July 30, 2010
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CenturyLink invites local communities to help in their efforts to collect 500,000 pounds of food in its second annual "Together We Can" food drive scheduled for July 26-30. In Seminole County, drop off non-perishable food items at the CenturyLink retail store in Altamonte Springs, 175 E. Altamonte Drive in Cranes Roost. For more information, visit www.centurylink.com.
Enjoy the sounds of jazz with The Kings featuring saxophonist Charlie DeChant at Friday Night Live in Cranes Roost Park at Uptown Altamonte Friday, July 30 from 8-10 p.m. Admission is free.
Orlando Bellydance Proudly Presents "Hiplash!" — a colorful, theatrical production of world dance sure to get your hips shaking! It's at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center in Sanford on Saturday, July 31 at 7:30 p.m. as they invite you on a magic carpet ride through the Middle East and beyond! Cost is $18 for general seating or $22 for VIP. Visit www.wdpac.com for more information.
Lennar will host a Grand Opening Swim-In from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 31, to showcase new townhomes priced from under $130,000 at The Retreat at Twin Lakes, across I-4 from the Seminole Towne Center in Sanford. Admission to the Grand Opening is free and the public is invited to enjoy the swimming pool and cabana area, where refreshments and prizes will be provided, and tours of model townhomes. Visit www.Lennar.com for more information.
Enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors of Barnie's Coffee & Tea, 160 Tuskawilla Road in Winter Springs, Acoustic Night on Sunday, Aug. 1 from 6-9 p.m. All musicians, fans and enthusiasts welcome. Visit Barnie's Facebook page www.facebook.com/winterspringsbarnies for more information.
On Tuesday, Aug. 3 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., National Night Out will be held at Focal Point Landscaping with the Seminole County Sheriff's Department. It's a free family event with food, games and lots of great information for grown-ups about community safety.
The East Orlando Chamber of Commerce and the Oviedo-Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce have partnered to host the Bright House Networks East Side Regional Hob Nob featuring Orange and Seminole County, local, state and federal political candidates. The event will be held from 5-9 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 3, at UCF Bright House Networks Stadium in the J. Rolfe Davis Lounge near gates 15 and 16. For ticket pricing visit www.EastSideHobNob.com. RSVP to the EOCC at 407-277-5951 or ashley@eocc.org.
Local Politicians have been invited to meet and greet the Casselberry Chamber's members at their regular monthly luncheon, Wednesday, Aug. 4 from 11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. at the Metro Life Church, 910 S. Winter Park Drive, Casselberry. Voting will take place as attendees cast their vote for the straw poll. For further information, contact Hank Lander at 407-699-7442 or HankLander@CommunicationSolutions.CC.
Seminole County's premier Political Hob Nob will take place on Thursday, Aug. 5 from 4:30-7 p.m. at the Altamonte Springs Hilton, 350 S. Northlake Blvd. The Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce has sponsored the event since 1982. Tickets are available through the chamber by calling 407-708-4602.
Susan VanEngen, a resident of Orange City, will be available to sign copies of her children's book, "The 100th Day Surprise!" Stop by the Barnes and Noble in Altamonte Springs, 451 Altamonte Dr., on Friday, Aug. 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to get your copy signed!
Participate in the Friends Helping Friends 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, Aug. 7 at 7:30 a.m. at Walk on Water, 1140 Town Park Lane. Cost is $20 through July 23; $25 July 24-Aug. 6 and $30 on race day.
Come to the Just Between Friends of Central Florida consignment sale Aug. 11-13 at the 1st Baptist Church of Altamonte Springs, 900 N. St. in Longwood. At the event, families will find great deals on items including children's and maternity clothing, every type of baby equipment, furniture, children's outdoor and sporting items, DVDS, toys and home school supplies. Visit www.jbfsale.com for more information.
Join thousands of partygoers in downtown Sanford Thursday, Aug. 12 from 5-8 p.m., and listen to live music as you try food and beverage samples from more than 40 stations. Alive After Five was voted Orlando Sentinel's Best Kept Secret for 2009, so come out and discover what all the fun is about. Cost is $7.
