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n WinterFest raises funds for<br />
Edgewood Children’s Ranch<br />
MetroWest Master Association<br />
welcomed more than 3,500 people to<br />
its fifth annual WinterFest to benefit<br />
Edgewood Children’s Ranch. The<br />
free family event featured the hit movie<br />
How the Grinch Stole Christmas;<br />
dual snow slides; an ice-skating rink;<br />
holiday-themed performances; food<br />
trucks; and photo opportunities with<br />
Santa and Mrs. Claus, the Grinch,<br />
Cindy Lou Whoo and a life-sized snow<br />
globe. Attendees and local businesses<br />
were asked to bring donated items<br />
to help fulfill Edgewood Children’s<br />
Ranch’s ongoing needs.<br />
“WinterFest was a great chance<br />
to spread some holiday cheer to<br />
deserving kids within our community,”<br />
said Julie Sanchez, manager<br />
of MetroWest Master Association.<br />
“Congratulations again to Central Park<br />
for not only collecting the most items,<br />
but also donating their winnings to<br />
Edgewood Children’s Ranch. It is a true<br />
testament to how a local business can<br />
make a significant community impact.”<br />
n Annual holiday bazaar earns<br />
more than $37,000<br />
At the United Methodist<br />
Women of St. Luke’s United<br />
Methodist Church’s 34th annual<br />
Holiday Bazaar, more than<br />
14 specialty shops were set up to<br />
resemble a Christmas market with<br />
handmade fall and holiday crafts<br />
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for sale. Homemade pickles and<br />
baked goods, along with antique<br />
and decorator items, were offered<br />
for shoppers. Santa Claus greeted<br />
the children, and entertainment was<br />
provided by the Dr. Phillips High<br />
School choir.<br />
The event raised more than<br />
$37,000, which will be used to support<br />
local, state and international<br />
The United Methodist Women of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church raise more<br />
than $37,000 at their annual Holiday Bazaar.<br />
missions. The church is accepting<br />
additional mission and holiday items<br />
to be repurposed and sold at next<br />
year's bazaar.<br />
For more information, call 407-876-<br />
4991 or email umw@st.lukes.org.<br />
n In support of animals<br />
Orlando Canine Country Club held<br />
a monthlong donation drive, Canine<br />
Christ-Mutts Angels, in support of A<br />
Cause for Paws Rescue and a New<br />
Beginning Pet Rescue, nonprofit<br />
pet organizations. The drive raised<br />
$1,095 in monetary donations and<br />
160 different items, including leashes,<br />
collars, beds, food, treat, blankets,<br />
toys and more, that were equally<br />
split between the two nonprofits.<br />
n Ocoee holds annual MLK<br />
Day Parade<br />
The city of Ocoee held its 11th annual<br />
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity<br />
Parade and Celebration. Presented by<br />
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All photos must be received by Jan. 25 and will be returned after the<br />
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