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Events for July 2009
Jun 1 Jul 1 Mount Dora Swim Team
Time: 4:30-6:00PM
Price: $50 per month
Location: Mount Dora Community Pool, Lincoln Avenue
Description: Learn butterfly, backstroke, breaststroke and freestyle. Enjoy the thrill of competitive swimming. For more information please contact Mount Dora Parks and Recreation Department at 352-735-7183.
1 Wonderful Wednesdays @ the Library: "Jack and the Beanstalk" Puppet Show & Puppet Making Workshop by Bits N' Pieces Theatre
Time: 2pm
Price: FREE
Location: W.T. Bland Public Library - 1995 N. Donnelly Street, Mount Dora
Description: Educational entertainment series open to kids ages 5-12. Register at the door. Open to the first 50 kids. For more information please contact 352-735-7180.
2 Special Thursday Performances: Jiggleman- Acrobatic Comedy
Time: 2pm
Price: FREE
Location: Mount Dora High School Auditorium
Description: No registration and all ages welcome. For more information please contact 352-735-7180.
4 Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration
Time: See below
Price: FREE
Location: Gilbert Park
Description: The It s a Grand Ole Flag Independence Day Parade kicks off the festivities at 10 AM in downtown Mount Dora with Grand Marshall Barb Simon from Heart Beat Radio for Women. The parade starts on Donnelly Street and marches into Gilbert Park, located at 310 South Tremain at the corner of Liberty Street. At 5 PM cold drinks, hot dogs, ice cream and more will be on sale in the newly renovated Gilbert Park. Come on down and identify your special place for watching the fireworks while enjoying a grilled hamburger or hot dog with all the trimmings. DJ playing music will be on hand with games for the youngsters starting at 5PM. The sounds of the Mount Dora Jazz Orchestra featuring Shawn Paris will play from 7-8PM. Then the DJ will take back over until fireworks time around dusk (about 9 PM). The festivities conclude at 9 PM when a grand fireworks finale light up the sky over Lake Dora presented by the City of Mount Dora and the Mount Dora Rotary Club.
Extra Info: Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Mount Dora
8 Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Business Luncheon
Time: Noon
Price: $12 with RSVP in advanced, $15 at the door no RSVP
Location: Waterman Village Lodge
Description: Join us for lunch and guest speaker Greg Collier from Collier First National Investments Services. For more information or to RSVP call 352-383-2165.
Jul 8 Aug 7 Golden Triangle YMCA Youth Adventure Summer Camp
Time: TBA
Price: TBA
Location: Tavares High School
Description: Register at the Golden Triangle YMCA now to reserve your spot! Exciting activities such as sports, archery. photography, outdoor adventure, art, drama and more! Ages 5-13 years old. Stop in and sign up now for a great summer! Call the YMCA for more information 352-343-1144.
Extra Info: Weekly Programs run from June 8-August 7th Extended childcare hours available.
8 Wonderful Wednesdays @ the Library: Art Lesson with artist Heather Renaux
Time: 2pm
Price: FREE
Location: W.T. Bland Public Library - 1995 N. Donnelly Street, Mount Dora
Description: Educational entertainment series open to kids ages 5-12. Register at the door. Open to the first 50 kids. For more information please contact 352-735-7180.
9 Special Thursday Performances: Page Turner Adventures
Time: 2pm
Price: FREE
Location: Mount Dora High School Auditorium
Description: No registration and all ages welcome. For more information please contact 352-735-7180.
10 Mount Dora Art Stroll
Time: 6-8PM
Price: FREE
Location: Various venues in Downtown
Description: A festive evening of art, music and hors d'oeuvres designed to showcase regional art at several walkable venues throughtout Downtown Mount Dora. Maps can be picked up at any location along the stroll. All artwork will be on sale. For more infromation please contact 352-383-2165.
10 2nd Friday Movie in the Park: Journey to the Center of the Earth
Time: Dusk
Price: FREE
Location: Donnelly Park on the corner of Donnelly Street & 5th Avenue
Description: In case of inclement weather, movies will be shown in the Community Building. For more information please contact Mount Dora Parks & Recreation Department at 352-735-7183.
