William and Sue Wills will portray the 38th president and his wife ?- President Gerald Ford and his wife Betty ? in a special presentation of "Presidents and Their First Ladies Dramatically Speaking" at 2 p.m. Sept. 25 at W.T. Bland Public Library, 1995 N. Donnelly St., Mount Dora.
The Willses have been re-enacting presidential couples for years, traveling the country to give a small sampling of presidential personalities and challenges. He writes the scripts for their programs, and she finds or creates the costumes.
The couple has been working on stage since they met while doing a show in Baltimore in 1970.
Ford took office minutes after Nixon resigned in disgrace over the Watergate scandal. The transition to Ford's leadership was one of the most welcomed in the history of the country.
Ford also earned a place in the history books as the first unelected vice president, chosen by Nixon to replace Spiro Agnew, who also was forced from office by scandal.
Betty Ford was an outspoken advocate of women's rights, backed passage of the Equal Rights Amendment and Roe v. Wade. She also spoke out about her personal difficulties including breast cancer and her addiction to alcohol and prescription painkillers.
Admission is free, but tickets are required for seating.
Tickets are limited to four per person and must be picked up at the library's circulation desk during library hours.
Details: 352-735-7180, Option 5.
Lawn concert
The Forefathers, an instrumental ensemble performs a fusion of genres such as Celtic, New Age, Afro-beat, folk and rock is the next concert Saturday at Lakeside Inn, 100 N. Alexander St., downtown Mount Dora. The performance which is part of the free lawn concert series from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
"Street Palooza" also will take place beginning at 5:30 p.m. The street party at Lakeside Inn will feature family fun including arts, crafts, music and demonstrations.
Patrons are encouraged to bring along nonperishable food donations or cash, which will be donated to Lake Cares Food Pantry in Mount Dora.
Bring a lawn chair or blanket. No coolers, outside food or beverages allowed. Food and beverages available for purchase.
The final concert will be Oct. 19 with Mixed Nuts, who play music from the 1950s to the present to Latin and blues. West Side Tropico also will perform Latin music.
Details: 352-383-4101.
Poker tournament
Big Stacks Poker League will have a poker tournament at noon Saturday at Hagan O'Reilly's Pub and Restaurant, 16112 Marsh Road, Winter Garden, to benefit Ruff Times Rescue, a rescue and shelter for abandoned animals in Clermont.
Registration begins at 11 a.m.
Details: email holly@pawshpet.net or melsrufftimesrescue@gmail.com.
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