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HOLIDAY EVENTS
LIVE THEATRE
Downtown Winter Garden will be transformed into a Winter Wonderland – filled with all the
festive trimmings! Take a ride on Santa’s sleigh or go for a romantic carriage ride through historic
downtown. Enjoy live holiday music, caroling or see Charlie Brown and his friends come to life
for A Charlie Brown Christmas! Watch a holiday movie at the downtown pavilion and don’t miss
the second-annual Merry Winter Garden Light Show up at City Hall! Every Saturday in December come out for a Very Merry Farmers Market. This year enjoy the new holiday-themed photo
vignettes found in a variety of places in downtown Winter Garden!
Check out all the holiday activities and event details at www.WinterGarden-fl.gov!
• Merry Winter Garden Light Show | December 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 16, 17 & 23 | 6 – 9 pm
• De-Light-ful Decorations Contest | Drag out the lights, hang up the garland, put up the
glowing Santa and enter your home to win! Festive presentations of outdoor decorations
could win up to $100!
Judging for Winter Garden’s annual De-Light-ful Decorations contest will take place on
Tuesday, December 6 for homes North of Highway 50 and Wednesday, December 7 for homes
South of Highway 50.
• Sleigh Ride with Santa | Saturday, December 10 | 6, 7 & 8 pm
• Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides through Historic Downtown
Saturdays, December 3, 10 & 17 | 4 – 9 pm
• Very Merry Christmas Farmers Market
Saturdays, December 3, 10, 17 & 24 | 9 am – 2 pm
• Ho Ho Ho! Santa’s at the Very Merry Christmas Farmers Market
Saturdays, December 10, 17 & 24 | 10:30 am – 1:30 pm
• Holiday Music on Fridays at the Plaza | Fridays, December 9, 16 & 23 | 7 – 9 pm
•Santa Bike Ride | Saturday, December 10 | 6 pm
Personal appearance by Santa 3 – 5 pm at Wheel Works
• Holiday Movie and Golf Cart Drive In | Saturday, December 17 | 7 pm
• Holiday Golf Cart Parade | Saturday, December 17 | 6 pm
WINTER GARDEN’S ANNUAL SANTA RUN
The Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department will be escorting Santa Claus on his annual visit to
neighborhoods in Winter Garden! Santa and his helpers will be spreading holiday music, candy
and good cheer as they make their way through the streets of the city.
Check www.WinterGarden-fl.gov for Santa’s route.
Monday, December 12 Tuesday, December 13 Wednesday, December 14 Thursday, December 15 Friday, December 16
NE Area (North of 50 & East of Dillard)
NW Area (North of 50 & West of Dillard)
SW Area (South of 50 & West of 535)
SC Area (South of 50 & 535 Subdivision)
SE Area (South of 50 & East of Daniels)
Time: 5:45 – 9 pm A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
Presented by Florida Hospital Winter Garden
By Charles M. Schulz | Produced by Garden Theatre
The classic animated television special comes to life in this
faithful stage adaptation. Charlie Brown is overwhelmed by the
materialism he sees during the holiday season and wishes to find
the true meaning of Christmas. After enthusiastically accepting
the role of director for the school Christmas pageant, he soon
becomes frustrated by his uncooperative actors and their
portrayal of the story. After Charlie Brown selects a pitiful tree
for the centerpiece of the play and flees the resulting criticism,
all of the Peanuts gang come to realize what is important…now
that Christmas-time is here.
Please join us before and after this abbreviated play for caroling,
photo opportunities and other surprises at the Garden and
throughout downtown Winter Garden!
December 2 – 18
Thursdays & Fridays: 6 pm & 8 pm
Saturdays: 1 pm, 3 pm, 6 pm & 8 pm | Sundays: 2 pm & 4 pm
$23 | $19 Students, seniors
Special discounted pricing for children 12 and under for opening
night and Thursday performances.
DANCE
IN HIS NAME…WE DANCE!
Presented by the Centre for Dance & the Performing Arts A
Winter Garden tradition in its 23rd year, celebrate the story of
Christmas through the beautiful expression of dance.
Friday, December 23 | 4 pm & 7 pm
$15 | $12 Students, seniors
gardentheatre.org | 407.877.GRDN (4736)
Welcome New Winter Garden Businesses
THE DELI DOWNTOWN | 18 North Boyd Street
http://thedelidowntownwg.com/
MARKET TO TABLE | 146 West Plant Street
http://www.market2table.com/
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Fall into Fun with PARKS & RECREATION!
