 November 2021
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Holiday Office Closure
& Collection Services Schedule:
All City Government Offices will be closed on both Thursday, November 25 & Friday, November 26.
NO trash, recycling, or yard waste Collection Services on Thursday November 25.
Services will resume on your next scheduled collection day.
All Regular Collection Services will resume on Friday, November 26.
If you have any questions, please call 407.656.2256.
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Winter Garden
Fall Heritage & Music Festival is this SaturdayHelp celebrate your hometown’s founding 118 years ago at this Saturday’s Winter Garden Fall Heritage & Music Festival. The event will include performances by 19 bands representing a variety of musical genres. Some names include Selwyn Birchwood, Michael Andrew & Swingerhead, Thomas Wynn and Hannah Barber, and Hello Sister. Music is scheduled from 11:00 am – 10:00 pm.
Besides the impressive line-up of music, good old-fashioned field games of baseball, softball, football, volleyball, soccer, and pickle ball for the whole family to enjoy will take place from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. The Winter Garden Heritage Museum and Central Florida Railroad Museum will host a variety of heritage tours, displays, and presentations including a 2-mile walking Heritage Trees Tour. Additional community partners will also provide entertainment.
This free community event will take place throughout historic downtown, Sam Williams Little League Complex, and Veterans Memorial Park.
Click here for information including music and activity schedules.
Saturday, November 6
8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Historic Downtown, Sam Williams Little League Complex, Veterans Memorial Park
Free Admission |
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2021 Donut Dash 5K hosted by WGPAL
This year’s Donut Dash 5K will take place in beautiful and historic Winter Garden. Run or walk through the timeless neighborhoods as you start/finish at Lake Apopka!
There will be music, kids fun run, t-shirts, medals, Krispy Kreme Donuts, and best donut costume prize.
Saturday, November 6 | 8:00 AM
For more information or to register, click here
or call 407.656.3636 ext. 5416.
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FREE Shredding EventThe City of Winter Garden will host a free document shredding event to commemorate America Recycles Day. Crown Information Management will provide safe and secure document shredding. You can even watch your documents get shredded. All that paper gets recycled! You must be a Winter Garden resident to participate.
Saturday, November 13 | 9:00 am to 1:00 pm or until the truck gets full.
848 E. Plant Street (across from the Library) | Please bring proof of residency with you.
For more information, call 407.877.5193.
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Health & Harvest Festival
Healthy West Orange will host their annual Health & Harvest Festival at the Winter Garden Farmers Market in conjunction with the Winter Garden Fall Heritage & Music Festival on Saturday, November 6.
From 8:00am – 1:00pm, come out to Downtown Winter Garden and enjoy free games, giveaways, fitness classes, cooking lessons, and more! You’ll see familiar faces from all around our community: Central Florida YMCA, and the Winter Garden and West Oaks Libraries, just to name a few.
Get a free bike safety check by Winter Garden Wheel Works or get yourself checked out by the amazing healthcare partners offering free screenings! Learn CPR, get in shape, and have a blast to stay on top of your health at the same time. Jam out and bust a move to the music of the DJ sponsor, Mix On Wheels Entertainment.
Saturday, November 6
8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Winter Garden Farmers Market/Historic Downtown
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Shop Small and Help BigThe nationally recognized Small Business Saturday tradition on November 27 is the perfect way to kick-off seasonal shopping while supporting the more than 2,000 local businesses throughout the community.
Historic Downtown Winter Garden will mark the occasion with a daylong outdoor sidewalk sale. Stroll the festive decorated brick-lined streets and enjoy special sales, in store promotions, a vast selection of seasonal merchandise, and more. In addition, many restaurants will offer seasonal menu items and specials on this day, and the expanded outdoor dining patios throughout downtown are perfect for taking a shopping break and enjoying the fall weather.
When shopping this holiday season and throughout the year, please think of supporting those small mom-and-pop businesses that make your community such a special place. When you shop small, you help big since more than two-thirds of every dollar spent at a locally owned business remains in Winter Garden to make the community stronger. Thank you for supporting and Living Local.
Saturday, November 27 | All Day
Support Small Businesses Citywide
Small Business Saturday Sidewalk Sale/Historic Downtown
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Holiday Moonlight Movie for the Community
Grab blankets and chairs and come in your pajamas to a Holiday Moonlight Movie under the stars! The City is showing The Polar Express (rated G, 100 minutes) on Saturday, November 27. There will also be a mini train ride for tots and a face painter before show time.
