New exhibition at the Modernism Museum-- Space Oddities: The Sequel

July 9, 2019, 10:00 AM - July 1, 2020, 5:00 PM @ Modernism Museum Mount Dora

The Modernism Museum Mount Dora is pleased to announce its new exhibition, Space Oddities: The Sequel. The exhibition opens on Tuesday, July 9th and will run until mid-2020. Space Oddities: The Sequel expands upon the Modernism Museum’s exhibition of mind-bending Post-Modern designs created by the radical 1980s design collective known as Memphis. This exhibit features hundreds of new Memphis design objects never-before displayed at the Modernism Museum. A members-only opening reception will be held on Wednesday, July 10th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM in the Modernism Museum gallery. This event is only open to 3MD Members; however, memberships will be available for purchase at the event. Individual-level Memberships start at $40 and several levels are available. Please visit modernismmuseum.org/memberships or call (352) 385-0034 for more information on becoming a 3MD Member and to find the membership level that is right for you.

“Bra-Vo” Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Exhibit

October 4, 2019, 10:00 AM - October 28, 2019, 5:00 PM

Fundraising exhibit for Breast Cancer Awareness. Artists are given “bust” forms that are decorated using media of their choice. Proceeds from sales of the artwork benefit go to cancer research. Opening reception: October 11th, 2019 6-8 PM.

“Bra-Vo” Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Exhibit

October 19, 2019, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Mount Dora Center For The Arts

Fundraising exhibit for Breast Cancer Awareness. Artists are given “bust” forms that are decorated using media of their choice. Proceeds from sales of the artwork benefit cancer research. Opening reception: October 11th, 2019 6-8 PM.

Mount Dora Art League Monthly Meetings (Fall 2019 and Spring 2020)

October 19, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Fellowship Hall, Congregational Church of Mount Dora, 650 North Donnelly Street (corner of Donnelly and Seventh Avenue)

Saturday, October 19, 2019 - Program: Jane Moody - “The Art of Chinese Brush Painting” Saturday, November 16, 2019 - Program: Adrienne H. Lee - Frida Kahlo: “The Two Fridas” and a Sense of Duality Saturday, December 21, 2019 - Program: Christmas Party Saturday, January 18, 2020 - Program: Carrie Knupp - “The Ancient Art of Encaustic Painting” Saturday, February 15, 2020 - Program: Mary Miller - “The Living Art of Bonsai” Saturday, March 21, 2020 - Program: Claire Fairclough - “Travels with a Palette Knife” Saturday, April 18, 2020 - Program: Bill Chelseth - “Painting on Glass”

“Bra-Vo” Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Exhibit

October 20, 2019, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Mount Dora Center For The Arts

Fundraising exhibit for Breast Cancer Awareness. Artists are given “bust” forms that are decorated using media of their choice. Proceeds from sales of the artwork benefit cancer research. Opening reception: October 11th, 2019 6-8 PM.

“Bra-Vo” Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Exhibit

October 21, 2019, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Mount Dora Center For The Arts

Fundraising exhibit for Breast Cancer Awareness. Artists are given “bust” forms that are decorated using media of their choice. Proceeds from sales of the artwork benefit cancer research. Opening reception: October 11th, 2019 6-8 PM.

Coffee with Firefighters

October 22, 2019, 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM @ Serendipity Coffee Shop

As part of Florida Cities Government Week, we want to invite the public out to have coffee with Mount Dora Firefighters. Enjoy a chat, have some coffee or tea, show your appreciation and meet the men and women who save lives every day.

“Bra-Vo” Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Exhibit

October 22, 2019, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Mount Dora Center For The Arts

Fundraising exhibit for Breast Cancer Awareness. Artists are given “bust” forms that are decorated using media of their choice. Proceeds from sales of the artwork benefit cancer research. Opening reception: October 11th, 2019 6-8 PM.

“Bra-Vo” Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Exhibit

October 23, 2019, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Mount Dora Center For The Arts

Fundraising exhibit for Breast Cancer Awareness. Artists are given “bust” forms that are decorated using media of their choice. Proceeds from sales of the artwork benefit cancer research. Opening reception: October 11th, 2019 6-8 PM.

“Bra-Vo” Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Exhibit

October 24, 2019, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Mount Dora Center For The Arts

Fundraising exhibit for Breast Cancer Awareness. Artists are given “bust” forms that are decorated using media of their choice. Proceeds from sales of the artwork benefit cancer research. Opening reception: October 11th, 2019 6-8 PM.

“Bra-Vo” Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Exhibit

October 25, 2019, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Mount Dora Center For The Arts

Fundraising exhibit for Breast Cancer Awareness. Artists are given “bust” forms that are decorated using media of their choice. Proceeds from sales of the artwork benefit cancer research. Opening reception: October 11th, 2019 6-8 PM.

