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AUTUMN ART FESTIVAL WEEKEND IS ALMOST HERE!
The Winter Park Autumn Art Festival, presented by Florida Distributing Company and Subaru celebrates its 42nd anniversary on Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 2015. At its permanent home in Central Park, located along beautiful Park Avenue, the Winter Park Autumn Art Festival is the only juried fine art show to showcase Florida artists exclusively.
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New this year, the festival welcomes an additional 30 artists and will extend from the boundaries of Central Park to include booths on Park Avenue. From over 425 applications, 180 of Florida's outstanding artists were selected to display their works in ten different categories, including ceramics, digital art, drawings and graphics, fiber, fine crafts, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography and sculpture.
 Local artist Kate Carney's painting of a majestic peacock was selected as the featured image for the 2015 festival poster. Posters can be purchased in advance at the Winter Park Welcome Center, located at 151 W. Lyman Avenue. In addition, Winter Park's iconic bird will be featured on postcards, t-shirts and tote bags with all merchandise available at the festival.
Throughout the weekend, attendees can enjoy live musical entertainment on the Northwestern Mutual Stage, children's art workshops led by instructors from The Crealdé School of Art, seasonal craft beers in the New Belgium Brewing beer garden, food vendors and a sidewalk sale at local merchants. The event is free and open to the public both days from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Upcoming Events & Programs
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Thursday, October 8; 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Mead Botanical Garden, 1500 South Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL 32789
Enjoy an outdoor networking event co-hosted by Mead Botanical Garden and WUCF-FM 89.9 Jazz & More to kick off Art Festival weekend. There will be live jazz, refreshments provided by Rogue Pub and Mitchell's Fish Market and a chance to purchase art festival merchandise before the festival.
Cost: $5 Members / $15 Non-members, payable at the door.
Friday, October 9; 7:45 - 9:00 a.m.
Winter Park Welcome Center/ Chamber of Commerce, 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Join Jan Clanton with the City of Winter Park Public Art Advisory Board to learn about the newest Art on the Green exhibition coming to Central Park beginning in November. Learn how this sculpture exhibition will have Winter Park joining major cities around the world in hosting an outstanding display for residents and visitors alike. Cost: Free. Includes complimentary continental breakfast. Supported by: Barnie's CoffeeKitchen, Costco Wholesale and Winter Park/Maitland Observer.
Saturday and Sunday, October 10 and 11; 9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
Central Park, 251 S. Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Celebrate 180 Florida artists at this two-day festival. Enjoy live music on the Northwestern Mutual Stage, seasonal brews at Florida Distributing Company/New Belgium Brewing beer garden, children's art workshops led by Crealde School of Art instructors and sidewalk sale at participating Park Avenue merchants. Park Avenue will be closed to vehicle traffic both Saturday and Sunday. Plan your weekend at www.autumnartfestival.org. Supported by: AAA, Baterbys Art Gallery, Central Florida Lifestyle, Dr. Drew Byrnes Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, GEICO Insurance, Hannibal Square Association, Hunter Vision, Millennium Home Design, Morse Museum of American Art, North Orlando Chiropractic, Northwestern Mutual, Orlando Acupuncture, Orlando Family Magazine, Orlando Sentinel, Re/MAX 200 Realty, Simply Well, The Park Press, WFTV Channel 9, Winter Park Magazine, Winter Park/ Maitland Observer, Winter Park Village, WMFE 90.7 FM, WMMO 98.9 FM and WUCF 89.9 FM. In-Kind Supporters: ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens, The Alfond Inn, Buca di Beppo, C & S Press, Cafe Noir, Chipotle, City of Winter Park, Costco Wholesale, Einstein Bagels, First Watch, Florida's Finest Linen Service, The Fresh Market, Nestle Waters, Swine & Sons Provisions, Whole Foods Market, Winderweedle, Haines, Ward & Woodman, P.A. and Zona Fresca Fresh Mexican Grill
Thursday, October 15; 7:30 a.m. Enzian Theatre, 1300 S. Orlando Avenue, Maitland, FL 32751 Leadership Winter Park is honored to host its next Breakfast Speaker Series event featuring Colonel Danny McKnight (Ret.). This one-of-a-kind event will bring together an inspirational speaker and a community of engaged professionals at an intimate venue for a morning that will leave you prepared for any challenge ahead. This special event will be open to Leadership Winter Park alumni, Winter Park Chamber of Commerce members and guests. Register here. Supported by: AAFMAA Wealth Management & Trust.
