Healthy West Orange

Free Hip and Knee Replacement
2025-11-03 08:00 - 2025-12-31 17:00 (America/New_York)
AdventHealth has partnered with Operation Walk USA to provide total hip and knee replacements at no cost to qualifying patients. This nationwide program helps people with debilitating joint conditions regain mobility and improve their quality of life.

Who Qualifies:

U.S. citizens or Green Card holders

Individuals without health coverage or insurance (private, state, or federal)

Household income at or below 300% of Federal poverty guidelines

This life-changing program allows our orthopedic surgeons to give back to the community by providing essential surgeries to those who would otherwise go without care.

A Merry Winter Garden Light Show
2025-12-12 18:00 - 2025-12-27 21:00 | Winter Garden City Hall, 300 W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL, 34787, United States

Holiday Flix Movies - Winter Garden
2025-12-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL, 34787, United States
Holiday Flix at the Garden 2025
December 7 – White Christmas – 2pm
December 9 – National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation – 7pm
December 11 – Gremlins – 7pm
December 14 – A Christmas Story – 7pm
December 16 – Die Hard (R*) – 7pm
December 23 – Disney – The Santa Clause – 10am
Garden Theatre on Plant
160 W. Plant Street Winter Garden, FL 34787

The City of Winter Garden presents Holiday Flix at the Garden. These holiday classic movies appeal to all ages and conjure past holiday memories — and help to create new ones. See these festive flix in the timeless ambiance of the Garden Theatre on Plant while visiting the Holiday Wonderland in historic downtown Winter Garden.
ADMISSION: $5.00 (NO added fees or tax)
PURCHASE TIX (available ONLINE only)
Tickets (assigned seating) are available for online purchase only. Online ticket sales remain open until 30 minutes after the movie start time. All tickets are final sale and nonrefundable.
CONCESSIONS AVAILABLE
Refreshments and beverages available at budget friendly prices to enjoy while you watch these holiday classics.
Only cards accepted for payment (Theatre is a cashless venue).

Westly's 9th Annual 5K Virtual Option
2026-01-01 00:00 - 2026-01-31 23:30
New year, new miles – come snag yours at our free 5K! We’re getting active together as a community – virtually AND in-person! Register for one, or both (must register separately for each) if you want double the 5K fun!

Register here! https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Oakland/WestlysAnnualV5K

* Please note the prize details below, as some of our guidelines have changed.

Virtual 5K Option:
Here’s how our virtual 5K works: register first, then complete 3.1 miles between January 1-31 at your own pace, wherever you like, whenever you like. Bike the West Orange Trail, hike at Oakland Nature Preserve, rollerblade around your neighborhood! If you want to break it up into segments – go for it! Tell your family and friends, because it’s open to all ages and mobility levels.
No need to track your miles – we go by the honor system and are here to encourage you to get moving. We always love it when folks send in their finish line photos if they complete their 5K virtually! Post your photos and tag or DM us on social media @healthywestorange, or email us at info@healthywestorange.org

In-Person 5K Option:
Want to complete 3.1 miles with an awesome group? Join us on Saturday, January 31 along the West Orange Trail! Walk or run a 5K as a community. All ages are welcome! The race will begin at the Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland, with check-in at 8:00am, warm-ups at 9:15am, and race kick off at 9:30am.
After you cross the finish line, head over to Oakland’s Speer Park where Healthy West Orange will host our Fresh Start Zone at Oakland Heritage Day! Our local partners will be offering fitness, nutrition, and wellbeing activities for FREE from 10am – 2pm. Folks can also enjoy live music, food trucks, and artisan vendors.

5K Prize Info:
Virtual 5K T-shirts:
T-shirt pickup for virtual participants will take place on Thursday, February 5 from 4pm to 7pm at the Healthy West Orange Building at 1200 E Plant St, Winter Garden. It is first come, first served, with limited quantities, and specific sizes are not guaranteed. We are unfortunately unable to guarantee new medals to virtual participants, however assorted medals from years past will be available at pickup.