“Bra-Vo” Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Exhibit

October 26, 2019, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Mount Dora Center For The Arts

Fundraising exhibit for Breast Cancer Awareness. Artists are given “bust” forms that are decorated using media of their choice. Proceeds from sales of the artwork benefit cancer research. Opening reception: October 11th, 2019 6-8 PM.

“Bra-Vo” Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Exhibit

October 27, 2019, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM @ Mount Dora Center For The Arts

Fundraising exhibit for Breast Cancer Awareness. Artists are given “bust” forms that are decorated using media of their choice. Proceeds from sales of the artwork benefit cancer research. Opening reception: October 11th, 2019 6-8 PM.

City of Mount Dora Spook-Tacular

October 30, 2019, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM @ Donnelly Park

Come bring the kids for a fun Halloween Party at Donnelly Park. There will be games, a live DJ, Inflatables, Face Painting and so much more. The first 500 kids, under 12 years old, will receive a free bag of candy!

A Night with the Goblin King

October 31, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Modernism Museum

The Modernism Museum Mount Dora celebrates Halloween and David Bowie in a special viewing of Jim Henson’s cult-classic and musical fantasy Labyrinth, starring David Bowie as the Goblin King. The event will take place in the Modernism Museum gallery on the evening of October 31st at 7:00 PM (doors open 6:30 PM). Halloween costumes are strongly encouraged.

Public Arts Committee Meeting

October 22, 2019, 3:30 PM @ City Hall Boardroom

Development Review Committee Meeting

October 30, 2019, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Historic Preservation Board Meeting

October 30, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Chess Club

October 19, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Study Room

Come watch, learn, and play chess. All skill levels and ages are welcome! Beginners will learn basic moves and then be paired with a player. Beginners are especially welcome! Studies have shown that chess may raise students' IQ and help prevent Alzheimer's. Chess is call "the game of kings" and will boost your creativity, memory, and problem-solving skills. Drop in anytime between 10:00am and noon, on the first and third Saturday of each month. No registration required.

Flower Photography Workshop

October 19, 2019, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM @ Nunan Butterfly Garden

Bring your camera (and zoom lenses, if you have them) to our photography workshop and learn tips and tricks to improve your shots. Instructor Steve Berger will be on-hand to demonstrate techniques of macro photography and capturing the right amount of light. No registration is required for this free workshop, which is designed for adults, teens and tweens.

PlantPure Nation Film Screening

October 19, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM @ Community Room

A whole food, plant-based diet has been shown by research to be the optimal diet for health, and not just for preventing disease, but also for reversing chronic conditions like heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Despite spending more money than any other country in the world, American healthcare has failed to stem the rising tide of chronic disease. Its primary weapons, a plethora of pharmaceuticals, mostly focus on symptoms and do not address root causes. Learn about the benefits of a plant-based diet and how communities are using the PlantPure program (non-commercial; no products are for sale) to change our health outcomes. No registration required. No products for sale; not a commercial enterprise. Sponsored by the Mount Dora Library Association. Library sponsorship of a program does not constitute an endorsement of the content of the program or the views expressed by participants.

Poets/Writers Open Mic

October 20, 2019, 4:00 PM - 5:45 PM @ Community Room

Please join us for a monthly Poets/Writers Open Mic! Each month poets and writers are invited to share, read and discuss their work (in sign-up order, starting at 3:45pm, for 6-minute slots). Bring your published works to the Sales table. Featured this month: Poet Joe Pasquale, author of the forthcoming Kindred Spirits, veteran of N. Beach/San Francisco poetry scene. No registration is required for this free program. Refreshments served. Sponsored by the Mount Dora Library Association.

Drop-In Crochet Class

October 21, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Simpson Farm House

Make new friends in this drop-in class for all skill levels. Class members will need to bring a "size J" crochet hook, medium weight yarn, and scissors. Receive personal instruction as you develop your crocheting skills. No registration required.

English Conversation Class

October 21, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Study Room

Learn to speak English in our weekly English Conversation Class held every Monday and Thursday evening, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Families are welcome. Clases de Conversacion en Ingles: Todos los Lunes y Jueves de 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Ambiente familiar. Totalmente gratis y no es necesario inscribirse. Practica Itu ngles en la Biblioteca. No registration is required for this free class. Seating is on a first-come-first-served basis. Practice your English at the library! ALL LANGUAGES are welcome!

