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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

HOW TO .......................................................................................... 5 

Nail an Interview 

BUSINESS PROFILE ............................................................................ 6 

The Landscape & Hardscape Experts / Royal Landscaping Nursery 

TOURISM UPDATE ............................................................................. 9 

FACES & PLACES ............................................................................. 10 

IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD ............................................................. 18 

NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS .............................................................. 21 

SOUTHWEST SPORTS ...................................................................... 24 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ....................................................... 26 

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

SCHOOL NEWS SEEN .................................................................... 30 

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For most adults, job interviews can 

be extremely stressful. Assuming you 

don’t work with a recruiter when 

searching for a job, an interview is 

often the end of a long, arduous process 

of applying for many jobs that 

may or may not fit your expertise 

and hoping for that phone call or 

email that says an employer wants 

to meet with you. As normal as it is 

to be nervous during an interview, 

those nerves can cause you to make 

a poor first impression that may not 

be a true reflection of yourself or 

your skills. Below are some tips for 

how to give the best first impression 

and show potential employers your 

true value. 

Research the company in advance, 

so you walk in with a good base of 

knowledge. This shows that you are 

truly interested in the business, not 

just looking for any job that comes 

along. Doing your homework ahead 

of time also gives you the head 

space to allow your nerves to settle. 

When you already know about the 

company and have prepared relevant 

points to discuss, it builds your 

confidence in what to say. 

Body language plays a massive 

role in how other people perceive 

us. Before we even speak, the other 

person is reading our body language 

and making assumptions, 

oftentimes without realizing it. When 

meeting a potential employer for the 

first time, maintain eye contact and 

give them a steady handshake. If 

you tend to frown a lot or have an 

unapproachable resting face, practice 

smiling in a mirror, so you know 

what it feels like to give a confident 

smile that doesn’t look forced. Also, 

be aware of your hands and body 

movements. Crossed arms indicate 

someone who is either closed off or 

hiding something — not exactly the 

vibes you want to send to an interviewer. 

Fiddling with your hands or 

shifting in your seat can also give an 

impression that you are uncomfortable 

or unsure of yourself. 

As with most activities, practice 

makes perfect. Whether you are 

fresh out of college or making a 

career change, chances are your 

interviewing skills need some work. 

Enlist a friend or family member to 


HOW 

help you prepare by holding a mock 

interview. This gives you the opportunity 

to fine-tune your interviewing 

skills and shake off any initial nerves. 

Have an answer ready for the 

generic questions most employers 

use during the interviewing process. 

What are your strengths? What are 

your weaknesses? When was the last 

time you encountered a challenging 

situation, and how did you handle it? 

Give a lot of thought ahead of time 

to what examples and answers you 

want to give a potential employer. 

You want to be seen as valuable 

but also be honest. For example, my 

main weakness is that I’m a procrastinator. 

However, I make sure to follow 

up that confession with how I turn my 

weakness into a strength by telling 

the prospective employer I set hard 

deadlines for myself, making my time 

management skills top-notch. 

One thing that most people seem 

to forget during an interview is that 

you aren’t the only one being judged. 

This is also your time to see if the 

company you’re interviewing with 

is the right fit for you. It doesn’t do 

anyone any good to interview for a 

job, accept it just because they gave 

you an offer, and then realize a few 

weeks later that you’re miserable or 

just not a good fit for the company 

or position. It’s a waste of your time 

TO ... 

Nail an Interview 

Impress Potential Employers With a Great First Impression! 

by Lauren Salinero 

Even the 

smartest and 

most-qualified 

job seeker 

needs to 

prepare for a 

job interview. 

and theirs. Have a set of questions 

ready for your interviewer. You want 

to show you are serious about your 

interest, but also that you want the 

best fit for you. 

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Once the interview is over, follow 

up within a day to say thank you to 

your interviewer. This is also a good 

time to answer or ask any questions 

you didn’t get to or bring up research 

that you discussed. The thank-you 

will keep you in the forefront of 

their minds. And, everyone likes 

someone who gives a bit of extra 

effort. 

The most important thing to remember 

is to be yourself. Granted, 

you want to be the most professional 

and project the best version of yourself, 

but you still need to be true to 

who you are. A lot of companies will 

hire based on how you fit into their 

culture as opposed to your exact skill 

set. There are probably a dozen or 

more other people with your same 

skills applying for the same job. 

Show the interviewer what sets you 

apart as the best fit for his or her 

company. 

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Many Central Floridians derive 

great pleasure from gardening. They 

have flower beds surrounding the 

outside of their homes and beautifully 

potted plants on their lanais 

and patios. They enjoy caring for 

their plants and watching them flourish 

and grow. Connie Emmerson, 

president and manager of Royal 

Landscape Nursery, shares the 

rewards of gardening with her customers 

by helping them realize their 

landscaping visions. 

Connie’s family owns and operates 

Royal Landscape Nursery in Gotha. 

In addition to the 6-acre outdoor 

garden retail/wholesale showcase, 

Royal Landscape also has more 

than 30 acres in Winter Garden, 

where most of the plants and trees 

they sell are grown. They specialize 

in native and proven Florida foliage 

and are able to price the items below 

big-box home improvement centers. 

Their tenderly cared-for stock 

includes bird of paradise flowers, 

white crinum lilies, dwarf firebushes, 

Hawaiian ti plants, oleanders, tibouchinas, 

red fountain grass, crepe 

myrtles and crotons, to name just a 

few. 

Connie’s husband, Steve, oversees 

commercial products and the 

installation of new construction for 

housing communities and apartment 

homes. Their daughter, Mia, graduated 

from college three years ago 

and immediately joined the operation. 

She supervises other aspects of 

the business, including commercial 

maintenance and social media. 

Connie invites residential clients 

to visit the nursery at 2204 Hempel 

Ave. and stroll the kid-friendly 

grounds. Visiting makes for a pleasant 

afternoon excursion, and the 

grounds are a landmark in Central 

Florida. If you purchase any items 

that cannot be taken home in your 

vehicle, Royal Landscape Nursery 

will deliver them to your door. On 

the rare occasion the nursery doesn’t 

stock an item you desire, Connie will 

make every effort to find and order 

it for you. 

When planning home landscaping, 

Connie encourages customers 

to walk around their neighborhood 

and take pictures of trees and bushes 

they like on other properties. She 

also suggests they make note of 

whether they are planted in sun or 

shade in terms of where they would 

put the plants on their property. 

Clients should come with ideas, so 

Royal Landscape’s knowledgeable 

staff can assist them with their decisions. 

To that end, Connie makes 

sure all their plants and trees are 

labeled with growing instructions 

and the proper amount of sunlight 

required for the plantings to thrive. 

