Southwest Community Bulletin Board

Networking / Clubs — JULY 2013

MsEditor — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:10:44 +0100

[b]July 3 & 17 — Networking Group Meetings[/b] TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli, 10185 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, hosts West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Wednesday Networking Group, exclusive to one person per industry. Time: first and third Wednesday of every month from 8-9 a.m. For more information, email [email]lindaost@msn.com[/email] or visit [url]www.wochamber.com[/url] on the Web. July 9 — APICS Professionals Meeting The Mid Florida APICS — Association for Operations Management — Chapter meets at Dubsdread Country Club, 549 Par St., Orlando. Kim Moore is the guest speaker, and reservations are required. Time: second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Cost: $25, includes dinner. For more information and to RSVP, call Megan Hamel, 407-356-5167; email [email]megan.hamel@lmco.com[/email]; or visit [url]www.apicsorlando.com[/url] on the Web. July 10 — Women’s Republican Meeting The Dr. Phillips-Windermere Republican Women’s Network meets at Westerly’s Restaurant at MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando. Meetings include a meet-and-greet, program and lunch. Also offered is a Speaker’s Corner, where candidates or anyone with a conservative message of interest may speak to the group for three minutes. Time: second Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. Cost: $15. For more information, call Clarice Drexler, 407-247-7778; or email [email]grmapretty@bellsouth.net[/email]. July 11 — Women’s Luncheon & Meeting West Orange Country Club, 3300 W. Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden, hosts the Orlando Women’s Connection luncheon, including food, an inspirational speaker, fellowship, networking and an interesting program. Time: second Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Donna, 407-719-1337; or Liz, 407-656-0090. July 13 — Book Club Meeting The Literary Ladies Book Club, part of the Active 50+ program, meets at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. Time: the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 407-656-4155.

