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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

HOW TO .......................................................................................... 4 

Spice Up a Room Without Using Paint 

ON THE SUBJECT OF ......................................................................... 6 

Hurricane Season / State Farm Insurance Co. 

NOTHING SWEETER THAN MOM & APPLE PIE! ................................... 8 

FEATURE ........................................................................................... 9 

Making Movie History! 

HOME & GARDEN .......................................................................... 11 

Are you asking 

enough questions 

about the way 

your wealth 

is managed? 

PROMOTIONAL FEATURE ................................................................. 16 

The Best Scoop in Town! / Bruster's Real Ice Cream 

SUMMER KIDS CALENDAR ............................................................... 17 

NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS .............................................................. 23 

TOURISM UPDATE ........................................................................... 26 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ....................................................... 27 

SOUTHWEST SERVICE DIRECTORY ................................................... 28 

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HOW 

TO ... 

Spice Up a Room Without Using Paint 

Don’t Break Your Back or Budget! 

by Lauren Salinero 

s 28th 

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With a little creative thinking, you can transform a room’s decor without picking up a 

paintbrush. 

I hate painting, but I love change. 

I love making a room look new and 

fresh. It keeps the house from seeming 

stale. Sometimes I’ll convince 

myself that painting isn’t so bad. 

After all, it’s a lot more fun if you 

have family or friends who can help. 

But, by the time I’ve gotten part of 

a wall taped off, I remember how 

much I loathe the monotonous work. 

Painting and I just aren’t meant to 

be. That doesn’t mean I can’t get the 

new-room feel I’m going for though. 

There are plenty of other ways to 

spice up any room of the house and 

make it into something new without 

breaking your back or your budget. 

access to outlets that you don’t want 

to move, but that doesn’t mean everything 

needs to stay exactly where 

it is. Be brave! It’s a lot easier to put 

a few pieces of furniture back than it 

is to repaint an entire room. 

One of my favorite bedroom arrangements 

was when I placed my 

bed diagonally in the room, with the 

headboard in a corner. I was able to 

set up two nightstands on each side 

of the bed and still be able to use 

each side. My bedroom was large 

enough that the bed didn’t overpower 

the space, and it looked so unique 

in the new placement that it gave my 

entire bedroom a fresh vibe. 

Christopher Forsyth of Lake Fischer Estates, 

overall winner, is pictured with best mom 

Patricia Byrne. 

Rearrange Furniture 

The most dramatic way to make a 

room look and feel completely new 

is to rearrange the furniture. I don’t 

mean move the couch 2 inches to 

the right. Move it to another wall 

or angle it catty-corner if you have 

the space. Experiment with putting 

each large piece of furniture in a 

different spot in the room. You might 

be surprised by what arrangement 

works for you. Sofas and entertainment 

centers aren’t glued to the floor. 

Many homes have mounted TVs or 

Bring in Light 

Lighting can have a big impact on 

any space. Dim lighting can make a 

room feel intimate or romantic. Bright 

lights make a space feel cheerful and 

energizing. Some rooms you want 

less lighting and some you don’t. 

Cooking in the dark probably isn’t the 

type of exotic cuisine you want, and 

neither is turning your bedroom lights 

on early in the morning and having 

the light scald your eyes. 

Utilize the light that is available 

organically through windows or

skylights. You can do this by changing 

the style of blinds or curtains that 

you use. You may want heavier curtains 

or a shade in your bedroom to 

block unwanted sun for late sleepers. 

On the other hand, light curtains and 

blinds that can be easily raised for 

the living areas allow natural light to 

fill the space. Recessed lighting can 

provide extra glow without interfering 

with clean lines or causing clutter. 

It’s amazing what a little light can 

do to change the energy in a room. 

Change Accessories 

One of my favorite ways to change 

up a room is by rotating out accessories. 

I love seeing themed bathrooms 

in my friends’ houses during 

the holidays or throughout different 

seasons, but hand towels and soap 

dispensers aren’t the only items you 

can rotate through. Artwork is often 

one of the more prominent accessories 

in the room — drawing the eye 

with a statement piece or decorating 

a wall with family photos. Updating 

wall art gives the room an entirely 

new look without a drop of paint. 

Also consider updating bedding, 

couch pillows and rugs. Try out different 

color schemes or patterns to 

see what fits your mood. Bring out 

matching (or mismatching) candles, 

change up picture frames or update 

curtains. You’ll feel like you’ve entered 

a whole new house. 

The best part about redecorating is 

that you don’t need a massive overhaul 

to see a big difference. Little 

changes that are within your budget 

can make any room feel new. Try 

adjusting just one room to see how 

it makes you feel. You can even take 

elements from one room and see how 

they become completely different in 

a new room: curtains from the bedroom 

to the living room, pillows from 

the spare room to the master, colored 

bottles from the kitchen to the bathroom; 

the options are endless. If you 

still feel the desire to reach for the 

paint cans, I applaud you. However, I 

think you’ll find you can get the same 

new-room experience by making just 

a few changes within the room. Either 

way, love and enjoy your space. 

There truly is no place like home. ª 


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Take Note 

ON THE SUBJECT OF... 

Hurricane Season 

The 2019 Hurricane Season Begins June 1 

by Andy Phillips, Agent, State Farm Insurance Co. 

7608 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando • 407-354-1320 

ee 

Gabnella Brown of Bronson’s 

Landing, winner in the 9-and-younger 

age group, is pictured with best mom 

Shirley Brown. 

Hailey Benton of Westfield, 

winner in the 10-11 age group, is 

pictured with best mom Lori Benton. 

A new hurricane season will begin 

June 1 and last until Nov. 30. 

It seems like we just ended the hurricane 

season for 2018. For the 

Orlando area, we escaped hurricane 

activity last year; however, we 

still have those memories of Sept. 

11, 2017, when Hurricane Irma paid 

us a visit. 

For 2019, the projection for the 

number of hurricanes is five to seven 

compared with a prediction of 10 hurricanes 

in 2018. But even with the lower 

number, there is risk. In 1992, they 

predicted a quiet hurricane season, 

and that’s the year Hurricane Andrew 

hit South Florida. 

In 2018, Hurricane Michael hit 

the Florida Panhandle, causing major 

destruction. This storm formed 

rather quickly after it left the Yucatán 

Peninsula and headed up the Gulf 

of Mexico. It slammed into Mexico 

Beach and Tyndall Air Force Base as 

a Category 5 (recently upgraded from 

data gathered after the storm). It was 

the first Category 5 hurricane since 

Hurricane Andrew in 1992. 

Now is the time to get ready for the 

upcoming hurricane season. The following 

tips can help you prepare: 

• Visit with your insurance agent 

and make sure your homeowners or 

renters policy is up-to-date. Verify 

there are no gaps in your coverage 

and check your replacement costs for 

your dwelling and its contents. Be sure 

to ask what your hurricane deductible 

is so you can be prepared in case you 

have damage. 