Preshow activities at 5:30 pm
Movie at 7:10 pm
Downtown Pavilion,104 S. Lakeview Avenue
Movie and preshow activities are free. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
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Annual Arts & Crafts Fair
The popular annual Craft Affair hosted by the Parks & Recreation Department is a great place to find unique gifts, seasonal décor, and more. The 50+ community handcrafts all of the items for sale.
Saturday, November 20 | 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard Street
Free to attend
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Annual Holiday Gifts for KidsPresented by the Winter Garden Police Athletic League, Inc.
The Winter Garden Police Athletic League, Inc. is kicking off their annual Holiday Gifts for Kids program for Winter Garden residents.
If you would like to register a child between the ages of newborn and 12 years old, please complete the application found on our website or please pick up an application at one of the following locations. Applications must be returned between November 1-30 to the Winter Garden Police Department or handed to a police officer on patrol.
Application Pick-Up Locations:
Winter Garden Police Department – 251 W. Plant Street
City Hall – 300 W. Plant Street
Maxey Center – 830 Klondike Street
Mildred Dixon Activity Center – 303 SW Crown Pointe Road
Jessie Brock Community Center – 310 N. Dillard Street
When registering, ALL of the following documents are required and must be verified:
- Birth certificate or court/custody paperwork (only parent or legal guardian can register a child)
- Current water or utility bill for the Winter Garden address they reside
- Proof of government assistance (WIC, food stamps etc.)
- Some type of identification (driver’s license, ID card, passport, etc.)
- Child must be age 12 or younger
Note: You are not registered for the program until you have been contacted by the Community Liaison Unit and given a HGFK ticket with the pick-up date and time.
We rely on donations from our generous community and fundraisers to make this event successful. Your donation is tax deductible.
If you would like to donate or have any questions about our program, please call 407.656.3636 ext. 5416 or visit cwgdn.com/464/Holiday-Gifts-for-Kids.
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Farmers Market Expands & Ripe with Fall Harvest
Your local, award-winning Winter Garden Farmers Market expanded last month to more than 100 vendors weekly, as well as adding a Kidz Zone, an Arts Market, games on the lawn, and live music. The fall harvest is in and the market is ripe with pumpkins, gourds, squash, and all the fixings for your table’s cornucopia and holiday meal.
Call to Artists for Weekly Arts Market
Interested artists that would like to have a vendor booth to sell their works at the Arts Market, please click here to complete an application. The weekly Arts Market is a partnership between the Winter Garden Farmers Market and the Winter Garden Arts Association.
Saturdays, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Downtown Pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Avenue
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DOWNLOAD THE NEW MOBILE CITIZEN APP
Anytime you have a question or discover an issue such as a leaky hydrant, a broken streetlight or sidewalk, a pothole, a damaged street sign or even a code enforcement concern, you can now use the Mobile Citizen app to submit a service request to the City of Winter Garden to have it resolved.
Download the “Mobile Citizen” app today via the Apple Store or Google Play. Please look for this icon. Click here for instructions.
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With the holiday shopping and event season upon us, the month of November is declared Living Local Month in Winter Garden. Observing Small Business Saturday on November 27 is a great opportunity to show patronage to the local, independently owned businesses that make our community unique. Please continue to think small to help big when shopping and dining all season long.
Residents are encouraged to partake in the number of Living Local events scheduled this month such as the Winter Garden Fall Heritage and Music Festival on November 6 and the Downtown Sidewalk Sale and Moonlight Movie on November 27. These events are a great way to enjoy your local community.
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Live Music Every Friday Catch live music every Friday night from 7:00-9:00 pm in the center of Downtown at Centennial Plaza.
This month’s Fridays on the Plaza musical line-up: - November 5 - Sound Traveler (Acoustic, Pop)
- November 12 - Riley Resa (Originals, Acoustic)
- November 19 - Salted Vine (Pop & Rock, 60s to today)
- November 26 - Mountain Brew (Bluegrass, Country)
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What’s Happening this Month:
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Tis the Season Upcoming Events
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Art in Public Places Exhibit at City Hall
The City of Winter Garden is pleased to announce the current Art in Public Places exhibit, The Art of Mentorship IV. This exhibit features works from Crealdé School of Art Winter Garden instructors and selected students.
On display through November 30
Monday-Friday | 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Art in Public Places Gallery in City Hall, 300 W. Plant Street |
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Fall into Fun with Winter Garden
PARKS & RECREATION!
Find dates, details and fees at: Parks and Recreation or call 407.656.4155.
Tai Chi, Yoga, Martial Arts, Tennis, Softball, 50+ Activities, Special Olympics Activities, Trips, Horticulture Lectures, Guitar Lessons, Art Classes, Kickball, Preschool Activities, Cooking Classes, Belly Dance and more! Advance reservations required.
