Calendar for the week of 10-4-18

FRIDAY, OCT. 5

ROSALLIE AT NIGHT

7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, at Rosallie, 141 W. Plant St., Winter Garden. An exclusive evening exploring and celebrating French cheese and wine. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, giveaways and a silent auction. The evening benefits childhood cancer awareness and research. Cost is $45; wine ordering is also available. For tickets, go to rosallie.com/rosallie-at-night.

SATURDAY, OCT. 6

HOW TO READ A PAINTING – PART 1

Noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the SoBo Art Gallery, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. Have you ever wanted to understand the meanings behind paintings, but didn’t know where to start? Join local art historian Adrienne H. Lee for a fun and insightful three-part series that looks at the clues placed within history’s most famous paintings to unravel their meanings. Hosted by the Winter Garden Art Association. Tickets are $10 for WGAA members, $15 for others.  For more information, call (407) 347-7996 or email [email protected].  To register for this class, visit

wgart.org/events/lecture-how-to-read-a-painting-part-1/ .

WRITING AND ILLUSTRATING CHILDREN’S LITERATURE

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. If you’ve wanted to write a children’s book or play, now is the time. Award-winning New York Times best-selling novelist and playwright Ken Eulo will cover the basics of writing for children, middle-schoolers and young adults — including how to create unforgettable characters and effective dialogue. Eulo will discuss the changing children’s market place, the business of selling your story and more to get you started on your first or next children’s story. Ages 16 and older. Registration required at (407) 835-7323.

OPEN LAB: ASK A TECH — SEWING

10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Are you stuck on a sewing project? Do you need help with a pattern, quilt or garment? Do you simply need to practice your new sewing skills? (407) 835-7323.

SUNDAY, OCT. 7

ELKS AUXILIARY SOUTHERN LADIES BAZAAR

1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, at the Winter Garden Elks Lodge, 700 S. Ninth St. The Elks Ladies Auxiliary is hosting the event. Vendors will be selling clothing, jewelry, kitchen items, home décor, makeup and unique gift items. $5 admission cost includes appetizers and attendance prizes. (407) 656-2165.

COMMUNITY YOGA

3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 7, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. All levels and body types are welcome. Take comfy clothes, water and an open mind. Yoga mats will be provided. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. (407) 835-7323.

MONDAY, OCT. 8

CENTRAL FLORIDA RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY MEETING

7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, at the Central Florida Railroad Museum, 101 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. The program is “Video Potpourri” by Add Austin. Free. (407) 656-0559.

SOUTHWEST HOMESCHOOL CLUB JR.: MUMMIES

1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. They’re old, a bit spooky and totally fascinating! Go back in time to Ancient Egypt and explore the world of mummies. Recommended for lower elementary. (407) 835-7323.

THURSDAY, OCT. 11

CORK & CANVAS

6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11, at the Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail. Paint fall pumpkins and enjoy food and wine while learning about the plants and animals at the preserve. Seating is limited. Cost is $30 and includes supplies. Register at oaklandnaturepreserve.org/cork-canvas/.

FRIDAY, OCT. 12

WOHS CLASS OF 1993 REUNION

6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, West Orange High School football game check-in at 1625 Beulah Road, Winter Garden. Alumni party after the game at Miller’s Ale House, 12175 W. Colonial Drive, Winter Garden. Events planned all day Saturday, as well, concluding with a 9 p.m. “This is 40 Bash” at Mangos Tropical Café, 8126 International Drive, Orlando. (321) 805-2188 or [email protected].
 

SATURDAY, OCT. 13

ACOUSTIC SATURDAY FOR EASTERSEALS

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at Century 21 Professional Group, 2747 S. Maguire Road, Ocoee. Food trucks, live entertainment, raffle items, games and a silent auction. Benefits Camp Challenge, in Sorrento, and Memory Care Daycare, in Winter Park.

HOW TO READ A PAINTING – PART 2

Noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the SoBo Art Gallery, 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden. Have you ever wanted to understand the meanings behind paintings, but didn’t know where to start? Join local art historian Adrienne H. Lee for a fun and insightful three-part series that looks at the clues placed within history’s most famous paintings to unravel their meanings. Hosted by the Winter Garden Art Association. Tickets are $10 for WGAA members, $15 for others.  For more information, call (407) 347-7996 or email [email protected].  To register for this class, visit

wgart.org/events/lecture-how-to-read-a-painting-part-2/ .

OPEN LAB: ASK A TECH — SEWING

2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Are you stuck on a sewing project? Do you need help with a pattern, quilt or garment? Do you simply need to practice your new sewing skills? (407) 835-7323.

SUNDAY, OCT. 14

ITSY-BITSY SPIDERS

3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, at the West Oaks Library, 1821 E. Silver Star Road, Ocoee. Enjoy not-so-creepy-crawly crafts and stories about these eight-legged creatures. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers. (407) 835-7323.

MONDAY, OCT. 15

TODDLER PLAYGROUND

10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Toddlers use unstructured play to advance their physical and cognitive development and to have fun. This drop-in event will feature age-appropriate toys for children and their caregivers to use for play. Recommended for toddlers. (407) 835-7323.

JUNIOR FRANKENSTEIN

11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at the Windermere Library, 530 Main St. Experiment with a young descendent of Dr. Victor Frankenstein as she brings her teddy bear to life. Presented by Actors Reaching Out. Recommended for lower elementary. (407) 835-7323.

FIESTA!

1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15, at the Southwest Library, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Participate in a fiesta in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and enjoy music and crafts. Recommended for all ages. (407) 835-7323.

TUESDAY, OCT. 16

CELEBRATING EXTRAORDINARY WOMEN

5:45 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16, at the Oakland Meeting Hall, 221 N. Arrington St., Oakland. Meet one of the most accomplished women in sport, as Donna Orender joins the West Orange Chamber of Commerce for the next Celebrating Extraordinary Women event. Orender is known for leadership roles with the WNBA and PGA Tour, as well as her 2016 TEDx Talks appearance. Cost is $36 for Chamber members in advance and $46 for nonmembers in advance and for everyone at the door. (407) 656-1304.

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 17

HORIZON WEST PROFESSIONALS NETWORKING

7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at Scribblespace, 13790 Bridgewater Crossings Blvd., Suite 1080, Windermere. This networking group, hosted by Horizon West Professionals, meets on the first and third Wednesdays of the month. See the group’s Facebook page for details.

LITTLE CHEF: MICKEY WAFFLES

3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Have a magical breakfast with a Mickey Waffle. Slice, spread and sprinkle delicious toppings for a magical treat. Preschoolers can learn cooking skills such as kitchen safety, layering, measuring, smearing, tasting and presentation. Sponsored by the 2018 Disney Grant. This is a “Mommy or Daddy and Me” event. Registration required. (407) 835-7323.

SATURDAY, OCT. 20

THE BOO! BASH

2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at the Winter Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St. Wear your favorite Halloween costume for a ghoulish good time with creepy crafts, spooky stories and more. Recommended for preschoolers. (407) 835-7323.