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Happily married for over 

20 years with 3 wonderful boys, 

my wife and I recently learned 

of a child of mine who was 

born out of wedlock 34 years 

ago to a woman I once dated 

in my teens. Although she was 

pregnant when I last saw her, I am shocked to learn I was the father to a daughter, 

now in her 30’s. Recently upon locating me, my daughter requested a visit to meet 

me and my family. My wife was likewise shocked and reluctant to meet her. She 

voiced her concern regarding inheritance by my daughter for a portion of our estate 

should something happen to me or both of us. Is it true that if you have a child 

born out of wedlock who you never knew of or met, he or she can inherit an 

equal share or portion of your estate even though the child has never been a 

part of your immediate family? 

In the United States today, there are over 13.5 million single parents raising over 

21 million children. Single mothers constitute about 83% of single parent families. 

Imagine, nearly 39% of children born in the U.S. today are born to unmarried 

mothers of which 60% don’t know who the father is and of which only half ever 

have a father figure in their lives during their entire lifetime. Florida, at 47%, has 

one of the highest percentage rates of children born out of wedlock in our nation. 

So how do these statistics affect the future assets of the father who learns many 

years later that he has a child born out of wedlock? 

Far too often, the father of a child born out of wedlock seeks ways to avoid 

When The Doorbell Rings 

Children Born Out Of Wedlock 

by: Kristen M. Jackson / Attorney 

any responsibility for child care or may never know that such a child even 

exists. Regardless, whether the father knew or not, the financial responsibilities 

can follow the father for life, whether they are for years in back child support 

payments or distribution of assets to the child during probate. The probate 

bombshell is the one which often catches families unprepared and enraged. 

Consider the following example. 

William and Staci were married for 40 years before William’s death. Because 

William’s business and the family home were in William’s name only and he had 

no will or trust, it was necessary to open a probate to transfer the assets to 

Staci and their 3 children. During the probate process, the doorbell rang one 

afternoon, and Staci learned William had child out of wedlock long before 

their marriage. The child’s name was Diana and there she stood before Staci 

on her front porch. Infuriated, Staci and her children, now adults themselves, 

engaged in a battle with Diana and requested that the probate court disallow 

any inheritance whatsoever be given to Diana. Diana, having proved to the 

court that she was William’s child and a rightful heir, was granted the same 

entitlement provided to William’s other 3 children. 

Before your doorbell one day rings one day, if you have children out 

of wedlock or from a previous marriage that you wish to disinherit, contact 

an estate planning attorney to discuss 

potential consequences and your options. 

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“In order to take pride in the outcome, 

the right plant needs to be in 

the right place,” Connie said. 

A means of landscaping that 

homeowners frequently overlook is 

the use of pavers or, as Connie calls 

it, “hardscaping.” Adding hardscaping 

effects to the exterior of a home 

leads to an overall improvement in 

lifestyle, convenience and an increase 

in outdoor living space. Plus, 

it increases the value of a home by 

20% to 30%. 

With more than 30 years of experience 

installing hardscape projects, 

Royal Landscape Nursery has the 

largest selection of pavers in Central 

Florida. They can be used to enhance 

patios, pool decks, driveways, walkways, 

fire pits and outdoor kitchens. 

They can also provide easier access 

to different areas on a property. 

One of the newest features of nursery 

products is all shapes and sizes 

of colorful pottery that can hold up 

to 30 gallons of soil. A recent landscape 

trend is to place potted plants 

in the garden in addition to on a lanai 

and patio. These ceramic pots offer 

another useful way to add color and 

aesthetic appeal to properties. If not 

too large, they can be brought inside 

for protection when hurricanes are 

predicted. Royal Landscape Nursery 

carries an outstanding selection of 

handmade, decorative glazed pottery 

from Europe, Vietnam and China. 

The company’s website — royal 

landscapenursery.info — is newly 

updated, and the gallery contains 

beautiful pictures of plants, shrubs, 

trees, palms, colored mulch and 

pavers. Plus, there are often special 

price offers and announcements 

popping up on the site, as well as 

landscaping tips and trends on The 

Royal Blog. 

Connie derives pleasure and satisfaction 

from knowing her customers 

are happy and informed. She has a 

plethora of gardening information 

to share. Don’t hesitate to call Royal 

Landscape Nursery for answers to 

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Erin Kim 

Anastasia Bipat, 

Laura Grant 

Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association President and Southwest resident Rich 

Maladecki (left) presents a community grant to Eddy Moratin, executive director of Lift 

Orlando. 

The Central Florida Hotel & 

Lodging Association Foundation 

has donated nearly $100,000 in 

community charitable giving to local 

nonprofits to date in 2019. The foundation 

was established in 2009 to 

serve as the “giving arm” of CFHLA 

with a mission to advance hospitality 

and tourism initiatives, youth-related 

causes and community advocacy. 

Among the charitable donations 

presented this year, the CFHLA 

Foundation awarded $20,000 to 

Lift Orlando, a nonprofit focused on 

reinvigorating neighborhoods and 

communities in downtown Orlando, 

as part of a $100,000 pledge to the 

organization over five years. 

Additionally, the CFHLA Foundation 

donated community grants to 

organizations such as Pace Center 

for Girls — Orange County, Boy 

Scouts of America Central Florida 

Council, Dr. Phillips Center for the 

Performing Arts, and Central Florida 

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Oftentimes, when shopping, going to the doctor, choosing a 

school or making other decisions, it is easy to overlook the fact 

that every business is run by people. They could be your neighbors, 

parents of your children’s friends, or even fellow members 

of your church. It can be easy to see a business as just a business, 

but the staff of the Southwest Orlando Bulletin wanted to 

help you get to know some of the faces in the background. Get a 

deeper view of the people behind your local companies and an 

in-depth look at what each place has to offer in our third annual 

Faces & Places. 

Art, Wine 

& Music Stroll 

Windermere Arts and The 

Grove co-sponsor the third annual 

Art, Wine & Music Stroll on 

Saturday, Oct. 19, from 5:30-8:30 

p.m. at the Grove at Windermere. 

While enjoying delicious food and 

sipping on an array of wine, stroll 

through and get an inside peek of 

local artists at work. Live music 

permeates the area, indulging the 

senses. Each ticket holder is given 

a “passport” to take to participating 

businesses to have stamped, 

providing him or her the opportunity 

to win prizes. The venue promotes 

the arts, businesses and local charities 

as one community. Ticket prices 

are $25 and $30. For more information, 

visit windermerearts.com or 

facebook.com/windermerearts. 

Buena Vista 

Family Dentistry 

Ximena Aldea, D.M.D., has 

been a family dentist in the 

Southwest Orlando area since 

2005. In her new practice, Buena 

Vista Family Dentistry, she 

continues to provide the excellent 

and caring treatment she’s been 

known for. Dr. Aldea incorporates 

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new technologies and techniques 

to ensure her patients’ dental visits 

are a pleasurable experience. Dr. 

Aldea received her dental education 

from Nova Southeastern 

University College of 

Dental Medicine in Fort 

Lauderdale. She provides 

an array of services, 

including root 

canals, metal-free fillings, 

porcelain crowns 

and veneers, composite 

bonding and smile 

whitening, for the entire 

family. She is a certified 

provider of Invisalign. 

