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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SHOWBIZ SPOTLIGHT ........................................................................ 4
Taking the Stage With Take 6
31
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE.................................................................... 5
A World-Class Destination/International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce
SCHOOL NEWS................................................................................ 6
IN YOURNEIGHBORHOOD................................................................ 8
COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD ........................................................ 12
SOUTHWEST SOCIAL SEEN ............................................................. 14
West Orange Chamber of Commerce Best Fest
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Khristian Dentley, the baritone
voice of the multi-Grammy Awardwinning
vocal group Take 6, has always
lived his life by the principle of
faith. He said faith helps him not to
worry about what he doesn’t have.
“I just take what I have and put it
to work in the best way I know how,”
he said. “God takes care of the rest.”
Born to pastor parents in Columbia,
South Carolina, Khristian has been
immersed since birth in a musical environment
that not only includes gospel
greats like Commissioned, the
Winans and the Clark Sisters,
but artists from a variety of genres, including
Barbra Streisand; Earth,
Wind & Fire; Barry Manilow
and others.
“I’m grateful my parents exposed
me to many types of music,” Khristian
said. “It gave me many colors to
paint with later in life.”
Khristian was drawn to the stage
at an early age. He graduated from
the Dillard Center for the Performing
Arts in Fort Lauderdale in 2000 and
began to look for opportunities to
find his musical place in life. When
musical heroes Fred Hammond
and Take 6 brought their show to
town, Khristian saw his chance.
Undeterred by not having a ticket,
he simply did what he always does.
He went to work with what he had.
What he had was a Fred Hammond
T-shirt. He put it on, drove to the
venue, and sat in the parking lot
wondering how he might get into
the show. He thought it might take a
miracle, but he had no idea how big
the miracle would be.
When local stage workers began
arriving to set up the sound equipment
SHOWBIZ SPOTLIGHT
Taking the Stage With Take 6
Ocoee Resident Lives With Faith and Humility
Khristian Dentley of Ocoee brings a fresh perspective to
Christian music group Take 6.
and staging for the show, they saw
Khristian’s Fred Hammond T-shirt and
assumed he was the singer’s roadie.
They invited him into the venue for
breakfast and began asking him
how to stage the show. His quick and
clever reply was, “Let’s check the fax
machine.”
Hammond’s tech rider, or set-up
page, was on the fax machine waiting
with all the load-in instructions.
Half-way through the equipment
load-in, Hammond’s band walked in
and saw Khristian wearing his T-shirt,
so they invited him to lunch. Upon
their return to the venue, Take 6 arrived,
and Khristian seized an opportunity
to introduce himself to one of
the group — Mark Kibble. Kibble
Nurse Practitioners:
Esther Pelissier, ARPN-BC
Irene Gan, PMHNP
Raykha Crag-Chaderton, PMHNP-BC
Nadine Massillon, ARPN
Therapists:
Michael Kellogg, LMHC, ATR-BC
Randie Morillo, LCSW, ACSW
Amy Singleton, LMHC
Brooke Parker, LMHC
Cristal Daniel, LMHC
Nadine Massillon
Esther Pelissier
by Joel Staley
took an interest in
Khristian, and they
exchanged contact
information.
Khristian said it was
an amazing experience
to meet his heroes;
however, fast-forward
to four years later, and
he hadn’t yet left Fort
Lauderdale. In fact, he
was working at a call
center and not in the
music industry at all.
“I was grateful for
the job, but I didn’t feel
I was fulfilling my purpose
in life,” Khristian said. “I was restlessly
seeking more.”
Khristian didn’t know what “more”
was or how to find it, but he did have
Kibble’s email address. He sent a song
he wrote and recorded and asked if
Kibble would critique it.
Khristian’s timing was perfect. Take
6 member Cedric Dent had just accepted
an offer from Middle Tennessee
State University to join their faculty as
a professor and couldn’t make all the
group’s tour dates.
“Mark called me and asked if I wrote
and performed the song I emailed to
him, and I said yes,” Khristian said.
“He then invited me to work with him
on one of his songs and to fill in for
Cedric on a couple of tour dates.”
It was the moment he had been hoping
for. Khristian impressed Kibble and
the rest of Take 6 with his fill-in performances
and eventually became a fullfledged
member of the group in 2011.
