MAY/JUNE
The following free workshops, running 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at JobVantage, 4360 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, are being offered by Workforce Central Florida: Learn how to write a resume and cover letter on Thursday, June 9; Perfect your job searching techniques on Friday, June 10; Learn to nail the interview on Thursday, June 23; Get overall job search information on Friday, June 24. To register, visit www.WorkforceCentralFlorida.com
Orange County Animal Services launched its “Angels Wanted” foster care campaign. Animal Services receives thousands of animals every year that are not yet ready for adoption. Citizens can learn more about Orange County Animal Services’ Foster Care Program at www.ocfl.net/foster
Woodbury Presbyterian Church’s food pantry will be closed on Thursdays starting June 6. Due to rising gas prices, less people are coming to the second feeding at the church. The food pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to noon on Mondays. The church is located at 1501 Woodbury Road, Orlando. For more information, call 407-282-5683.
MAY 27
A Pasta Dinner and Cake Auction will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, May 27 at Avalon Church. The cost is $8 for adults and $5 for kids and proceeds benefit the church's mission to Nicaragua. For more information, visit www.avalonchurch.org
JUNE 1
The American Red Cross is hosting a free luncheon that offers emergency preparedness and disaster prevention information for businesses from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 1 at the Sonesta Hotel Downtown Orlando, 60 S. Ivanhoe Blvd. Register at RCBizConnect.org or call 407-893-4141 ext. 4619.
JUNE 3
The University of Central Florida's Marriage and Family Research Institute is offering free counseling for couples with children from 6-9 p.m. Friday, June 3 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 4 in the Teaching Academy at UCF’s main campus. Free child care and food will be provided. Call 407-823-1748 or visit mfri.ucf.edu
JUNE 14
Vote for Adrianna’s Attic Inc., a nonprofit that helps adults and children living in poverty, and help them win a new van. Voting takes place from 6 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, June 14 at www.facebook.com/toyota
Clubs and organizations:
Avalon Park Garden Club is every first Monday at 7 p.m. at Avalon Church. Visit www.AvalonParkGArdenClub.com
Avalon Park Kiwanis Club is every first Thursday at Eastside Bistro. Visit www.facebook.com/pages/Avalon-Park-Kiwanis-Club-Orlando-FL
Avalon Park Teen Club is at Timber Creek High School. Visit www.avalonteenclub.webs.com for details.
Avalon Jet Setters-Senior Group is every second Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the South Village Club House. Visit www.jetsettersofavalon.webs.com
Eastside Cycling Club Bike Rides are Wednesdays at 6 p.m. and Saturdays at 7 a.m. at Avalon Park YMCA. Visit www.eastsidecyclingclub.org
Orlando Adoption Network—visit www.OrlandoAdoptionNetwork.com for monthly meetings.
La Leche Groups is every first Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. and second Wednesday of every month at 10 a.m. at Avalon Church.
MOPS is every first Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in Avalon Church.
The Rotary Club of Avalon Park meets every Wednesday at Avalon Park's South Village Clubhouse. Meetings during the first and second Wednesday of the month are at 7:30 a.m. and meetings during the third and fourth Wednesday are at 6:15 p.m. For more information, email avalonparkrotary@gmail.com