• Check to see if you have flood insurance. 

Your standard homeowners 

and renters policies do not cover flood 

or rising water. There is a 30-day waiting 

period on flood insurance unless 

your home is newly purchased or it is 

required by mortgage. 

• Make family arrangements in case 

evacuations are necessary. Make a 

checklist of items to take, including medications, 

cash, important papers and your 

checkbook, if you have to leave. Also, 

think about arrangements for your pets. 

• If you have a survival kit, check the 

expiration dates on those items. If you 

need to establish a survival kit, some items 

to include are food, water, a first-aid kit, 

blankets, a flashlight, batteries and some 

cash. Most ATMs will not be in operation 

during an emergency situation. ª 

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Every year, the staff at the 

Southwest Orlando Bulletin harvests 

heartfelt, honest and funny passages 

from the entries submitted for the 

Best Mom in Southwest Contest. This 

year was no exception. 

Even though all the submissions 

for the 28th annual contest could not 

be printed, the following one-liners 

were too cute to exclude: 

“She is kind, because she’s nice to 

people who really annoy her.” 

Jay Zimmerman, 10 

Bronson’s Landing 

“She was my hero before I took my 

first breath.” 

Eliana Andrade, 9 

Windermere Harbor 

“My mom is very important to me, 

and all I want to do is make her 

proud.” 

Maya Assaf, 11 

Havencrest 

Nothing Sweeter 

Than Mom & Apple Pie! 

“She is funny, because my mom 

pulled over to the side of the road 

to show my family she can do a 

cartwheel.” 

Brooke Covino, 10 

Belmere 

“Mom, you are my voice of reason, 

storyteller, advice giver, hand 

holder, partner in crime, cheerleader 

and best friend.” 

Addison Tate, 13 

Celebration 

“She works for weddings at 

Disney, so she doesn’t just make 

me happy, she makes everyone 

happy.” 

Harrison Brune, 9 

Lake Fischer Estates 

“She has black raven hair and a 

sparkle in her eyes.” 

Caroline Rodriguez, 14 

Winter Garden 

“I have two siblings, and my mom 

says she loves us equally, but I know 

she loves me the most.” 

Riley Hooper, 9 

Belmere 

“She believes in me more than I 

believe in myself.” 

Shriya Gandhi, 7 

Meadow Ridge 

“She lets me play video games unless 

I’m grounded.” 

Giovanni Casey, 9 

Lake Cane Hills 

“Sometimes she sleeps on the 

couch with me, and we watch ’80s 

movies and eat desserts.” 

Emma Outar, 10 

Prairie Lakes 

“My mother tries to give us a better 

life than she had.” 

Ana Encarnacion, 11 

Saddlebrooke 

“She knows when I am going 

through hard times, and she knows 

when I need help.” 

Rocco Sioson, 13 

Windermere 

“I wouldn’t be a well-behaved kid 

if I didn’t have the best mom ever.” 

Gracie Gray, 9 

Lake Cane Hills 

“My mom does not like it when the 

house is not clean, but she does not 

like to clean.” 

Ella McCully, 10 

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“She gives everybody who knows 

her inspiration by showing them that 

by working hard, you can reach your 

goals and accomplish big things in 

life.” 

Luke Slattery, 13 

Windermere 

“When she was born, the doctors 

had to give her a bigger chest, because 

her heart was so big.” 

Molly, 10 

Wesmere 

“Although she spends most of 

her time helping sea turtles, she still 

makes time for me and my sisters.” 

Chloe McCarron, 10 

Belmere 

“Two billion moms in the world, 

and I got the best one.” 

Luana Winston, 13 

Windermere 

“If I was president of the U.S.A., I 

would have her as vice president.” 

Peyton Bellet, 9 

Bronson’s Landing 

“Her smile is so welcoming and 

warm that it reminds you of a huge 

bucket of fresh, salty fries.” 

Isabela Regino, 13 

Winter Garden 

“At the end of the day, she doesn’t 

complain, and we are thankful to 

have her.” 

Aya Maali, 10 

Lake Fischer Estates ª

A new exploration about the NASA 

space program was recently launched 

in Central Florida, making cinema history 

to kick off the 28th Annual Florida 

Film Fest held at the Enzian Theater in 

Winter Park. 

Woman in Motion, which sold out 

its three scheduled showings, is a fulllength 

documentary about the courageous 

campaign run by Star Trek’s 

Nichelle Nichols to bring more 

diversity into the NASA space program. 

The documentary boasts the 

local connection of being directed by 

Todd Thompson, and Vince Scuro 

served as executive producer. Both 

men are Southwest Orlando residents 

and longtime friends who saw the film 

as something that needed to be shared. 

“The film works on multiple levels: 

it talks about civil rights, it talks about 

women in the workplace, it talks about 

the space shuttle program, it talks 

about science fiction with Star Trek,” 

Vince said. “There is something for 

everyone in this film.” 

Film in Motion 

The idea for Woman in Motion 

originated from the courageous journey 

Nichelle, who portrayed Star 

Trek’s original Lt. Nyota Uhura, made 

beginning in 1977 when she learned 

NASA was struggling to fill astronaut 

positions in the then-new space shuttle 

program. Having an interest in space, 

Nichelle asked NASA the epic question 

of, “Where are my people?” 

since all astronauts at that time were 

white males from the U.S. Air Force, 

and she was equally challenged by 

NASA to find recruits of all races, 

sexes and cultures interested in flying 

to space. 

The result was her program, Women 

in Motion, and her efforts for more 

than four months led to more than 

8,000 applicants applying to NASA, 

which brought forth the first African- 

American, Asian and Latino male and 

female astronauts. They weren’t pilots 

but scientists, teachers and from other 

professions. 

Nichelle’s 400-page report about 

her program was what Todd and his 

local Stars North production company 

used to create the documentary, 

guiding them to sources for footage, 

interviews and the overall perspective 

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of how groundbreaking Nichelle’s efforts 

were. 

“The story really wrote itself, quite 

honestly, and what is beautiful is 

Nichelle published her final report to 

document her travels, and that literally 

became the blueprint for our story,” 

Todd said. 

His team quickly went to work in 

locating people to interview (such 

as Nichelle herself), visiting NASA’s 

library to borrow actual launch film 

footage, and producing re-creations 

of key moments in the program’s history. 

Vince’s lengthy career in film 

production in Orlando meant he 

was Todd’s go-to person for not only 

advice and getting props for the recreation 

scenes, but also finding hardto-locate 

film footage. 

“We spent a lot of time just hunting 

down footage, such as an appearance 

on Good Morning America of 

Nichelle in June 1977 that wasn’t easy 

to find,” Vince said. “Her final report 

was our source to find out where was 

she during her travels for the campaign, 

which is where we found her 

appearance on GMA. 

“We kept running into closed doors 

until a Hail Mary came, and someone 

came through with the footage.” 