In-Person 5K T-shirts and Medals:
This year, 5K T-shirts will be handed out first come, first served at the In-Person 5K on January 31 starting at 8am. Specific sizes are not able to be reserved/guaranteed, as there are limited quantities. Medals will be distributed to participants at the finish line!
Register here! https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Oakland/WestlysAnnualV5K

Please note: Prizes are limited to residents of the following zip codes: 32703; 32710; 32808; 32810; 32818; 32819; 32821; 32830; 32835; 32836; 34734; 34740; 34760; 34761; 34786; 34787.

New Years Day Yoga Class
2026-01-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Healthy West Orange Building, 1200 E Plant St, Winter Garden, FL, 34787, United States
Join us on New Year’s Day for a grounding yoga class at the Healthy West Orange Building to move into 2026 with clarity and calm.
Local Yoga Instructor Julie Sanchez will guide us through breathing exercises and poses for beginners and mat masters alike. Sleep in from your New Year’s Eve celebrations and join us from noon – 1pm to start the year with a healthy accomplishment!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-years-day-yoga-tickets-1975638000442?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please bring a yoga mat, water, and wear comfortable clothing.
This class is the grand finale of our 12 Days of Fitmas series! *Sign up for our email list below, and each day from December 20 – 31. You’ll receive a video in your inbox with Julie guiding you through a yoga pose. At the end of the 12 days, we’ll put all of those poses together for an in-person yoga class!
*If you sign up for our email list, AND register and attend our New Year’s Day Yoga, you’ll receive a coupon for a FREE future Community Connections class! It’s a 2 for 1!
https://mailchi.mp/0076d95788e3/12-days-of-fitmas-2025-sign-up

Ocoee State of the City and Commission Meeting
2026-01-06 17:45 | Ocoee City Hall
2026 State of the City Presentation

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

The City of Ocoee will host its 2026 State of the City Video Presentation on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 5:45 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at Ocoee City Hall. The video will be shown before the regularly scheduled City Commission meeting which begins at 6:15 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.
The video presentation will be broadcast live on Ocoee TV Spectrum Channel 493. It will also be livestreamed at www.ocoee.org, and posted on Ocoee TV’s YouTube channel.
For more information, please call 407-905-3100.

Second Saturday Crew - Volunteering
2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Christian Service Center – Ocoee, 300 Franklin Street, Ocoee, FL, 34761
Second Saturday Crew
Join us for a special in-person service event at the Christian Service Center for the Homeless! Looking for a fun and rewarding service opportunity? The Second Saturday Crew is ideal for individuals, youth groups, small or large groups who want to help a charity that serves the poor and homeless in Central Florida. You will be helping by tackling various projects that are impractical for us to address on weekdays when there are a couple hundred visitors on campus.
We have a wide variety of fun group projects to choose from for all ages, from light landscaping to painting, or sorting pantry shelves and clothing racks. Our staff will be present to provide direction and support.
Formerly known as “Family Volunteer Saturday,” this morning of service takes place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month in 2025. This way, no dates fall on a holiday weekend. Come out and make a difference in your community!

Dear Diary: Benefits of Tracking Food
2026-01-12 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-12 16:30 - 17:00
Have you ever wondered why nutrition professionals suggest monitoring your eating habits? In this friendly and practical class, a registered dietitian will guide you through the advantages of tracking your food.

