Learn how to prune landscape trees, shrubs and palms

The next “Saturday in the Garden,” a speaker series featuring Florida-friendly landscaping, is 10 a.m. Saturday.

The Lake County Extension Office of University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences will present the program at the Lake County Agricultural Center, 1951 Woodlea Road, Tavares.

Brooke Moffis, residential horticulture agent, will present this month’s program, “Pruning Your Landscape.” Participants will learn how and when to prune landscape trees, shrubs and palms.

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Participants are welcome to visit the Discovery Gardens at the center following the class. The outdoor learning center is on 3.5 acres, which features a variety of themed gardens.

Discovery Gardens will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. The public is invited to visit the gardens. Admission is free.

The fee for the class is $5 for adults and free for children 16 and younger. To register, visit bit.ly/1cWkZqu or call 352-343-4101, Ext. 2714.

Library programs

•Marion Baysinger Memorial Library, 756 W. Broad St. in Groveland, will present “Winter Car Care Tips and Tricks” at 11 a.m. Thursday. A representative from O’Reilly Auto Parts will present the free program.

There also will be door prizes. Details: Jennifer Moton, 352-429- 5840.

• The October Mountain Washtub Band will entertain with classic country, bluegrass, gospel, patriotic and pop music at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday at the Leesburg Public Library, 100 E. Main St.

Seating is limited for the free event. Details: 352-728-9790 or librarian@leesburgflorida.gov.

Affordable Care Act

The Tri-County Unified Progressives will host a presentation about how the Affordable Care Act works at 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Marion County, 7280 S.E. 135th St., Summerfield.

Joseph Flynn, a retired insurance executive and business consultant, will be the speaker. Anna Wilson, a certified marketplace exchange navigator, will be available to help guide applicants through the enrollment process.

Spanish language assistance will be available.

Refreshments will be served. The event is open to the public. A $2 donation is suggested.

The Fellowship’s Community Service Committee is sponsoring the event.

Clam chowder tasting

A pre-Super Bowl party featuring Tony’s World Champion Chowder from Cedar Key is 7 p.m. Thursday in the office of Brian Kraus of the Clermont Raymond James Financial Services at the Clermont Financial Center, 1795 E. State Road 50, Suite A.

Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite football jersey.