School Holiday Camp
Winter Garden Recreation Holiday Camp is an awesome experience for your school-aged child to attend during the holiday break. Campers will enjoy various outdoor activities, themed related craft projects, and explore the many parks of Winter Garden! A qualified, well-trained staff will provide a safe and outstanding break for your child. Camp is open to all children entering kindergarten through 8th grade. Campers must bring a packed lunch, snacks, and a water bottle to camp every day.
November 22 – 24, December 20 – 23, 27–31, & January 3
7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Camp is open to children kindergarten through 8th grade
$21 per day City Resident; $26 per day Nonresident
Bootcamp with Brad
Looking for aerobics and strength training exercises that utilizes both weights as well as body weights? Join this bi-weekly boot camp to learn how to develop a more physically healthy body and the mental well-being that comes with exercise.
Mondays and Thursdays | 5:00 – 5:50 pm
16 years and older
$16 City Residents; $18 Nonresidents per class;
$55 City Residents; $65 Nonresidents per month (8 classes)
Gentle Yoga
Great for beginners or anyone that wants to learn the basics of yoga. Yoga involves stretching and strengthening exercises, breathing techniques and relaxing meditation.
Tuesdays | 7:15 – 8:15 pm
16 years and older
$9 City Resident; $10 Nonresident per class
$32 City Residents; $36 Nonresident per month
SystemaThis Russian Martial Art focuses on self-defense methods, greater strength and endurance, patience and working with others. Winter Garden is the only place in Central Florida to practice this art used by Russian Special Forces!
Mondays | 7:00 – 8:30 pm
18 years and older
$15 per class; $45 City Resident;
$55 Nonresident per 4-week session
Tai Chi
An ancient Chinese exercise that emphasizes relaxation, breath control, correct posture, balance and flexibility to develop the mind and body. One free introductory lesson in Tai Chi is offered for all first timers. For more information, please click here.
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9:00 – 10:00 am
$50 City Resident; $55 Nonresident
per month
Youth Tennis Lessons
Highly skilled instructor brings years of experience and knowledge to participants. Class space is limited, advanced registration required. Private lessons available upon request.
Six-week session beginning November 8
5 years and older
Chapin Station Park, 501 West Crown Point Cross Road
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Central Florida Railway Society Celebrates
51st Anniversary
The Central Florida Railway Historical Society will celebrate their 51st Anniversary on November 8! The Society has been operating out of downtown’s Central Florida Railroad Museum for 38 of those years. The Society is dedicated to the preservation and education of rail transportation, which is done through the historical exhibits, artifacts, and presentations at the Museum.
Please join the 51st Anniversary Celebration that will be held from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm during the Winter Garden Fall Heritage & Music Festival on November 6. The special occasion will include G-Scale Model Railroad with controls for kids (and adults) to operate, an anniversary slide show, special exhibits and tours, presentations by a local historian, and more.
Central Florida Railroad Museum
101 S. Boyd Street
Regular Operating Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
51st Anniversary Celebration, Saturday, November 6, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Free Admission
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Heritage Museum PremieresWest Orange County at Work ExhibitIn West Orange County, work has taken many forms through the years: from picking oranges, running a railroad, working a cash register, or managing a business or hospital. All this labor has come together to create the town that we know and love today.
The West Orange County at Work exhibit tells the stories of the original pioneers; the citrus workers; and the people occupied in our modern, diversified economy; paying homage to all who worked in West Orange County.
November 15, 2021– February 15, 2022
Tuesdays through Saturdays | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Winter Garden Heritage Museum, 1 N. Main Street
Free Admission
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Winter Garden Art AssociationSOBO Art Gallery127 S. Boyd Street407.347.7996 wgart.org
CURRENT AND UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
Open Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10:00 am – 6:00 pmFREE Admission
Chasing the Light and the Dark
A variety of 2D and 3D images that highlight the Light and Dark sides of the October seasonal traditions.
Exhibition: Now - November 20
SOBO Art Gallery
CALL TO ARTISTS
Fun and Functional 2D & 3D Works that depict both the FUN and the FUNTIONAL dimensions of art. It should make for a fun holiday season show.
Call to Artists: November 1 – 8, Details at Call to Artists
WORKSHOPS
Artist Night Studio: Life Drawing
A model is available to draw every Wednesday night.
Wednesdays | 6:30 – 9:00 pm
18 years and older only | $10 members; $15 non-members
Click here to register.
KID'S ART CLASSES Click here for more information or to register.
Wednesday Art Club
Individuals can sign up for our Wednesday Art Club.
