PEDALING FOR A PURPOSE

There’s no other way to spin it: When you have a ‘wheel’ to help in the community, it can ‘chain’ge the lives of others for the better. And when young people are involved, you should take community participation to another gear.

The fifth annual We Bike for Kids—The Villages is April 2 at the Wildwood Community Center. The ride benefits two local organizations instrumental in making positive impacts on today’s youth: the Boys and Girls Clubs of Lake and Sumter Counties and the Sumter County Youth Center.

The Green Apple Health Foods 724 S. U.S. Hwy. 441, Lady Lake 352.350.2191

Country Meadows Health Foods 405 N. Bay St., Eustis 352.357.3790

Health Basket of Clermont 1050 E. State Road 50 Suite D, Clermont 352.242.4499

Living Green Health Foods 9726 U.S. Hwy. 441, Leesburg 352.314.3234

Participants choose one of four rides that best suit their endurance and skill level: a 65-mile ride that begins at 8:30 a.m.; a 34-mile ride that begins at 9:30 a.m.; a 20-mile ride that begins at 10 a.m.; and a 10-mile ride that begins at 10 a.m. Post-ride activities include an auction, massages, chiropractic adjustments, and entertainment by Joint Venture. For more information, please call 845.825.1025.

845 825 1025.

FOOD THAT’S OUT OF SIGHT TEST YOUR MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE

Imagine what it feels like being blind for only several hours. That’s the idea behind New Vision for Independence’s unique event Dining in the Dark, coming April 1 at Lake Receptions in Mount Dora. Diners will eat in total darkness and journey into a unique world where smell, taste, sound, and texture are enhanced by no sight.

The event includes a reception, silent auction, and cash bar followed by dinner that comes with a salad, entrée, and dessert. The lights will be off during dinner served by members of the Lake County Sheriff’s SWAT team. The organization hopes to raise $10,000.

New Vision for Independence provides rehabilitation, community education, and support services for people with blindness or low vision. Individual tickets for general seating are $70, or a private table for eight may be reserved for $600. For more information, call 352.435.5040