Genealogy Workshop -Winter Garden
2026-01-12 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-01-26 17:30 - 19:00, 2026-02-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard Street, Winter Garden, FL, 34787, United States
Are you curious about your family history? Bring your documents, questions, or just yourself. Join June Kelly to get help organizing and starting your family tree, learn tips with online tools, and share discoveries with fellow researchers.
There will be time for hands-on work, one-on-one help, and sharing of ideas.
2nd and 4th Mondays each month
September 8 – February 23
5:30pm – 7:00pm

West Orange Walkers WOW -- Quarterly Breakfast
2026-01-13 08:30 - 09:30 | Healthy West Orange Building, 1200 E Plant St, Winter Garden, FL, 34787, United States

Smart Scrolling: Finding Credible Voices and Information on Social Media
2026-01-15 12:00 - 12:30

2026-01-16 09:30 - 15:00
Winter Garden Tree Give-Away – We are partnering with the City of Winter Garden for the first time ever to give away 125 Pink Trumpet Trees (the Official Flowering Tree of Winter Garden) and 125 Southern Live Oaks (the Official Tree of Winter Garden.) to City of Winter Garden residents.
The trees will be set up in the plant sale area at 415 West Smith Street and ready for pickup at 9:30am. We will have flyers with info on how to plant and maintain your tree. Please show your ID so that we know you are a resident of Winter Garden. We will give away trees until the last tree is taken!!

Citizens CPR Class
2026-01-17 09:30 - 11:00, 2026-01-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Winter Garden Fire Department Headquarters, 1 E. Cypress Street, Winter Garden, FL, 34787
Interested in learning how to take a hands-on approach toward saving lives? The City of Winter Garden Fire Rescue Department is offering a free, 90 minute Citizens CPR Class to the community.
The program will cover:

Hands Only Adult and Child CPR
Proper AED use
Adult and Child Choking

Upon completion, participants will earn a certificate acknowledging their successful demonstration and learned concerts detailed in the program.
Space is limited to 12 participants. Preregistration is required at https://enroll.wgplay.com and click on “Recreation Classes”.
Fire Department Headquarters Training Room, 1 E. Cypress Street

Ocoee MLK Day Unity Parade and Celebration
2026-01-19 10:00 - 13:00
Ages Hart will be the keynote speaker for the post-parade celebration. The celebration program will include Ocoee High School JROTC, Sherrí Gladney singing the National Anthem, and Joshua Metellus will recite his award-winning essay titled “A Bright Future for Ocoee and America.

Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration
2026-01-19 11:00 - 16:30
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration 2026
Monday, January 19th 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Parade: Historic Downtown (Kicks off at 11:00 am)

Entertainment & Festivities: Downtown Pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Avenue (11:30 am – 4:00 pm) Bring a lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the concert.
For more information, please contact Winter Garden Parks and Recreation Department: 407.656.4155, recinfo@cwgdn.com, 310 N. Dillard Street.

Pros and Cons: Exercise Apps
2026-01-19 12:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-19 16:30 - 17:00

Take Control: Understanding & Managing Bladder Leaks
2026-01-28 10:00

Westly's 9th Annual 5K In-Person Walk/Run
2026-01-31 09:30 - 11:30 | Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center – Oakland, 126 W Petris Ave, Oakland, FL, 34760
New year, new miles – come snag yours at our free 5K! We’re getting active together as a community – in person AND virtually! Register for one, or both (must register separately for each) if you want double the 5K fun!
REGISTER HERE: https://runsignup.com/Race/FL/Oakland/WestlysAnnualV5K
* Please note the prize details below, as some of our guidelines have changed.
In-Person 5K Option:
Want to complete 3.1 miles with an awesome group? Join us on Saturday, January 31 along the West Orange Trail! Walk or run a 5K as a community. All ages are welcome! The race will begin at the Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland, with check-in at 8:00am, warm-ups at 9:15am, and race kick off at 9:30am.
After you cross the finish line, head over to Oakland’s Speer Park where Healthy West Orange will host our Fresh Start Zone at Oakland Heritage Day! Our local partners will be offering fitness, nutrition, and wellbeing activities for FREE from 10am – 2pm. Folks can also enjoy live music, food trucks, and artisan vendors.
Virtual 5K Option:
Can’t make it on the 31st? No worries! Here’s how our virtual 5K works: register first, then complete 3.1 miles between January 1-31 at your own pace, wherever you like, whenever you like. Bike the West Orange Trail, hike at Oakland Nature Preserve, rollerblade around your neighborhood! If you want to break it up into segments – go for it! Tell your family and friends, because it’s open to all ages and mobility levels.
No need to track your miles – we go by the honor system and are here to encourage you to get moving. We always love it when folks send in their finish line photos if they complete their 5K virtually! Post your photos and tag or DM us on social media @healthywestorange, or email us at info@healthywestorange.org
5K Prize Info:
In-Person 5K T-shirts and Medals:
This year, 5K T-shirts will be handed out first come, first served at the In-Person 5K on January 31 starting at 8am. Specific sizes are not able to be reserved/guaranteed, as there are limited quantities. Medals will be distributed to participants at the finish line!
Virtual 5K T-shirts:
T-shirt pickup for virtual participants will take place on Thursday, February 5 from 4pm to 7pm at the Healthy West Orange Building at 1200 E Plant St, Winter Garden. It is first come, first served, with limited quantities, and specific sizes are not guaranteed. We are unfortunately unable to guarantee new medals to virtual participants, however assorted medals from years past will be available at pickup.
Please note: Prizes are limited to residents of the following zip codes: 32703; 32710; 32808; 32810; 32818; 32819; 32821; 32830; 32835; 32836; 34734; 34740; 34760; 34761; 34786; 34787.

