Your glass is always full thanks to area activities

It’s considered taboo to toast with an empty glass. But you won’t have to worry about any empty glasses with all the upcoming beer and wine related events coming to the surrounding communities where you can drink responsibly and have a good time. Wind down during the middle of the week at The Sunny PintContinue reading “Your glass is always full thanks to area activities”

Okahumpka Community Club aims to educate the community about the school’s history

It’s believed that it takes a village to raise a child. The motto is meant to encourage the wholistic investment in the development and safety of children. That belief led two men, Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald, to build over 5,300 schools across 15 states over the span of 20 years, including in Florida.Continue reading “Okahumpka Community Club aims to educate the community about the school’s history”

Free arts festivals coming to Mount Dora and Ocala

Sometimes spending one day immersed in art and the world of creatives isn’t enough, as shown by the multi-day art fairs being held in Mount Dora and Ocala this weekend. Find out what will be on display at the annual show and what else to expect. Many Travel to Mount Dora For Free Arts andContinue reading “Free arts festivals coming to Mount Dora and Ocala”

Families find comfort during camp weekend

Families received a unique autumn experience along Lake Griffin this past weekend as Warren Willis United Methodist Camp and Conference Center hosted its “Family Camp Weekend” event Oct. 18-20. During the first day of camp, five families traveled from across Florida, including St. Augustine, Jacksonville, Orlando to bond together in nature while getting closer toContinue reading “Families find comfort during camp weekend”

Wildwood offers square dance lessons

Breaking down the moves for guests, The Villages Squares club is teaching square dance lessons with class levels including mainstream/beginner and plus. There is even a session for those who are disabled. “I thought this was a great opportunity to have more people square dancing,” said The Villages Squares club founder Judith Mason, of theContinue reading “Wildwood offers square dance lessons”

The Wandering Art Historian returns to Leesburg

Wandering back to the Leesburg Center for the Arts, Adrienne Lee is returning for her third season of lecturing. Lee, known as The Wandering Art Historian, is presenting as part of the center’s four-week long classes wrap up. “I observed from afar that Adrienne had a successful history of lectures at the center,” said RichardContinue reading “The Wandering Art Historian returns to Leesburg”

October is for spirits, sleuths at Baker House

Become a detective and solve a murder mystery, or be a ghostbuster during a not-too-spooky haunted house tour at the Baker House during Halloween season. Recreational sleuths will have four chances to catch a murderer during the “Mail-Order Bride Mayhem” program. It is just one of the programs that is being offered at the historicContinue reading “October is for spirits, sleuths at Baker House”

Residents rock around the clock at Wildwood sock hop

Music by fan favorites, including Elvis Presley and Little Richard, put a groove in the step of residents dancing the boogie woogie and bunny hop at a recent Wildwood event. The ’50s Sock Hop was Saturday at the Garfield Auditorium, 98 S. Warfield Ave. in Wildwood. It was hosted by the Wildwood Parks and RecreationContinue reading “Residents rock around the clock at Wildwood sock hop”

Fall events cropping up at Brown & Brown Farms

Fall is busy time at many farms. It’s harvest season, and Brown & Brown Farms, which produces family fun all year, has a bumper crop of upcoming autumn events. It is easing everyone into the spooky season with a variety of events including a harvest festival, a dinosaur festival, costume contests and more. The farm,Continue reading “Fall events cropping up at Brown & Brown Farms”

Surrounding area events feature entertainment, crafts and handmade goods

Those looking for unique crafts, produce and more made locally have a new option. Whispering Oaks Winery in Oxford is the site of a new market that will be held on the first and third Sundays of each month through the end of the year. It joins other new and established markets throughout the areaContinue reading “Surrounding area events feature entertainment, crafts and handmade goods”