Dr. Aldea prides herself 

on excellent patient education 

and rapport, and 

believes that trust and confidence 

are the cornerstones of a good 

relationship with her patients. Dr. 

Aldea has been named as one of 

Orlando’s top dentists in Orlando 

magazine by her peers every year 

for a decade. She looks forward 

to seeing you and your family at 

Buena Vista Family Dentistry. 

Dr. Phillips 

Chamber of 

Commerce 

The Dr. Phillips Chamber of 

Commerce brings together local 

business owners, representatives, 

clubs, charities, residents and 

those interested in doing business 

and networking in the Dr. Phillips 

area. Building your business with 

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confidence and trust, the chamber’s 

mission is to connect business owners 

with potential clients, stimulating 

business growth and improving relationships 

within the community. The 

Dr. Phillips Chamber was founded 

in November 2008 by Maggie 

Rosario, a Dr. Phillips resident who 

lives, works, dines, shops and networks 

in the Dr. Phillips area. No 

other chamber can say they are truly 

devoted to Dr. Phillips like the Dr. 

Phillips Chamber of Commerce. As 

a member, you will gain many business 

benefits, including making new 

business contacts and networking, 

attending educational seminars, promoting 

your business, having access 

to exclusive information and advice, 

taking advantage of promotions and 

savings exclusively for chamber members, 

meeting decision-makers in the 

community, and listing your business 

in the chamber’s yearly directory and 

newsletter. The Dr. Phillips Chamber 

is located in the heart of Dr. Phillips 

at 7345 W. Sand Lake Road, 

Suite 317, in Orlando. To become 

a member, call 407-749-0333 or 

e-mail info@drphillipschamber.org; 

and for weekly events, visit www. 

drphillipschamber.org. 

The First 

Academy 

Known for his drive for excellence 

in Christian education, Steve D. 

Whitaker serves as head of school 

at The First Academy. During 

his tenure, TFA built the lower-, 

middle- and upper-school facilities 

and launched Orlando’s most-advanced 

field house. Pursuing excellence, 

the school twice received the 

Department of Education’s top academic 

award, the National Blue 

Ribbon, as well as various ongoing 

accolades, including Orlando’s best 

private school and best Christian 

school. Under Dr. Whitaker’s guidance, 

The First Academy recently 

unveiled its new bus program that 

reaches families in Keene’s Pointe, 

downtown Windermere and 

near The Grove. The First Academy 

invites you to join them on campus 

Oct. 1 at 9 a.m. for an open 

house, so you can see what makes 

The First Academy such an exciting 

place. The First Academy is located 

at 2667 Bruton Blvd. in Orlando. 

For more information or to RSVP, 

visit thefirstacademy.org/new or call 

407-206-8602. 

Florida Center for 

Hormones & Wellness 

John Carrozzella, M.D., 

started the Florida Center for 

Hormones & Wellness in 2011 

with the goal of helping patients live 

longer, healthier and more fulfilling 

lives through hormone optimization. 

He has devoted his practice to 

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The Vascular Experts, the largest group 

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401 Main Street, Suite A, Windermere, FL 

Windermere Center for 

DENTISTRY 

serving the needs of patients with 

hormonal deficiencies, sexual dysfunction, 

nutritional imbalances, autoimmune 

disorders and a variety 

of cosmetic needs. Along the way, 

Dr. Carrozzella built a team of caring 

professionals who are not only 

patient-centric and committed to 

the cause but are all patients, as 

well. They offer the most up-to-date 

medical services and treatments. In 

addition to their flagship service offering 

of hormone therapies, they 

also offer Pulsewave and P-Shot 

for men and Viveve and O-shot for 

women. These sexual wellness treatments 

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Did you know you can get a free 

memorabilia and backstage tour of 

the world’s largest Hard Rock Cafe 

and Hard Rock Live, including access 

to rooms not usually open to the 

public? You’ll see Buddy Holly’s hornrimmed 

black eyeglasses, a jumpsuit 

stage-worn by Freddie Mercury, an 

iconic bustier owned by Madonna, 

Prince’s infamous purple long-sleeved 

shirt, a shawl Jimi Hendrix draped 

over his four-poster bed, an entire 

Beatles collection, and much more. 

If you’re a Fab Four fanatic, you can 

even walk down a hallway behind 

closed doors filled with priceless 

Beatles treasures and unlock the door 

to the ultra-exclusive John Lennon 

Room that features a breathtaking 

view of Universal CityWalk. Tours are 

offered daily upon request from 2-9 

p.m., and they are absolutely free! 

While you are there, try the cafe’s 

all-new fresh-for-2019 menu, with 

items like the One Night In Bangkok 

Shrimp, because everyone deserves 

a spicy opener, and the 24-karat 

magic of the brand-new steak burger 

topped with an edible gold leaf. Stick 

around for the encore — a boozy 

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milkshake! And, don’t forget you 

can wake up and rock out with Hard 

Rock for breakfast before hitting the 

parks Monday-Sunday from 8:30-11 

a.m. See you at the cafe! 

Jackson Law PA 

Kristen M. Jackson is a highly 

renowned Central Florida lawyer 

and founder of a long-established 

law firm in Orlando. After working 

for other law firms, in 1991, Kristen 

founded her own practice, Jackson 

Law PA. Since opening her own 

practice, she has built a firm that 

represents thousands of clients 

throughout Florida, as well as nationally 

and internationally. In earlier 

years, Kristen concentrated her 

firm’s expertise on estate planning, 

which includes wills, trusts and probate. 

Subsequently, she added attorneys 

and other areas of practice, 

including elder, business and real 

estate law. Kristen is AV Preeminentrated 

by Martindale-Hubbell, which 

has rated attorneys for more than 

a century and currently reviews 

or assigns ratings for more than 

150,000 lawyers each year. The AV 

Preeminent rating denotes “preeminent 

legal ability,” thereby declaring 

that Kristen’s expertise, experience, 

integrity and overall professional 

excellence meets the highest professional 

and ethical standards. Kristen 

registered a trademark of her own 

philosophy, “Together We Stand,” 

an environment where legal representation 

is not about lawyers and 

staff controlling clients’ needs, but is 

about joining forces with clients to 

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stand together and strengthen the 

ability to best represent client interests 

and achieve for them and their 

families the most positive results. 

Lori K. 

Lambert, M.D. 

Lori K. Lambert, M.D., is a 

board-certified OB-GYN physician 

who provides comprehensive obstetrical 

and gynecological care 

for women throughout all stages of 

life. Dr. Lambert has been in private 

practice since 1989, opening her 

own practice in the Dr. Phillips 

area in 1991. Dr. Lambert earned 

her medical degree at the University 

of Florida College of Medicine, followed 

by an internship and residency 

at Orlando Regional Medical 

Center with Orlando Health. Dr. 

Lambert proudly delivers babies and 

performs surgeries at Winnie Palmer 

Hospital for Women & Babies. She 

performs in-office procedures, such 

as hysteroscopies, endometrial ablations, 

ultrasounds and vaginal rejuvenation. 