2nd grade – 5th grade: 2:30- 3:30 PM
Middle and High School 3:45-4:45PM
$15 each session, (members $12) includes all materials
Offsite Art Classes Yes, we can come to your location. Custom classes with Lenore Eastham, certified art educator, starting at $75 per hour are available. Call 407-347-7996 for more information.
KID'S CUSTOM PARTY
Special Event Artful Celebrations
Custom Parties Are Back! Create wonderful memories for that incredibly special young artist in your life. Imagine celebrating that birthday or milestone in a beautiful gallery setting. While standard paint on canvas may be your choice of art activities, we will custom design a unique experience for your group. Your child can choose their theme and age-appropriate media options will be presented. SOBO provides all art related supplies, tables and chairs, inspiration, and a certified art educator. Food, decorations and related set up are the responsibility of the individual booking the event.
Basic Celebration Package: $175 for 2 ½-hour room rental including 30-minute set up and 30-minute cleanup. Package is for up to 10 artists. The Art Activity will generally last 50 - 55 minutes. Additional time and artists may be added for a fee.
VOLUNTEER
Currently accepting applications for volunteer opportunities at SOBO for Saturdays!
Sign up at wgart.org/volunteer
PROGRAMS FOR ALZHEIMER'S AND DEMENTIA
*Due to current restrictions for those at risk, please check the website for more information.
Musical Minds
With Central Florida Community Arts
Visit cfcarts.com/musicalminds or call 407.937.1800, Ext. 719
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Garden Theatre160 W. Plant Street 407.877.4736 gardentheatre.org
LIVE THEATRE
Big, the Musical
Book by John Weidman | Music by David Shire | Lyrics by Richard Maltby, Jr
Directed by Joseph C. Walsh
Presenting Sponsor: AdventHealth | Producing Sponsor: Duke Energy
When you’re young, you can’t wait to be grown-up… But being big and tall doe not make you a grown-up. Thirteen-year-old Josh Baskin knows one thing: being a kid is no fun! So when a rusty arcade machine magically transforms him into a 30-year-old man, Josh knows this is his chance to have the time of his life! Still a kid at heart, Josh navigates a grown-up world and reminds his new colleagues and himself of the joys of childhood in this fun-filled musical based on the beloved 1980s film. Everyone grows old, but you don’t have to grow up!
November 19 - December 19 | Matinee and Evening Performances
ASL-Interpreted and Sensory-Friendly Performances
Tickets start at $25 | Discounts available for youth, seniors, groups, and military members
gardentheatre.org/plays
REWIND MOVIES
Big (1988, PG)
After making a wish on a rusty arcade machine, 13-year-old Josh wakes up in the body of a 30-year-old man! Hilarity ensues as Josh navigates the grown-up world to find a job, a girlfriend, and a sweet new bachelor pad.
Sunday, November 28 | 6:30 pm | $5
gardentheatre.org/movies
Visit our website to learn about health and safety protocols and educational
programs. gardentheatre.org/general-education-information
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Time to Reset Your Irrigation System
When you set your clock back to Eastern Standard Time on November 7, it is also a good time to reset your irrigation system. It should run only one day a week, from November until March, to be in compliance with the conservation ordinance for landscape irrigation. Remember: water only when needed, not between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, and irrigate no more than one hour per zone. Automatic lawn sprinkler systems must have a functioning rain sensor device.
Water Lawns Once a Week during Eastern Standard Time (First Sunday in November until the second Sunday in March)
For more information, call 407.877.5193.
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Participate in Your City
There are many different ways you can participate in your City government. Here are some options for you to consider:
VOLUNTEER
The City of Winter Garden is currently seeking volunteers for ALL Boards and Committees. There are open seats on a number of advisory boards and committees that welcome your participation. Most have monthly meetings and require only a few hours of volunteer time per month. For those interested in serving, please complete the Board Interest Form.
To find out more, contact the City Clerk’s office at 407-656-4111, ext. 2297, or stop by City Hall at 300 W. Plant St.
JOIN A CLASS OR LEAGUE
Sign up for one of the many classes or leagues offered by the City of Winter Garden Parks and Recreation Department.
ATTEND A MEETING
Attend City meetings. Join us in the City Hall Commission Chambers. Check out the calendar for upcoming meetings & events.
*The City has resumed in-person meetings. In the event you are unable to attend, there may be a temporary option to listen remotely via GoTo Webinar. Please check the individual meetings here to see if this an option for the meeting you would like to attend.
*City Commission Meeting recordings are available the next business day following the meeting, Click here to listen.
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Local Vaccination Sites
There are a number of local options to get a COVID-19 vaccine. All vaccines are free. For a detailed list of vaccination sites, click here.
COVID-19 information for both residents and businesses can be found on the COVID-19 Resources page of the City website.
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