Join 175+ artists and crafters as they present their talents. This show is unique, because there will be cash awards and prizes in eight categories. There will be items in all price points, free parking, children's amusements and a food court. Shops will remain open for regular business. Join our live entertainment as we present Carl Adams and Chris Kahl playing throughout the weekend. Come an hour, stay the day. Discover Cocoa Village.

The Doctors' Goodwill Foundation is planning their 5th Annual Expo, offering physicians and other healthcare workers in need of CME/CEU/CE credits the opportunity to obtain them free. The DGF is a group of physicians who donate to mission work locally and internationally and education by giving scholarships.

Eau Gallie High School is hosting its first annual Relay For Life benefiting the American Cancer Society. Live music, games and activities will be held. This event will prove to be especially special, as we will be dedicating this event in memory of Mrs. Barbara Ferrante, a past Eau Gallie High assistant principal. Mrs. Ferrante touched many of her students' lives and those in the lives around her in the community. We are planning a very special night in her honor.

Eight orphaned Colombian children will be coming to the Brevard area to participate in our five-week Summer Miracles 2008 Program. The funds raised from this 5K walk will help bring the children here with the goal of finding them permanent, adoptive families. All pre-registered walkers will recieve a walk t-shirt and goody bag. Walking teams are highly encouraged.

Florida Writers Association sponsors a monthly meeting of writers at all levels on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Writers share, learn, and network with peers and experts during informal workshops and peer editorial reviews. Program changes monthly. Please check website for full details. Located at the West Melbourne Library, 2755 Wingate Blvd.

Events include: Vanessa Spero, Brevard County 4H Agent, Natural horse dentist Jeff Goren, Clayton's Horseshoeing, Purina nutritionist Jeff Butler, Equine chiropractor Dr. Bartkus, Denise and her equine partner, Cleve Kadiddlehopper, perform the many tricks in Cleve's repetoire, Certified equine podiatrist Doug Hanna, and a parade of breeds. We will also have concession available, vendors, and informational booths.

Yard Sale, car wash, and enrollment fair

Smooth Jazz Nights Out returns to the Space Coast Wednesday, March 5. WGRV The Groove invites you to join us as we start our third year of free oceanfront concerts every Wednesday night at the Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront.

Community Legal Services of Mid-Florida is holding a free workshop for people who fear that they may be headed to a foreclosure, or are already in a foreclosure situtation. Experts including attorneys, mortgage professionals and community organizations will be on hand to provide help.

RotaryFest 2008 will hit the sidewalks of Lake Eola’s International Land Bridge. The street painting concept originated in Italy, where it is called "I modernari." RotaryFest is a one-day, fun-filled artistic triumph. This year’s event will feature over 80 artists using chalk as a medium for their paintings. Seeing the creation of art with a background of sun, music and entertainment result in a fundraising event to be remembered. The Rotary Club of Orlando is celebrating the 14th anniversary of the event. Since its inception, the proceeds have always been earmarked for Orlando’s children’s charities, raising over $200,000. Beneficiaries include Ivey Lane School, The Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and the Russell Home for Atypical Children. Join us for a proclamation reading honoring the event, and the Rotarians that helped shape the Central Florida region over the last century. Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations and helps to build good will and peace in the world. The Rotary Club of Orlando is Central Florida's oldest and largest club, founded in 1920.

Organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum, with the support of an American Masterpieces grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell will trace the evolution of Rockwell’s art and iconography throughout his career. This important exhibition will offer a multi-dimensional view of the twentieth century as it unfolded, as seen through Rockwell’s narrative images, which had, and continue to have, a singular impact on society.

