Calendar for week of 9-28-17

THURSDAY, SEPT. 28

EXPLORING CHURCH AND CEMETERY RECORDS

6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Church and cemetery records are a strong source of information for births, marriages and deaths, especially in the period before the civil registration of vital statistics. Discover what types of information are contained in these records, how to access them and how they can help enhance the family research. (407) 835-7323.

FRIDAY, SEPT. 29

ROTARY CHARITY POKER TOURNAMENT

6 p.m. registration and training session, 7 p.m. event Friday, Sept. 29, at Co-op Ballroom in the Garden Building, 146 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. Presented by the Rotary Club of Winter Garden in conjunction with Big Stacks Poker League, the event will benefit the West Orange Scholarship Fund and local charities. Prizes include $1,000, $500 and $250 Visa gift cards, golf foursomes and gift certificates. Cost is $50 pre-registration and $60 at the door. Register at (407) 877-9400 or [email protected].

JAZZ IN THE PARK

5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 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.

LIFT DISABILITY ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at The Legends at Orange Lake, 8505 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee. Proceeds benefit Operation Christmas Child, which provides shoeboxes filled with goodies for underprivileged children around the world. Costs are $350 for a foursome, $90 for individuals and $35 for the lunch and live auction. Register at liftdisability.net/2017-giveback-golf-registration/.

CUISINE CORNER: HEALTHY COOKING FOR ONE OR TWO

11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Cooking for one or two can be a challenge. Yamira Lee Johnson, head chef and founder of Breaking Bread with Mira and certified holistic life coach, will demonstrate how to cook for one or two and still make tasty food that is also good for you. For information about Breaking Bread with Mira, visit bbwmira.com. Space is limited. Registration required at (407) 835-7323.

SATURDAY, SEPT. 30

WINDERMERE HIGH MATTRESS FUNDRAISER

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Windermere High School, 5505 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Windermere. Every purchase benefits music and drill design at WHS. All mattress sizes and a variety of styles and name brands will be available. Layaway and deliver is available, and mattresses and accessories can be purchased by cash, check or credit charge. Bit.ly/beds4wolverinesband.

YOGA ON THE PATIO

8:45 to 10:15 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at Tranquiliti Wellness Center, 503 Main St., Windermere. Support Yoga Awareness Month with this free outdoor practice on the pavers behind the center. Session is for all levels of experience. Take a mat, water, towel and pillow for sitting. Register at ramonayogaenergy.com.

VFW FREEDOM WEEKEND BBQ COOKOFF

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at West VFW Post 4305, 1170 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. A People’s Choice Best BBQ contest will be held, and there will be horseshoe tournaments and corn hole, children’s water games and other activities. (407) 656-3078.

MINDFULNESS TO HELP KIDS DESTRESS

Noon Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Join mindfulness coach Danielle Hope as she teaches families to practice mindfulness through storytime and exercises that build presence and awareness. Learn mindfulness tools to help you be more present, improve concentration and handle difficult emotions calmly. Recommended for ages 5 to 12. (407) 835-7323.

MAD SCIENCE LIVE: UP, UP AND AWAY!

2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St.Mad Science Live: Up, Up and Away. This special event will introduce you to the principles of air and pressure. Hot air balloons, vortex generators that will send flying smoke rings over your heads, floating balls, giant wind bags and even a hovercraft will help you understand the power of air. Ages 6 to 12. (407) 835-7323.

SUNDAY, OCT. 1

FREEDOM WEEKEND 5K FUN RUN & WALK

7:30 to 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 1, at West Orange VFW Post 4305, 1170 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. VFW Post 4305 in Winter Garden is hosting its inaugural remembrance 5K for POW/MIA Remembrance Day as part of Freedom Weekend. Cost is $40. vfwpost4305.org/freedomweekend.

OKTOBERFEST

Noon Sunday, Oct. 1, at Tin Roof Orlando, 8371 International Drive, Orlando. Free Oktoberfest event at I-Drive 360 includes live performances, German food and drinks. tinroofbars.com/home/orlando.

TUESDAY, OCT. 3

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2017

6 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, in the Target parking lot, 3343 Daniels Road, Winter Garden, in the Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves. The Winter Garden Police Department is hosting the event, which is designed to bring the community together to fight crime. There will be free food and fun for the family. (407) 656-3636.

THURSDAY, OCT. 5

ORANGE COUNTY RETIRED EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION

10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, at College Park United Methodist Church, 644 W. Princeton St., Orlando. The program is on “A Potpourri of Health & Insurance Services.” (407) 677-0446 or ocrea-fl.org.

SATURDAY, OCT. 7

7TH ANNUAL THINK PINK BREAST CANCER RIDE

7 a.m. registration; first ride at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, starting at Winter Garden Wheel Works, 101 W. Plant St, Winter Garden. There are three rides, of 10, 30 and 65 miles, and the start times are 8, 8:30 and 9 a.m. Costs are $10, $30 and $40, and registration includes a T-shirt. For information: active.com/winter-garden-fl/cycling/wgww-think-pink-breast-cancer-ride-2017.

SATURDAY, OCT. 14

FRANKIE VALLI TRIBUTE SHOW BENEFIT CONCERT

7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Dr. Phillips High School Performing Arts Center, 6500 Turkey Lake Road. Ticket proceeds will help with medical bills and recovery expenses of a DPHS student who was shot outside her home this summer. Cost for the Let's Hang On show featuring music by Valli and The Four Seasons, are $10 to $20 and are available at dpchorus.com or at the door. (407) 355-3200.

COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT

7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Life Church Horizon West, 12005 Silverlake Park Drive, Windermere. Families can enjoy “Beauty and the Beast” and fellowship. (407) 734-3120.

FALL FESTIVAL

10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, at Church of the Lakes, 4700 Lincoln Ave., Orlando. The family event includes crafts, a food and bake sale, car wash, activities such as hay rides, train rides and a raffle for Thomas Kinkade artwork and a television. pcol.org.

THURSDAY, OCT. 19

BOOK SIGNING OF “OCOEE! A NOVEL”

6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation History Research and Education Center, 21 E. Plant St. Ocoee authors Gail Waxman and Myra Kinnie will present their book, “Ocoee! A Novel,” which is based on historical information surrounding the city's 1920 election race riot. The sisters will be selling and signing copies of their book. (407) 656-3244.

SATURDAY, OCT. 21

20TH ANNUAL OAKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL

9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at Speer Park, 331 N. Tubb St., Oakland. The day of family fun will include a silent auction, food and drinks for sale, live entertainment, Lake Apopka boat tours, hay rides, children’s activities, a children’s art show and many merchants and vendors. Presented by the town of Oakland and the Oakland Nature Preserve. (407) 905-0054 or [email protected].