Mount Dora Genealogy Group

October 22, 2019, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Community Room

Are you curious about your family tree? Join Mount Dora's Genealogy Group and share your stories, learn from the pro's and make new friends. Each month has a new scheduled program and/or speaker, and no registration is required. This program is sponsored by the Mount Dora Library Association.

English Conversation Class

October 23, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Study Room

Learn to speak English in our weekly English Conversation Class held every Monday and Thursday evening, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Families are welcome. Clases de Conversacion en Ingles: Todos los Lunes y Jueves de 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Ambiente familiar. Totalmente gratis y no es necesario inscribirse. Practica Itu ngles en la Biblioteca. No registration is required for this free class. Seating is on a first-come-first-served basis. Practice your English at the library! ALL LANGUAGES are welcome!

Microsoft Excel: Basics

October 23, 2019, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM @ Technology Lab

W.T. Bland Public Library Technology Lab Registration begins 1/2/2019 at 8:00 AM Learn how to use Excel to organize numbers and text in a spreadsheet format. Excel spreadsheets can be used for budgets, work and school projects, record-keeping, lists, inventories, and more. By the end of this class you should be able to create and format a spreadsheet; enter and edit data; and use basic formulas to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers in a horizontal row or vertical column. Attendees will use PCs in the W.T. Bland Public Library Technology Lab, which have Microsoft Excel 2016 installed.

Classic Film

October 23, 2019, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM @ Community Room

Enjoy free popcorn and curated classic films every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. The program starts at 7:00pm, with a brief synopsis of what makes it a classic film (pre-1970), followed by a traditional movie cartoon before the feature. Titles are subject to change and are not listed on this calendar. To learn the film scheduled for particular week, please call the Circulation Desk (352) 735-7180 (option 5). No registration is required for this free program.

How to Win Government Contracts

October 24, 2019, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Community Room

This seminar presents how government purchasing works and how to respond to bid requests. Some of the topics covered are: How to find bid opportunities, basic bid requirements Best practices of successful bidders How to win bids This program is presented by Ron Falanga, CPPO, CPPB, Director of Procurement Services, Lake County. Refreshments served. No registration required. Sponsored by the Mount Dora Library Association.

Beginning Digital Photography

October 24, 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Technology Lab

"Where is the flash? What about the batteries? What do these buttons do? Can my shots be edited on the camera? How do I focus my shots?" This class will answer these basic questions. Instructor Steve Berger is a photographer with years of photography instruction experience. This class is a hands-on workshop for beginners. You'll learn how to operate your digital camera and practice taking shots during class. Please bring your digital camera (make sure it is charged).

English Conversation Class

October 24, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Study Room

Learn to speak English in our weekly English Conversation Class held every Monday and Thursday evening, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Families are welcome. Clases de Conversacion en Ingles: Todos los Lunes y Jueves de 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Ambiente familiar. Totalmente gratis y no es necesario inscribirse. Practica Itu ngles en la Biblioteca. No registration is required for this free class. Seating is on a first-come-first-served basis. Practice your English at the library! ALL LANGUAGES are welcome!

Folklore of Haunted Hometowns

October 25, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Community Room

Just in time for Halloween, adults are invited to explore the spookier side of Florida through local ghost legends being told across the state. Part history lesson, part folklore, and part ghost story, author Christopher Balzano (author of the Tripping on Legends podcast) takes you on a journey from the Gulf Coast to the Space Coast, from the swamps to the haunted attractions, from the whispers on college campuses to the roads the kids visit on a dark Saturday. No registration required. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by the Mount Dora Library Association.

Beginning Ukulele

October 26, 2019, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM @ Community Room

New to the ukulele? Interested in jamming with other adults? Learn and play together in our new ukulele class for adults and explore chords, strumming techniques, and learn easy songs. Please bring your own ukulele to class. Teens and tweens are also welcome. Ukulele class meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 PM (in the Library) and on the fourth Saturday of the month at 10:00 AM (at the Simpson Farmhouse).

Mount Dora Jazz Band

October 27, 2019, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Community Room

The popular 13 piece Mount Dora Jazz Band was formed in 2008 by local drummer Ted Innes. Consisting of professional musicians from the Central Florida area, the band focuses on the great jazz orchestras playing the Great American Songbook, including tunes from Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Michael Buble’, Harry Connick, Jr. and the popular 1970's horn band rock tunes from Chicago. For more information about the band, please see www.mdjazzband.com. No registration required; all seats are on a first come, first served basis. Sponsored by the Mount Dora Library Association.

Drop-In Crochet Class

October 28, 2019, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Simpson Farm House

Make new friends in this drop-in class for all skill levels. Class members will need to bring a "size J" crochet hook, medium weight yarn, and scissors. Receive personal instruction as you develop your crocheting skills. No registration required.

