Doglympics
KIDS’ PLAY: See "A Wrinkle In Time", at Orlando Repertory Theatre, a children's theater, playing through Nov. 6 with performances on Saturdays at noon and 4 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. The theater is located at 1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando. For more information, visit www.orlandorep.com.
LIVE COMEDY: The Mad Cow Theatre’s “The Drowsy Chaperone” plays at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays from Oct. 14-Nov. 20 at 105 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando. Tickets cost $34, $32 for seniors and students. For tickets, call the box office at 407-297-8788 or visit www.madcowtheatre.com.
TEACHING TECH: Whiz Kids, a tech club that creates comics, mixes music and makes movies, meets at 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays at the Alafaya Branch, 12000 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando. The group is for ages 6-12. Visit www.ocls.info/whizkids or call 407-835-7323.
OCT 15
OCTOBERFEST: Enjoy a beer garden for adults from 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14 at Avalon Park’s Octoberfest. The free family event continues from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, and 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, with German music from Europa, Alpine dancing by Schuhplattler Gruppe Alpenrose, Magic Curtain Productions performances, a root beer garden for kids, games and contests.
SIDEWALK FESTIVAL: Enjoy live music, shop gently used items and enjoy food from a hot-dog stand and baked goods at Tunes, Treasures and Treats, a sidewalk festival benefitting Orlando Music Club, a group of music teachers who raise money for young musicians. The event is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at 3233 Curry Ford Road in East Orlando. For more information, visit www.orlandomusicclub.org or call Victoria Lynn Schultz at 407-579-6854.
CARNIVAL: The St. Joseph’s Church Carnival is from 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, noon to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, and 1 p.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at the intersection of Alafaya Trail and East Colonial Drive. Enjoy rides, games, food, a flea market, arts and crafts and prizes. Call 407-275-0841 for more information.
DIWALI: The 14th annual Diwali Mela is from 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Disney Amphitheater in Lake Eola Park, downtown Orlando. This free event offers live entertainment, music, a Miss Teen Diwali Florida competition and booths selling clothing, jewelry and food. For more information, call Lalman at 407-340-0954.
OCT 20
ALUMNI PARTY: Timber Creek Alumnight, a social event for Timber Creek High School Alumni, is from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at Eastside Bistro in Avalon Park, 12001 Avalon Lake Drive, Orlando. There will be free food and entertainment for all alumni and $10 bracelets for all others. $2 from each bracelet sold will go to the Timber Creek High School Alumni Fund. For more information, visit www.eastsidebistro.com or call 407-381-0096.
FREE CONCERT: Jacqueline Rawiszer and Kathryn Slage will present a free concert of songs written by many of the composers featured in “A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965", an exhibit showcasing Jewish songwriters who helped shape American music and culture, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at the UCF Libary, room 223. Free parking is available in Lot B3. Visit library.ucf.edu for the full schedule of performers. For more information, contact Carole Hinshaw at 407-823-5982 or carole.hinshaw@ucf.edu
MOLD MATTERS: Solution and Prevention, which teaches citizens about mold detection, how it can affect health and steps to control moisture, is 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Alafaya Branch, 12000 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando.
OCT 21
CHAMPION FIGHTERS: Former WEC lightweight champion Jamie Varner of Xtreme Fighting Championships will take on Nate Jolly in the main event of XFC 14: Resurrection at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at the UCF Arena.
OCT 22
JAZZFEST: College Park's JazzFest, with two main stages and gazebo performances, is from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 between Smith and Bryn Mawr Streets along Edgewater Drive, Orlando. Cost is a $5 donation for adults, 40 percent of which goes to charitable and community organizations. Email Andrea Kudlacz at andrea@collegeparkpartnership.com for more information.
DIABETES TALK: Preventing and Reversing Diabetes with Dr. Frank is at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Southeast Branch, 5575 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando.
CAMELOT’S BIRTHDAY BASH: Camelot Elementary School is celebrating its 10th year in existence with a fall festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at the school, 14501 Waterford Chase Parkway, Orlando. There will be bounce houses, games, arts and crafts, a silent auction, food, and photo opportunities with Orange County fire fighters and knights from Medieval Times. Tickets cost $0.50 and will be sold in the school lobby. For details, email camelotfallfestival@yahoo.com or call 954-610-8078.
READING TO DOGS: Paws to Read, which allows children to practice their reading skills by reading to therapy dogs, is at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22 at the Alafaya Branch, 12000 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando. Seating is limited. Call 407-835-7323 to register.
OCT 28
GOLF FOR PETS: Pet Rescue By Judy's Inaugural Golf Tournament, Fore the Animals, is Friday, Oct. 28 at the Mayfair Country Club in Sanford. For more information, call 407-716-5977 or email petrescuebyjudy@gmail.com
OCT 29
RUNNONA: Track Shack’s Runnona 5K Run is at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the UCF College of Medicine. Visit www.trackshack.com
DASH FOR DOGS: The Dash for Dogs 5K and Judy’s Reunion Pet Festival, benefiting Pet Rescue by Judy, starts at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at Sanford’s Fort Mellon Park with the 5K and continue with the Pet Festival, which will include costume contests, a silent auction, raffles, entertainment, food and drink. Race participants will receive a “goodie bag” filled with surprises and a complimentary event T-shirt or doggie bandana. All dogs must be vaccinated, well-behaved and leashed during the event. Visit www.dashfordogs.com
NOV 5
DOGS COMPETE: Doglando Foundation's third annual Doglympics is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 through Sunday, Nov. 6 in downtown Avalon Park. Any breed dog can compete in companion events like wiener dog races, mutt races, longest stay, Luciano Pavarotti Commemorative Sing-Off, agility, ball toss and more. Come to see the fly ball, disc and hunting demonstrations. There will be vendors, food trucks and a beer garden. An area will be dedicated to rescue groups. This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to register for events, visit www.doglympics.com
BAND CONCERT: Valencia's House Band Concert will play at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 at the college's Black Box Theater, 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail in East Orlando. For more information, contact 407-582-2332.
NOV 12
ROLL FOR A CAUSE: The Center for Independent Living is hosting a 2.5-mile “Stroll ‘N Roll” from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 12. The event benefits residents with disabilities who use CIL services to remain living independently. Visit www.cilorlando.org
TASTE OF ORLANDO: The 12th annual Taste of Orlando returns to Waterford Lakes Town Center, 413 N. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 with unlimited food sampling from more than 40 restaurants, live music, a kid's play area and a local business expo. Proceeds benefit the Simon Youth Foundation. Advance tickets cost $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 4-10 and free for kids younger than 3. Day-of-event tickets are $12 for adults, $5 for kids. For more information, call the mall management office at 407-737-2866.