FRESH START ZONE AT OAKLAND HERITAGE DAY
2026-01-31 10:00 - 14:00
After you cross the finish line of Westly’s 9th Annual 5K In-Person event on January 31st, stay for Oakland Heritage Day Festival at Speer Park! From 10am – 2pm, Healthy West Orange is hosting the Fresh Start Zone at , featuring our awesome community partners with FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS and tons of other free fun activities! More info to come, stay tuned!

Women's Basic Self Defense Class
2026-02-02 18:00 - 20:30 | Winter Garden Police Training Room, 251 W. Plant Street, Winter Garden, FL, 34787, United States
The Winter Garden Police Department will host a free basic women’s self-defense class from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Monday, February 2, 2026. The class is instructed by a police officer certified using S.A.F.E. self-defense techniques.
Women ages 13 and older are invited to participate. The class takes place in the WGPD training room, 251 W. Plant St., Winter Garden.
Registration opens December 29, 2025.
To register, contact Officer Gail Michaud at (407) 656-3636, Ext. 4405, or at gmichaud@wgpd.com.

Entrepreneurial Insights - Small Business 101
2026-02-07 11:00 - 14:00
Entrepreneurial Insights – Small Business 101
Entrepreneurship is a major contributor to economic growth, injecting energy and money into industries and communities. The role of the entrepreneur is to discern marketplace needs, then take the necessary risks to bring new ideas to the public while creating jobs and opportunity along the way.
Click website link to register

West Orange Walkers - February Walking Meetup
2026-02-10 08:30 - 09:30 | West Oaks Mall, 9401 W Colonial Dr, Ocoee, Florida, 34761

Understanding the Minds of Children-Webinar Series - CE Credits Available
2026-02-11 14:30 - 15:30 | Webinar
Join Nemours Children’s Health for a webinar series designed for school nurses, educators, and care staff. Each session offers expert insights and practical strategies to support student health.
Free CE credits
Live Q&A + session recordings
Attend one or all sessions
Learn more and Register now: https://ce.nemours.org/content/school-health-training-webinar-series#group-tabs-node-course-default1
Registration Tips:
• New users: Create a visitor account
• Returning users: Log in
• Complete registration via BigMarker after enrolling
• CE credit confirmed with a text-in code during the session
Upcoming Topics:
Sept 24 – Head & Facial Injuries
Nov 5 – Diabetes & New Tech
Feb 11 – Mental & Behavioral Health
April 22– Asthma & Allergies

Storytime in the Garden
2026-02-14 10:00
Story Time in the Garden is this Saturday at 10 a.m.!! Join us for stories, crafts, and garden fun at Nehrling Gardens.
Plus, we gather EVERY 2nd Saturday at 10 a.m. — come grow with us!