Miscellaneous — JULY 2013

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Through Dec. 31 — Military Admission Program As part of its Waves of Honor military salute program, SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment honors active members of the five branches of the U.S. Armed Services, as well as up to three of their direct dependents, with free admission to SeaWorld, Busch Gardens Parks or Sesame Place through Dec. 31, 2013. For more information, visit [url]www.wavesofhonor.com[/url] on the Web. Through Sept. 16 — Submission Deadline The city of Ocoee seeks color photographs that showcase the beauty and uniqueness of Ocoee to feature in the city’s 2014 Community Calendar. Photos — up to three per entry — may be mailed or delivered by Sept. 16, 2013, to City Hall, Community Relations, 150 N. Lakeshore Drive, Ocoee, FL 34761. Photo submissions should be 8x10-inch prints or 600 dpi .tif or .jpg files on CDs. For more information or photo entry forms, call 407-905-3100 or visit [url]www.ocoee.org[/url] on the Web. Through Sept. 2 — Military Admission Program As part of the Blue Star Museums program, Orlando Museum of Art, 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, offers free admission to all active-duty military personnel and their families through Labor Day 2013. Time: Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon-4 p.m. For more information, call 407-896-4231 or visit [url]www.omart.org[/url] on the Web. Through Sept. 2 — Military Admission Program As part of the Blue Star Museums program, The Art & History Museums — Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland, offers free admission to all active-duty military personnel and their families through Labor Day 2013. Time: Tuesday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, visit [url]www.artandhistory.org [/url]on the Web. [b]Through Aug. 16 — Nominations Needed[/b] The March of Dimes seeks nominations for its annual Nurse of the Year awards. A nurse or nursing student who works in Lake/Sumter, Orange, Osceola or Seminole counties, and demonstrates excellence in the practice of nursing by providing care, comfort and support to patients can be nominated by a patient, co-worker, supervisor, health professional, former nominee or friend, in one of 15 categories. Self-nominations are encouraged. To nominate a nurse, visit [url]marchofdimes.com/florida[/url] on the Web and complete an application. For more information, email [email]flnoty@marchofdimes.com[/email]. Through July 31 — Nominations Needed Girl Scouts of Citrus seeks nominations for its 2013 Women of Distinction Awards. The recognition pays tribute to women leaders in Central Florida who have made extraordinary accomplishments as leaders in their fields, innovators of unique programs and services, and as prime examples of lifelong commitments to opportunities for women and girls everywhere. Nominations are open to all female leaders in Brevard, Lake, Seminole, Orange, Osceola and Volusia counties. Nomination forms are available online at [url]www.gscitruswomenofdistinction.org[/url]. For more information, call Katie Moore, 407-228-1624; or email [email]kmoore@citrus-gs.org[/email]. Through July 12 — Submission Deadline The city of Orlando seeks black-and-white photographs of the historic Rosemere residential district to feature in the 2014 Historic Preservation Board Calendar. Photos — up to three per entry — must be labeled on the back with the photographer’s name, daytime telephone number and the address of the subject; and they must be postmarked by July 12, 2013. Photographs should be mailed to the Historic Preservation Office, P.O. Box 4990, Orlando, FL 32802; or dropped off at HPO on the sixth floor of Orlando City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando. For more information, call 407-246-3350 or 407-246-3416. Through July 29 — Restaurant Promotion Marlow’s Tavern at Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando, hosts Red, White & Brew, including all-American favorites with a gourmet twist, such as Wild West Bison Burger, Beer & Cheese Soup, Backyard Blackened Swordfish Sandwich; and handcrafted libations like Summertime Watermelon Margarita, Tommy’s Favorite Sangria, and ice-cold brews. Time: opens daily at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call 407-351-3627 or visit www.[url]marlowstavern.com[/url] on the Web. July 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Service Industry Nights B.B. King’s Blues Club in Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando, hosts Industry Sundays, including food and drink specials, disc jockeys, dancers and Cirque performers. Time: Sundays from 10:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Admission is free for service-industry employees. For more information, call 407-370-4550 or visit [url]www.bbkingclubs.com[/url] on the Web. July 13 — Labrador Rescue Event Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida sponsors a meet-and-greet event, including information about the rescue and dogs available for adoption at Woof Gang Bakery, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 36, Orlando. Time: second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, visit [url]www.lrrof.org[/url] on the Web.

Membership Opportunities — JULY 2013

MsEditor — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:52:14 +0100

[b]July 1, 8, 15 & 22 — Singers Needed[/b] Vocalists are needed for the Sunshine Singers group that entertains at local nursing homes, senior residences and service clubs. Practices are held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at Windermere, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. Time: Mondays at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Mary Ellen Boice, 407-299-5244. [b]July 1, 8, 15 & 22 — Chorus Invitation[/b] O-Town Sound chorus, a local chapter of Sweet Adelines International, invites women of all ages to enjoy a free voice lesson and discover the fun of barbershop singing at Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church, 3900 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando. Time: Mondays from 7-10 p.m. For more information, call Gloria, 352-442-8441; or Lisa, 407-873-6602; or visit [url]www.otschorus.com[/url] on the Web.