The projected date for the documentary’s 

release was to coincide with Star 

Trek’s 50th anniversary in 2016, but 

missing the deadline actually allowed 


by Blair Parke 

Southwest 

residents 

Vince Scuro 

(left), executive 

producer, 

and Todd 

Thompson, 

director, bring 

the documentary 

Woman in 

Motion to the 

big screen. 

more time to recover the GMA footage 

and interview Kerry Mark 

Joels, who was instrumental in the 

program with Nichelle. 

“In retrospect, I’m happy it didn’t get 

done by [the Star Trek anniversary], 

because I feel it is a film that deserves 

to stand on its own, and had we gotten 

it done earlier, we would not have 

had the GMA footage and talked to 

people who were really instrumental 

in the project,” Todd said. 

“It’s narrated by people who actually 

lived through it,” Vince added. 

History at Florida Film 

When the Florida Film Festival 

reached out to Todd about Woman 

in Motion, the original plan was for 

it to be part of a spotlight vignette. 

However, hours later, the request was 

sent for Woman in Motion to premiere 

as a first-look showing on the festival’s 

opening night. That led to three soldout 

screenings and rave reviews by 

audiences and critics alike. 

“The response was incredible, and 

I’m still getting complimentary emails 

from people who saw it,” Todd said. 

“It’s also the first time in Florida Film 

Fest history that the opening night 

movie sold out three showings. I think 

it was a great opportunity to get the 

audience’s reaction to the film.” 

Vince added that audiences weren’t 

expecting the $4K-quality film and 

Skywalker Sound-produced sound 

mixing that Woman in Motion offers. 

“Theatergoers were blown away 

by the film quality and sound, which 

were the main reactions I got from 

people,” he said. “I think Todd and 

the team have elevated what documentaries 

are supposed to be. It’s not 

just historical tell-all; it’s a ride and an 

experience.” 

The plan is to release the film in 

theaters worldwide, but its appearance 

at the film festival allowed Todd, 

Vince and Stars North to tinker with 

the film a little more before presenting 

it to national and international 

audiences. 

Both agreed though that what 

Woman in Motion depicts most of all 

is the belief that anyone can make a 

difference in the world — like a film 

actress with an interest in space wanting 

to see diversity in the skies. 

“You don’t have to be a pilot or a 

scientist to make things happen, as 

Nichelle shows,” Todd said. “As long 

as you stick to your beliefs and are out 

to do something good, you will prevail, 

and Nichelle proves that.” ª


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Home & Garden 

Spring has sprung and so has the organizing and sprucing-up energy 

that usually goes with it. Southwest Orlando Bulletin’s Home & Garden 

is a compilation of local experts who can improve and protect your 

home and garden this season. 

Andy Phillips of 

State Farm Insurance Co. 

Andy Phillips is an 

agent with State Farm 

Insurance Co. who specializes 

in homeowners insurance. 

State Farm offers 

one of the most comprehensive 

homeowners policies 

in Florida. Its premier 

coverage is Loss of Use, 

which covers the increase 

in cost to maintain one’s 

standard of living when 

damage renders his or her 

home uninhabitable because 

of a covered loss. 

State Farm was granted 

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City of Winter Garden 

Stroll and shop the sales racks for all your home and garden needs at 

the Summer Sidewalk Sale along scenic historic downtown Winter 

Garden on June 8 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Find great savings — outside and 

inside — on distinctive apparel, accessories, home products, gourmet foods 

and so much more! Also, enjoy live musical acts throughout the day at the 

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The Best 

Things are heating up for another 

summer season, and, thankfully, the 

new Bruster’s Real Ice Cream in 

Windermere is there to keep things 

cool and very tasty. 

After officially opening last month, the 

Bruster’s location, owned and operated 

by Anna Wytiaz, brings ice cream, 

yogurt, sorbet, sherbet and Italian ices 

to Windermere and all of the Southwest 

Orlando area. 

Operating for more than 30 years, 

the Bruster’s franchise is known for its 

more than 140 flavors, made fresh every 

day, right in the store. For Anna, 

who was raised in the Windermere 

area, Bruster's is both a family and community 

affair. 

In a recent interview, she shared 

that her parents visited a Bruster’s in 

Pennsylvania — both where the ice 

cream company originated and near 

where her parents are from — and it 

made a big impact. 

“My family and I are big foodies, 

so when my mom had the Chocolate 

Raspberry Truffle ice cream, she said, 

‘We have to get this franchise and bring 

it to Windermere.’” 

The couple liked it so much, they 

bought the franchise more than 10 

years ago, but did not open a store right 

away because of their busy schedules 

and they were waiting for a prime location 

to come available. Meanwhile, 


Taylor Burr, a senior at Bishop Moore Catholic High School, serves one of Bruster’s 

Real Ice Cream’s banana splits. 

after graduating from Florida Gulf 

Coast University, Anna worked at Publix 

Super Markets’ corporate office, until 

she left to focus solely on the ice cream 

business. 

“We were waiting for the right location 

to come along, and we found the 

perfect place, because this is a community 

I grew up in my whole life,” she 

said. “So I took the lead and worked 

on opening up the franchise, and here 

I am.” 

But Anna isn’t only the owner of 

Bruster’s, she’s also an ice cream maker. 

Every day, seven days a week, she uses 

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Dylan 

Palmer, a junior 

at Windermere 

High School, is 

part of the team at 

Bruster’s Real 

Ice Cream that 

makes the store a 

community affair. 

Bruster’s exclusive mixes and makes all 

the batches from scratch in a laborintensive 

process. The waffle cones are 

also made fresh daily. 

Interestingly, Bruster’s is part owner 

in its own dairy plant, so she said the 

company controls the ice cream quality 

“from cow to cone.” 

Along with the ice cream, Anna is 

especially proud of the Bruster’s cakes. 

Cakes can be custom-ordered with a 

24- to 48-hour notice. Anna added that 

Bruster’s does a lot of other fun treats, as 

well. Notably there is the Dino Sundae, 

which comes with a scoop of ice cream, 

chocolate syrup, rainbow sprinkles and 

a big dinosaur cookie. There is also a 

Dirt Sundae with fine Oreo crumbles 

and a gummy worm. And on Thursdays, 

if a customer arrives with their own banana, 

they get half-off of their split. 

Speaking of those banana splits, they 

come with a scoop of chocolate, vanilla 

and strawberry, along with a fresh pineapple 

topping, fresh strawberries, sliced 

bananas, chocolate syrup, whipped 

cream, a cherry and a pretzel rod. 

“We get a little bit of the salty flavor 

with the pretzel, and all of the flavors 

combined are so good, because 

you have the pineapple, the vanilla, 

the chocolate and the strawberries 

— and the bananas, of course,” 

Anna said. 

It is clear she is a lifelong fan of ice 

cream. As a child, she was a fan of the 

Birthday Cake flavor, but as of late she 

loves the graham cracker flavors, more 

specifically the Graham Central Station 

and Strawberry that is made with fresh 

berries. 