Tai Chi, Yoga, Martial Arts, Tennis, Softball, 50+ Activities, Special Olympics Activities, Trips, Horticulture Lectures, Guitar Lessons, Art Classes, Kickball,
Pre- School Activities, Cooking Classes, Belly Dance and More! Find dates, details and prices at www.wintergarden-fl.gov or call 407.656.4155
USSSA SOFTBALL - ADULT POLAR BEAR LEAGUE
Snag a line drive, make a diving catch and crush a game winning homerun
in our adult softball leagues. Church, Men’s and Co-ed leagues offered
Monday – Thursday. Registration for returning teams: November 14 –
December 9; new teams: November 28 – December 9. Registration may
close early due to limited availability.
NEED YOUTH SOCCER COACHES
Leagues begin the week of January 2
Games at 6:45 pm, 7:45 pm & 8:45 pm
$370 per team for eight-game season
Braddock Park, 13460 Lake Butler Boulevard
Veterans Memorial Park, 420 South Park Avenue
SCHOOL HOLIDAY CAMP
KICKBALL - ADULT POLAR BEAR LEAGUE
Your favorite game during grade school recess just turned
into your weeknight get-together. Come out and KICK IT
with our Thursday night co-ed league. Registration
for returning teams: November 14 – December 9;
new teams: November 28 – December 9. Registration
may close early due to limited availability.
League begins January 5
Games at 6:45 pm, 7:45 pm & 8:45 pm
$300 per team for eight-game season
YOUTH SOCCER – SPRING LEAGUE
Soccer is an awesome opportunity for your child
to have fun while getting exercise, improving
coordination and learning to work with others.
Fee includes an eight-week season, an end of
season award and a team shirt. City residents
register: November 28 – January 13;
nonresidents: December 5 – January 13.
Registration may close early due to limited
availability in each age division.
Practices begin the week of January 30
Games begin February 18
3 – 12 (age as of September 1, 2016)
$90 City resident; $110 Nonresident
Braddock Park, 13460 Lake Butler Boulevard
We want you! Coaches pay only $10 for one child’s registration. Paid
officials are also needed. Contact the Winter Garden Recreation Department
at 407.656.4155 or [email protected] for more information.
Games, sports, art, crafts, theme days and much, much more! A great way to
spend the holiday break and make lifelong friends. Winter Garden Recreation
Holiday Camp is an awesome experience for your school aged child. Campers
will experience the outdoors, friends and FUN! A qualified, well-trained staff
will provide a safe and outstanding break for your child. Camp is open to all
children entering 1st through 8th grade. Campers must bring a packed lunch,
snacks and a water bottle to camp every day. Registration is now open.
November 23, December 19 – 23, 27 – 30 | 7 am – 6 pm
Camp is open to children entering 1st through 8th grade
Parents MUST provide a current report card when registering their child.
$20 per day City resident; $25 per day Nonresident
SYSTEMA
This Russian Martial Art focuses on self-defense methods, greater strength
and endurance, patience and working with others. Winter Garden is the only
place in Central Florida to practice this art used by Russian Special Forces!
Mondays | 7 – 8:30 pm | 18 years and older
$15 per class | $45 City resident; $55 Nonresident per month
TAI CHI
An ancient Chinese exercise that emphasizes relaxation, breath control,
correct posture, balance and flexibility to develop the mind and body. One
free introductory lesson in Tai Chi is offered for all first timers. For more
information, visit www.returntogoodhealth.20fr.com.
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 9 – 10 am
$50 City resident; $55 Nonresident per month
Storm Water Pollution…Illegal Activities
Any discharge to a storm water conveyance/collection system (aka Municipal
Separate Storm Sewer Systems or MS4s) that is not composed entirely of
storm water is considered illegal (illicit). These systems include features such
as storm drains, curbs and gutters, swales, inlets, pipes, ditches, and ponds.
Examples of illicit discharges:
• Gas and motor oil
• Kitchen grease/oil
• Household cleansers
•Paints
•Pesticides
• Solvents or vehicle-related spills
• Weed killers
• Grass clippings/yard waste
• Pet waste
When these pollutants find their way into the storm
sewer system, even unintentionally, they cause serious
health and water quality problems, such as destruction
of the natural habitat. To help protect public health
and the quality of our wetlands and lakes, please report sources
of pollution you observe along the roadside or in your neighborhood.
