463-1034.  Additional information is available for Seminole County real estate, Orange County real estate, West Volusia County and South Lake County.

To learn more about Marc and the services he has to offer, visit his website.

Marc Grossman, GRI  -  http://www.OrlandoHomes-4u.com/ -  407-463-1034

You can read Marc's other blogs Real Estate Morsels, Real Estate Off The Leash & Real Estate Cracker

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Comments (5)

South Austin Real Estate Blog
Sky Realty South Austin - Austin, TX

Did someone say FESTIVAL OF CHOCOLATE..   I would be so there!!  Yummmmy.

Feb 26, 2009 11:21 PM
Marc Grossman
Marc It Sold! - Longwood, FL
GRI, Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker

Gail - I know!  When I saw that one, it was YES!!  Guess the diet will have to wait a little longer.  LOL!!

Feb 26, 2009 11:30 PM
Barbara Hershey
Bath, ME
Realtor, Maine Real Estate

Wow Marc...you've been busy!  What a great resource!  Anyone coming to your area will never have to wonder what there is to do!  I'm with Gail....I'm headed to the Festival of Chocolate!

Feb 27, 2009 02:49 AM
Marc Grossman
Marc It Sold! - Longwood, FL
GRI, Greater Orlando Real Estate Broker

Barbara - It takes a little work to put this together, but it's well worth it.  It reminds me of some of the things there are to do & yes, Chocolate does sound wonderful! 

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