Actually, trying to pin her down on 

a favorite is not an easy task because 

of how many unique and tasteful flavors 

Bruster's has to offer. 

“They all taste so good, and I go 

back and forth,” she said. “Once I try 

something, I’m like, ‘Never mind, this is 

my favorite.’” 

Her enthusiasm is also why she loves 

the ice cream business so much. On 

opening day, as she was watching 

kids gravitating to the Cotton Candy 

Explosion with Pop Rocks in it or adults 

enjoying the Sea Salt Caramel, she was 

struck by how it seems everyone loves 

ice cream. It puts them in a good mood, 

and that includes furry friends who get 

a free doggie sundae when they visit 

the store. 

“Handing an ice cream cone to a 

child and seeing them so happy, and 

their eyes get so big ... It is a great feeling, 

and I feel really fortunate to be a 

part of this business,” she said. 

Anna also said she looks forward to 

taking part in school functions, birthday 

parties and even working with community 

groups to teach them about the 

operation, and opening up the store for 

a tour. 

“I was raised completely in this community, 

and I love having my business 

here, where it can also grow with the 

community.” 

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream is located at 5855 Winter Garden 

Vineland Road, Suite 110, in Windermere. For more information, 

visit brusters.com/windermere or follow them on 

Facebook at www.facebook.com/brusterswindermere. ª


Summer Kids 

C a lendar 

Summer is just around the corner, and soon, the 2018-19 school year 

will be over. If you’re seeking kid-friendly activities to keep your children 

entertained, active and out of trouble, then look no further. Southwest 

Orlando Bulletin’s annual Summer Kids Calendar provides great ideas 

to get you started! 

ACTING FOR FILM & TV CAMPS at StarCatcher Acting Studio, 8810 

Commodity Circle, Suite 25, Orlando, info@star-catcher.biz. Current and former students 

can be seen on Netflix’s 

Fuller House and Orange Is 

the New Black, AMC’s Fear 

the Walking Dead, Disney’s 

Fast Layne, CW’s Legacies, 

Nickelodeon’s I Am Frankie, 

War for Planet of the Apes 

and more! There are two summer 

intensives to choose from: 

June 17-21 for ages 8-12 and 

July 8-12 for age 13-older. 

Find your process through 

exploration, imagination and 

empathy. 

StarCatcher Acting Studio students excel in an 

environment where they are fostered, nurtured and challenged. 

Campers learn self-esteem while experiencing modeling 

and more at The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting 

School. 

Maile School has been 

training since 1982. The 

school trains in the areas 

of image and confidence 

development; professional 

modeling and on-camera 

acting for TV, commercials 

and film. Camps 

are held at the Maile 

School, and there’s a special 

fashion camp at The 

Mall at Millenia. One-day 


Summer Camp at the Special Hearts Farm 

ACTING, MODELING, IMAGE & CONFIDENCE DEVELOPMENT 

CAMPS at The Maile Image, Modeling & Acting School, 803 S. 

Orlando Ave., Suite F, Winter Park, 407-628-5989, www.lisamaile.com. The 

3 or 5-day option 

Starts Monday May 27th 

Summer camp for individuals with and without 

special needs between the ages of 12-21. 

Have fun learning farm jobs with the animals 

and making goat milk soap! 

Camp Goodies: T-shirt, Water Bottle, Hat, Goat Milk Soap, Field Trip 

July 8-12 and July 15-19 • $250 per week • 8:00am-3:00pm 

After-camp hours until 5:00pm, additional $10 per day 

(407) 347-8431 

SPACE IS LIMITED • SIGN UP TODAY! 

www.specialheartsfarm.com 

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DID YOU KNOW! 

Matthew's Hope is ... 

Building a new Outreach Center connected to our new 

facilities off Story Road with built-in Showers, a Hair Salon, 

Classrooms, and Mental Health Care Offices opening in the 

summer of 2019. 

Adding onsite Mental Health Care Services. 

Building out a Daycare Center alongside our Firm 

Foundation Montessori-based Preschool set to open for the 

2019/2020 School Year. 

 

 

 

 

DID YOU KNOW ... Matthew's Hope offers 

Assistance with Medical: Dentals Opticals Mental Health Care 

Legal Aid: We assist with obtaining Birth Certicates, 

ID'ss Social Security Cards & Benetss VA Benetss Cell Phones, 

Food Stampss Debt Reductions Taxess Child Support 

Resume Buildings College and Tech School Educations Jobs and more... 

Firm Foundation Preschool & Daycare 

 

 

 

 

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with a Christian Worldview, 

for your preschool child? 

 

 

 

 

AMAZING DISCOVERIES SCIENCE AND NATURE SUMMER CAMP 

Camp Weeks: 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/15 and 7/22 M-F 9AM to 2PM 

611 Business Park Blvd., #101 Winter Garden, FL 34787 407.905.9500 

HERE WE GROW AGAIN! 


workshops are available in etiquette, casting, vocal, auditioning and more, 

and all sessions are taught by industry professionals. Camps also include 

a free, professional industry seminar on breaking into the industry for 

parents. 

ENTREPRENEURIAL CAMPS 

at The Startup Studio, bit.ly/ 

sus-summercamp. Are you looking 

for a way to nurture your child’s 

entrepreneurial spirit and develop 

their competitive edge? The Startup 

Studio’s Entrepreneurship Summer 

Camp offers the perfect opportunity 

for both, giving participants the 

chance to explore their passions 

and interests while discovering their 

power and the entrepreneur within. 

The studio has multiple dates and 

locations available: Windermere Preparatory School, Foundation Academy 

and Trinity Preparatory School. 

ELIZABETH PARSONS 

School of Dance 

Member of: 

Florida Dance Masters, I.D.E.A, & 

IBC International Dance School 

REGISTER NOW 

for Summer Camp and the 2019-2020 season! 

CALL 407-876-4604 

EMAIL epsod.dance@gmail.com 

The Startup Studio’s summer camp 

teaches participants to build their own startup 

ideas, from ideations to actual solutions. 

Kids at Lake Cypress Summer Camp 

cool off by swimming, along with many other 

fun activities. 

LAKE CYPRESS SUMMER 

CAMP at Windermere Preparatory 

School, 407-905-7737, 

ext. 8; camp@windermereprep.com, 

camp.windermereprep.com, offers 

a variety of activities for children 

ages 5-14. Daily activities include 

field game activities, art and group 

activities, sports, swimming, dance, 

cooking, science, a water slide, foam 

pit, Gatorland, a petting farm, magician, 

Drums Alive, Slip 'N Slides, a 

video game truck, giant obstacle courses, 

martial arts, yoga and more! Weekly themed sessions are offered June 3-Aug. 2, 

and specialized half-day mini-camps are also available. Register online today. 