The play production of Steel Magnolias is coming from August 13-22 with Friday and Saturday shows at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2:00p.m. to The Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center in downtown Sanford, 201 S. Magnolia Ave. Steel Magnolias will be directed by Randy Tapper. Tickets now available on The Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center website by visiting www.WDPAC.com and by calling Box Office at 407-321-8111.
The Fertilize Appropriately Class is Saturday, Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Seminole County Extension Auditorium in Sanford, 250 W. County Home Road. For registration or more information, please contact Gabrielle Milch, FYN Coordinator at 407-665-5575 or e-mail fyn@seminolecountyfl.gov.
Come to the Geneva Candidates Forum on Monday, Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. in the Geneva Community Center, 161 First St. (across from Marathon Gas Station). Candidates from Seminole County Commission Districts 2 and 4, Florida U.S. House District 24, Florida State House District 33, Florida State Senate District 24 will be in attendance. This will be your chance to do your election planning the easy way. For more information, contact Richard Creedon at 407-349-1266.
The planetarium at Seminole State College of Florida will entertain stargazers with the following events. For more information, visit www.seminolestate.edu/planet or call 407-708-2360:
- "Skies Down Under: Southern Astronomy" will be presented from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, July 30
-"A Star to Steer By: Concepts of Celestial Navigation" will be presented from 8:30-9:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 31:
-"Central Florida Nights" will be presented from 8:30-9:30 p.m. on Aug. 6 and Aug. 27.
-A free "Star Watch and Perseid Meteor Shower" event on Aug. 12 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
The planetarium will also host two free shows Aug. 12: "Earth's Neighborhood: Cruising the Solar System" at 9 p.m. and the new "Meteor," at 10 p.m. prior to the meteor viewing.
-"The Cradle of Civilization" will be presented from 8:30-9:30 p.m. on Aug. 20.
-"Luna" will be presented from 8:30-9:30 p.m. on Aug. 7, Aug. 14, Aug. 21 and Aug. 28.
Family Calendar
Parents, sign your children up for Eco Camps, the unique nature-based day camp that uses a learn-as-you-play principle. Campers will have a hands-on experience with plants and animals at the Ed Yarborough Nature Center on County Road 426 in Geneva. Camps run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (extended care available), each week through Aug. 6 and cost is $110 per week. Each week has a different theme. To register, call 407-349-0959 or www.seminolecountycamps.com.
The Summer End Fest to benefit Oviedo Education is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 14 from 3:30-7:30 p.m. Free admission, fun games, great food and live entertainment are just a few of activities planned, including a meet and greet with a former Miss Florida. All proceeds will benefit Oviedo middle schools. Preregister for thousands of dollars of prizes at OviedoEvents.com.
Come to the Park on Park in Sanford for Cinema in the Park on Friday, Aug. 20. Next month's movie is "The Goonies". Show starts at 8:30 p.m., or sunset for optimum viewing. Admission is free.
The Winter Springs Parks and Recreation Department and Bradstreet Tennis will have two more weeks of free tennis camps. All campers older than 4 are welcome. Camp weeks are Aug. 2-6 and Aug. 9-13 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-262-2170, 407-327-6589 or visit www.bradstreettennis.com
2010 Bears Football The Road to the Citrus Bowl two big events to kick off the season:
Help fund team meals at the Purple and Gold Scrimmage on Friday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. See the Bears in action at WSHS for just $1. A great night of football, fun, food and fellowship. Come and get a first look at the team that many are saying is the "BEST BET" to win the district. With 26 returning seniors, including 16 starters, the Bears are primed for back-to-back state playoff births.
Join Coach Hesselbart and the coaching staff and team as they are introduced to the city in a fun filled evening at The Hollywood Bistro in the Winter Springs Town Center for the Bears City Pep Rally on Saturday, Aug. 21 from 5-9 p.m.
The Center for Cultural Interchange (CCI) is looking for families to host foreign exchange students aged 15-18 from their Academic Year Program (AYP), for the 2010-11 school year. Deadline to apply is Aug. 31. For more information, e-mail ayp@cci-exchange.com or call 800-634-4771.
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