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It’s the last weekend before school starts and that means lots of back-to-school events! Leesburg is hosting a fun run, Mount Dora is celebrating with a concert and fireworks, Eustis is hosting its annual back-to-school party, and even Hogwarts is recruiting at Lake Square Mall.
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Here’s what’s up for grabs:
Back to School Festival and Market
Stop by the Whimsy Market Back to School Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Sunsational Farms, 40541 Roger Giles Road in Umatilla.
They will have over 40 vendors, carnival games, live music, bounce houses, food trucks and more.
Details: facebook.com/whimsymarketfl
Fun back to school race
Join us for a fun run to support the Leesburg High School Jacket Cares team on Saturday at Venetian Gardens Park. Time starts at 7:30 am for the 5K and 8:30 am for the mile.
ECG screenings are available on Who We Play For and there will be a 65-inch TV raffle for registered participants. Virtual option available.
Details: lake.revtrak.net/high-schools/lbhs/lhs-jacket-cares
Water Day and Food Truck event
Stop by Sunsational Farms on Fridays and Saturdays from 11am to 2pm for a fun day in the water with a water bounce house, water slide and water toys. The Farm Food Truck will also be open for some delicious treats.
Cost is $5 per child.
Details: facebook.com/sunsationalfarms
Clean Treadway
Please join our campus cleanup project at Treadway Elementary on Saturday at 9am. Let’s get Treadway ready for a great school year!
Volunteers are needed. Donations are appreciated: Potted Plants, Benches, Mural Art, etc.
Contact us at (352) 742-2291 for additional information.
Details: facebook.com/TreadwayElem
Down the Hill Soapbox Derby
Come to the first annual soapbox derby in downtown Mount Dora on Saturday from 10:00am to 4:00pm at Elizabeth Evans Park, benefiting Lake County Veterans. Sign up to run, volunteer or sponsor at downthehill.us.
Details: facebook.com/downthehillsoapbox
Last call – End of summer concert and fireworks
It’s the end of summer concert and fireworks show at Mount Dora on Saturday, starting at 6:00 p.m. Celebrate the end with a wink.
Details: facebook.com/CityOfMountDoraRecreation
Back to School Bash – Battle of the Golden Triangle Badges
Join us at Ferran Park for two great community events.
The Blood Bus will host the Battle of the Golden Triangle Badges. Save lives with your donation and help your favorite public safety team claim the trophy.
Eustis City Council is organizing a back-to-school party. Free school supplies every hour. Police and fire equipment for kids to explore. Hot Dogs & Burgers, Vendors & More!
Details: eustis.org
Hogwarts in the square
You won’t need the Knight Bus or Platform 9 3/4 to visit Hogwarts this month. Head to Lake Square Mall at 1pm on Sunday and take in different classes from Hogwarts alumni. Learn how to use your wand, mix potions and more.
We encourage you to dress in the house colors of your choice! If you don’t have a house yet, visit our sorting hat and we’ll match you to the right Hogwarts house!
This is a free event for fans of all ages!
Details: LakeSquareMall.com
“Hairspray”
Living Drama Theater in Eustis opens the Broadway musical “Hairspray” on Friday and runs through Aug. 7.
The cast includes Ashley McBride and Victoria Duarte as Tracy Turnblad, Murry Krasnoff as Edna Turnblad, David Row as Wilbur Turnblad, AJ Riggs as Link Larkin, Katie Logue as Penny Pingleton, Audra Jillian as Prudy Pingleton, Jasmine Scott as Motormouth Mabel; Kenyatta Edwards as Little Inez; Aidan Cocchiana as Seaweed, Mackenzie Lawrence as Amber Von Tussle, Libby Lou as Velma Von Tussle, Scott Durante as Mr. Pinky, Dean Douglas as Corny Collins, Charlotte Jardine as gym teacher, headmistress and matron; Troy Trainer as Mr. Spitzer and Varonda Collins and Nicole Ruby as Dynmites.
The ensemble includes Heather Mauney, Alex German as the Nicest Kids, and Sarah Ellison and Camron Strong as Company.
Details: livingdramatheatre.com
“Singing in the Rain”
Mount Dora’s IceHouse Theater presents the charming musical comedy, “Singin’ in the Rain,” running through August 7. The show on August 5th at 20:00 is a show performed in American Sign Language.
The cast includes JT Diaz as silent film star Don Lockwood; Kevin Kriegel is the cheerful comic relief, Cosmo Brown; Megan Wheeler plays the fresh-faced ingenue Kathy Selden’ and Sheradin Jansen is the sharp bimbo, Lina Lamont.
Supporting roles are played by James Simpson, Olivia DeMarco, Robb Ross, Kirk Klemash, Roy Hamlin, Sally Wade, Molly Hicks and Christian Perkins. An ensemble of singing dancers perform various roles throughout the story as fans, journalists, studio assistants and film performers. They are Kasea Seabrook, Marann Curtis, Nate Childers, Ryan Bishop, Molly Jarvis, Emily Jarvis, Ellen Shaw, Victoria Lane, Kaelen Segers, Mackendrick Zavitz, Riley Wickson and Sarah Wade.
The show is directed by IceHouse Managing Artistic Director Darlin Barry with musical direction by Robb Ross, choreography by Barbara Hartwig and Sally Gage, scenic design by Buddy Fales, costume design by Anna Maria Muller and lighting design by Philip Lupo.
Details: icehousetheatre.com