Events / Performances — JULY 2013

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July 3 — Red, Hot & Boom Cranes Roost Park in Altamonte Springs hosts XL106.7-FM’s Red, Hot & Boom, including live music, food and beverage booths, and a fireworks display. Pets, coolers and personal fireworks are not permitted. Time: 4-11 p.m. Admission is free, and handicap parking is available on Rosalind Avenue between Jackson Street and Central Florida Boulevard. For more information, visit [url]www.redhotandboom.com[/url] on the Web. July 3 — Dance For Seniors Belles and Beaus Dance Club sponsors a Fourth of July-themed dance party, including live music by Soft Touch, and ballroom, line and Latin dancing, at the Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando. Refreshments are available, and singles and couples are welcome. Time: 7-9:30 p.m. Cost: $5. For more information, call 407-277-7008. July 4 — Party In The Park Newton Park, 29 W. Garden Ave., Winter Garden, hosts Party in the Park, including live music, family activities, food and a fireworks display. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets, and parking is available at Health Central Park and Dillard Street Elementary School. Time: 5 p.m.; fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. For more information, visit [url]www.cwgdn.com[/url] on the Web. July 4 — Kids Parade & Breakfast Winter Garden Masonic Lodge and the Downtown Merchants Guild co-sponsor the 10th annual All American Kids Parade & Breakfast, when children and adults adorn their bicycles, scooters, strollers and wagons to walk or ride along Plant Street. Festivities include entertainment and activities; and breakfast is served at WGML, 230 Bay St., Winter Garden. Children eat free. Time: 8-10 a.m. for breakfast; the parade begins at 10 a.m. at WGML. For more information, call 407-656-3244 or visit [url]www.wghf.org[/url] on the Web. July 4 — Fireworks At The Fountain Downtown Orlando’s Lake Eola Park, 195 N. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, hosts the 36th annual Fireworks at the Fountain, including live entertainment; food booths; a children’s play area; patriotic water, light and sound show; and fireworks display. Time: 4-10 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit [url]www.cityoforlando.net[/url] on the Web. July 4 — A Sci-Fi 4th Of July Celebration Town Center hosts A Sci-Fi 4th of July, including a movie-themed sci-fi or super-hero costume contest at 7:30 p.m., live music, bounce houses and a synchronized-to-sci-fi-music fireworks display. Time: 5:30-11 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, visit [url]www.celebrationtowncenter.com[/url] on the Web July 14 — Free Family Day The Mennello Museum of American Art at Orlando Loch Haven Park, 900 E. Princeton St., Orlando, holds Free Family Day on the Second Sunday, including themed activities, a make-and-take craft station, and minitours from noon-2:30 p.m. Time: second Sunday of each month from noon-4:30 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 407-246-4278 or visit [url]www.mennellomuseum.com[/url] on the Web.

Classes / Programs — JULY 2013

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Through Aug. 16 — Library Program The Winter Garden Public Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, hosts The Photography of B.P. Hannon: A Retrospective, a free exhibit of a collection of photographs taken during the ’50s and ’60s. For more information, call 407-656-3244 or visit [url]www.wghf.org[/url] on the Web. Through Aug. 10 — Library Program Residents are invited to explore Orange County Library System’s 15 locations to hunt for geocaches and letterboxes. To learn more about how to play hide and seek at the library, visit [url]www.ocls.info/asr[/url] on the Web. July 20 — Living Workshop O’Charley’s Restaurant, 8081 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando, hosts a Triumphant Living Workshop, featuring Loretta Faith Harris, speaker, author, life coach and entrepreneur. Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $24.95, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Journey Less Traveled Foundation Inc. For more information, call 407-259-6887, email [email]booking@lorettafaithharris.com[/email], or visit [url]www.lorettafaithharris.com[/url] or [url]www.journeylesstraveled.org[/url] on the Web.

Membership Opportunities — JUNE 2013

MsEditor — Wed, 15 May 2013 22:34:10 +0100

June 3, 10, 17 & 24 — Singers Needed Vocalists are needed for the Sunshine Singers group that entertains at local nursing homes, senior residences and service clubs. Practices are held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at Windermere, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. Time: Mondays at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call Mary Ellen Boice, 407-299-5244. June 3, 10, 17 & 24 — Chorus Invitation O-Town Sound chorus, a local chapter of Sweet Adelines International, invites women of all ages to enjoy a free voice lesson and discover the fun of barbershop singing at Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church, 3900 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando. Time: Mondays from 7-10 p.m. For more information, call Gloria, 352-442-8441; or Lisa, 407-873-6602; or visit [url]www.otschorus.com[/url] on the Web. [b]June 11 — New Members Needed[/b] Femmes de Coeur (Women of Heart) seeks new members. The 501(c)(3) organization raises funds for a variety of Central Florida charities. Time: Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month. For more information, call Jill Rees, 407-423-7243; email [email]njrees@msn.com[/email]; or visit [url]www.femmesdecoeur.org[/url] on the Web. [b]June 20 — New Members Welcome[/b] The West Orange Women welcomes visitors and potential members to its luncheon meetings, held at various locations in the Southwest Orlando area. Reservations are required. Time: the third Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Cost: $25-$28, includes lunch and an interesting program. For more information, call Dottie, 407-258-8155; or Mary, 407-352-7264; or visit [url]www.westorangewomen.com[/url] on the Web.

