published: Friday, November 21, 2008

Leisure Tips

n Give a Kid a Backpack Foundation has scheduled the second annual Night Golf Event beginning at 5 p.m. with a social hour on Saturday with the tee-off at 6 p.m.

Cost is $50 per player and it includes all glow items and a meal. A Foursome preferred, bring a backpack and receive a free mulligan. Space is limited. For more information, call 877-452-7225 or 243-1118 or visit www.giveakidabackpack.org

n Lake County Library System has scheduled a program designed to relieve stress through meditation at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday at Cagans Crossings Community Library, 16729 Cagan Oaks, Clermont. Beatriz Elena de Bruna will be the speaker. The presentation is free and will be in Spanish.

Beatriz Elena de Bruna has studied Stress Reduction with many experts and has taught meditation for over sixteen years. For more information, call Juan Lopez at 243-1841 or visit www.mylakelibrary.org.

n Moonlight Players has issued an invitation to the public to join the cast of "Babes in Toyland" from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 29 at the Moonlight Players' theater for crafts, activities and performances. Bring a camera and take pictures on the set and with the cast. There will be a ticket giveaway at 3 p.m. This is a free event open to everyone.

n Superior Residences of Clermont have scheduled a Bingo game at 4 p.m. on Thursday at the Residence, 1600 Hunt Trace Blvd., Clermont. Enjoy a game of Bingo and have a chance to win a Thanksgiving Turkey. To reserve and for more information, call 394-5549 by Monday, Nov. 17.

n The South Lake Art League has scheduled Oil Painting classes from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Friday at the League's gallery, W. Montrose St., Clermont. The class is for both beginners and advanced painters. The registration fee is $30 with an additional $10 for supplies or you may bring your own. For more information, call Harry Gray, Jr at 243-0040.

n Lake County Art Center, LLC's Club Moulin Mystere - 7 to 11p.m. on Saturdays for those who enjoy the unexpected and love a good mystery. Evenings of surprise artistic performances by local artists, comedians, dancers, and musicians. Entry is reserved for age 21 and over.

n City of Minneola Recreation Department's Beginner and Intermediate Line Dance classes are ongoing every Wednesday and will run for three more weeks in the City Hall Gymnasium. The beginner class will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and the intermediate class will be 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Fee for the six week session is $30 and the instructor will be Nancy McDavid. To register, call 394-3598 ext.227.

n The South Lake Art League has scheduled a Fall Art Show from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. beginning Wednesday and continuing every day but Mondays until Nov. 30 at the gallery on W. Montrose St., downtown Clermont. For more information, call Eleanor Meade, chairperson, at 394-3645.

n The Downtown Clermont Farmer's Market is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Sunday along W. Montrose St., historic downtown Clermont. Shop the many vendors for produce, plants, flowers, cooked and prepared specialty foods and much more. Presented by the Clermont Downtown Partnership, 394-8618.

n Tuesday's Lunch'n Learn are scheduled from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at Cheeser's Palace Cafe, 707 W. Montrose St., downtown Clermont. The fee is $20 per person and reservations are required. Call Karen Berwick at 407-435-9464. Lunch may be purchased separately during the lecture.

n Congregation Sinai members are selling the new 2009 edition of the Entertainment Book, which is full of useful discount coupons for restaurants, theaters, car rentals and other events and businesses. The book costs $25 and is available by calling 243-5750 and leaving a message. All funds raised will go to the temple's building fund.

n The Moonlight Players have announced a varied and exciting schedule for the 2008/09 season:

Nov. 21 to Dec. 21 -- "Babes in Toyland"

Jan. 9 to Feb. 8 -- "Chicago, the Musical"

March13 to Apr.12 "Biloxi Blues"

May 8 to June 7 -- "Li'l Abner"