She also is certified in laser 

hair removal, which is done in her office. 

Dr. Lambert is skilled in diagnosing 

and treating an extensive list of 

conditions, including endometriosis, 

chronic pelvic pain, cervical diseases, 

uterine diseases, polycystic ovary 

syndrome and fibroids; and the management 

of menopausal symptoms, 

infertility and hormone replacement 

therapy, including bioidentical 

hormones and pellet therapy. Dr. 

Lambert’s office is located in Suite 5 

at 7051 Dr. Phillips Blvd., across from 

the Dr. P. Phillips YMCA. For more information, 

call 407-363-2000. 


The Maile 

Image, Modeling 

& Acting School 

Debby Tapia of The Maile 

Image, Modeling & Acting 

School has been with the company 

for 30 years. She is a certified 

etiquette consultant trained at 

The American School of Protocol in 

Atlanta. She helps to teach many 

of the core programs at the Maile 

School and produces fashion shows 

for clients such as Macy’s, The Mall 

at Millenia, and Bloomingdale’s, 

to name a few. Debby believes all 

students can succeed when they feel 

confident, and all her classes at The 

Maile School focus on confidence 

and self-esteem building. The school 

has been training talent in Central 

Florida longer than any other school 

of its kind, and programs are offered 

for all ages. For more information, 

call 407-628-5989 or visit 

www.lisamaile.com. 

Naturally 

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Beth Moffett welcomes you to 

Naturally You Med Spa. She 

boasts more than 40 years of experience 

in the aesthetics business 

and specializes in the latest antiaging 

technologies along with Botox 

Cosmetic, Juvéderm, microneedling, 

VI Peels, PRP treatments, medical 

grade skin care, and bioidentical 

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Psych Pointe of Florida offers sameday, 

walk-in and weekend 

appointments. For 

more information, call 

407-270-7702 or visit 

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or get advice from the staff on what 

refresh and renew facial consultation, 

during which Beth can personally 

customize a treatment package 

to get you looking your very best. 

Book an appointment on the website 

at www.naturallyyouorlando.com 

Psych 

Pointe of Florida 

Syed O. Quadri, M.D., president, 

medical director, columnist, 

coinvestigator at Psych Pointe 

of Florida, is an experienced 

psychiatrist who specializes in the 

treatment of child, adolescent and 

adult mental health and substance 

abuse issues. Dr. Quadri and his 

group at Psych Pointe of Florida 

have a reputation for delivering 

excellence in outpatient psychiatric 

care and at residential treatment 

centers. He completed his neuropsychiatry 

residency at Texas Tech 

University Health Sciences Center 

and child and adolescent psychiatry 

fellowship at The University of 

Arizona College of Medicine. He 

is associated with The American 

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Schick Roofing 

For more than 15 years, locally 

owned and family-operated, 

Schick Roofing has 

serviced more than 3,500 homes 

in Southwest Orlando. They specialize 

in shingle, concrete-tile and 

low-slope installs and repairs for 

your home and business. As a GAF 

Master Elite contractor and registered 

Polyglass USA contractor, the 

staff is able to deliver its customers 

the best products and warranties 

in the industry. The company’s inhouse 

employees are kept up to 

date on roofing trends, product 

innovations and safety protocols. 

They deliver a high level of customer 

service and do their best to educate 

all their customers. The team 

also uses the latest technology to 

keep clients informed during the reroofing 

and repairing process with 

real time in-progress photo links. Be 

sure to check out Schick’s five-star 

ratings and reviews on Google and 

NextDoor. For all of your roofing 

needs, call 407-749-0808 or visit 

www.drphillipsroofing.com. 

The Vascular 

Experts 

The Vascular Experts, the 

largest group of board-certified vascular 

surgeons in the nation, recently 

announced the addition of a new 

office location in Windermere 

and a new vascular 

surgeon, Lina 

M. Vargas, M.D., 

FACS, RPVI. The 

recent opening of 

the office at 13528 

Summerport Village 

Parkway supports 

the group’s ongoing 

growth and expansion 

efforts as the 

leading vascular 

group in the country. 

Patients have 

access to advanced 

technology and an 

expert clinical team 

led by Dr. Vargas. 

Dr. Vargas is a 

board-certified vascular 

surgeon, and 

she has extensive 

experience in vascular and endovascular 

surgery. Prior to joining 

The Vascular Experts, she served 

as a clinical associate in the vascular 

surgery department at the 

Vascular Institute of Central Florida 

— Florida Hospital Medical Group, 

Duke University Medical Center, 

as well as the Cleveland Clinic 

Lerner College of Medicine and 

Case Western Reserve University. 

Most recently, she provided worldclass 

vascular surgery care at the 

Vascular Institute of Central Florida 

— Florida Hospital Medical Group. 

For more information or to make an 


appointment, call 407-612-7738 or 

visit tveflorida.com. 

Windermere 

Preparatory 

School 

Windermere Preparatory 

School is a pre-K3 through grade 

12 community school with a global 

vision that allows the staff to ignite 

a student’s curiosity and drive. 

They believe there is no limit to 

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ever-changing world. As WPS 

continues to grow, staff members 

are happy to welcome a new assistant 

head of school — Tiffany 

Alrefae — who oversees the 

school’s academic program with 

a focus on learning and teaching. 

Mrs. Alrefae’s international education 

background aligns with WPS’s 

global vision and enables the school 

to take the next step in education. 

Her goal is to empower students 

and teachers to make the world a 

better place through STEAM (science, 

technology, engineering, 

arts and mathematics), Sustainable 

Development Goals (SDGs), mindfulness 

and empathy. Her leadership 

and classroom experience at 

all division levels and in multiple 

departments (English, mathematics, 

philosophy/ethics, science and 

social studies/history) combined 

with her knowledge from being a 

founding member of four different 

schools, give Mrs. Alrefae a unique 

vantage point as an educational 

leader at Windermere Prep and 

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n Dr. Phillips 

Dr. Phillips resident Stephanie 

Cook, a partner at ShuffieldLowman, 

was named co-chair of Orange 

County Bar Association’s Estate, 

Stephanie 

Cook of Dr. 

Phillips becomes 

co-chair of the 

Orange County 

Bar Association’s 

Estate, 

Guardianship & 

Trust Section. 

Guardianship & Trust Section. She 

is a litigation attorney practicing in 

the area of fiduciary litigation with 

extensive experience in trust, probate 

and guardianship litigation. 

Stephanie is active in the Florida Bar 

Real Property and Probate Section, 

and she serves on several committees 

that focus on new developments 

in probate, trust and guardianship 

law. 

n Ocoee 

IN YOURNEIGHBORHOOD 

Ocoee resident Dawson 

Baldwin attended the Engineering 

Scholars Program at Michigan 

Technological University during the 

summer. More than 140 high school 

students from 13 states were accepted 

into the highly competitive 

scholarship program. Engineering 

Scholars is part of Michigan Tech’s 

summer youth programs. It provides 

an opportunity for students to investigate 

careers in engineering and 

science. Dawson participated in 

engineering sessions, group projects 

and special topic presentations 

with a diverse group of peers from 

around the country and the world. 