Support Groups — JUNE 2013

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June 4 — Grief Support & Recovery Meeting Faith Center International, 3832 W. New Hampshire St., Orlando, hosts P.E.A.C.E. Grief and Recovery Ministry meetings for anyone who has suffered a loss of any kind. Time: first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. For more information, call Sylvia Boyd, 407-290-2986; email [email]momab68@hotmail.com[/email]; or visit [url]www.thefaithcenter.tv[/url] on the Web. June 4 & 11 — Mental-Health Support-Group Meetings Recovery Inc., a self-help mental-health program for people affected by nervous conditions, depression, anxiety or other emotional problems, holds support-group meetings in Classroom 1 at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, 9400 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando. Time: Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. For more information, call Ina, 407-616-7179. June 4 & 21 — Memory Disorders Support Programs Holy Family Catholic Church, 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts monthly support programs for both those diagnosed with memory disorders and their caregivers/family members/friends. Time: first Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8 p.m. and the third Friday of each month from 10:30 a.m.-noon. For more information, call Jennifer Magbanua, LMFT, 407-536-8877; or Sue Odena, 407-760-2304. [b]June 10, 14, 17 & 21 — Bereavement Support-Group Meetings[/b] Cornerstone Hospice and Palliative Care offers the following bereavement support-group meetings: Fridays from 2-3:30 p.m., a general support group meets at Starlight Ranch, 6000 Pershing Ave., Orlando. For more information and to pre-register, call Claudia Swonger, 407-206-2273; and Mondays from 6-7:30 p.m., a grieving parents group meets at Cornerstone Hospice’s office, 8009 S. Orange Ave., Orlando. For more information, visit [url]www.cornerstonehospice.org[/url] on the Web. [b]June 11, 18 & 25 — Mental-Health Support-Group Meetings[/b] Recovery Inc., a self-help mental-health program for people affected by nervous conditions, depression, anxiety or other emotional problems, holds support-group meetings in Classroom 1 at Dr. P. Phillips Hospital, 9400 Turkey Lake Road, Orlando. Time: Tuesdays from 7:30-9:30 p.m. For more information, call Ina, 407-616-7179. June 11 & 25 — Mental-Health Support-Group Meetings The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Greater Orlando sponsors a free family support-group meeting for anyone recovering from mental illness and those who have a family member living with a mental illness at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church at Windermere, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando. Trained facilitators lead the meetings. Time: second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-253-1900. June 12 — Cancer Support-Group Meeting Sand Lake Cancer Center, 7450 Sandlake Commons Blvd., Orlando, hosts a free support-group meeting, including various topics and guest speakers, for anyone who has cancer. Time: second Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-351-1002. [b]June 13, 20 & 27 — Nar-Anon Support Meetings[/b] Nar-Anon Family Groups, a 12-step support group for families and friends of people dealing with addiction, meets at Windermere Union Church, United Church of Christ, 10710 Park Ridge-Gotha Road, Windermere. Time: Thursdays at 7 p.m. For more information, call 888-947-8885 or visit [url]www.naranonfl.org[/url] on the Web. June 13 & 27 — Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support-Group Meetings Clermont Health & Rehabilitation Center, 151 E. Minnehaha Ave., Clermont, hosts Alzheimer’s disease/dementia support-group meetings for caregivers. Time: second and fourth Thursday of each month at 2 p.m. For more information, call Linda Begley, 352-394-2188, ext. 302. [b]June 19 — PFLAG Meeting[/b] First United Methodist Church, 142 E. Jackson St., Orlando, hosts a free and confidential Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays support group meeting. Time: third Wednesday of each month from 7-9 p.m. For more information, visit [url]www.pflagorlando.org[/url] on the Web.