LIBRARY CAMPS AND CLASSES through the Orange County 

Library System, 407-835-7323, ocls.info. Registration is open for the 

Professional Instruction 

for All Ages in Classical 

Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, 

Acrobatics, Lyrical and 

Hip Hop 

(407) 876-4604 • www.ElizabethParsonsSchoolofDance.com 

116 W. 6th Ave., Windermere, FL

Amanda Murphy/Orange County Library System 

Youngsters enjoy a variety of activities, 

including live performances, through Orange 

County Library System’s camps and 

classes. 

Orlando Repertory Theatre camps 

foster self-confidence, creativity, 

problem-solving skills and more. 

Orange County Library System’s 

annual Summer Reading Program. 

This year’s theme is “Universe of 

Stories,” and they have spacethemed 

camps, classes and programs 

for kids of all ages, as well 

as fun events featuring animals, 

science, coding, art and more! 

Engage in amazing experiences, 

opportunities to learn and explore, 

and create your best summer at the 

library! 

PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS 

offered by Orlando Repertory 

Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St., 

Orlando. Orlando REP, now at five 

campuses across Central Florida, 

produces the most dynamic camps 

in Central Florida, with offerings 

for students in pre-K through 

high school: building confidence, 

creating joy and exploring personal 

artistry through theatre. 

Campers can focus on acting, 

dance, improv, costuming or scenic 

design. Which adventure will you choose? For more information, visit 

www.orlandorep.com. 

Named a “Best Summer Camp” by Orlando Magazine 


Cranium Academy’s summer camps offer 

a perfect combination of learning and fun. 

SUMMER CAMPS at Cranium 

Academy, 407-294-6950, www. 

craniumacademy.com/summer-camps. 

Cranium Academy’s 11-week summer 

camp program offers the perfect 

combination of learning and 

fun. Campers can become junior 

paleontologists discovering fossils, 

aspiring astronauts exploring outer 

space, junior game makers learning 

computer science, and more. 

With more than 20,000 square 

feet of indoor/outdoor space to explore, 

exciting curriculum and classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art learning 

technology, Cranium Academy is the ultimate summer camp destination. 

Various schedule options are available for ages 2-10. STEM — science, technology, 

engineering and math — camps are now available! Space is limited. 

SUMMER CAMPS are offered by 

the Matthew’s Hope Firm Foundation 

Preschool, 407-905-9500, 

meagan@matthewshopeministries.org. 

Matthew’s Hope Firm Foundation 

Preschool offers “Amazing Discoveries” 

themed summer camps. 

LAKE CYPRESS 

SUMMER CAMP 

at Windermere Prep 


• For Children Ages 5-14 

• 9 AM to 3 PM (Extended Day Available for Morning and 

Afternoon) 

• A Variety of Activities including: Crafts, Field Games, 

Swimming, Sports, Dance, Cooking, Martial Arts, Drum 

Circle, and more! 

• Weekly Themes for Each Session: June 3 – August 2 

• On Campus Field Trips Weekly 

• New Academic and Fine Arts Half-Day Mini-Camps 

• Discounts for Siblings and Entire Summer Early Enrollment 

For information, call 407.905.7737 (option 8), 

email: camp@windermereprep.com, or visit 

camp.windermereprep.com. Register Online Now!


StarCatcher Acting Studio | 8810 Commodity Circle, Ste. 25 | Orlando, FL 32819 

Acting for Film & TV 

Finding YOUR Process through exploration, imagination and empathy. 

2019 SUMMER INTENSIVES 

Two great sessions to choose from! 

Session 1: June 17 th – June 21 st Ages: 8-12 

Session 2: July 8 th – July 12 th Ages: 13+ 

REGISTER NOW info@star-catcher.biz 

Current and former students can be seen on Netflix’s Fuller House and Orange Is 

the New Black, AMC’s Fear the Walking Dead, Disney’s Fast Layne, CW’s Legacies, 

Nickelodeon’s I Am Frankie, War for the Planet of the Apes, and many more! 


The cost is $75 per week, and camps run during the weeks of June 10, June 17, June 

24, July 15 and July 22 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. This year’s theme is "Amazing Discoveries," 

and it concentrates on science and nature. 

Campers with or without special needs learn 

about farm jobs at Special Hearts Farm. 

SUMMER CAMPS for those 

with or without special needs, between 

the ages of 12-21, are offered 

at Special Hearts Farm, 

407-347-8431, specialheartsfarm@ 

gmail.com, www.specialheartsfarm. 

com. Campers learn about farm 

jobs with the animals and also 

make goat soap. Goodies include 

a camp T-shirt, water 

bottle, hat and goat milk soap; 

and campers attend a field trip. 

Camps take place July 8-12 and 

July 15-19. The cost is $250 per 

week from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Aftercamp 

hours are available until 5 p.m. for an additional $10 per day. 

Space is limited, so sign up today! 

SWIM LESSONS at Safety First Swim School, 321-418-6532, 

safetyfirstswim.com, offers survival swim lessons at West Orange Country 

Club, 3300 West Orange Country Club Drive, Winter Garden. Drowning 

SWIM LESSONS REDUCE RISK OF 

DROWNING BY 88%* 

DROWNING IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF ACCIDENTAL 

DEATH IN CHILDREN 1-4 YEARS OLD.** 

*National Institutes of Health **U.S. Centers for Disease Control 

Safety First Swim School teaches children as 

young as six months old how to roll on their back and 

float in case they accidentally fall into water. 

call 321-236-0240 ext. 5 visit www.safetyfirstswim.com

The staff at Safety First Swim School 

makes students their first priority. 

TENNIS CAMPS at Lake 

Cane Tennis Center Fun and 

Sun Tennis Summer Camp, 

407-254-9170, www.mgtennis.com, 

make tennis, the sport of a lifetime, 

easier and more fun than ever to 

learn and improve on for kids of 

all ages and abilities. The passionate 

coaches make each camper’s 

experience fun and positive while 

instructing children in fundamental 

tennis skills that ensure a connection 

and love of the sport for years to 

come. The outgoing and fun environment 

for the camp is conducive 

is the leading cause of accidental 

death in children ages 1-4 (U.S. 

Centers for Disease Control). The 

truth is that although drowning 

is the No. 1 cause of accidental 

death in young children, it 

is also true that this unfortunate 

statistic is 100 percent preventable. 

According to the National 

Institute of Health, swim lessons 

reduce the risk of drowning by 

88 percent. 

Lake Cane Tennis Center Fun and 

Sun Tennis Summer Camp boasts a fun 

and outgoing environment. 


for children to learn the sport while having an opportunity to make new friends 

and participate in tennis skills and games. Weekly sessions are June 3-Aug. 

2 from 9-11:30 a.m. 

TENNIS CAMPS at The Tennis Academy at Windermere 

Preparatory School, 6189 Winter Garden Vineland Road, Windermere, 

407-928-6666 — a fivestar 

facility with five-star 

coaches in Southwest 

Orlando. The program, 

which begins May 27, 

includes fun, games, activities 

and keeping cool 

inside and outside with a 

swimming pool option included! 