He got a weeklong look at engineering 

careers in areas like mechanical, 

computer, environmental, electrical, 

chemical, biomedical, civil, geological 

and materials engineering. 

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n Winter Garden 

A Jamaican Family’s Saga 2, a 

new book by Winter Garden resident 

Leonard Archie Wilson, 

was released by RoseDog Books. 

The original work is a continuation 

and climax of A Jamaican 

Family’s Saga, a fictionalized biography 

of the life of Althea Ulrica 

Richardson, Leonard’s mother. This 

is the second and final book in the 

series; however, it is Leonard’s third 

book. His book, Poof, is in print but 

is not part of this series. 

Winter Garden residents Elli Lucas 

and Adam Wilson were two of the 

400 incoming freshmen at Georgia 

Southwestern State University. At the 

freshman convocation last month, 

each student was given a silver coin 

by GSW President Neal Weaver to 

signify the beginning of his or her 

GSW journey. Upon graduation, the 

students receive a gold coin in its 

place, giving the silver coin to someone 

who made a difference for them 

during their time at the university. 

n Et Al 

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer 

convened the first meeting of the 

Committee on Multicultural Affairs. 

The recently appointed panel includes 

17 community leaders who 

represent diversity in race, gender, 

age, religious beliefs, national origin, 

cultural background, profession, sexual 

orientation and gender identity. 

Southwest resident, business leader 

and Indian American Chamber 

of Commerce Orlando President 

Yog Melwani will serve as chair of 

the committee. 

A few members of the Rotary 

Club of Dr. Phillips recently 

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Rotary Club 

of Dr. Phillips 

past President 

Colin Galloway 

(left) and Larry 

Lynch receive Paul 

Harris awards. 


received Paul Harris awards. The 

Paul Harris Fellow Award recognizes 

individuals who contribute 

— or who have contributions made 

in their name of — $1,000 to The 

Rotary Foundation. Congratulations 

to Colin Galloway, Larry Lynch 

and Dana Worthington. 

Rotary Club 

of Dr. Phillips 

member Dana 

Worthington (left) 

receives a Paul 

Harris Award from 

Alan Fickett, club 

foundation chair, 

and Bethany 

Stone, club 

president. 

Orange County residents are invited 

to the 24th annual Orange 

County Community Conference, 

during which residents and community 

leaders share information about 

innovative ways to improve their 

neighborhoods. The conference will 

take place Oct. 5 from 7:30 a.m.-2 

p.m. in the North Concourse of the 

Orange County Convention Center, 

located at 9400 Universal Blvd. in 

Orlando. This year’s event will highlight 

important topics, including focusing 

on the 2020 Census, code 

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interactive workshop will be hosted 

by Southwest resident and Orange 

County Mayor Jerry Demings 

to discuss various initiatives, including 

his proposed transportation initiative. 

For more information, visit 

www.ocfl.net/communityconference. 

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n Orange County government 

wins awards 

The Orange County government 

was recognized with four 

Achievement awards from the 

National Association of Counties. 

The awards program seeks to recognize 

innovative, effective county government 

programs that strengthen 

services for residents. The Orange 

County’s winning programs included 

the following: 

• Text-to-911 in the category of 

civic education and public information. 

Residents and visitors in 

Orange County can send a text message 

to 911 during an emergency or 

life-threatening situation. This is an 

invaluable service for the hearing or 

speech impaired, as well as when 

making a voice call would place you 

in a dangerous situation or when 

you can’t get phone reception. 

• Everything Is Brighter in 

Orange County. Orange County 

Government’s Solar Co-ops in the 

category of county resiliency: infrastructure, 

energy and sustainability. 


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Orange County partnered with Solar 

United Neighbors of Florida to offer 

solar co-ops that provide bulk discounts 

of up to 20% for groups of 

homeowners interested in purchasing 

solar panels. As part of this initiative, 

the county also streamlined the 

permitting process for solar installations, 

allowing for new solar permits 

to be processed in a single day. 

• Opioid Crisis Response in the 

category of county administration and 

management. ProjectOpioid is a bold 

new community consortium created to 

combat drug abuse and addiction. As 

Central Florida continues to grapple 

with the rising tide of opioid addiction, 

the program offers a new collaborative 

approach to stem the tide of 

tragedy and start saving lives. 

• Sustaining Potable Water 

through the Water Wise Neighbor 

Program in the category of civic 

education and public information. 


The comprehensive residential waterreduction 

program involves customers 

or builders who voluntarily agree to 

meet certain benchmarks to become 

as water-efficient as possible. In return, 

Orange County Utilities provides 

participants with devices and classes 

that help them achieve their greatest 

potential water efficiency. 

For more information, visit www. 

ocfl.net. 

n Lyft expands program 

for nonprofits 

Lyft officials announced the expansion 

of its Wheels for All Grants program 

to support the critical work of 

Orlando-based nonprofit organizations 

focused on building connected, 

stronger and more equitable communities. 

Beginning this month, Lyft 

will open applications to nonprofits 

in need of transportation partners, 

helping to bridge mobility gaps for individuals 

and families across the city. 

Wheels for All Grants was developed 

to help Lyft connect with its 

local communities by providing free 

ride credits to local organizations in 

need of transportation support. In 

Orlando, Lyft previously partnered 

with The Community Hope Center, 

a not-for-profit organization that 

provides low-income communities 

with gap services. Lyft’s partnership 

enabled the organization to provide 

homeless individuals with rides to key 

locations, including medical appointments 

and social security offices. 

Interested applicants can learn 

more about the opportunity and apply 

by visiting www.lyftwheelsforall.com. 

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foodies can enjoy three-course, prixfixe 

dinners at Maria & Enzo’s, 

Enzo’s Hideaway, Morimoto 

Asia and The Edison for just $35 

per person. The four restaurants 

are located at Disney Springs. 

In addition, $1 from each meal 

served will be donated to a local 

charity. For more information, visit 

www.disneysprings.com. 

West Orange 

Chamber of 

Commerce 

members celebrate 

the fifth anniversary 

of Jeremiah’s 

Italian Ice in 

Windermere. 

Monkey Joe’s celebrated its 

birthday Sept. 15 with a discounted 

admission of $8 for all guests, a birthday 

cake and other prize giveaways 

while supplies lasted. For more information, 


www.monkeyjoes.com. 

West Orange Chamber 

of Commerce representatives 

held a five-year anniversary 

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Ice in Windermere. WOCC 

builds partnerships, strong businesses 

and commitment to the 

community by serving as the leading 

business advocate in Central 

Florida, facilitating opportunity to 

nearly 1,000 member businesses. 

For more information about 

Imperial Outdoor Living, LLC 

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WOCC, call 407-656-1304 or visit 

wochamber.com. 