Volunteer Opportunities — MAY 2013

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[b]May 11 & 12 — Volunteers Needed[/b] Unite Orlando seeks 10,000 volunteers to help hand-pack 1 million meals for hungry children. The event takes place at the Central Florida Fairgrounds, 4603 W. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Time: 8 a.m.-5:45 p.m. For more information or to register, visit [url]www.unitedorlando.org[/url] on the Web.

Networking / Clubs — JUNE 2013

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June 5 & 19 — Networking Group Meetings TooJay’s Original Gourmet Deli, 10185 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, hosts West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Wednesday Networking Group, exclusive to one person per industry. Time: first and third Wednesday of every month from 8-9 a.m. For more information, email [email]lindaost@msn.com[/email] or visit [url]www.wochamber.com[/url] on the Web. June 6 — Women’s Republican Meeting West Orange Republican Women, Federated meets at West Orange Country Club, 3300 W. Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. Reservations are required. Time: first Thursday of each month at noon. Cost: $17, includes lunch. For more information, call Wendy West, 321-276-3602; or visit [url]www.worwf.com[/url] on the Web. June 8 — Book Club Meeting The Literary Ladies Book Club, part of the Active 50+ program, meets at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard St., Winter Garden. Time: the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 407-656-4155. June 11 — APICS Professionals Meeting The Mid Florida APICS — Association for Operations Management — Chapter meets at Dubsdread Country Club, 549 Par St., Orlando. Kim Moore is the guest speaker, and reservations are required. Time: second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. Cost: $25, includes dinner. For more information and to RSVP, call Megan Hamel, 407-356-5167; email [email]megan.hamel@lmco.com[/email]; or visit [url]www.apicsorlando.com[/url] on the Web. June 11, 18 & 25 — Rotary Club Meeting The Orlando Evening Rotary Club meets downtown at Doc’s Streetside Grille, 1315 S. Orange Ave., Third Floor, Orlando. Time: Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. For more information, email [email]karunasab@yahoo.com[/email]. June 11, 18 & 25 — Leads-Group Meetings The Tuesday Morning Leads Group invites the public to weekly meetings at Perkins Restaurant and Bakery, 10945 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. Guests are asked to bring business cards. Time: 8-9 a.m. For more information, visit [url]www.tuesdaymorningleadsgroup.com [/url]on the Web. June 11, 18 & 25 — Rotary Club Meetings The Rotary Club of Windermere meets at Windermere Town Hall, 614 Main St., Windermere. Time: Tuesdays at 6:45 a.m. For more information, call 321-356-0401. June 11, 18 & 25 — Rotary Club Meetings The Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips — Noon meets at O’Charley’s Restaurant, 8081 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 700, Orlando. Time: Tuesdays at noon. For more information, call 407-694-9803. June 11, 18 & 25 — Network Gatherings The Tuesday Networking Group, sponsored by the West Orange Chamber of Commerce meets at Mimi’s Cafe, 3130 Daniels Road, Winter Garden. Time: Tuesdays from 8-9 a.m. For more information, email jhwhite@cfl.rr.com or visit [url]www.tuesdaynetworkinggroup.com[/url] on the Web. June 12 — Women’s Republican Meeting The Dr. Phillips-Windermere Republican Women’s Network meets at Westerly’s Restaurant at MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando. Meetings include a meet-and-greet, program and lunch. Also offered is a Speaker’s Corner, where candidates or anyone with a conservative message of interest may speak to the group for three minutes. Time: second Wednesday of each month at 