A Hawaiian luau, movie in the park, meet the candidates and more

One of just a few opportunities to meet the candidates in the November election is this Thursday, plus a slew of opportunities to have fun as the fall season gets kickstarted.

Thursday

Get to know the Winter Springs City Commission candidates at Tuscawilla Homeowners Association’s Meet the Candidates night at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 19 at the Tuscawilla Country Club, 1500 Winter Springs Blvd. in Winter Springs. The event will be live streamed on the League of Women Voters of Seminole County’s Facebook page. Learn more.

Feast on local food truck finds from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at Trotwood Park, 701 Northern Way in Winter Springs. Learn more.

Have a laugh at Chona Pierce’s live comedy show at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 at Crosslife Church, 45 W. Broadway St. in Oviedo. General admission tickets cost $19.75. Learn more.

Friday 

Hit the tracks at the St. Jude’s Trike-a-thon, hosted by Kid City USA, where currently enrolled students can ride their tricycles, bikes or scooters around the school to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at Kid City USA, 204 Alexandria Blvd. in Oviedo. Learn more.

Learn how to support marker-centered learning at a parent workshop taught by Harvard University Professors from 5-6:30 p.m. at Young Innovators Academy, 1288 Sanctuary Drive in Oviedo. Learn more.

Feel the Grease Lightning at the City of Oviedo’s Movie in the Park showing of “Grease” from 5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at Oviedo Center Lake Park main amphitheater, 315 Center Lake Lane. Learn more.

“Moooove” into the weekend with a family paint party where guests can paint a diva cow from 6:30-8 p.m. at Songbirds Music, Art, & Dance Center, 181 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Tickets cost $15. Learn more.

Say aloha to the Black Hammock’s Kona Luau with fire dancers and live music by The Rollables Duo from 7-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20 at Lazy Gator Bar, 2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road in Oviedo. Learn more.

Saturday 

Face off in a pinball tournament from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at The Pinball Lounge in the Oviedo Bowling Center, 376 E. Broadway St. in Oviedo. The tournament will continue from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Sept. 22. Tickets cost $30. Learn more.

Taste test something new at an olive oil and ice cream tasting hosted by Oviedo Olive Oil and Great American Cookies from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at Oviedo Mall, 1200 Oviedo Mall Blvd.Learn more.

Take a cat painting class from 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at Calliope Street, 1650 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Tickets cost $35 for adults, $27 for teens and $25 for kids. Learn more.

Celebrate Oviedo High School’s class of 1984 reunion with a class dinner party from 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at Rock and Brews Oviedo, 7131 Red Bug Lake Road. Learn more.

Hop into Seminole County Parks, Trails and Recreation’s Frog Hop Night Hike, where you can learn to identify frogs by sight and sound, from 7:30–9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at Geneva Wilderness Area, 3485 N. Country Road 426. Tickets cost $5 per person. Learn more.

Enjoy a night of live music by Mark and Jena from 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21 at Spill Wine Bar, 1196 Tree Swallow Drive, Suite 1314, in Winter Springs. Learn more.

Sunday

Participate in a succulent making class with Bomb Blooms from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 at Spill Wine Bar, 1196 Tree Swallow Drive, Suite 1314, in Winter Springs. Learn more.

Compete in Ultimate Werewolf, a game of deduction, from 12:30-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 at Oviedo Brewing Company, 1280 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.

Take a free strength and stretch workout class with Valdes Performance from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 at the Oviedo Food Factory courtyard, 888 City Walk Lane. Learn more.

Future Events

Enjoy a three-day celebration of Oktoberfest from 5-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26; 4-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27; and 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28 at Center Lake Park, 299 Center Lake Lane in Oviedo. Guests can attend for $25. Learn more.

Make your voice heard at the Police Department Building Referendum Public Forum about Ordinance 1745, a public safety building general obligation bond, at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 at Oviedo City Hall, 400 Alexandria Blvd. Learn more.

Listen to the Seminole County Board of Commissioners District 5 debate between candidates Gary Carney and Andria Herr with the League of Women Voters of Seminole County from 6-8:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 at Decision Tactical, 430 Towne Center Blvd. in Sanford. Food will be served from 5-6 p.m. and a viewing of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Atlanta Falcons football game will be held at 8:15 p.m. The event is free to all but registration is required. Learn more.

Trick or treat with Songbirds Music, Art, & Dance Center at their first Spooktacular Halloween Parade at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 at the Aquatic Center, 148 Oviedo Blvd. in Oviedo. To be a part of the parade, register by Sept. 15. Learn more.

Regular Events 

Dementia-Friendly Dining is every Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. at Perkins Restaurant, 701 E. State Road 434 in Winter Springs; every Wednesday from 2-5 p.m. at the Town House Restaurant, 139 N. Central Ave. in Oviedo and every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 p.m. at Pepe’s Cantina, 3100 Alafaya Trail in Oviedo. Families and friends may bring their loved ones who are living with dementia to a friendly, safe, and enjoyable meal. Learn more.

Mondays

Enjoy “Mingle Mondays” with varied activities every Monday from 10 a.m.-noon at Palm Medical Centers, 220 Alafaya Woods Blvd. in Oviedo. Anyone aged 65 and older can participate in a different activity every week, such as rock painting, charades, bingo, trivia and more. Learn more.

Take part in four rounds of live pub-style trivia with the Five Minute Professor from 7-9 p.m. every Monday at Rock & Brews, 7131 Red Bug Lake Road in Oviedo. Questions cover topics such as history, geography, pop music, TV shows, science, nature, movie stars and space travel. Prizes are given every week, and a raffle takes place on the last Monday of every month. Enjoy happy hour before and after trivia. Learn more.

