NOV/DEC
SOHO Office in Avalon Park is hosting a food drive to benefit several East Orlando food pantries, during the month of November. Drop off non-perishable food items at 3564 E. Avalon Park Blvd., Orlando. Those who donate will be entered for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to SOHO.
The new ramp from southbound State Road 417 to westbound S.R. 408 will open Saturday, Nov. 12. Signs will be posted on southbound S.R. 417 directing motorists to exit right onto westbound S.R. 408 to travel toward downtown Orlando. Those continuing south on S.R. 417 will stay in the left lanes. Maps of the new traffic pattern can be found online at www.ExpresswayAuthority.com/interchange.
NOV 11
Veterans can enjoy free yoga classes from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, at Yoga East, 3734 E. Avalon Park Blvd., Orlando. Show an active duty, retired or military dependent ID to qualify. Visit www.yogaeastorlando.com.
NOV 12
The Avalon Middle School Husky 5K and Healthy Husky Day are at 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the school, 13914 Mailer Blvd., Orlando. Register at www.j7Sports.net.
Orange County Recycles Day, which offers entertainment, children's activities, landfill tours and truck displays, is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Orange County Landfill, 12100 Young Pine Road, Orlando. For details, visit www.ocflrecycles.net.
Avalon Park Garden Club will host a Workday in the Avalon Park Community Garden from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. on the second Saturday of every month, starting Saturday, Nov. 12. The garden is located behind Avalon Church, 13460 Tanja King Blvd., Orlando. For more information, email lschonk@comcast.net.
DEC 1
East River High School's second annual International Night is from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at the school, 654 Columbia School Road, Orlando. There will be foods from around the world in the cafeteria from 6 p.m.-7 p.m. and a multicultural dance/song presentation in the auditorium from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. For more information, contact the school at 407-956-8550.
DEC 3
The Jingle Jam & Holiday Help Fair, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of East Orange County and the Waterford Lakes Town Center, is from 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Town Center, 413 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando. This free event will have performances by local schools, health and safety information, a KidZone, family activities, photos with Santa (for a small donation) and more. Visit Eockiwanis.blogspot.com or email eockiwanis@gmail.com for details.
DEC 10
East River High School is raising money for the school's families in need with their Helping Falcon Families 5K Fun Run at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, at the school, 654 Columbia School Road, Orlando. For more information, contact the school at 407-956-8550.