11 a.m. Cost: $15. For more information, call Clarice Drexler, 407-247-7778; or email [email]grmapretty@bellsouth.net[/email]. [b]June 12, 19 & 26 — Network Gatherings[/b] The Power Lunch Chapter meets at the DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Downtown, 60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd., Orlando. Time: Wednesdays from noon-1:30 p.m. For more information, call Kyle Butler, 407-370-3336; or email [url]kbutler@precisiontelecom.biz[/url]. [b]June 12, 19 & 26 — Rotary Club Meetings[/b] The Rotary Club of Ocoee invites anyone interested to attend a group meeting at the Ocoee Community Center, 125 E. Oakland Ave., Ocoee. Time: Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. For more information, call 877-852-0754 or visit [url]www.ocoeerotary.org[/url] on the Web. [b]June 12, 19 & 26 — Toastmasters Meetings[/b] The Orlando International Toastmasters Club meets at Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. The club’s purpose is to help adults develop public-speaking and leadership skills. Time: Wednesdays at 7 p.m. For more information, call 321-663-5337 or visit o[url]rlando.toastmastersclubs.org[/url] on the Web. [b]June 12, 19 & 26 — Rotary Club Meetings[/b] The Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips meets at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, 9000 Bay Hill Blvd., Orlando. Time: Wednesdays from 7-8 a.m. For more information, call 407-934-7076 or visit [url]www.drphillipsrotary.org[/url] on the Web. June 13 — Women’s Luncheon & Meeting West Orange Country Club, 3300 W. Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden, hosts the Orlando Women’s Connection luncheon, including food, an inspirational speaker, fellowship, networking and an interesting program. Time: second Thursday of each month at 11:30 a.m. For more information, call Donna, 407-719-1337; or Liz, 407-656-0090. [b]June 13 — Garden Club Meeting[/b] The Windermere Garden Club meets at Windermere Town Hall, 614 Main St., Windermere. Time: second Thursday of each month at 9:30 a.m. For more information, visit [url]www.windermeregardenclub.org[/url] on the Web. [b]June 13, 20 & 27 — Rotary Club Meetings[/b] The Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista meets at Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort, 1850 Hotel Plaza Blvd., Lake Buena Vista. Time: Thursdays at 7:15 a.m. For more information, visit [url]www.rotarylbv.org[/url] on the Web. [b]June 13, 20 & 27 — Toastmasters Meetings[/b] The Vista Toastmasters Southwest Orlando Club 7250 meets in the Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 Della Drive, Orlando. Guests are welcome to attend for free. The club’s purpose is to provide a supportive, positive and engaging learning environment in which adults can develop public-speaking and leadership skills. Time: Thursdays at 7 p.m. For more information, visit [url]www.vistatoastmasters.org[/url] on the Web. [b]June 13, 20 & 27 — Rotary Club Meetings[/b] The West Orlando Rotary Club, 475 S. Kirkman Road, Orlando, welcomes visitors and potential members to its luncheon meetings. Time: Thursdays at noon. For more information, call 407-293-7528. [b]June 13, 20 & 27 — Professional Networking Meetings[/b] Panera Bread in Dr. Phillips, 7826 Sand Lake Road, Orlando, hosts networking meetings for professionals looking to expand their businesses. Time: Thursdays from 8:30-9:30 a.m. For more information, call Mark, 407-256-2771. [b]June 19 — Administrative Professionals Meeting[/b] The Lake Buena Vista chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals meets at various locations in the Lake Buena Vista/Southwest Orlando area. Reservations are required by the prior Monday. Time: third Wednesday of each month from 6-8 p.m. Cost: $15, includes dinner. For more information, call Davida Heeder, 407-828-2012; or email [email]davida.heeder@disney.com[/email].