Jul 10 Aug 9 Mount Dora Center for the Arts Gallery Exhibition: Florida Photography
Time: Call for gallery hours
Location: 138 E. 5th Avenue, Mount Dora
Description: Michael and Brian Jasinski are professional photographers who have learned to combine thier love of Florida with photographic art. This marriage of skill and artistic desire has allowed them to take thier work beyond photography to express the beauty of their surroundings. Gainsville, FL
Extra Info: Art Stroll Opening Reception July 10, 2009 6:00-8:00 PM. For more information call 352-383-2165.
10 Family Movie Friday
Time: 10AM
Price: FREE
Location: W.T. Bland Public Library
Description: A young girl discovers her father has an amazing talent to bring characters out of their books and must try to stop a freed villain from destroying them all. Space is limited so arrive early! Due to a licensing agreement, we cannot list the titles of the film. Please call 735-7180 to learn the title of the films being shown.
15 Wonderful Wednesdays @ the Library: Arts & Crafts
Time: 2pm
Price: FREE
Location: W.T. Bland Public Library - 1995 N. Donnelly Street, Mount Dora
Description: Educational entertainment series open to kids ages 5-12. Register at the door. Open to the first 50 kids. For more information please contact 352-735-7180.
15 Home Real Estate Professionals, LLC Presents: FREE Home Buying Seminar
Time: 6:15 - 8:15pm
Price: FREE
Location: 211 North Baker Street, Mount Dora
Description: Do you want to buy a home? Do I need to talk to a Mortgag Consultant first? Do you want to know about the Real Estate Market you live in? Do you have lots of questions about how to buy a home? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need to come see us! Topics covered: current market conditions, approval process with mortgage consultant, available tax credits and attorney referral if needed, finding your home and writing the offer. We will have plenty of time to answer your questions. RSVP by July 12, 2009 to 352-735-7777, limited seating. Buyers packet and refreshments provided.
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16 Special Thursday Performances: Katie Adams Make Believe Theater
Time: 2pm
Price: FREE
Location: Mount Dora High School Auditorium
Description: No registration and all ages welcome. For more information please contact 352-735-7180.
17 Family Movie Friday
Time: 10AM
Price: FREE
Location: W.T. Bland Public Library - 1995 N. Donnelly Street, Mount Dora
Description: A lonely boy wins over his distant father and strict grandmother with help from a brave velveteen rabbit whose one wish is to become a real rabbit someday. Space is limited so arrive early! Due to a licensing agreement, we cannot list the titles of the film. Please call 735-7180 to learn the title of the films being shown.
22 Wonderful Wednesdays @ the Library: The Co-READian comedian Vaudeville Style Comedy Show
Time: 2pm
Price: FREE
Location: W.T. Bland Public Library - 1995 N. Donnelly Street, Mount Dora
Description: Educational entertainment series open to kids ages 5-12. Register at the door. Open to the first 100 kids. For more information please contact 352-735-7180.
23 Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Mission Inn Resort
Time: 5:30-7:30PM
Price: FREE
Location: 10400 Highway 48, Howey-in-the-Hills
Description: Don't miss this fabulous evening of networking, snacks, libations and huge giveaways! You don't have to be a Chamber member to participate so come on out and meet new people. For more information or to RSVP please contact 352-383-2165.
23 Special Thursday Performances: Scott Humston, magician
Time: 2pm
Price: FREE
Location: Mount Dora High School Auditorium
Description: No registration and all ages welcome. For more information please contact 352-735-7180.
Jul 24 Aug 7 Florida Highwaymen Art Walk
Time: 11:00am to 5:00pm
Location: Mount Dora Center for the Arts - 138 E. 5th Avenue
Description: Experience the art of the Famous Florida Highwaymen as 22 Mount Dora shops and restaurants become a Highwaymen Art Gallery. Starting at the Mount Dora Center for the arts you will stroll through town at your leisure from 11:00am to 5:00pm and at select locations experience rare Highwaymen art from the private collection of renowned collector Geoff Cook. Much of the art you will experience has just returned from a display at the Florida Secretary of the State's office. Finish the tour and have your tour map validated along the way and be automatically entered to win a $600 Mount Dora shopping, dining, activity and lodging spree. Visit www.MountDoraArt.com for more details.
24 Family Movie Friday
Time: 10AM
Price: FREE
Location: W.T. Bland Public Library - 1995 N Donnelly Street, Mount Dora
Description: A young girl walks through a secret door in her new home and discovers an alternate version or her life. While her own home life is frustrating, this new one has sinister secrets. Space is limited so arrive early! Due to a licensing agreement, we cannot list the titles of the film. Please call 735-7180 to learn the title of the films being shown.