JUNE 2013

Hospice Ride for Angels

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This 10th annual poker run starts at 10a.m. at Stormy Hill Harley Davidson, 2480 S. State Road 27, in Clermont and ends at 11:45a.m. at Minneola City Hall, 800 N. S.R. 27, in Minneola. Registration begins at 9:30a.m. $10 poker hand rider; $10 poker hand passenger; and $5 each additional hand. There will also be live music, a 50/50 raffle, and both a live and silent auction. Proceeds to benefit Mike Conley Hospice House in Clermont. Call 352.227.8007 or 407.304.2608 for additional information.

Don’t Let Diabetes Control You

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You are invited to join Leesburg Regional Medical Center for this free community health talk about diabetes. Inhouse medical nutrition therapist Luisa Oliver-Cordero will engage the audience with her educational presentation. She will go into detail about living with diabetes and how to make sure your lifestyle is a reflection of you... not your diabetes. This event will take place at the Leesburg Community Building starting at 10a.m. Pre-registration is required. To reserve your spot, call 352.323.1000.

Calligraphy Classes (June 6–27)

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Calligrapher Sandra Wright has been teaching calligraphy since 1984 and has a structured curriculum that ensures success for those willing to learn and practice. The class has two remaining sections: June 6th, 12th, and 13th will be uncial calligraphy and June 19th, 20th, 26th, and 27th will be formal italic calligraphy. Times are 2–4p.m. or 5:30–7:30p.m. Each of the sections costs $120; $90 for members. Call 352.483.2900 to register.

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Bird & Butterfly Survey

Experienced bird-watching volunteers are invited to help conduct bird surveys at this restoration habitat. Birders must be able to identify most common birds by sight or sound and have their own binoculars and field guides. Volunteers participating in the butterfly survey should be able to identify most common species. This activity will include hiking approximately two miles on trails. The survey starts at 7a.m. and will last until 11 a.m. at The Pasture Reserve Lake Erie Road in Groveland. The cost is free. For more info, call 352.253.4950 or email parksandtrails@lakecountyfl.gov.

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Scrub-Jay Hike

Go on this free hunt with park rangers for a chance to see Florida’s only endemic bird species, the Florida Scrub-Jay, as well as beautiful butterflies at Pine Forest Park, an ecologically diverse park in DeLand. The hike begins at 8a.m. Call 352.253.4950 or email parksandtrails@lakecountyfl.gov to register for this event.

Taste of the Caribbean & Jerk Festival

Experience the Caribbean during this daylong event for the whole family. There will be a jerk cook-off competition, face painting, a kid’s zone, domino playing, a cricket demonstration, and much more. Attendees will also enjoy a live steel and reggae band, as well as gospel, jazz, country, chutney, and Latin calypso music. The festival will begin at noon at Waterfront Park, 330 Third St., in Clermont and is co-sponsored by the City of Clermont. Cost: $5 (children under 5 get in free). Proceeds will fund scholarships to area high school students. Call 352.241.7045 or visit www.caalc.org for more information.

Father’s Day Kayak Tours (June 15–16)

This special eco-tour includes kayak rental and a picnic lunch for dads and their children (moms can join, too). Paddle a portion of the Palatlakaha Blueway while enjoying the sights of nature. There will be baby osprey in their nests crying for their next meal, as well as many other birds and animals to see. This is a great way to celebrate Father’s Day. The tour starts at 9a.m. at Cypress Cove Marina, 12540 County Road 561, in Clermont. Cost: $45 adults/$25 children, including kayak rental. Call 352.406.0904 for more info.

22 Battle of the Branches Bowl-A-Thon

A fundraiser for Operation: Care 4 R Troops, join us at Break Point Alley in Tavares for an exciting afternoon of bowling, prizes, and seeing which branch of the military has the most supporters! There will be a 50/50 raffle (you don’t have to be present for to win), prizes for the branch with the most supporters, and much more. Sign up individually ($15) or as a four-person team ($50). Register online or donate toward a team online. Registration includes three games and shoe rental for each registrant. Call 386.215.5560 or visit www.care4rtroops.org for more information and to register.

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ProSoccerKicks Soccer Camps (June 24–28)

Former professional soccer player Robbie Aristodemo will host half-day and full-day soccer camps at Montverde Academy’s soccer field. This camp is for children entering first through fifth grade. Camps also are available on different dates for players entering pre-4-K and also entering sixth through twelfth grade. Times: 8:30 to 11 a.m. for a full day or 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for half of a day. Cost: $100 for half-day camp, $200 full-day camp. For additional information, call Robbie Aristodemo at 563.340.6347 or visit www.prosoccerkicks.com.

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Gun Seminar and Self-Defense Session

Gun expert Darrin from Pats Pawn and Gun will host this seminar. Learn up-to-date information about firearms, concealedweapon permits, and Florida gun laws. Enter to win big prizes. Vendors and food will be available. All ages are welcome. The seminar begins at 11a.m. at Gator Harley-Davidson, 1745 U.S. 441, in Leesburg. Call 352.787.8050 or email gatorharleyevents@gmail.com for more info.