Miscellaneous — JUNE 2013

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[b]Through Sept. 2 — Military Admission Program[/b] As part of the Blue Star Museums program, The Art & History Museums — Maitland, 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland, offers free admission to all active-duty military personnel and their families through Labor Day 2013. Time: Tuesday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, visit [url]www.artandhistory.org[/url] on the Web. [b]Through Aug. 16 — Nominations Needed[/b] The March of Dimes seeks nominations for its annual Nurse of the Year awards. A nurse or nursing student who works in Lake/Sumter, Orange, Osceola or Seminole counties, and demonstrates excellence in the practice of nursing by providing care, comfort and support to patients can be nominated by a patient, co-worker, supervisor, health professional, former nominee or friend, in one of 15 categories. Self-nominations are encouraged. To nominate a nurse, visit [url]marchofdimes.com/florida[/url] on the Web and complete an application. For more information, email [email]flnoty@marchofdimes.com[/email]. [b]Through July 31 — Nominations Needed[/b] Girl Scouts of Citrus seeks nominations for its 2013 Women of Distinction Awards. The recognition pays tribute to women leaders in Central Florida who have made extraordinary accomplishments as leaders in their fields, innovators of unique programs and services, and as prime examples of lifelong commitments to opportunities for women and girls everywhere. Nominations are open to all female leaders in Brevard, Lake, Seminole, Orange, Osceola and Volusia counties. Nomination forms are available online at [url]www.gscitruswomenofdistinction.org[/url]. For more information, call Katie Moore, 407-228-1624; or email [email]kmoore@citrus-gs.org[/email]. Through July 12 — Submission Deadline The city of Orlando seeks black-and-white photographs of the historic Rosemere residential district to feature in the 2014 Historic Preservation Board Calendar. Photos — up to three per entry — must be labeled on the back with the photographer’s name, daytime telephone number and the address of the subject; and they must be postmarked by July 12, 2013. Photographs should be mailed to the Historic Preservation Office, P.O. Box 4990, Orlando, FL 32802; or dropped off at HPO on the sixth floor of Orlando City Hall, 400 S. Orange Ave., Orlando. For more information, call 407-246-3350 or 407-246-3416. [b]Through July 1 — Journalists Scholarships Available[/b] Religion Newswriters invites journalists to apply for its Lilly Scholarships in Religion Program. The scholarships give full-time journalists up to $5,000 to take any college religion courses at any accredited institution at any time. Scholarships must be used within three months of their award date. For more information, email schiska@rna.org or visit [url]bit.ly/j8moog[/url] on the Web. June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 — Service Industry Nights B.B. King’s Blues Club in Pointe Orlando, 9101 International Drive, Orlando, hosts Industry Sundays, including food and drink specials, disc jockeys, dancers and Cirque performers. Time: Sundays from 10:30 p.m.-2:30 a.m. Admission is free for service-industry employees. For more information, call 407-370-4550 or visit [url]www.bbkingclubs.com[/url] on the Web. June 8 — Labrador Rescue Event Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida sponsors a meet-and-greet event, including information about the rescue and dogs available for adoption at Woof Gang Bakery, 7600 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 36, Orlando. Time: second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information, visit [url]www.lrrof.org[/url] on the Web. June 8 — Tree Program Tibet-Butler Preserve, 8777 County Road 535, Orlando, hosts an Adopt-A-Tree Program for Orange County residents who want to receive two free trees to plant in their landscapes. Participants must register upon arrival and provide proof of Orange County residency by showing a driver license, photo ID, utility bill, etc. Trees are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Time: 8 a.m.-noon. For more information, call 407-254-9200. [b]June 12 — Dance For Seniors[/b] Belles and Beaus Dance Club sponsors a Polynesian-themed dance party at the Marks Street Senior Recreation Complex, 99 E. Marks St., Orlando. Attendees are encouraged to dress in Polynesian apparel. The evening includes live music by Soft Touch, and ballroom, line and Latin dancing. Refreshments are available, and singles and couples are welcome. Time: 7-9:30 p.m. Cost: $5 per person. For more information, call 407-277-7008.