“Pink Boots and a Machete: My Journey from NFL Cheerleader to National Geographic Explorer” May 4, 2012

Who wears pink hiking boots into the jungle, packs a little black dress (because you never know), and tracks wild animals? Dr. Mireya Mayor, Nat Geo WILD channel host, National Geographic Emerging Explorer, and primatological goddess who is redefining what it means to “have it all” for a new generation for women. “Pink Boots and a Machete” tells the unlikely story of a first-generation Cuban-American “girly girl” who forges her way from a sheltered upbringing to cheering in the NFL to death-defying adventures around the globe. 7 p.m. reception; 7:30 p.m. program. $15 Members; $25 non-members. Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar. Space is limited. Call (407) 836-7010 for reservations.

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