Friday, October 16; 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Winter Park Welcome Center/ Chamber of Commerce, 151 W. Lyman Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Sales is arguably the most important aspect of any business. Whether you sell to individuals or other businesses, a strong sales force and proper strategy is key. With a long, distinguished career in sales, Stan Miller, Director of Inside Sales at Viewpost, will impart his wisdom and advice to help your business determine its best sales strategy. Stan will help you identify where your company is in its evolution and discover what sales approach is the right fit. Cost: Free to members / $10 Non-members. Register here.
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Leadership Winter Park identifies and promotes potential leaders who desire to become involved in making a difference in Winter Park. Programs offered for youth and adults.
Wednesday, October 28; 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Winter Park Farmers' Market, 200 W. New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789 Hold on to your Lederhosen! It's going to be a wild, festive evening full of brats, bier and a boisterous Om Pah band at the inaugural Leadership Winter Park Oktoberfest! All proceeds from the event will benefit the Leadership Winter Park Legacy Fund which grants scholarships to adult and youth leaders in our community! Cost: $20 LWP Alumni / $25 General Admission. Register here. Supported by: Fannie Hillman + Associates, Gary Munson Heating & A/C Service, Seacoast Bank, Tactical Electronics Corporation and Vanson Constructors. In-Kind Supporters: Absolute Photography Florida Distributing company, George's Gourmet Cookies & Catering, John & Shirley's Catering, Olde Hearth Bread Company, Pearson's Catering and Sodexo at Rollins College.
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Park Avenue Merchants Association
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The Park Avenue Merchants Association consists of Central Business District merchants and non-retail members committed to the betterment of the Park Avenue area.
SIDEWALK SALE WEEKEND
 Fall in love with seasonal savings at participating Park Avenue merchants. Sale runs Thursday, October 8 through Sunday, October 11. Shopping directory at www.experienceparkavenue.com.
PARK AVENUE FASHION WEEK
October 11 - 17
Celebrate our local retail and design community with a series of trunk shows, designer meet-and-greets, VIP parties and a fabulous runway show. Schedule of events and runway show tickets at www.parkavenuefashionweek.com.
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Work Well Winter Park is a movement spearheaded by the Chamber to improve the health and well-being of the workforce in our community.
4th ANNUAL SOLE CHALLENGE
Free, Fun, Community Walk
Calling all businesses to enjoy a free and fun walk with great prizes - and loads of healthy fun!
Saturday, Oct. 24th
7:30 am Check-in
8:30 am Walk Begins (approx. 2 miles)
Quinn Strong Park, 345 S. Maitland Ave., Maitland
- 1st Place - Florida Hospital Health Performance Strategies Customized Speakers Bureau Package
- 2nd Place - Lunch & Learn- A Catered Whole Foods Market Lunch with short presentation by their Healthy Eating Specialist
- 3rd Place - Fitbit Flex for Your Office to Raffle
First 600 walkers receive FREE t-shirts and pedometers -- plus enjoy FREE breakfast, rock-climbing wall, Bo Outlaw of the Orlando Magic, face painting, Healthy Central Florida's Fire Truck, kids' activities, DJ & more! Bring your friends, family, dogs- rain or shine!
Event is ALL FREE. Simply register online and choose your group (business, non-profit, faith group, school)- or walk solo. The Health Performance Strategies department at Florida Hospital is excited to offer a complimentary quarterly Speakers Bureau package to the organization that brings out the most walkers! Group members will be counted when they check in on Oct. 24th. For details and to register go to www.healthycentralflorida.org or call 407.644.2300 ext. 241.
Special thanks to our sponsors: Florida Hospital, Winter Park Health Foundation, City of Maitland and Track Shack.
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NEW MEMBERS
The Chamber continues to add new members to its roster each week. The following have joined since September 16: Anderson Developers, Carlos Astacio, Aveda Institute Orlando, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Central Moving & Storage Agents for Wheaton, Chad Brown Counseling & Consulting, Florida Trend, Hardcore Fitness Boot Camp Orlando, Keller Williams Winter Park, LunDev, Olde Hearth Bread Co., Quality Inn & Suites Orlando - Winter Park, Red Bird Printing, Seybold Brokers & Associates, Whole Family Healthcare and Winter Park Tint. Learn more about our new members in our online membership directory.
