Calendar for 7-27-17

THURDAY, JULY 27

INTERACTING WITH AGING LOVED ONES

1 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at Serenades West Orange, 720 Roper Road, Winter Garden. This is a Teepa Snow Training event, and participants will learn tips and techniques to for a positive approach to caregiving and interacting aging loved ones. (407) 614-8680.

COOKIES & MILK WITH A COP

4:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Children can meet Ocoee Police Department officers and enjoy storytime and a snack together. (407) 835-7323.

WINTER GARDEN BOOK CLUB

6 to7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 27, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Take part in a lively group discussion about “The Healing: A Novel” by Jonathan Odell. (407) 835-7323.

FRIDAY, JULY 28

JAZZ IN THE PARK

5 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 28, in the Oakland Town Center, 221 N. Arrington St. Hosted by HapCo Music Foundation. Enjoy a relaxing evening featuring live smooth jazz music. Food for sale from Melts on Main Street, Winter Garden. Free. (407) 656-1117.

SUPER MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

10:30 a.m. Friday, July 28, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Move and shake along with award-winning children's music performer and YouTube sensation Patty Shukla. Ages 3 to 12. Seating is limited. Registration recommended at (407) 835-7323.

SATURDAY, JULY 29

STUFF THE POLICE CAR FUNDRAISER

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at Walmart, 10500 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. This event, which has a Christmas in July theme, raises funds for the Ocoee Police Department's annual Holiday Toys for Kids in Need program. The department hopes to fill the police vehicle to the roof with new toys. (407) 407-905-3160.

HABITAT GROUNDBREAKING

9 a.m. Saturday, July 29, at 199 10th St., Winter Garden. Witness the groundbreaking of Green Oaks Row, an affordable housing community of three homes built by West Orange Habitat for Humanity. RSVP at (407) 809-4411 or [email protected].

LEARNING TO KNIT FOR FUN FOR BEGINNERS

10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Learn the knitting basics, such as casting on, the knit stitch, and binding off to make a bookmark. Yarn and needles supplied, or bring your own. Participants will use 20 yards of bulky/size 5 yarn and size 10.5 needles. For ages 18 and up. Seating is limited; registration required at (407) 835-7323.

MARK ALAN MAGIC

2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Watch Mark Alan amaze and amuse you with magical fun for kids of all ages. Ages 6 to 12. Seating is limited, registration recommended at (407) 835-7323.

MONDAY, JULY 31

COMEDY MAKS' VARIETY SHOW

10:30 a.m. Monday, July 31, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St.

There's something for everyone in this high-energy variety show. Comedy Maks will dazzle you with juggling, magic, plate-spinning and more. Ages 6 to 12. Seating is limited; registration recommended at (407) 835-7323.

BUILD A GIANT WORLD

3 p.m. Monday, July 31, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Put on your creativity hard hats and get ready to work together to construct a giant town. Ages 6 to 12. Seating is limited; registration recommended at (407) 835-7323.

TUESDAY, AUG. 1

LINEDANCING

10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at West Orange Seniors, 1701 Adair St., Ocoee. Cost is $2. (407) 592-4498 or westorangeseniors.yolasite.com.

MEET THE ARTIST

7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Meet artist Milkos Cruz as he discusses his exhibit, Canadian Impressionism— a result of Cruz's study of the Group of Seven, aka the Algonquin School, a group of Canadian landscape painters from 1920-33. Milkos's exhibit is on display through Sept. 30. Light refreshments will be served. (407)835-7323.

WEDNESDAY, AUG. 2

BUNCO

1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at Tanner Hall, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden. A fun dice game for the Winter Garden Recreation Department's Active 50+ crowd. No skill required. Participants should take a snack to share. Cost is $3. (407) 656-4155.

MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOS

9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, at West Orange Seniors, 1701 Adair St., Ocoee. There is no charge. (407) 592-4498 or westorangeseniors.yolasite.com.

THURSDAY, AUG. 3

PLANT CLINIC

2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Take your plants, get your soil pH tested and ask questions of Master Gardener volunteers from the UF/IFAS Orange County Extension Office. (407) 835-7323.

MONDAY, AUG. 7

CASTING WITH A COP

8 to 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 7, at Starke Lake, 150 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee. Join the Ocoee Police Department for fishing lessons in a family environment. Held in partnership with Get Hooked Bait and Tackle and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. Equipment will be provided. Closed-toe shoes are required. Free event for children ages 5 to 12. Register in advance at ocoee.org/367/Forms or the day of the event.

HOMESCHOOL CLUB: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION

1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 7, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Learn about the filmmaking process at this fun program all about movies. Write a short movie script and direct a performance with friends. (407) 835-7323.

THURSDAY, AUG. 10

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 10, in Building C Room 204 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road. This support group is for cancer fighters, survivors, caregivers and spouses and partners. All faiths welcome. Meetings include a time of sharing, spiritual and emotional support, as well as a different topic each month related to the key challenges associated with cancer. Email [email protected] or call (407) 876-4991, Ext. 262, to register to attend.

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER SUPPORT GROUP

7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, in Building C, Room 201 at St. Luke's United Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road. This helpful support group is designed for parents of children and teens on the Autism Spectrum Disorder. Share challenges, ideas, concerns, success stories and fellowship. A trained facilitator offers a brief topical lesson each month. Email [email protected] or call (407) 876.4991, Ext. 262, to register to attend.

FRIDAY, AUG. 11

CASTING WITH A COP

8 to 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Starke Lake, 150 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee. Join the Ocoee Police Department for fishing lessons in a family environment. Held in partnership with Get Hooked Bait and Tackle and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission. Equipment will be provided. Closed-toe shoes are required. Free event for children Ages 5 to 12. Register in advance at ocoee.org/367/Forms or the day of the event.