Play trivia from 7-9 p.m. on Mondays at The Food Factory Oviedo, 888 City Walk Lane. Trivia is hosted by MissingLink Entertainment. Learn more. 

Take part in twice-a-week yoga sessions at 9 a.m. every Monday and 3 p.m. every Thursday at Oviedo Woman’s Club, 414 King St. Learn more. 

Tuesdays

Take a yoga class every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. with Don Cross at the Rural Heritage Center, 101 E. Main St. in Geneva. The class meets in the Lake Jessup Room. Text Don at 407-415-3809 for more information. 

Take a run through Oviedo’s historic downtown every Tuesday night with Oviedo Run Club. Most folks who attend this casual social run start the run just before 6 p.m. Participants start in the parking lot of the Historic Celery Precooler, located at 159 N. Central Ave. and run the distance of their choice along the Cross Seminole Trail. New members get a free T-shirt. Learn more.

Join Oviedo Brewing Run Club’s Tuesday Night Run from 6:30-10 p.m. at 1280 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Participants gather at the front of Oviedo Brewing Company every Tuesday evening and start the run at 6:30 p.m.

Adventure Cycling offers two night bicycle rides a week. Enjoy a No Rider Left Behind ride for the whole family from 6:30-9:30 p.m. on Tuesday nights. Learn more. 

Practice calming yin meditation on Tuesdays from 6-7:15 p.m. at Our Suite Village, 1750 W. Broadway St., Suite 112, in Oviedo. The first class is $5 and regular classes are $15. Text Cathy at 786-520-6736 to reserve a spot and learn more.

Wednesdays 

Join The Geneva Village Homemakers at 10 a.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Geneva Community Center, 161 First St. in Geneva. The all-age group has a book club, a cards and games club, and a dinner club. Learn more or call 407-349-0040.

Make unique greeting cards during card classes from 2-4 p.m. or 6-8 p.m. every Wednesday at BeauQCreations, 1327 W. Broadway St. in Oviedo. Learn more. 

Sing your heart out at Open Mic Nite every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at Spill Wine Bar, 1196 Tree Swallow Drive in Winter Springs. Enjoy drink specials, food options and live music. Learn more.

Enjoy live traditional Irish music sessions every Wednesday from 6-9 p.m. at Irish 31 Oviedo, 65 W. Mitchell Hammock Road. Learn more.

Experience community acupuncture on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Zen Space Wellness, 1945 W. County Road 419, Suite 1111, in Oviedo. Prices range from $25-50. Pay what you can afford for 30-60 minutes. Call Melanie at 407-488-8830 to schedule an appointment and learn more. 

Test your skills at a weekly chess meetup with Seminole County Chess from 6-9 p.m. every Wednesday at the Oviedo Mall Food Court, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.

Pub-style trivia with the Five Minute Professor takes place from 7-9 p.m. every Wednesday at Gator’s Dockside, 167 E. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Prizes are given every week, and a raffle takes place the last Wednesday of every month. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat boneless wings special on Wednesday. Learn more. 

Thursdays

Get an intense workout at Adventure Cycling’s Throwdown ride from 6:30-9:30 p.m. every Thursday. Learn more. It starts at 1491 E. State Road 434, Suite 110, in Winter Springs.

Join local veterans every Thursday for a Burger Night event from 5-7 p.m. at the Winter Springs Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5405, 420 N. Edgemon Ave. Learn more.

The Irish 3.1 Run Club meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at Irish 31, 65 W. Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo. Learn more.

Attend Oviedo Jeep Club’s monthly meetup from 6-8 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at varying locations. Mingle with other Jeep owners while enjoying food and drinks. Learn more.

Play trivia from 7-9 p.m. every Thursday at Oviedo Oyster House, 1340 Alafaya Trail. Learn more. 

Race your radio controlled car at a Seven Tails Circuit event at 7 p.m. every Thursday at the Oviedo Mall, hosted by the Orlando Mini Z Club. The event invites folks to come “test, tune and race.” Learn more. 

Fridays 

Join the “Fabulous Fridays” tea party every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon at Palm Medical Centers, 220 Alafaya Woods Blvd. in Oviedo. Anyone aged 65 and older can play games while enjoying music, pastries and tea. 

Enjoy Free Bingo Night at District Eat and Play Oviedo every Friday night from 6-7 p.m. at 1395 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Learn more.

Saturdays 

Attend karaoke night at Oviedo Oyster House at 9 p.m. every Saturday at 1340 Alafaya Trail. Learn more.

Get ready to cycle with a Breakfast Ride every Saturday from 8-11 a.m. at Adventure Cycling, 1491 E. State Road 434, Suite 110 in Winter Springs. Ride either 8 or 20 miles and enjoy a potluck-style breakfast afterward at this free event. Learn more.

Be a bookworm with storytime at B. Dalton Bookseller at 1 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday at Oviedo Mall, 1700 Oviedo Mall Blvd. Kids can enjoy snacks and activities while improving their literary skills. Learn more.

Sundays 

Attend breakfast by the river every Sunday from 10 a.m. to noon at Barr Trail, 851 Barr St. in Oviedo. This is a family-and-dog-friendly event that offers fruit, tea and more. Learn more.

Get up on stage and share your talent for open mic night from 8 p.m. to midnight every Sunday at Muldoon’s Saloon, 7439 Aloma Ave. in Winter Park. Learn more.

Bring your differently abled child to Special Needs Open Gym from 2-3 p.m. monthly on Sundays at United Gymnastics Academy Oviedo, 542 S. Econ Circle. The cost is $5. Learn more. 

The Museum of Geneva History is open from 2-4 p.m.  every second and fourth Sunday at 165 First St. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Find local archaeological finds, pioneer crafts, family records and Civil War information. Learn more by calling 407-349-5697.