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Talk of the Playground
The Talk of the Playground
The inside scoop and what’s happening around town for Orlando families!
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School of Rock's Remote Session on the History of Rock Music Words by
Wendy Meyer @LittleRebelMom
Lose Yourself in the Music
School of Rock has been providing a performance-based music education for kids (and adults) during quarantine through remote instruction, workshops and artist sessions. They teach guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals. Your kids can start their summer musical journey from anywhere. Remote lessons are available now, and limited in-person lessons will be offered during the summer at their two locations in Central Florida: Oviedo & Southwest Orlando. Schedule a free trial lesson at SchoolofRock.com.
DONATE YOUR LEGOS!
Brick Hearts is an Orlando nonpro t organization that collects and redistributes donated LEGO bricks to adults, teenagers and children experiencing extended hospital stays. Not sure what to do with those old Legos? Send them to 214 South Lucerne Circle East, Orlando, Florida 32801 or visit the website to arrange a driveway pickup! brickhearts.org
The Central Florida Academy of the Arts (CFAA) will launch its inaugural school year in August 2020. The school, founded by Shanda Batchelor, is a product of the Winter Springs Performing Arts Foundation, which has provided after-school and weekend theatre programs for kids for more than 14 years. Designed in collaboration with Florida Virtual School, CFAA is an innovative private school for grades 4–12 that stimulates academic excellence and individual growth by providing a nurturing environment that encourages artistic creativity and collaboration. WinterSpringsArts.org/central-fl orida-academy-of-the-arts
New Art Studio in WP
Local mom and artist Becky Vlaming has opened Creative Jane Art Studio for makers and creatives of all ages. From sensory and art bins that can be delivered to your door to open studio time in her Winter Park location, Creative Jane Studios offers artistic outlets inside and outside the studio for children of all ages and those of us who are kids at heart. Thinking about an upcoming birthday? This is the place to throw a colorful good time. CreativeJaneArt.com
Sports Heaven Is Here!
No, really ... it is!
Are the kids ready for some healthy and fun outdoor activity? We thought so. Central Florida's newest batting cages and sports training facility is now open! Sports Heaven, located in Winter Springs, has 7 batting cages (5 baseball, 2 softball), 2 half-court basketball courts and a 5,500 sq. ft. artifi cial turf training area, including pitcher's mounds. Introductory individual memberships are available. They will also be hosting training workshops with pro athletes, plus offering summer sports leagues, birthday party packages, as well as private and group lessons in soccer, basketball and baseball. Visit SportsHeavenOrlando.com for hours, location and pricing.
