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The To-Do List
Septembe
Farmer’s Markets
Saturday The Saturday Morning Market on Towne Square
Leesburg
Saturday Brownwood Farmer’s Market
2726 Brownwood Blvd., Wildwood 9am-1pm
Tuesday Lady Lake Farmers Market
Lady Lake Log Cabin 106 S. U.S. Hwy. 441/27 9am-1pm
Thursday Lake County Farmers & Flea Market
Lake County Fairgrounds 201 CR 452, Eustis 8am
SEPT. 5 Becoming a citizen The public library in Mount Dora is off ering a free citizenship class with a volunteer instructor who has been through the citizenship process. This includes speaking, reading, and writing in English, as well as learning history and government. The class continues for five weeks. Register at the circulation desk. No paperwork required. 5:45-7:45pm at W.T. Bland Public Library, 1995 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora. 352.735.7180 for info.
SEPT. 1-2 The Plaids sing!
“Forever Plaid: A Pitch-Perfect Jukebox Musical” at The Studio Theatre, Tierra Del Sol, The Villages, 5pm and 8pm. Tickets: $33. Visit thesharon.com/schedule.php for ticket info.
SEPT. 1-10 Hello, young lovers
“Kismet” leaves it to fate to see if any man can really escape his destiny. Shows: Friday-Saturday, 8pm; Sunday, 2:30pm. Tickets: $20/adults; $15/ children and students. 352.319.1116 for info. The Moonlight Players Warehouse Theater, 735 W. Minneola Ave., Clermont.
SEPT. 3 A classical experience
The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra begins its 2017-18 season with a pops concert. Season tickets are available. Tickets cost $20-$60 and a seat chart is available online. Visit thesharon.com/event for info.
SEPT. 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23 Clay in the potter’s hands
Hand-building pottery classes are off ered from 6:30-8:30pm at Kimberly Miller Studios in
Leesburg. Classes are limited.
Call 352.728.3933 to reserve your space.
SEPT. 8 Light up your life
Enjoy an evening of music and entertaining stories with singer Debby Boone. The daughter of Pat Boone, she made her mark with the song “You Light Up My Life,” which was No. 1 for 10 straight weeks. Tickets: $20-$50. 7pm at The Sharon, Spanish Springs Town Square, The Villages. See thesharon.com/schedule.php for info.
SEPT. 8-24 It stays behind
“You Can’t Take It with You” features romance between Alice Sycamore and Tony Kirby. Poor girl, rich guy. Shows are Friday-Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm. $18 adults/$9 students. Call 352.787.3013 for ticket info. The Melon Patch Theater, 311 N. 13th St., Leesburg.
SEPT. 8-OCT. 1 “The Odd Couple”
Neil Simon’s beloved play, “The Odd Couple,” presented by the Sonnentag Theater at the IceHouse, 1100 N. Unser St., Mount Dora. Tickets: $22/adults, Friday-Sunday, 8pm; $20/adults, Wednesday-Thursday, 7:30pm. $18/ groups of 15 or more. $10/with student ID. Call 352.383.4616.
SEPT. 12 ‘Moonlight Cocktail’
Hear the famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, the most sought-after big band in the world, at The Sharon, Spanish Springs Town Square in
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SEPT. 7, 14, 21
Pottery time
Learn the basics of creating pottery (wheel throwing, centering, opening, pulling vessels) in three-hour classes at Kimberly Miller Studios in Leesburg. 10am-1pm or 6-9pm. Classes are limited. Call 352.728.3933 to reserve your space.
SEPT. 14 Cabaret Night
It’s Don’t Tell Nonnie Open Mic and Cabaret Night at The Sharon, Spanish Springs Town Square, The Villages. Bring sheet music or choose from a collection. In between open-mic performances, Rebecca Morse and Gary Powell will perform cabaret numbers. Doors open at 7pm. Show time: 7:30-10:30pm. Cost: $15, includes a beverage. Come and go as you like.
SEPT. 15 Back-to-school movie night
See “Smurfs: The Lost Village” at 8pm on the lawn at City Hall in Fruitland Park, 506 W. Berckman St. Food truck available and free popcorn. Sponsored by Leesburg Church of Nazarene.
SEPT. 15 Black is back
Talented country singer Clint Black will perform at The Sharon for an evening of great songs and entertainment. Known as an accomplished guitarist and singer, Clint can also play the drums and harmonica. Show time: 7pm. Tickets: $45-$115. Spanish Springs Town Square, The Villages.
SEPT. 20 Protect yourself
A class on self-defense tactics and how to use a Kubotan properly. Receive your own Kubotan during class. 6-7pm, Wallace Fitness, 252 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora. Cost: $49. Call 352.735.4881 for information.
SEPT. 21, 26 Need a lift?
Meet the staff and get answers about ImageLift at the off ice, 8630 County Road 466, The Villages. Seating is limited, so make your reservation now. Receive Dr. Rich Castellano’s book free when you register. Visit imagelift.com/events or call 877.346.2435. One volunteer will participate in a free filler demonstration.
SEPT. 22
Powwow
The Inter-Tribal Powwow, sponsored by the PAN-O-KEE Native American Tribe of Central Florida and the Dade County Battlefield Society, will be from 10am-9pm. Bring blankets or chairs for seating. Grand entry is Friday at 6pm. Enjoy Native American crafts, food, demonstrations, singing, dancing, and storytelling. Cost: $5/person. Call 352.793.5154 for information. Dade Battlefield Historic State Park, 7200 County Road 603, Bushnell.
SEPT. 22 LSSC Athletics’ 19th Annual Golf Classic
LSCC’s 19th annual Golf Classic is at Harbor Hills Country Club. Registration at 7:30am, with shotgun start at 8:30am. Entry: $125. This tournament supports scholarships for student athletics at Lake-Sumter State College. For info or to register, contat Mike Matulia at matuliam@lssc.edu or 352.323.3645.
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Ongoing Events
1st Friday: Street Party
Downtown Eustis 6pm
1st Saturday: Wine Tasting Stroll
Starts at Maggie’s Attic on Alexander Street and 4th Avenue 6-8pm (7-9 pm in summer months).
2nd Friday: Art Splash
Features artists and performers on the sidewalks of downtown Mount Dora 6-8pm
Movie in the Park
Donnelly Park, downtown Mount Dora Free family movie starts at dusk,
3rd Wednesday: PAWS Reading Dogs
W.T. Bland Library, Mount Dora
3rd Saturday: Cruise in Car Show
Spanish Springs Town Square, The Villages Entertainment, food vendors, door prize drawings 3-6pm
3rd Thursday: Mount Dora Food Trucks
Downtown Mount Dora
4th Saturday: Classic Car Cruise-In
Downtown Eustis
