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Apopka Historical Society hosts "Wings & Wine"

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Imagine a night out that involves wine, raptors, and history. Sound like a scene out of Game of Thrones? Well, you can experience it right here in Apoopka later this week.

The Apopka Historical Society is hosting a TEDx (Talks) style evening program by The Avian Reconditioning Center for Birds of Prey. Learn about raptors. Experience their bird ambassadors. Talk with fellow Apopkans. Listen for the update on the recently released swallowed-tail kite, named "Apopka". Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and light hors d'oeurves.

"The Apopka Historical Society looks to bring fresh, new and vibrant programs to its members," said a spokesperson for the museum. "As well, we realize the greater community interest to support our local Apopka organizations and businesses. The Wings & Wine program is the first outcome of this vision to reach out to local partners and welcome the community into the museum at a time that fits their oftentimes busy schedules. Our museum has many Apopka stories to share and wish for everyone to come visit us."

The event is scheduled for Thursday at 7 PM at the Apopka Historical Society and Museum at 122 East Fifth Street in Apopka,

A raffle will be held for a bottle of "Blue Darter" wine and etched glass from Apopka's Hutchinson Farm Winery. You must be present to win.

Admission is free for museum members, and $5.00 for non-members.

The Museum of the Apopkans includes exhibits about the history of Apopka and Northwest Orange County. The museum is operated by the Apopka Historical Society, which was formed in 1968 by Edward A. Miner, who displayed his exhibit of early Apopka artifacts at the Folk Festival that same year. Miner was soon joined by the Central Florida Anthropological Society and several artists: Bertha Wolz, Betty Jamison, Vickie Doggett, and David Findley. The society was incorporated in 1971 with Elizabeth Grossenbacher as president, Mildred S. Whiteside was vice president, Reba R. Evans as secretary, and Miner as curator. The first Board of Directors included John H. Land, Elin Larson, and Mary Lee Welch.

The Avian Reconditioning Center is a bird of prey rehabilitation and education facility located in Apopka. ARC was started in 2001, and opened to the public in 2004.

It is dedicated to raptor rehabilitation, education and research, thereby increasing public awareness, knowledge and appreciation of Florida’s magnificent raptors and the natural habitats in which they live.

ARC is open to the public on Saturdays (Closed in August). In September, they invite you to stop by for a personal encounter with our resident eagles, hawks, falcons, kites and owls.Their mission is dedicated to raptor rehabilitation, education, research, and falconry thereby increasing public awareness, knowledge and appreciation of Florida’s magnificent raptors and the natural habitats in which they live.

For more details, call 407/703-1707.

Apopka Historical Society, History of the Apopkans, Hutchinson Farm Winery, The Avain Bird Reconditioning Center

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