To report an illicit discharge, please call the City of Winter Garden Public
Services Department at 407.656.4111 ext 2012 or login to the Online
Customer Service Center at www.wintergarden-fl.gov. More information about
stormwater and pollution is available at http://www.cwgdn.com/cityhall/
departments/stormwater/.
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Green Up Your Holidays
The amount of household garbage in the United States can increase between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, from 4 million tons to 5
million tons. The holidays are special, but festivities don't have to negatively impact our environment. Here are some measures to lessen our
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T urn off or unplug holiday lights during the day to save energy and help your lights last longer.
Bring reusable cloth bags for holiday gift shopping. Avoid using a bag for small or oversized purchases.
Use LED and/or solar-powered string lights to reduce electricity costs.
Foil pans and pie trays are recyclable, but regular aluminum foil sheets are not.
Avoid using disposable dinnerware and silverware.
Donate the older toys that you no longer use to charities.
Donate unwanted decorations.
Buy cards made from recycled paper (look for "post-consumer" content).
Choose cards printed on white stock without metallic or plastic coatings.
Review the list of recyclables that the City accepts.
Buy locally grown trees, wreaths, and garland to save energy associated with transportation.
Go to the City’s website for information about the City’s solid waste & recycling program.
www.wintergarden-fl.gov
Source: (http://www.epa.gov/students/holiday.html)
City of Winter Garden’s
Food Drive for the Hungry
Benefits Southeastern Food Bank/Bread of Life Fellowship
Add a little something more to your Christmas shopping list
and donate food to those in our community that need help this
holiday season.
Drop off your canned and non-perishable items to the City Hall
Lobby. This month-long food drive helps support the Food For
Families Holiday program and the
local food bank at Bread of
Life Fellowship.
8 am – 5 pm
Monday – Friday
City Hall
300 W. Plant Street
West Orange High School
Choir – Winter Concert
West Orange High School Choir under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey
Redding, Choir Director and Daryl Yasay, Associate Choir Director
are proud to announce the Winter Concert. The concert will feature
all nine of the West Orange’s chorale groups, the Winter Garden
Community Choir, Orlando Orchestra and Craig Jessop, former
Conductor of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
Purchase tickets for events, advertise with the choir, see
the calendar of fundraisers, make a donation or book Noise
Complaint, our A Capella group, to perform at your next function
at www.westorangehschoir.com.
Friday, December 9 | 7 pm
First United Methodist Church, 142 E Jackson Street, Orlando
Tickets are on sale currently at www.westorangehschoir.com.
The Best Christmas Ever Pageant
Presented by Mimi’s Community Theater
A little church not too far away is planning their annual Christmas Pageant. After doing the same play year after year, this year it takes a whole new
twist; all due to the six Herdman Kids. They lie, beat up other kids, steal and have no manners what so ever!
Friday, December 9 & Saturday, December 10 | 8 pm | Winter Garden Masonic Lodge | 230 West Bay Street
$12 Adults, $8 children, purchased online at https://facebook.com/littlecommunitytheater
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Opening “The Gift of Art”
This exhibition will feature gifts of unique
artworks created by local artists. Most artwork
will be under $200. All artwork will be priced
under $500. The Boutique Gift Store is also open
to meet all your holiday shopping needs. This free
exhibition runs until the end of December.
Lunch & Learn - Marketing Strategies for Artists
Bring your lunch and join award winning artist
Kim Minichiello as she guides artists on applying
marketing strategies for success.
Thursday, December 8 | 12 pm – 1.30 pm
$30 Members; $35 Nonmembers
Paint Party
Paint a Canvas & Wine Glass
Receive step by step instruction as you paint
your very own canvas and matching wine glass.
Bring your own snacks and adult refreshments as
you create in a relaxed artistic environment. No
experience necessary. We provide all materials!
Tuesdays, December 6 & 13 | 6:30 pm – 9 pm
$30 Members; $35 Nonmembers
PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG ARTISTS
Visit the website for a complete list of upcoming
events for children.
For a complete list of workshops & events please
visit our website www.wgart.org
Visit www.wgart.org
407.347.7996
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