English Conversation Class

October 28, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Study Room

Learn to speak English in our weekly English Conversation Class held every Monday and Thursday evening, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Families are welcome. Clases de Conversacion en Ingles: Todos los Lunes y Jueves de 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Ambiente familiar. Totalmente gratis y no es necesario inscribirse. Practica Itu ngles en la Biblioteca. No registration is required for this free class. Seating is on a first-come-first-served basis. Practice your English at the library! ALL LANGUAGES are welcome!

Australia Travelogue

October 30, 2019, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM @ Community Room

Calling all travelers – actual and armchair! Visit Australia, from artistic Melbourne to the tip of the Great Barrier Reef and the amazing places in between like the Daintree Rainforest. Enjoy travel tips from a seasoned traveler who has just returned from Australia. No registration is required for this free program.

English Conversation Class

October 30, 2019, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM @ Study Room

Learn to speak English in our weekly English Conversation Class held every Monday and Thursday evening, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Families are welcome. Clases de Conversacion en Ingles: Todos los Lunes y Jueves de 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Ambiente familiar. Totalmente gratis y no es necesario inscribirse. Practica Itu ngles en la Biblioteca. No registration is required for this free class. Seating is on a first-come-first-served basis. Practice your English at the library! ALL LANGUAGES are welcome!

English Conversation Class

October 31, 2019, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM @ Study Room

Learn to speak English in our weekly English Conversation Class held every Monday and Thursday evening, from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Families are welcome. Clases de Conversacion en Ingles: Todos los Lunes y Jueves de 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. Ambiente familiar. Totalmente gratis y no es necesario inscribirse. Practica Itu ngles en la Biblioteca. No registration is required for this free class. Seating is on a first-come-first-served basis. Practice your English at the library! ALL LANGUAGES are welcome!

Sweet Peas a Baby Story Time

October 19, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Children's Program Room

Saturdays at 10:30 am, beginning January 26, 2019. Announcing a special story time for babies up to 15 months as well as expectant parents. Meet other caregivers while supporting your baby’s early development needs. Staff have been specially trained on the latest best practices for infant and in utero story times. Infant story times are structured differently because the needs of babies are so different! Toddlers who are brought to this story time will have a special role as well. Thanks to the Friends of the Library, this story time has new books and new developmentally appropriate toys. Parents and babies are welcome to stay for play and explore following the story time. Please like us on Facebook!

Imagination at Work

October 19, 2019, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM @ Children's Program Room

Imagination is a creative force we use to put our ideas into action. We will explore this process by learning how famous artists used their imaginations from childhood, to achieve their creative goals, then create our own artwork inspired by the artist. Grades 1-6. Must register for this program. Register online for this class at mylakelibrary.org. Select Programs & Events, then Event Calendar and Locations (W.T. Bland Public Library). Please like us on Facebook!

Toddler Time

October 23, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Children's Program Room

Enjoy stories, finger-plays, songs and bubbles. Suggested ages birth to 2 1/2 years. Our story times welcome children of all abilities. Bring your preschoolers for a story time with Miss Lisa. After story time, stay and play with an assortment of our educational toys and activities. Suggested age 2 1/2 and older. Please like us on Facebook!

Preschool Story Time/Stay & Play

October 24, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Children's Program Room

Bring your preschoolers for a story time with Miss Lisa. After story time, stay and play with an assortment of our educational toys and activities. Suggested age 2 1/2 and older. Please like us on Facebook!

Sweet Peas a Baby Story Time

October 26, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Children's Program Room

Saturdays at 10:30 am, beginning January 26, 2019. Announcing a special story time for babies up to 15 months as well as expectant parents. Meet other caregivers while supporting your baby’s early development needs. Staff have been specially trained on the latest best practices for infant and in utero story times. Infant story times are structured differently because the needs of babies are so different! Toddlers who are brought to this story time will have a special role as well. Thanks to the Friends of the Library, this story time has new books and new developmentally appropriate toys. Parents and babies are welcome to stay for play and explore following the story time. Please like us on Facebook!

Toddler Time

October 30, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM @ Children's Program Room

Enjoy stories, finger-plays, songs and bubbles. Suggested ages birth to 2 1/2 years. Our story times welcome children of all abilities. Bring your preschoolers for a story time with Miss Lisa. After story time, stay and play with an assortment of our educational toys and activities. Suggested age 2 1/2 and older. Please like us on Facebook!

Preschool Story Time/Stay & Play

October 31, 2019, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM @ Children's Program Room

Bring your preschoolers for a story time with Miss Lisa. After story time, stay and play with an assortment of our educational toys and activities. Suggested age 2 1/2 and older. Please like us on Facebook!