Orange County Parks and Recreation has the following fun events and community meetings:

• All ages are welcome to join in the Barnyard Banter program at Fort Christmas Historical Park on Saturday, August 16, from 1-2 p.m.! This month’s free event: What is a Museum?, a discussion about how the historic artifacts are cataloged and preserved for the collection. Visit Fort Christmas Historical Park for more information. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.net or call the park's staff: 407-254-9310.

• Orange County Parks & Recreation and the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission join together to bring you Senior Fish4Fun for ages 55 and older at Renaissance Senior Center, 3800 S. Econlockhatchee Trail, Orlando. This is a once-a-month free catch-n-release fishing event! Fishing poles and bait provided while supplies last, or participants can bring their own fresh-water fishing gear. Questions? Call Renaissance Senior Center 407-254-9070 or email parks@ocfl.net.

• Here's the monthly event schedule:
• Tuesday, August 19
• Thursday, September 18
• Tuesday, October 21
• Thursday, November 20

• Fish4Fun is a free catch-and-release fishing event for ages 15 and younger that takes place at four parks (see below – children can participate in any or all four events); each on-site registration starts at 7:30 a.m.; fishing tournament 8-10 a.m.; and winners recognized 10 a.m. We encourage family and friends to fish with their registered child and to bring your own fishing gear if you have it; supplies will be offered to registered children, while supplies last. Questions? Email parks@ocfl.netor call Parks Special Events 407-836-6249.
• Saturday, September 6: Blanchard Park, 2451 N. Dean Rd., Orlando
• Saturday, September 13: Barnett Park, 4801 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando
• Saturday, September 20: Bear Creek Recreation Complex, 1600 Bear Crossing Dr., Orlando
• Sunday, September 21: Bithlo Park, 18501 Washington Ave., Orlando