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Community calendar FEB. 1
PARK LIFE FALCON 5K RUN/WALK 8 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at Audubon Park K-8 School, 1500 Falcon Drive, Orlando. This annual community event, hosted by Park Life Orlando, will benefit the school. The race will begin and end at the campus and will weave through the Audubon Park neighborhoods. The race will be professionally timed, and award medals will be given out to the top winner in each age group. Event highlights include a race T-shirt while supplies last, finishers medal and swag bag. The event also includes a kids’ fun run. For more information, visit bit. ly/2TrIQ1v.
FEB. 5
PILATES FUSION 10 a.m. Wednesdays at the Enders Park Gathering Room. Pilates Method Alliance-certified Baldwin Park resident Adriana Duarte Pontual is offering something new for Baldwin Park residents — a fusion of Pilates, yoga and ballet to work the body, mind and spirit and help build strength, increase flexibility and improve balance and coordination. Beginners are welcome. Take a mat. If you are interested in signing up for stretching classes, contact Adriana directly at adriana.tmrj@ gmail.com.
WALK AND ROLL SCHOOL BUS 8 to 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5. This event is for Baldwin Park Elementary School students and their families. Tie up those laces for the next Walk ’n’ Roll, when the entire school community is encouraged to walk or bike to school. There will be participation prizes, a coffee bar and other fun surprises. Students and parents are encouraged to walk and roll on their own or join the “Walking School Bus,” where children and parents meet up at a designated stop and walk to school with volunteer chaperones. The walking school buses leave from Upper Union playground and Prospect park at 8:20 a.m., and from Enders Field at 8:10 a.m. For more information, visit bit.ly/2FP9IAN.
FEB. 7
BALDWIN PARK KIDS CLUB VALENTINE’S DAY PARTY 9:15 a.m. Friday, Feb. 7. This event takes place through the Baldwin Park Kids Club. For more information, visit meetup.com/BaldwinPark-Kids-Club. FIRST FRIDAY FESTIVAL 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, in the Baldwin Park Village Center. First Friday is a monthly event where patrons can shop, stroll and sip their way through Baldwin Park’s beautiful Village Center. With
FEB. 1: OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, around Lake Baldwin. This event supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, and proceeds will benefit local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs. On-site registration will be held across from 2420 Lakemont Ave. at 7:30 a.m. on day of the walk. The opening ceremony starts at 9 a.m., and the walk will begin immediately after. Free parking is available behind the Traveler’s Building. This is a dog-friendly event. To register, donate or to learn more, visit outofthedarkness.org, contact walk coordinator Vicki Long at vlong. afsp@yahoo.com, or call her at (407) 646-2227.
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BALDWIN PARK LIVING | FEBRUARY 2020
live music, free samples, food and drink specials (plus much more), there’s something for everyone at First Fridays. This free monthly event is open to the public and is both family- and pet-friendly. For more information on the First Friday series, please visit baldwinparkevents.com.
FRIDAY MORNING YOGA 8:30 a.m. Fridays, in the upstairs gathering room at Grace Hopper Hall. Focus on strength, balance, stability and endurance. This 50-minute class is for yoga enthusiasts of all fitness levels. Instructor Becca Schmidt has more than 15 years of teaching experience teaching group classes, workshops and private sessions. Classes are $7. Go to bluemoon.yoga or text (407) 276-3478 to reserve a spot in class.
FEB. 11
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION LUNG CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. the second Tuesday of the month at the American Lung Association’s Baldwin Park office, 851 Outer Road, Orlando. Those who are affected by lung cancer can come together; support topics range from educational to inspiriting. Dinner is available. For more, call (407) 425-5864 or email central@lungfla.org.
FEB. 12
THE ROTARY CLUB OF THE PARKS Meets from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The Rotary Club of the Parks is a diverse group of working professionals and neighbors that like to have fun while doing good in their community and the world. Visitors and guests are welcome. For more information and the current meeting location, email RotaryClubOfTheParks@gmail.com or
