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n Charities/Fundraisers<br />

March 6 — More Than Pink Virtual Walk<br />

Susan G. Komen Florida sponsors the annual<br />

More Than Pink Walk, a virtual event that features<br />

an opening ceremony, recognition for the<br />

survivors and thrivers who have faced a breast<br />

cancer diagnosis, and important updates in the<br />

fight against the disease before participants are<br />

encouraged to walk where they are. Time: 9<br />

a.m. To volunteer or become a co-sponsor, call<br />

407-392-2061; to register or raise funds, visit<br />

komenflorida.org/orlandowalk; and for more<br />

information, visit www.facebook.com/groups/<br />

komenorlandowalk.<br />

March 13 — Together Concert<br />

The Walt Disney Amphitheater in downtown<br />

Orlando’s Lake Eola Park hosts Together,<br />

Central Florida Sounds of Freedom Band and<br />

Color Guard’s third annual benefit concert. All<br />

attendees are expected to comply with safety<br />

protocols. Time: 6 p.m. The open-air event is free<br />

to attend; however, donations are encouraged in<br />

support of the Orlando Youth Alliance. For more<br />

information, visit www.chsof.com.<br />

n Classes/Programs<br />

Ongoing — Bible Study<br />

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S.<br />

Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts a Bible<br />

study in person in the Sanctuary or through<br />

Zoom. The study is led by subject matter experts,<br />

pastors and special guests. Time: Wednesdays<br />

from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information or to<br />

register, visit www.st.lukes.org/wednesday.<br />

Ongoing — Video Tutorials<br />

AARP’s Home Alone Alliance offers six new video<br />

tutorials that focus on how to operate specialized<br />

medical equipment, including oxygen<br />

equipment, using a nebulizer, using a mechanical<br />

lift for transfers, managing home infusions,<br />

preventing infection in home peritoneal dialysis,<br />

and caring for the vascular access site in<br />

home dialysis. The videos are free and available<br />

online 24/7. For more information, visit www.<br />

aarp.org/ppi/initiatives/home-alone-alliance/<br />

family-caregiving-videos.<br />

Feb. 27 — Workshop About Guinea Pigs<br />

Participating Pet Supermarket stores host an educational<br />

workshop designed to train individuals<br />

on how to properly care for guinea pigs,<br />

a common household small pet. COVID-19<br />

store protocols are enforced. Attendees receive<br />

exclusive coupons and promotions that are<br />

valid Saturday and Sunday only. Registration<br />

is required. Time: 1-2 p.m. The event is free<br />

and open to the public. For more information,<br />

visit storelocator.petsupermarket.com or<br />

www.facebook.com/petsupermarket.<br />

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD<br />

compiled by Lisa Sagers<br />

n Events/Performances<br />

Through March 14 — Down The Rabbit<br />

Hole<br />

Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning<br />

Drive, Winter Park, hosts Down the Rabbit Hole,<br />

a theatrical journey unfolding as guests follow<br />

“Alice” through the botanical gardens. Time:<br />

Wednesday-Sunday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost:<br />

$22-$25. For more information or to purchase<br />

tickets, visit www.creativecityproject.com.<br />

Through March 31 — Art Exhibition<br />

Winter Garden City Hall, 300 W. Plant St.,<br />

Winter Garden, hosts Despite the Obstacles:<br />

Educating African American Youth Before School<br />

Integration, an exhibition created by the Winter<br />

Garden Heritage Foundation. For more information,<br />

call 407- 656-3244 or visit wghf.org.<br />

Through May 9 — Art Exhibition<br />

The Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College,<br />

1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, hosts Rania Matar:<br />

On Either Side of the Window, Portraits During<br />

COVID-19, an art exhibition that brings together<br />

photographs that capture individuals and families<br />

during quarantine. For more information, call<br />

407-646-2526 or visit www.rollins.edu/cfam.<br />

Feb. 28 — African American Read-In<br />

In celebration of African American literature in poetry,<br />

stories and performances, the Orange County<br />

Library System holds the 2021 African American<br />

Read-In through a virtual format on Facebook Live<br />

and YouTube Live. Keynote presentations are given<br />

by Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and bestselling<br />

author Beverly Jenkins. Time: 2 p.m. For<br />

more information, visit ocls.info/readin.<br />

March 20 — Classic Car Show<br />

Anniversary<br />

Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial<br />

Highway, Kissimmee, commemorates the<br />

Saturday Nite Classic Car Show and Cruise’s<br />

31st year. The daylong celebration includes<br />

entertainment, giveaways and more. Free concerts<br />

on Old Town’s Main Stage begin at 1 p.m.,<br />

and the car cruise starts at 8:30 p.m. For more<br />

information, visit www.myoldtownusa.com.<br />

n Miscellaneous<br />

Feb. 22-26 — Operation Green Light<br />

The Orange County Clerk of Courts hosts a virtual<br />

Operation Green Light to help residents save<br />

and get back on the road. Individuals looking to<br />

save on fees, inquire about payment plans, or<br />

have their driver’s licenses reinstalled are encouraged<br />

to participate. For more information, call<br />

407-836-2316 or visit www.myorangeclerk.com.<br />

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A Taste of the Swan & Dolphin<br />

February 27 • 5:30 - 8:00pm<br />

Event admission includes:<br />

• Unlimited tastings at multiple food stations<br />

• Unlimited tastings at a variety of beverage stations<br />

• Live musical entertainment<br />

• Physically distanced safety protocols & our commitment to clean<br />

• Seating available to accommodate each party at their own table<br />

Event Only Tickets - $110<br />

Room Package Reservations: 1.800.227.1500<br />

Booking hours: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 7:00pm & Sat - Sun 8:30am - 5:00pm<br />

One-night packages from $359 per night<br />

including 2 tickets to the event!<br />

Learn More at FoodAndWineClassic.com<br />

— featuring live entertainment —<br />

All events will be indoors. Events are limited to those 21 and older. Tickets to the event are limited. Packages include access for two<br />

adults to food & beverage experience. Rates are based on availability at time of booking. Among the protocols that will be implemented<br />

for each event are: Temperature check at entrance for all attendees, plexiglass walls for all food service, all cast members wearing PPE,<br />

seating to accommodate each party at their own table, touchless menus and clearly marked physical distancing signage.

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