The cost is $275 

per person for five days or 

$175 per person for three 

days from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. If 

required, before and after 

care is provided from 7:45- 

9 a.m. and 2-5:45 p.m. for 

a cost of $115 per week. 

The Tennis Academy at Windermere 

Preparatory School gives its campers hands-on tennis 

experience. 

Lessons/junior programs continue throughout the summer, as well as 

Elite Training Camps that run Monday-Thursday and cost $320 per person 

each week. For more information and electronic registration, visit 

www.orlandotennisacademy.com or www.elitetennisusa.com, or email 

info@thetennisteam.com. ª


Celebrating 

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n Adopt-A-Highway Program 

Since 1989, the Orange County 

government has managed a fun and 

educational program designed to 

allow citizens to make a positive impact 

by enhancing the cleanliness of 

Orange County roads. The Adopt- 

A-Highway program was conceived 

in response to roadside littering that 

was creating an eyesore for residents 

and visitors to Central Florida. 

Adopt-A-Highway is managed by 

the Orange County Public Works 

Participants in the Adopt-A-Highway Program help keep 

Orange County roads clear of litter. 

NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS 

Department Roads & Drainage 

Division. Public Works is responsible 

for processing all documentation and 

coordinating with the various participants, 

as well as scheduling cleanups, 

conducting safety meetings and 

providing the safety vests and trash 

bags for volunteers to use during the 

cleanups. The county also picks up 

the collected litter at specified 

locations and posts 

Adopt-A-Highway signs 

acknowledging the sponsor 

at the beginning and 

end of their section of the 

road. 

Anyone interested in 

participating in the Adopt- 

A-Highway Program can 

call the Orange County 

Public Works Department 

Roads & Drainage Division 

at 407-836-7900 or 407- 

836 -3111. 


compiled by Lauren Salinero 

n Protect yourself against 

measles 

With the increase in measles 

cases across the U.S., officials of 

the Florida Department of Health in 

Orange County urge Floridians and 

visitors who have not been immunized 

to get vaccinated. Although 

measles was thought to be eradicated 

in the U.S. in 2000, the disease 

has reappeared in recent months 

in the form of outbreaks in several 

states. The Centers for Disease 

Control and Health Protection defines 

a measles outbreak as three or 

more cases. At the time of print, two 

measles cases had been reported 

to the Florida Department of Health. 

Measles is an acute, highly contagious 

viral disease. Although it is usually 

considered a childhood disease, it 

can be contracted at any age and is 

spread through the air by breathing, 

coughing or sneezing. The symptoms 

of measles generally begin approximately 

seven to 14 days after a person 

is exposed to the virus. Symptoms 

include fever, runny nose, cough and 

rash. Anyone who has these symptoms 

should contact his or her health care 

provider. There is no specific treatment 

for measles. 

In Florida, children should be immunized 

against measles with the 

combination measles, mumps and 

rubella vaccine (MMR) and should 

receive two doses, with the first at 12 

to 15 months of age and the second 

at 4 to 6 years of age. 

Adults should be vaccinated with 

at least one dose of the MMR vaccine, 

with a second dose recommended 

for those at higher risk. 

People with underlying health conditions 

should discuss with their health 

care provider to determine the need 

for additional booster doses. 

For more information, visit www. 

floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/ 

measles/. 


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n Financial assistance available 

for breast cancer patients 

Representatives of Susan G. Komen 

Florida announced a new investment in 

the organization’s commitment to support 

local women dealing with a breast 

cancer diagnosis. As part of the its Bold 

Goal to reduce current breast cancer 

deaths by 50% in the U.S. by 2026, 

Komen Florida is contributing $60,000 to 

Komen’s National Treatment Assistance 

Program, with funds earmarked to provide 

direct financial assistance to Florida 

patients dealing with the crippling costs 

associated with breast cancer treatment. 

To be eligible, patients must have 

incomes at or below 250% of the federal 

poverty line and an active breast 

cancer diagnosis. The program covers 

limited costs associated with breast 

cancer treatment, such as oral pain and 

anti-nausea medications, oral chemotherapy/hormone 

therapy, child care/ 

elder care, home care, transportation, 

lymphedema care and supplies, and 

durable medical equipment. 

For more information, call the 

Susan G. Komen Breast Care 

Helpline, Monday-Friday, from 9 

a.m.-10 p.m. at 1-877-465-6636 or 

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n New school choice bill 

approved by Senate 

The Florida Senate approved a bill 

that will supplement the Florida Tax 

Credit Scholarship Program and its 

growing waiting list. Senate Bill 7070, 

among its provisions, will help ensure 

more families in Florida have the ability 

to send their children to a school 

of their choosing through a “Family 

Empowerment Scholarship Program.” 

To learn more about the School 

Choice Movement, visit www. 

schoolchoicemovement.org. 

n Holocaust Memorial Center 

granted funds for new 

museum 

The Holocaust Memorial 

Resource & Education Center 

of Florida was awarded a $10 

million Orange County Tourism 

Development Tax grant to build a 

new museum in downtown Orlando. 

The award was announced last month 

at a meeting of the Orange County 

Board of County Commissioners. 

The museum will be called the 

Holocaust Museum for Hope 

& Humanity and will rise on the 

site of the former Greater Orlando 

Chamber of Commerce building at 

the northern gateway to downtown 

Orlando. The site was donated by 

the city with a lease for the building 

and land for $1 per year. The 

new museum is expected to draw 

150,000 visitors annually and contribute 

millions in economic impact to 

Central Florida. 

For more information, call 407-628- 

0555 or visit www.holocaustedu.org. 

BUSINESS BRIEFS 

House of Blues, located at 1490 

Buena Vista Drive in Lake Buena Vista, 

will host Orlando Rocks on May 24 

at 8 p.m. (Doors open at 7:30 p.m.) 

Featured bands include The Dev, 

Broken Streetlights, 408 and Outatime. 

The venue is general admission standing, 

and the event is appropriate for 

all ages. All bags will be searched, 

and large bags and backpacks are 

not allowed. Priority entrance is available 

to guests who purchase $25 or 

more in the restaurant or Gear Shop. 

To make a dinner reservation, visit 

www.houseofblues.com/orlando/ 

restaurant. For more information 

about ticket prices or the 

concert, call 407-934-2583 or visit 

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tdetail?tmeventid=0&offerid=101018. 

West Orange Chamber of 

Commerce representatives held a 

ribbon-cutting for the new location 

of Florida Center for Hormones 

and Wellness. WOCC builds 

partnerships, strong businesses and 

commitment to the community by 

serving as the leading business advocate 

in Central Florida, facilitating 

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opportunity to nearly 1,000 member 

businesses. For more information 

about WOCC, call 407-656-1304 

or visit wochamber.com. 

Orlando Health became the 

first sponsor of the National Pulse 

Memorial & Museum. The $1 

million sponsorship will be used for 

project construction as well as for 

the establishment of an endowed 

scholarship that is health care related. 