Officials of Emotions Dance 

Company announced a brand-new 

production, The Hope Movement. 

The professional, contemporary performance 

is in collaboration with 

Lakeland’s Florida Dance Theatre 

and a fundraising benefit concert for 

Orlando Health’s Cancer Support 

Center. Performances will take 

place Oct. 4 and Oct. 5 at 8 p.m. 

at Orlando Shakespeare’s Mandell 

Theatre. Tickets are $25 for general 

admission and $20 for students and 

seniors (65-older). To purchase tickets, 

visit www.emotionsdance.org/hope. 

Local residents can now apply 

for a U.S. passport through 

the Orange County Library 

System. Appointments are available 

at the Orlando Public Library, 

located at 101 E. Central Blvd., on 

Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 

a.m.-noon and 2-7 p.m., as well as 

on Saturdays from 10 a.m.-noon and 

2-5 p.m. A library card is not needed 

to complete the passport application 

at the library. The library will also 

offer the option of having your passport 

photo taken for $10. For more 

information, visit ocls.info/passports 

or call 407-835-7323. 

photo courtesy of WOCC 

In response to Hurricane Dorian, 

Rosen Hotels & Resorts offered 

distress rates at all of its eight locations. 

Pet and cancellation fees were 

also waived. The company worked 

to assist evacuees seeking a safe 

home away from home. For more 

information, call 866-337-6736 or 

visit www.rosenhotels.com. 

George DuBois of downtown 

Windermere joins the team at Schick 

Roofing. 

Schick Roofing, a locally 

owned business, hired downtown 

Windermere resident George 

DuBois. DuBois was previously with 

Stockworth Realty. In his new role, 

he continues to work with homeowners 

on their roofing needs. For more 

information, call 407-749-0808 or 

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On Sept. 11, Rotary Club of 

Lake Buena Vista member 

TShane Johnson began his threemonth 

journey to run from New York 

City to Central Florida. Johnson, a 

U.S. Marine veteran, is raising money 

for Gary Sinise Foundation’s Rise 

program. He will run for 22 miles 

every day carrying a 100-pound 

pack. The Hike Across America will 

also raise awareness for veteran issues 

and highlight the leadership 

and success of veterans and first 

responders. 

In a documentary being filmed 

during Johnson’s trek, he will showcase 

success stories of veterans 

who have overcome challenges and 

hardships and how they give back 

to their communities. He is also attempting 

to break the Guinness 

World Record for fastest marathon 

race and fastest mile carrying a 

100-pound pack. Johnson’s Hike 

Across America is sponsored by the 

Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista. 

To learn more about this journey, 

visit www.hikeacrossamerica.com. 

Alzheimer’s Association’s 2019 

Greater Orlando Walk to End 

Alzheimer’s will take place Oct. 5 

at downtown Orlando’s Lake Eola 

Park, located at 195 N. Rosalind 

Ave. Registration is at 8 a.m., the 

ceremony is at 9 a.m., and the walk 

begins at 9:30 a.m. 

The walk is the world’s largest 

event to raise awareness and funds 

for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. 

This year’s event chair will be 

former state Rep. Mike Miller. 

For more information or to join a 

team, visit www.alz.org/walk. 

The United Negro College Fund, 

which has helped nearly half a million 

students earn college degrees 

during the past 75 years, will hold 

its 12th annual UNCF Walk for 

Education on Sept. 21. The walk begins 

at 7 a.m. at Blue Jacket Park, 

located at 2501 General Rees Ave. 

in Orlando. Members of the community 

and friends of UNCF are invited 

SOUTHWEST SPORTS 

to take part in helping Orlando students 

get the college educations they 

need and deserve to ensure better 

futures for all Americans. This year’s 

Walk for Education includes college 

readiness resource vendors for students 

and parents, employment opportunities, 

a kids zone and diaper 

crawl. Everyone, from avid runners 

to leisurely walkers, is welcome and 

encouraged to participate. 

For more information or to register, 

visit uncf.org/orlandowalk or 

call Jazmine Barnes at 407-896- 

6940.. 

Winter Garden Farmers Market 

will host a Miniature Golf Day on 

Sept. 21. Family and friends are invited 

to celebrate this national holiday 

by playing fun miniature golf 

games on the lawn. The event is free 

and will take place from 8:30 a.m.- 

1:30 p.m. at the Downtown Pavilion, 

located at 104 S. Lakeview Ave. in 

Winter Garden. 

Harbor House of Central Florida’s 

Young Professionals Board has organized 

its inaugural Running for 

Courage 5K. All proceeds from the 

Sept. 26 race will support Harbor 

House of Central Florida's children's 

programs. 

The 5K will take place around Lake 

Baldwin. Runner check-in opens at 4 

p.m., and the race begins at 6:30 

p.m. Registration is $35. 

For sponsorship opportunities, 

email Gabrielle Harb at gharb@ 

harborhousefl.com. To register to 

run, visit register.hakuapp.com/?ev 

ent=1012aec4e6bd7f2fffb6&option 

=f738e9088a400e86a22c. 

Community cheerleading and 

football teams from around 

Central Florida gathered for the sixth 


annual AAU/FYFCL Kickoff Classic 

and Cheer Clinic that was hosted 

by Faith Christian Academy. The 

event, sponsored by Dick’s Sporting 

Goods, included a cheer clinic performance 

and preseason games 

for every football team. The West 

Orange Bobcats 6-under and 

8-under cheerleading squads got 

a head start to the season with this 

year’s clinic. 

The West Orange Bobcats 6-under cheerleading squad attends the 2019 AAU/ 

FYFCL Kickoff Classic and Cheer Clinic. 

The West Orange Bobcats are coached by (l. to r.) Niqua Glover, Julie Jack, 

Bianca Doyle, Elizabeth Potts, Felicia Parris and Hollie Parris.


will be presented to the winning 

teams. 

ChampionsGate Golf Club, located 

at 8575 White Shark Blvd. 

in Davenport, will host an annual 

fundraising golf tournament 

Oct. 20 in support of Olympia 

High School’s baseball program. 

The shotgun start is at 8:30 

a.m., and lunch is provided. 

Sponsorships are available, and the 

cost for a single player is $125. All 

proceeds will help to improve OHS’s 

baseball facilities and other needs. 

For more information, email 

olympiatitansbaseball@gmail.com 

The West Orange Bobcats 8-under cheerleading squad attends the 2019 AAU/FYFCL Kickoff Classic and Cheer Clinic. 

As part of Hispanic Heritage 

Month, the Hispanic Heritage 

Committee of Greater Orlando will 

host the Orange County Mayor’s 

Cup Soccer Tournament for the fifth 

consecutive year. The family-friendly 

event features youth and adult soccer 

teams from across Central Florida 

who compete in various championship 

categories. 