REFER A POTENTIAL MEMBER, GET REWARDS
Do you have a client, friend or family member whose business or organization could benefit from membership in our organization? Our Referral Awards Program (RAP) will reward you for sending us a qualified lead. Download a referral form to earn a complimentary pass to an upcoming Business After Hours event.
MEMBER ORIENTATION
All new Chamber members or new staff members of existing members are invited to attend our monthly Member Orientation. This is a great way to connect with fellow members and Chamber staff, learn more about the organization and identify opportunities to maximize your membership. The next orientation is Wednesday, October 21, at 8:15 a.m. at the Winter Park Welcome Center. A complimentary professional headshot is offered by Brion Price Photography and a continental breakfast is provided by AAA. RSVP to jrupert@winterpark.org.
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Share your news with your fellow members! Submit information about new employees, awards and recognition, new products and services, special promotions and discounts for fellow members for inclusion. Submissions for the next edition of What's Up Wednesday are due by Monday, October 19. Submit your news online here.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida: We need your help in collecting gifts for the upcoming Holiday Gift-Away program to provide children facing adversity with what may be the only gift they receive this holiday season. If you or your company would like to donate gifts or gift cards for children from ages 6 to 18, please call 407-478-2996.
Cafe Noir: The cafe now offers extended hours from 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Cold items including desserts, salads, frozen yogurt are available 2:00 -7:00 p.m. Smoothie and coffee bars will remain open. Grill closes at 2:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays and major holidays.
City of Winter Park: The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) has announced that the Parks & Recreation Department of the City of Winter Park has once again been accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) this year. This distinguished accomplishment was announced during the 2015 NRPA Annual Conference in Las Vegas.
Essential Spa & Salon: The #1 spa chain in Tampa Bay is now opening in Winter Park at 6001 Brick Court, right off Aloma Avenue. Now hiring massage therapists, beauticians, hair stylists and nail technicians. Opening date is October 26. Contact Jerry Cugno at 727-743-5777 or Dev Thakkar at 407-961-8457.
Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A.: The law firm is pleased to welcome Ahmad S. El-Gendi as an associate in the firm's Real Estate practice. New law school graduate Peter Simmons has also been hired as an associate in the firm's Corporate and Securities practice.
Winter Park Land Co: Carolyn Kraft Bethel, a native Floridian and fourth generation resident of Winter Park, has joined Winter Park Land Commercial Real Estate as a sales associate. Carolyn will work alongside accomplished brokers, Mike Winn and Lief Erickson in the heart of downtown.
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Share information about your upcoming events with your fellow members! Grand openings, seminars, gallery openings, performances, charitable fundraisers and community events are welcome. Submissions for the next edition of What's Up Wednesday are due by Monday, October 19. Submit your event information online here.
Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Advanced Park Dental
October 1 - 31
Advanced Park Dental, 329 N. Park Avenue, Suite 360, Winter Park, FL, 32789
Advanced Park Dental encourages you to look good, feel good and do good! For the month of October, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month and just in time for Park Avenue Fashion Week, receive 10% off cosmetic procedures (bleaching, veneers, or crowns)* and we will also donate an additional 10% to Pink Out Winter Park. Mitesh Jivan, DMD, MPH. License: DN18726 *Offer good in office and not redeemable for cash value. Offer expires: 10/31/15. Codes: D9972-5, D2960-2, D2740. Details at 407-628-0200.
Bubbles & Blackjack
October 9; 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
The MEZZ - 100 S. Eola Dr. Orlando, Florida 32806
Join Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Florida for an evening full of casino, cocktails and charity to benefit the two Ronald McDonald Houses in Orlando. Guests will enjoy a free-flowing event which includes a variety of casino games, complimentary drinks and hors d'oeuvres, a unique champagne lotto, music, a prize raffle and more! Details and tickets at www.bubblesandblackjack.org.