The scholarship will be named 

for one of the 49 victims fatally 

wounded in the 2016 attack. With 

an estimated cost of $45 million, the 

National Pulse Memorial & Museum 

will consist of three elements: a memorial 

to be located on the site of 

the existing nightclub building, a museum 

that will house approximately 

7,000 artifacts, and a survivor’s 


photo courtesy of WOCC 

West 

Orange 

Chamber of 

Commerce 

members 

celebrate 

the opening 

of Florida 

Center for 

Hormones 

and 

Wellness’ 

new location. 

walk that will connect the memorial 

to Orlando Health’s Memorial 

Paver Garden. For more information, 

visit www.orlandohealth.com or 

www.onepulsefoundation.org. 

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trying to carve out precious time 

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other. It’s almost impossible to fit it 

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personal training company. 

GymGuyz delivers customized, 

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At the “CFHLA Gives” Membership 

Luncheon, held at the 

DoubleTree by Hilton at the entrance 

to Universal Orlando on April 25, 

officials of the Central Florida 

Hotel & Lodging Association 

Foundation distributed nearly 

$200,000 in Central Florida hospitality 

student scholarships and 

$100,000 in community and hospitality 

education grants. 

For the fifth consecutive year, 

CFHLA awarded a Don and Lorraine 

Freeberg Foundation Full-Ride 

$40,000 student scholarship to a 

local high school senior who will be 

attending the University of Central 

Florida Rosen College of Hospitality 

Management upon graduation. This 

year’s full-ride scholarship was awarded 

to Millie Rivera Rodriguez of 

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submitted by Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association 

Lake Nona High School. Also, a multiyear 

$10,000 Walt Disney World 

Swan and Dolphin Resort scholarship 

was presented to Mary Marshall 

of Hagerty High School. 

In total, 55 local high school 

and college hospitality students 

were awarded scholarships ranging 

from one-time $1,000 scholarships 

to multiyear $2,000-$10,000 

scholarships. The foundation also 

gave community hospitality education 

grants to Hagerty High School, 

Olympia High School, Orange 

County Public Schools, Orange 

Technical College, Wekiva High 

School, Valencia College and the 

UCF Rosen College of Hospitality 

Management. 

Millie Rivera 

Rodriguez (center) 

of Lake Nona High 

School is awarded 

the Don and Lorraine 

Freeberg Foundation 

Full-Ride $40,000 

student scholarship 

by Southwest resident 

and Central Florida 

Hospitality & 

Lodging Association 

president/CEO Rich 

Maladecki and CFHLA 

board member Gerald 

Urquiola of Caribe 

Royale Orlando. 

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compiled by Lisa Sagers 

n Charities/Fundraisers 

May 20 & 21 — Share-A-Haircut 

Program 

Hair Cuttery and the National Network to End 

Domestic Violence team up to raise awareness 

of domestic violence through Hair Cuttery’s 

Share-A-Haircut program. For every haircut 

purchased May 20 and May 21 at one of 

Hair Cuttery’s more than 800 salons, one 

free haircut certificate will be donated to a 

survivor of domestic violence nationwide. For 

more information, visit www.haircuttery.com. 

May 22 — Harvey Milk Diversity 

Breakfast 

The Historic Dubsdread Ballroom, 549 W. Par 

St., Orlando, hosts the seventh annual Harvey 

Milk Diversity Breakfast, during which several 

local people are recognized for significant leadership/influence 

in championing or progressing 

the local LGBT+ community. The awards ceremony 

is hosted by Orlando Sentinel columnist 

Scott Maxwell. Time: 7:30 a.m. for registration, 

8 a.m. for breakfast. Cost: $50, with proceeds 

benefiting The LGBT+ Center Orlando 

Inc. For more information, call 407-228-8272, 

email info@thecenterorlando.org or visit 

www.thecenterorlando.org. 

June 1 — Make ‘M Smile Festival 

Downtown Orlando’s Lake Eola Park hosts the 

17th annual Make ‘m Smile Festival, a celebration 

of VIP kids of all ages from the special-needs 

community and their families. Activities include 

stage performances, characters from theme 

parks, food, family games, activities and exhibits. 

Time: 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Cost: Free for registered 

VIP children and their families; and $5 for the 

general public. For more information, call 407- 

857-8224 or visit www.nathanielshope.org/ 

our-programs/make-m-smile. 

June 21 — Celebrating Independence Gala 

The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England Ave., 

Winter Park, hosts Center for Independent Living’s 

Celebrating Independence Gala, including a 

silent auction, key raffle, photo booth, dinner, 

a cocktail hour, dessert, complimentary beer 

and wine, and the presentation of the Beverly 

Chapman Legacy Award. Time: 6:30 p.m. 

Cost: $115, with proceeds benefiting Center 

for Independent Living. To reserve a room for 

the evening, visit www.thealfondinn.com. A discounted 

room rate is available by entering the 

code “Independence” in the group code box. For 

more information, call Brittany, 407-623-1070, 

ext. 5534; or email bpilcher@cilorlando.org. 

n Children’s/Teen Programs 

May 25 — Library Program 

The S.C. Battaglia Memorial Winter Garden 

Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, 

hosts the Fun With Food library program for 

toddlers, during which they create, explore 

and have fun. Seating is limited, so registration 

is required. Time: 10:30-11:30 a.m. 

For more information, call 407-835-7323 

or visit attend.ocls.info/event/1661907. 

June 1-Aug. 3 — Kids Summer Reading 

Program 

All branches of the Orange County Library 

System host the annual Kids Summer 

Reading Program. Participants attend weekly 

special events that include live performances, 

science, animals, arts and storytelling. 

Registration is open now. For more information 

or to register, call 407-835-7323. 

June 1-Aug. 3 — Teen Summer Reading 

Program 

All branches of the Orange County Library 

System host the annual Teen Summer Reading 

Program. Participants explore art, business, 

music production, robotics, sewing, soldering, 

virtual reality, book clubs, contests and 

more. Each time you attend an event, class or 

camp at OCLS this summer, you receive entry 

into the End of Summer Grand Prize Drawing 

that includes bicycles, tickets to local attractions, 

gift certificates and more. Registration 

for June is now open, and registration for July 

and August opens May 15. For more information 

or to register, call 407-835-7323. 

n Classes/Programs 

Through June 22 — Chicago-Style 

Steppin’ Lessons 

The Florida Department of Health in Orange 

County invites the public to “Step Into Your Best 

Life” with free Chicago-style steppin’ lessons. 

The closest location to Southwest Orlando is 

West Oaks Mall, 9401 W. Colonial Drive, 

Ocoee, with the Standing Ovation Talent 

Group. Time: Saturdays from 3:30-5:30 p.m. 

For more information, call 407-858-1400; to 

register, visit www.eventbrite.com and search 

for “Step Into Your Best Life.” 