The Miss Florida Latina and Miss Florida Teen Latina pageants are casting/auditioning for contestants. Hopeful contestants must be females ages 14 to 17 for the teen division, and ages 18 to 27 for the Miss division, single, never married, without children, and residents or students of the state of Florida. The Miss Florida Latina and Teen Florida Latina Pageants are preliminaries to the nationally recognized Miss Latina U.S. and Miss Teen U.S. Latina pageants, the most famous and prestigious pageants for Latinas in the U.S. Our Miss and Teen winners go on to represent the state of Florida in the national competitions, where they will have the opportunity of a lifetime and receive national television and media exposure. The winner of Miss Latina U.S. will go on to represent the United States at the International Miss Latin America Pageant, known internationally as Miss America Latina. Throughout their year, the Miss & Teen Florida title holders will have the opportunity to travel throughout the state, making appearances at various events.

Join Audubon Center for Birds of Prey for a day of educational activities to celebrate Mother's Day and spring. Admission to the center is free with a "baby gift" that is used in caring for these young raptors. Contact the Center for details and the official wish list.

Come celebrate the State of Israel's 60th Independence Day at Lake Eola Park, with food, fun and fireworks. An unprecedented number of organizations have joined together to create an evening of celebration. These organizations consist of local synagogues, the JCC of Greater Orlando, the agencies of the Jewish Federation of Greater Orlando, local Jewish organizations, and corporate sponsors. Internationally renowned Israeli theatrical group Re-Vital will be performing "Jerusalem Forever," an electrifying and refreshing play, ideal for all ages. The afternoon starts off with a live DJ playing Israeli music, followed by children's and youth choral performances. Later in the day, we will be having an Israeli drum and band performance, capped off with a free fireworks display, courtesy of Four Seasons Display. We have glatt kosher food available -- falafel, shawarma, kabobs, hamburgers, hot dogs, and desserts. We will also have an array of desserts, cotton candy, popcorn, and Italian ice! Children's amusement area with rock climbing wall, inflatable bounce houses, petting zoo, camel rides and safari tent.

Our annual Gator Gathering featuring University of Florida head football coach Urban Meyer; ticket price includes BBQ dinner.

The Academy for Autism is having its 3rd Annual fundraiser. We will have dinner and dancing, silent auction, entertainment by Arthur Murray Dance Studios, News 13 chief meteorologist Jeff Day as our master of ceremonies, and music by Jason Gabel from Two Left Feet, Inc.

Local allergy doctors from the Central Florida area will be performing breathing test capacity -- pulmonary function test -- to see if a patient has asthma, or if their asthma is under control.

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. In support, Dr. Dimitry Palceski, a board certified area dermatologist, is conducting free skin cancer screenings at his office, Reflections Dermatology and Center for Skin Care, in Baldwin Park. The screenings are part of a national campaign sponsored by the American Academy of Dermatology and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Great Strides is a fundraising walk held nationwide each year. Walkers will enjoy a post-walk celebration complete with music, food and activities. Great Strides is the CF Foundation’s largest fundraising event. It provides opportunities for all people within a local community to get involved forming teams through their workplace, through clubs and organizations or with friends and family. Volunteers needed for day of event help.

A casino themed event including dancing, and Vegas-style games, benefiting United Cerebral Palsy of Central Florida, hosted by Guys with Ties Philanthropy.

Don't miss the West Orange Habitat for Humanity 5K race in beautiful Oakland.  Course layout contains small hills ,and passes across the West Orange Trail twice. It is a tree-lined route.

Learn a tested system to identify and cultivate donors who love your mission -- donors who will give for operations, capital, and endowment. Find out how to grow your organization’s visibility in the community, and engage your board in the fundraising process without requiring that they ask for money. This entry-level workshop is designed for board members, executive directors, CEOs and fund development professionals. By the end of this seminar, you will have the fundamentals to embark on the path to sustainability and grow your major gifts programs year after year. Registration required. Space is limited.

The staff of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society will provide the inspiration and support to complete an endurance event while fundraising for the Society. For more information, come and attend an informational meeting.

Over 100 artists along Lake Eola Park, along with free concerts featuring Mindi Abair and Leon Russell. Expo, food, vendors, children, art and more.

