MOVIE NIGHT – THE HILL
Wed, August 7, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church Mount Dora
222 W 6th Ave, Mount Dora
Contact Barbara Grace at 352-383-4089 or email office@fpcmtdora.org.
https://www.fpcmtdora.org/
The true story of Rickey Hill, the son of a travelling pastor who overcomes physical obstacles to pursue his dream of playing baseball in the major leagues.
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WATER WEDNESDAY
Wed, August 14, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
Hickory Point Recreational Park
27341 State Road 19, Tavares
Contact Tracy Hauserman at 352-298-0365 or email tracy.hauserman@lakecountyfl.gov.
http://www.lakecountyfl.gov/parks
Learn about American alligators. Take home an “Alligator Book” of activities and information. Pre-K-5th grade. Limited to 15 children. Reservation required.
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SUMMER YARD SALE
Fri, August 16, 2024 @ 8:00 AM
Renningers
20651 US HWY 441, Mount Dora
352-383-8393 or email doraantcenter@renningers.com
http://www.renningers.net
Don’t miss Renninger’s Summer Yard Sale Clean out your unwanted items and sell them at this show Antique Center- Flea Market Free Admission, Free Parking, Pet Friendly
Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 8:00 AM
Sunday, August 18, 2024 at 8:00 AM
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OPEN HOUSE
Sat, August 17, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
Open House
Ellis Acres Reserve
25302 County Road 42, Paisley
Contact Linda Richardson at 352-267-2235 or email linda.richardson@lakecountyfl.gov.
http://lakecountyfl.gov/parks
The Nature Center will be open and a naturalist will be on site to answer questions.
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QUARTERLY BIRD & BUTTERFLY SURVEY
Sat, August 17, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
Quarterly Bird & Butterfly Survey
Lake May Reserve
36300 County Road 44A, Eustis
Contact Gallus Quigley at 352-253-4950 or email gallus.quigley@lakecountyfl.gov.
https://c.lakecountyfl.gov/offices/parks_and_trails/event_reservations.aspx?mylakefl=true
Assist park staff with surveying the birds and butterflies that inhabit Lake County’s conservation lands.
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DOWNTOWN CLERMONT WINE STROLLS
Sat, August 17, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
Downtown Clermont Wine Strolls…
Downtown
752 W. Montrose, Clermont
$25.00
Contact Jenn Christy at 352-217-4359 or email jenn.christy@clermontdowntown.com.
http://www.ClermontDowntown.com
Explore historic Downtown Clermont while sampling 25 different wines at participating shops. Wine sampling starts at 6:30pm at each of the 20+ locations. You will receive a map of participating locations at Check-In where you will receive your wine glass and wristband for the evening.
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BUTTERFLY GARDENS (UF/IFAS MASTER GARDENER)
Mon, August 19, 2024 @ 2:00 PM
Umatilla Public Library
412 Hatfield Dr., Umatilla
Contact Amy Stultz at 352-669-3284 or email astultz@umatillafl.org.
https://www.umatillalibrary.org/adult
Learn more about planting and managing a butterfly garden in your home.
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READING WITH NATURALIST
Wed, August 21, 2024 @ 10:00 AM
Hickory Point Recreational Park
27341 State Road 19, Tavares
Contact Tracy Hauserman at 352-298-0365 or email tracy.hauserman@lakecountyfl.gov.
http://www.lakecountyfl.gov/parks
Come join the Naturalist for a reading of “AAAlligator”. Learn about what the alligator needs to survive and the impact we have on their lives. Create an alligator loop animal. Pre-K-5th grade. Limit 15 children. Reservation required.
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MOVIE NIGHT – FINDING NORMAL
Wed, August 21, 2024 @ 6:30 PM
First Presbyterian Church Mount Dora
222 W 6th Ave, Mount Dora
Contact Barbara Grace at 352-383-4089 or email office@fpcmtdora.org.
https://www.fpcmtdora.org/
While driving cross-country, a surgeon (Candace Cameron Bure) has an unexpected encounter in North Carolina that derails her plans to join her boyfriend in the Hamptons.
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QUARTERLY BIRD & BUTTERFLY SURVEY
Sat, August 24, 2024 @ 7:30 AM
Ellis Acres Reserve
25302 County Road 42, Paisley
Contact Gallus Quigley at 352-253-4950 or email gallus.quigley@lakecountyfl.gov.
https://c.lakecountyfl.gov/offices/parks_and_trails/event_reservations.aspx?mylakefl=true
Assist Park Staff with surveying the birds and butterflies that inhabit Lake County’s conservation lands.
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STORIES IN THE SAND
Wed, August 28, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
Lake May Reserve
36300 County Road 44A, Eustis
Contact Linda Richardson at 352-267-2235 or email linda.richardson@lakecountyfl.gov.
https://lakecountyfl.gov/parks
Wildlife use the trails of Lake May Reserve just as humans do. Can you identify the tracks and signs left by the wild residents?