Through Oct. 2 — Entertainment Design 

Exhibit 

The Bush Lobby at Orlando Repertory Theatre, 

1001 E. Princeton St., Orlando, hosts You 

Mean Sort of Like This? The Entertainment 

Design World (or Process) of Cindy White, 

an exhibit of entertainment design work. For 

more information, call 407-896-7365, email 

info@orlandorep.com or visit orlandorep.com. 

June 1 — Hurricane Expo 

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“Safe and Stronger, Together” and including 

one-on-one emergency responders and safety 

vendors, safety tips, a panel discussion 

with meteorologists, and free preparedness 

items (while supplies last). Time: 9 a.m.-1 

p.m. The event is free and open to the public. 

For more information, call 407-836-9140 or 

email ocoem@ocfl.net. 

n Events/Performances 

May 18 — Scott’s Spring Fling 

Long & Scott Farms, 26216 County Road 

448A, Mount Dora, hosts Scott’s Spring 

Fling, including u-pick sunflowers, live 

music, a classic car show, corn-eating 

contest, photo opps, a super slide, jumping 

pillow, zipline for children, raffle, 

playground, food vendors and more. 

Close-toed shoes are recommended. 

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: $7, free 

for children 3-younger. For more information, 

call 352-383-6900 or visit 

www.longandscottfarms.com. 

June 1-30 — House Of Blues Bourbon Fest 

House of Blues Orlando Restaurant & Bar, 

1490 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena 

Vista, hosts the House of Blues Bourbon 

Fest, a celebration of all things bourbon, 

including cocktail specials, bourbon 

flights and special events like National 

Bourbon Day, the Smokehouse Smokeout 

and a Father’s Day Bourbon and Blues 

Brunch. Times and costs vary. For more 

information, call 407-934-2583 or visit 

www.houseofblues.com/orlando. 

June 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15 & 16 — Children 

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June 9 — Instinct Concert 

Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. 

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final concert of Central Florida Sounds of 

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n Miscellaneous 

Through May 31 — Don Quijote Award 

Nominations 

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 

of Metro Orlando and Prospera accept 

nominations for the 22nd annual Don 

Quijote Awards. The awards honor individuals 

in Central Florida who demonstrate 

extraordinary abilities in their field 

of work and make a significant impact 

on the community. For more information 

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n Networking/Clubs 

May 28 — Southwest Book Club Meeting 

The Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips, 7255 

Della Drive, Orlando, hosts a meeting of the 

Southwest Book Club to discuss this month’s 

selection, Natural Causes: An Epidemic of 

Wellness, the Certainty of Dying, and Killing 

Ourselves to Live Longer by Barbara Ehrenreich. 

Anyone 18-older is welcome to attend, and 

registration is not required. Time: 7 p.m. For 

more information, call 407-835-7323 or email 

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June 4, 11, 18 & 25 — Tuesday 

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Village Inn, 3130 Daniels Road, Winter 

Garden, hosts meetings of West Orange 

Chamber of Commerce’s Tuesday Networking 

Group. Time: 8-9 a.m. Meetings are free for 

WOCC members and exclusive to one person 

per industry. For more information, email 

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June 5 & 19 — Wednesday Networking 

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Networking Group. Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 

p.m. Cost: $20 in advance, $30 at the door 

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June 12 & 26 — Horizon West 

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June 13 & 27 — Thursday Networking 


Dr. P. Phillips YMCA, 7000 Dr. Phillips Blvd., 

Orlando, hosts meetings of West Orange 

Chamber of Commerce’s Thursday Networking 

Group. Time: 8-9 a.m. Meetings are free for 

WOCC members and exclusive to two business 

members per industry. For more information, email 

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July 10, Oct. 2 & Dec. 11 — Orlando 

Story Club Meetings 

The Abbey, 100 S. Eola Drive, Orlando, hosts 

meetings of the Orlando Story Club, during 

which anyone who wishes to tell a personal 

story has a chance to put their name in a hat. 

Selected individuals showcase their storytelling 

for the enrichment of the local community. Time: 

quarterly from 7-9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 

Cost: $5 at the door with proceeds benefiting a 

different Orlando philanthropic organization for 

each event. Drinks and refreshments are available 

for purchase. For more information, visit 

www.orlandostoryclub.com, www.orlandoslice. 

com or www.facebook.com/orlandostoryclub. 

n Support Groups 

June 11 & 25 — Mental Health Support 


Room 201 in Building B at St. Luke’s United 

Methodist Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland 

Road, Orlando, hosts free individual and family 

support group meetings for individuals affected 

by mental illness. The 90-minute meetings are 

peer-led and help participants connect with 

each other, learn from each other’s experiences, 

share coping strategies and offer each other 

encouragement and understanding. Time: the 

second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 

6:30 p.m. For more information, call 407-253- 

1900, email information@namigo.org or visit 

www.namigo.org. 

June 11 — Support Group Meeting For 

Caregivers 

The Alzheimer’s & Dementia Resource Center 

sponsors a free support group meeting for caregivers 

in the Suite 281 Conference Room (next 

to the south elevators on the second floor) at 

Health Central Hospital, 10000 W. Colonial 

Drive, Ocoee. Time: second Tuesday of each 

month at 6 p.m. For more information, call 407- 

843-1910 or visit www.adrccares.org. 

n Volunteer Opportunities 

Ongoing — Volunteers/Docents Needed 

Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, 

Oakland, seeks adults interested in learning 

about the history, wildlife, plants and restoration 

efforts at ONP to volunteer at the preserve 

to greet visitors, help answer questions and lead 

a tour from time to time. Workdays are Mondays 

and/or Saturdays. For more information, email 

outreach@oaklandnaturepreserve.org or visit 

www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/guide. To 

register online, visit oaklandnaturepreserve.org. 

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed 

The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, 12 Mustard 

Seed Lane, Orlando, seeks volunteers who can 

help with donation sorting, mattress recycling, 

warehouse maintenance, administrative work, 

special events or general maintenance. For more 

information, call 407-875-2040, ext. 110; or email 

jessi@mustardseedfla.org. 

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed 

The Florida Long-Term Care Ombudsman 

Program, which advocates for quality long-term 

care, seeks volunteers. Training is provided. For 

more information, call 888-831-0404 or visit 

ombudsman.myflorida.com. 

May 18 — Hospice Volunteer Training 

Class 

Cornerstone Hospice, 5655 S. Orange Ave., 

Orlando, hosts a training class for anyone 

interested in volunteering. Duties may include 

sitting with a patient while the caregiver runs 

errands, making check-in calls to patients 

and family members, helping in the office 

and at events, or honoring a fellow veteran 

in Cornerstone’s care. Volunteers can choose 

the areas they’d like to help in, and hours are 

flexible. Lunch and refreshments are provided, 

and advanced registration is required. Time: 10 

a.m.-2 p.m. For more information or to register, 

call Diane Anderson, 407-304-2604; or email 

danderson@cshospice.org. 

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