Today's seniors are leading healthier, more vigorous lives than ever before, and, as people add years to their lives, they are actively seeking ways to add life to their years. That's what the Senior Expo experience is all about. At Orlando's 12th Annual Senior Expo, the 50-plus set will see what's new for today's energetic seniors. The Theme for the 12th Annual Senior Expo is "Working Together For A Strong, Healthy, Supportive Community." Free transportation will be provided by Lynx to and from the Central Florida Fairgrounds for the Senior Expo from all regular pick up/drop off points. Orlando's largest annual gathering of seniors, the Senior Expo is presented by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Florida, and sponsored by the City of Orlando, Orange County Government, Seniors Today, the Senior Resource Alliance and Expo Marketing. The Expo features two days of information and entertainment. Attendees will learn how to make their investments work for them, discover travel opportunities, gather information about health insurance and senior living options, and experience new recreation and fitness choices. They will also have the opportunity to take advantage of a variety of health testing and screenings, offered by qualified medical practitioners. Also new this year are several fun and free events, scheduled within the big Senior Expo: Senior Prom, scooter races, hat-making contest, putting green and contest, Red Hot Momma sing-along.

Free organ concert of music in celebration of the Easter season, with organist and composer Glenn Osborne.

IKEA Orlando’s opening day brought thousands through the doors, many of whom lined up hours before the sun rose. Gabriella Eitingon, IKEA Orlando PR manager, will discuss IKEA’s stellar, behind-the-scenes creativity, the successful Orlando opening and tips to continue the buzz and bring in business. RSVP online (see below).

Volunteer University of Central Florida & Rock for Hunger present their First Annual Job-Training Program for the Homeless. Work with Volunteer UCF and the non-profit Rock for Hunger and help a special individual get back on their feet. Help this person build a resume, e-mail it to appropriate employers, relay messages from employers, gather interview attire, hygiene products, comfortable shoes, and LYNX bus transportation tickets for interviews. Be part of the solution, and be part of this job training and education program.

Golf event to benefit children who uninsured and underinsured receive donated medical treatment includes 18 holes of golf, prizes and deli buffet. Hotel rooms available. Tax deductable corporate sponsoships. Help save the lives of children.

Knowledge is power: Be empowered. Be safe. In honor of Mother's Day, Gym Rat Boxing and Fitness will be offering women's-only self defense seminars. This free, half-hour seminar is geared for women ages 15 and older. The importance of physical awareness and awareness of several situations where women need to be cautious will be discussed. The primary intent is to teach avoidance in situations where women typically become vulnerable. The seminar will be taught by Todd Drespling, coach and owner of Gym Rat Boxing and Fitness. Coach Todd has over 25 years of boxing experience, and holds an Amateur World Championship Boxing title. He is a licensed coach and a certified trainer. Also in attendance for some of the seminars will be a guest speaker from the Seminole County Sheriff's department discussing what situations to avoid. Coach Todd will lead the class in a warmup segment, a basic stance, punch and kick segment, and role playing. There will be some light contact. Women should wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes.

Come out to Celebration's Lakeside Pool for the First Annual April Pool's Day. Join us for fun, food, games and information to keep you and your family safe this summer and beyond.

Great Strides is a fundraising walk held nationwide each year. Walkers will enjoy a post-walk celebration complete with music, food and activities. Great Strides is the CF Foundation’s largest fundraising event. It provides opportunities for all people within a local community to get involved forming teams through their workplace, through clubs and organizations or with friends and family. Volunteers needed for day of event help.

Free school supplies, backpacks, music, food, fun.

The Mid-Florida Milers Walking Club promotes recreational walking for fun and fitness. They will host a walk in Lake Mary, starting at Liberty Park. The walk is sanctioned by the American Volkssport Association, and is open to the public. Walkers are given a guide with detailed written instructions, and are welcome to walk with a group, a companion, or by themselves. Participants begin walking as soon as they register. After strolling through the park, the walk will continue into the shaded streets of residential Lake Mary. Suitable for wheelchairs and strollers and pets are allowed. The distance is 10 kilometers (6 miles), and a shorter 5 kilometer (3 mile) trail will be available.

