August Events
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Free Family Funday at
the Mennello Museum
Summer Kids Movies at West Orange 5
Wed., Aug 1 st | 10am - 12pm
West Orange Cinema, 1575 Maguire Rd,
Ocoee, FL 34761
The West Orange 5 cinema in Ocoee offers
Summer Kid’s Shows weekly on Wednesday
(6/6 - 8/8). Features begin at 10am and
admission is $1.50 for everyone. $1 drinks
and popcorn are also offered. Seating is
limited, so groups should call in advance.
West Orange 5 is located at 1575 Maquire
Road in Ocoee. The number to confirm
showtimes and details is 407.877.8111
August 1st: Ferdinand
August 8th: The Boss Baby
(www.westorange5.com)
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Sun., Aug 5 th | 12pm – 2:30pm
The Mennello Museum of American Art,
900 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
Join us at The Mennello Museum of
American Art on the second Sunday of every
month for free admission, a free miniature
fine art project and free docent tours. Each
Free Family Funday has a different theme
based on the current exhibition in the
museum.
Miniature fine art project and docent
touring: 12-2:30 p.m. The museum galleries
stay open until 4:30 p.m. for all guests.
Free Family Funday at The Mennello
Museum is sponsored by PLR Florida.
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City Commission Meeting
EXHIBIT Going Global:
Origins & Destinations
Thu., Aug 2 nd - Aug 25 th | 5:30pm - 8pm
Winter Garden Art Association, 127 S Boyd
St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Artworks related to one's heritage and origins,
as well as travel destinations far and wide.
A new exhibition opens at SoBo Gallery
each month and is celebrated with a
reception with participating artists on the
first Thursday of each month. The public is
invited to meet the artists and enjoy beverages
and light snacks from 5:30-8:00 pm.
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Thu., Aug 9 th | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
City Hall, W Plant St,
Winter Garden, FL 34787
City Commission Meetings are Held:
Second & Fourth Thursday of Each Month
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2nd Sunday Pet Rescue
Sun., Aug 12 th | 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Crooked Can Brewing Company, 426 W
Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Join us as we find these lovable Four Legged
Friends Fur-Ever Homes. There will be Live
Music, Adoptable Pups, Local Shopping
and Family Fun.
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CFRHS Meeting for Members & Guests
Mon., Aug 13 th | 7pm - 8pm
Central Florida Railroad Museum, 101 S
Boyd St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
The monthly meeting of the Central
Florida Railway Historical Society at the
Central Florida Railroad Museum. Free
and open to the public. Presentation with
refreshments served afterwards!
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4th Annual Florida
Kids and Family Expo
Sat., Aug 18 th | 10am – 5pm
Orange County Convention Center, 9800
International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819
Presented by Orlando Health and Arnold
Palmer Hospital for Children, the 2018
Florida Kids and Family Expo is an annual
event that connects families with products,
services, businesses, and organizations
that can assist them with making the most
of living in Central Florida. The Florida
Kids and Family Expo is the “CAN’T
MISS” Family Event of the Year. With
advanced tickets at just $5 each (tickets at
the door are $10), this is a full day of air-
conditioned family fun that you can enjoy
for less than the cost of going to the movies!
COST: $5 Advanced Tickets (ages 3+).
Admission is free for kids 0-2. Tickets at
the door are $10 each. Additional wristbands
can be purchased for $10 each for unlimited
attractions and bounce houses. Parking is
discounted to $10 per car.
And remember, Don't Shop, ADOPT!
For additional and continually updated events, visit our Online Event Calendar at www.theWGmagazine.com/calendar
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WINTER GARDEN MAGAZINE
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AUGUST 2018