The championship games will 

take place Oct. 20 at Brandon 

Coates Community Park, located at 

3815 Substation Road in Orlando. 

It is a free event. The Mayor’s Cup 

Although we try to ensure that all information 

presented above is the most current, correct and 

dependable available, we do rely on others for 

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Orlando Bulletin and Cornerstone Publishing & 

Multi-Media LLC cannot be held responsible for the 

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n Charities/Fundraisers 

Sept. 27 — Anniversary Breakfast 

The Alfond Inn, 300 E. New England 

Ave., Winter Park, hosts Central Florida 

Community Arts’ ninth annual Anniversary 

Breakfast, including food, fun and stories 

of impact. Time: 7:30 a.m. for coffee and 

connection, 8-9 a.m. for breakfast. Cost: 

Consideration of a $150 minimum donation, 

with proceeds benefiting CFCA. For 

more information, call 407-937-1800 or 

email info@cfcommunityarts.com. 

Oct. 12 — Dave’s House Party 

Howl at the Moon Orlando, 8815 

International Drive, hosts the annual 

Dave’s House Party, featuring Daphne 

Willis, a recording artist and mental 

health advocate; food; an open bar; 

dueling pianos; games; and silent and 

live auctions. Time: 6-9 p.m. Cost: 

$100, with proceeds benefiting Dave’s 

House’s nonprofit programs. For more 

information or to purchase tickets, visit 

daveshouse.org. 

Oct. 19 — Relay For Life Fundraiser 

Peace United Methodist Church, 13502 

Town Loop Blvd., Orlando, hosts the Relay 

for Life of Hunter’s Creek mattress fundraiser. 

Items for purchase include quality 

name-brand mattresses priced at up 

to 50% off retail, including Beautyrest, 

Southerland, number beds, Wellsville, 

Therapedic and the medical-grade 

Intellibed. Also offered are adjustablebase 

foundations along with mattress 

protectors, sheets and luxury pillows. 

Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds benefit 

the American Cancer Society. Financing 

and delivery are available. For more 

information, visit www.facebook.com/ 

events/324981875121952. 

Oct. 25 — Faces Behind The Miracles 

First Baptist Church of Orlando, 3000 

S. John Young Parkway, hosts the annual 

Faces Behind the Miracles fundraiser, 

during which participants hear inspiring 

stories about how UCP of Central 

Florida changes lives. Time: 8 a.m. for 

registration, 8:30 a.m. for event. For 

more information, call 407-852-3300 

or visit www.ucpcfl.org. 

Oct. 26 — Masquerade Ball 

Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal 

Orlando hosts Around the World in 

80 Days, the 2019 Famous Faces 

Masquerade Ball, including live entertainment, 

gourmet dining, wine and 

spirits, costume contests, live and silent 

auctions, dancing and more. Time: 6 

p.m. Cost: $250, with proceeds benefiting 

Shepherd's Hope, a nonprofit 

organization that provides free medical 

services to uninsured and underinsured 

Central Floridians. For more information, 

call 407-876-6699, ext. 230; email 

development@shepherdshope.org, or visit 

www.shepherdshope.org. 

COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD 

Oct. 26 — Creepy Crawl 5K & Vampire Mile 

Lake Baldwin at Lake Baldwin Park, 4990 

New Broad St., Orlando, hosts Hemophilia 

Foundation of Greater Florida’s annual 

Orlando Creepy Crawl 5K and Vampire 

Mile, including free food and candy, ghoulish 

games, a wicked awards ceremony, 

Halloween party and costume contests. The 

5K is officially timed, and costumes are 

encouraged. Time: 4 p.m. for registration, 

5 p.m. for walk/run. Individuals can register 

for the 5K for a fee; however, there is 

no registration fee to walk. Participants can 

also register teams for the 5K. Proceeds 

benefit the bleeding disorders community. 

For more information or to register, visit 

hemophiliaflorida.org/orlando. 

Nov. 2 — Furball: A Rescue To Remember 

Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt 

Disney World Resort, 10100 Dream 

Tree Blvd., Orlando, hosts Pet Alliance of 

Greater Orlando’s 28th annual Furball: A 

Rescue to Remember, including an auction, 

fine dining and live entertainment. Time: 

6 p.m. for cocktails, 7:30 p.m. for dinner, 

and 9:30 p.m. for the after party. Cost: 

$250, with proceeds benefiting the mission 

of Pet Alliance. For more information, visit 

petallianceorlando.org/2019-furball. 

Nov. 9 — Harvest Of Hope Garden Party 

The Pines at Windermere, 3409 Maguire 

Road, Windermere, hosts Matthew’s Hope 

Ministries’ annual Harvest of Hope Garden 

Party, including hors d’oeuvres, dinner, a 

silent auction, a themed table contest, 

and more. Time: Cost: $75, with proceeds 

benefit Matthew’s Hope. For more 

information, call 407-905-9500 or visit 

matthewshopeministries.org. 

n Children’s/Teen 

Programs 

Sept. 25 — Folk Art Arpilleras 

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage 

Month, Windermere Library, 530 Main 

St., Windermere, hosts Folk Art Arpilleras 

for children in lower and upper elementary 

school. Participants learn about folk 

art arpilleras from Chile and Peru and create 

their own. Time: 3:30 p.m. For more 

information, call 407-835-7323. 

Sept. 26 — Superhero Science 

Windermere Library, 530 Main St., 

Windermere, hosts Superhero Science 

for children in lower and upper elementary 

school. Participants explore the science 

behind superheroes’ powers through 

hands-on activities. Time: 3:30 p.m. For 

more information, call 407-835-7323. 

compiled by Lisa Sagers 

n Classes/Programs 

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. 

Oct. 17 — Wellness Matters Series 

Florida Center for Hormones & Wellness, 

7513 W. Sand Lake Road, Orlando, hosts 

Wellness Matters, A Speaker Series, a 

12-part learning series focused on health, 

wellness and living your best life. Time: 

third Thursday of each month. Every session 

is free. For more information or to 

register, visit hormonesandwellness.com/ 

wellness-matters. 

n Events/Performances 

Through Sept. 30 — Enchanted Fairy 

Doors Exhibit 

Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest 

Ave., Orlando, hosts Enchanted Fairy 

Doors, a whimsical exhibit that features 

20 new one-of-a-kind fairy doors, which 

inspire children’s imaginative world of 

mythical forests and secret gardens. Cost: 

included in daytime garden admission of 

$10, adults; $5 children 4-17. Leu members 

and children 3-younger are free. For 


visit www.leugardens.org. 

Sept. 26 & Oct. 24 — Food Truck 

Connections 

Veranda Park in MetroWest, 2295 S. 

Hiawassee Road, Orlando, hosts Food 

Truck Connections, including music, food 

and fun. Time: the fourth Thursday of every 

month from 5:30-9 p.m. For more information, 

call 407-601-5995. 