Food, arts, crafts, music, dancing, fasion, cultural history and information.

We have gathered together rescue groups around Florida to pull dogs and puppies, cats and kittens from kill shelters. Each animal available for adoption is being given a second chance at life. They are waiting for the miracle of adoption before it is too late. There will also be two rescue horses whose tales will bring a tear to your eye. Come and meet all these beautiful, innocent and loving animals. Bring your family, friends, pets and neighbors. We have vendors from dog trainers, pet groomers, dog clothing, pet photography, artists, kids' face painting, and lots of food and beverage from hot dogs, gyros, ice cream and delicious, hand-baked cookies and cakes. Please open your heart and home to a desperate pet, and if you can't spare the room at your home, at least come and give a lonely pet a hug and a treat! The rescue groups are gratefully accepting donations, either monetary or in the form of pet supplies and pet food.

Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to bring together those who have been touched by cancer in our community. Your involvement will help the American Cancer Society work toward a mission of eliminating cancer as a major health issue, and strive toward a future where cancer does not take the lives of our friends and family. During the event, teams will gather at the Winter Springs High School track and take turns walking laps. However, Relay is much more than a walk around a track. It's a time to remember those lost to cancer and celebrate those who have survived. Most importantly, Relay gives you the power to fight back in the battle against cancer. Join a team, or start your own team, and help us celebrate, remember and fight back.

Be a part of the process and become a Seminole County poll worker. Paid positions are available for the Aug. 26 primary election and Nov. 4 general election. You must be a registered or pre-registered Seminole County voter to qualify. The information session will provide all of the details on how to become a poll worker in Seminole County.

The winners from the state tournaments of North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida will box to see who advances to the National Tournament held at the Olympic Educational Center in Marquette, Mich., in June. Only the 15 and 16-year-olds advance to the National Tournament.

A fair extravaganza for the whole family. Kids will play games for prizes while parents shop. Get a Spiritual, Psychic, or Tarot reading. Try the Chair Massage and Pranic and Reiki Healings. Aura Camera Readings, Artists, Drummings and more. Special Door Prizes for Customers.

Art Walk on historic Flagler Avenue in New Smyrna Beach is held on the fourth Saturday of each month, along the quaint five blocks from the river to the ocean. Visit Art Walk and take a fascinating stroll along Flagler Avenue while enjoying the wide variety of art works by more than 120 resident artists and dozens of visiting artists. The popular event features painting, jewelry, ceramics, glass blowing, sculpture, fabric arts and more; free children’s activities, entertainment and a special prize drawing. Be sure and get your Art Walk program wherever you see the blue and black flags with the white “gg” logo, and then get it punched at each of the six sponsoring galleries to win this month’s prize.

Transfer crayon drawings and photographs into kaleidoscopic masterpieces. Enjoy free parent/child art and photography sessions for children ages 8 to 11. Museum education staff will lead fun activities and explore new ways of seeing and creating. RSVP no later that one week prior to program date.

Learn how to design a wildflower garden using Florida native plants. Enhance your landscape, become waterwise and attract butterflies. Instructed by Kevin Bagwell. Reservations requested, refreshments and light snacks provided.

Sponsored by Afterschool at All Saints. A free event for VPK children and grades K-2. Pizza, drinks, supervised activities for children, including crafts, games, stories, outdoor play and a bounc house. Space is limited. Reserve a space for your child by calling weekdays, noon to 5:30 p.m.

You and your pet (leashed) are invited to SVHS's 50th anniversary celebration. Program begins with guest speaker Sally Mackay, mayor of New Smyrna Beach. Tours of the facility, entertainment and refreshments will be available.

Victoria Park will host its annual 5K Road Race and Fitness Walk through the community. Proceeds will benefit the Kiwanis Club of DeLand, an organization serving children and families of west Volusia County. Awards will be given to top finishers, as well as the top three male and female finishers in each age group. Prizes will also be given to best St. Patrick’s Day costumes.