Aligning Motives in Healthcare: A Challenge to the Status Quo
October 9; 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Alaqua Country Club, 2091 Alaqua Drive, Longwood, FL 32779
Taking place on the exquisite grounds of the Alaqua Country Club, this will be one of Orlando Business Journal's most unique events of the year. Join us for a discussion that will serve to provide insight and optimism in revealing the newly aligned motives across the healthcare continuum. Immediately after the panel discussion breakfast event, please join us as complimentary guests of IOA for the IOA Golf Classic. Cost: $45. Details and tickets at www.bizjournals.com/orlando/event/134572.
Celebrate Capen Public Open House
October 11; 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Capen-Showalter House, 633 Osceola Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
The staff and board of the Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens are excited to share this historic building and a renewed visitor experience with the public. The community is invited to step over the threshold of this restored home and explore our collection of paintings, sculpture, and unique historic features. Free and open to the public. Donations welcome.
Breakfast with the Experts-Marketing in 2015: Making Video Work for You
October 14; 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Florida Small Business Development Center, 3201 E. Colonial Dr., Suite A-20, Orlando, FL 32803
Join our experts as they share what it takes to first create a successful website through a well-defined brand, and then incorporate the brand into compelling video. No cost to attend. Register at www.sbdcorlando.com/training.
The Art of Medicine
October 15; 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Orlando Museum of Art - 2416 N Mills Ave Orlando, FL 32803
Join First Green Bank for this unique gala event showcasing and auctioning off the artwork and photography of Central Florida physicians. Experience all of the museum's exhibits, organic cuisine, fine wine, and an evening with Ken LaRoe, founder and CEO of First Green Bank. Tickets are $150 and can be purchased by stopping by a First Green Bank branch office, online at www.firstgreenbank.com or by calling Annette at 407-608-2098. This event benefits the Brain Injury Association of Florida, University of Florida Center for Movement Disorders and Neurorestoration, and Florida Hospital Neuroscience Institute.
Orlando City Soccer Club vs New York City Football Club
October 16; 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Orlando Citrus Bowl, 1610 W Church Street, Orlando, FL 32805
Orlando City Soccer Club will be hosting their last regular season home game against NYCFC. Tailgating can start as early as noon, Fanzone opens at 4:00 p.m. (Recommended). Official game time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $30. Order here.
Tiffany Lamps and Lighting from the Morse Collection
Opens October 20, 2015
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
The Museum's exhibition of lamps and lighting from Tiffany Studios will be completely refreshed in conjunction with the opening of an accompanying show focusing on a single lamp-the Daffodil design reading lamp. Highlights of the new installation will be a 28-inch hanging Dogwood design shade, after 1900; a floor lamp, c. 1902, with a leaded-glass Bamboo design shade; and lighting examples by Tiffany competitors. Although Louis Comfort Tiffany was an international success before his first lamp, it is the lamps more than anything else that has extended the breadth and depth of his popularity across America and through time, from the 1890s to this day. With his lamps and lighting fixtures, Tiffany created a signature style of lighting that captured the American and European audience and now fascinates and charms people all over the world.
Business Success and the High Performance Team
October 20; 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Florida Small Business Development Center, 3201 E. Colonial Dr., Suite A-20, Orlando, FL 32803
An advanced workshop to show small businesses how to focus on the asset that can be perhaps leveraged for the greatest return to your business-PEOPLE. Some of the topics covered will include The Mental Model for People Thinking, High Performance Workplace Criteria, Action Planning and Dealing with Change. Taught by Dr. Robert K. Prescott, Crummer Graduate School of Business, Rollins College. Cost: $45 for Orange County Businesses/ $95 Outside of Orange County. Register at www.sbdcorlando.com/training.
Senior Survival Workshop
October 20; 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Winter Park Public Library, 460 E. New England Avenue, Winter Park 32789
Board Certified Elder Law Attorney Kathleen Flammia will discuss Medicaid Benefits, Asset Protection, Veterans Benefits and Estate Planning. Let us help you plan your future, your way. Please RSVP to 407-478-8700. Cost: Free.
Art for Generations Senior Art Show
October 29; 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
The Mayflower Retirement Community, 1620 Mayflower Court, Winter Park, FL 32792
The Mayflower Retirement Community will hold its second annual juried senior art show. "Art for Generations" is free and open to the public. For more information call 407-672-1620 or visit www.themayflower.com/artshow.
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