Oct. 4, 5 & 6 — Rock, Mineral, Gem, 

Jewelry & Fossil Show 

The Florida National Guard Armory, 2809 

S. Fern Creek Ave., Orlando, hosts Central 

Florida Mineral & Gem Society Inc.’s Rock, 

Mineral, Gem, Jewelry & Fossil Show, during 

which vendors sell products. Other activities 

include a silent auction, door prizes, 

demonstrations, a scavenger hunt and family 

activities. Time: Friday from 1-6 p.m., 

Saturday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday 

from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Cost: $5, adults; $2, 

children; free for Scouts in uniforms. For 

more information, visit www.cfmgs.org. 

Oct. 4, Nov. 1 & Dec. 6 — Movie Nights 

At Leu Gardens 

Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 N. Forest 

Ave., Orlando, hosts Movie Nights with 

outdoor viewing of the following movies: 

The Others on Oct. 4 at 7:30 p.m., A 

Quiet Place on Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m., and 

National Lampoons’ Christmas Vacation 

on Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. The gardens open 

at 6 p.m. for all movie nights. Dinner 

picnic baskets and alcohol are permitted. 

Cost: $6, adults; $3, children 4-17; 

free for Leu members with membership 

card and ID. Admission is collected at 

the door, and major credit cards are 

accepted. 

Oct. 31, Nov. 1, 2 & 3 — Vampire’s Ball 

Ballet Performances 

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing 

Arts, 445 S. Magnolia Ave., Orlando, 

hosts performances of Orlando Ballet’s 

Vampire Ball. Time: Thursday, Friday and 

Saturday at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday at 3 

p.m. Ticket prices start at $24. For more 

information, visit orlandoballet.org/event/ 

vampires-ball-2019. 

Nov. 8 & 9 — Food & Wine Classic 

The Walt Disney World Swan and 

Dolphin Hotel, 1500 Epcot Resorts Blvd., 

Lake Buena Vista, hosts the 10th annual 

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin 

Food & Wine Classic, including unlimited 

food, wine and beer tastings; live 

entertainment; stay-and-play packages; 

an Oktoberfest-inspired beer garden; 

educational food and drink pairing 

seminars; and more. Time: 5:30-9 p.m. 

Cost: $145. For more information, visit 

www.swandolphinfoodandwineclassic.com. 

n Fall Festivities/ 

Autumn Activities 

Oct. 5-Dec. 8 — Scott’s Maze Adventures 

Long and Scott Farms Inc., 26216 County 

Road 448A, Mount Dora, hosts Scott’s 

Maze Adventures, including a 7-acre live 

corn maze, jumping pillow, super slide, 

four other mazes, huge fort-like playground, 

hayrides, food vendors and more. 

Time: Saturdays from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 

Sundays from noon-5 p.m. Cost: $12, free 

for 3-younger. For more information, call 

Rebecca Tyndall, 352-383-6900; or visit 

www.longandscottfarms.com. 

Oct. 19 — Trunks, Treats & More 

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 

S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts 

Trunks, Treats & More, including trunk-ortreating, 

food, entertainment, a costume 

contest for children, carnival-style and 

inflatable games and more. This year’s 

event culminates in a concert, featuring 

St. Luke’s children, youth and hand bell 

choirs in the Sanctuary. In case of rain, all 

activities are moved indoors. Attendees are

encouraged to bring nonperishable goods 

(donation list is on website) to feed those 

working on Florida farms. For more information 

or to preregister, visit www.st.lukes. 

org/trunks. 

n Miscellaneous 

Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Jan. 26, March 10 

& April 24 — Open Houses 

The First Academy, 2667 Bruton Blvd., 

Orlando, holds open houses on the following 

dates: Oct. 1, Nov. 5, Dec. 3, Jan. 26, 

March 10 and April 24. Time: 9 a.m. for 

all, except Jan. 26, which is at 2 p.m. For 


visit thefirstacademy.org. 

n Networking/Clubs 

Sept. 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 — 

Tuesday Networking Group Meetings 

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 Bob Gentile, 

bob@naturalsolutionsllc.com. 


Sept. 25, Oct. 9 & 23 — Horizon West 

Networking Group Meetings 

Orlando Health Emergency Room and 

Medical Pavilion, Second Floor, Center for 

Health Improvement, 17000 Porter Road, 

Winter Garden, hosts meetings of West 

Orange Chamber of Commerce’s Horizon 

West Networking Group. Time: 8-9 a.m. 

Meetings are free for WOCC members and 

exclusive to one person per industry. For 

more information, email Tina Zernickow, 

tzernickow@axiombanking.com. 

Sept. 26 — Attorney Networking Event 

The Student Center at Bishop Moore Catholic 

High School, 3901 Edgewater Drive, 

Orlando, hosts an evening of networking 

with local attorneys who are BMCHS alumni. 

Reservations are required. Time: 6:30 p.m. 

For more information or to RSVP, email Kelly 

Bert, bertk@bishopmoore.org. 

Sept. 26, Oct. 10 & 24 — Thursday 


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 

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industry. For more information, email Marc 

Jablon, marc@imaginethatpromo.com. 

Sept. 26 & Oct. 31 — Winter Garden 

Book Club Meetings 

The S.C. Battaglia Memorial Winter 

Garden Library, 805 E. Plant St., Winter 

Garden, hosts meetings of the Winter 

Garden Book Club. This month’s selection 

is The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, 

and October’s selection is Alias Grace 

by Margaret Atwood. Time: 6-7 p.m. For 

more information or to register, visit attend. 

ocls.info/event/1382307. 

Oct. 2, 16 & 30 — Wednesday 


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, 10971 

W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee, hosts meetings 

of West Orange Chamber of Commerce’s 

Wednesday Networking Group. Time: 

8-9 a.m. Meetings are free for WOCC 

members and exclusive to one person per 

industry. For more information, email Pam 

Birdsong, pam@proformaalbrecht.net. 

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. 

Oct. 3 — Lead & Feed Networking Group 

Luncheon 

HarborChase, 7233 Della Drive, Orlando, 

hosts a luncheon of West Orange Chamber 

of Commerce’s Lead and Feed Networking 

Group. The series sponsor is Orlando Health 

— Health Central Hospital. Time: 11:30 

a.m.-1:30 p.m. Cost: $20 in advance, $30 

at the door for WOCC members; $30 for 

nonmembers. For more information, email 

kjones@wochamber.com. 

Oct. 3 — Retired Educators Meeting 

College Park United Methodist Church, 644 

W. Princeton St., Orlando, hosts an Orange 

County Retired Educators Association meeting, 

including “Sarah Charleton: A Woman 

of Colonial America,” a program presented 

by OCREA member Ann Gardepe. Anyone 

who has worked in education is invited 

to attend. Time: 10 a.m. for social time, 

10:30 a.m. for the meeting. For more 

information, call 407-843-6909 or visit 

www.ocrea-fl.org. 

n Support Groups 

Sept. 24, Oct. 8 & 22 — Mental Health 

Support Group Meetings 

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. 

Oct. 8 — 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 longterm 

care, seeks volunteers. Training is provided. 

For more information, call 888-831-0404 

or visit ombudsman.myflorida.com. 

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the 2019-20 school year with a Food Truck Spirit Night. 

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