Khristian no longer lives in South
Florida. He’s currently a resident of
Ocoee. Many ask why he doesn’t live
closer to the action like Atlanta or Los
Angeles. Khristian explained that his
family is based in Ocoee, so there’s
no way he would live anywhere else.
“Taking care of my family is always
the priority,” he said. “I pride myself on
being a present father and husband.
I fly a lot and have a busy schedule.
Some entertain tens of thousands and
give everything on stage, but phone
it in with their families. You win the
crowd, but you lose your family. I can
never allow myself to be guilty of that.”
In addition to the silky smooth vocals
he delivers on Take 6 recordings and in
live performances, Khristian also plays
keyboards, drums and bass guitar.
“My father taught my brother and
I to play these instruments,” Khristian
said. “He said you might walk into a
church service one day where they
need an extra hand. He insisted that
we always be available to serve the
Lord with our musical gifts.”
Khristian is about 10 years younger
than the other members of Take 6 and
has had different influences in his life.
He believes this allows him to bring
new ideas to the group that help keep
their collective artistry and performances
fresh. For example, though the
group is best known for its a cappella
delivery, at Khristian’s encouragement,
they are now adding a band behind
them from time to time.
“Once you’ve been blessed with
great success, it’s easy to relax and
become comfortable,” he said. “If our
group is going to progress, we have to
be willing to be uncomfortable.”
The group debuted its new show
format, including the backing band,
in a performance earlier this year
and hope to share it in other venues
soon. They also recently headlined
This Is Jesus at the Dr. Phillips Center
for the Performing Arts. It’s a show
many have called the Christian music
event of the year. They shared the
stage with Jordan Smith, winner
of The Voice Season 9, and Tecla
Award-winner Blanca. Other recent
performances include a Beach
Boys tribute where they sang
Don’t Worry Baby with R&B legend
Michael McDonald at the Dolby
Theater in Los Angeles. It was taped
and aired this past Easter.
Despite all the achievements and
stars he’s performed with, Khristian insists
humility is the key.
“The level of humility we choose is
critical to our success in life,” he said.
“Jesus made himself in the form of a
servant. I don’t mind serving those
around me, either.” ª

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A World-Class Destination
Celebrating the International Drive Resort Area
Maria Triscari,
president and CEO
of the International
Drive Resort
Area Chamber of
Commerce.
The tourism industry and convention
markets are back in full swing,
and, for more than 35 years, the
International Drive Resort
Area Chamber of Commerce
has led the way with game-changing
initiatives to ensure the success
of the I-Drive Resort Area as
a world-class resort destination.
Maria Triscari, president and CEO
of the International Drive Resort Area
Chamber of Commerce, discussed
I-Drive’s initiatives in transportation
and development that will ensure
I-Drive’s future success as a worldclass
resort destination.
What transformations have occurred
in the I-Drive Resort Area?
The International Drive corridor
has experienced incredible growth.
We now have more than 130 hotels,
which equates to 45,000 hotel rooms.
We are now home to 40% of all the
hotel rooms in Orange, Osceola and
Seminole counties. I-Drive also has
hundreds of restaurants of every cuisine;
900 retail outlets; six major theme
parks; 45 family-friendly attractions;
and the Orange County Convention
Center, which is world-renowned and
provides a $3 billion economic impact.
We are a major economic engine
for the Southwest region, and we
are essential to the tourism market.
Why is completing the master
plan at the Orange County
Convention Center crucial for
future success?
Conventions have come back strong
to prepandemic levels. Meetings and
conventions are back, and they are here
to stay and will continue to grow. The
comeback has been even greater than
we anticipated. We are very confident
on the future success of the convention
market. That is why we are excited to
revisit the Orange County Convention
Center master plan that was put on hold
due to the pandemic. The enhancements
at the convention center are essential to
stay competitive in a very competitive
market. The Orange County Convention
Center creates a $3 billion annual economic
impact to the region. We are the
premiere convention center in the nation
and must stay on the forefront to ensure
future success.
The International Drive
Resort Area currently employs
more than 75,000 employees.
What type of opportunities
are available in the hospitality
industry?
The wonderful thing about the tourism
industry is that there are opportunities
for everyone regardless of age,
education, language or prior work
experience. You can start at an entry
level position and become management
level and beyond. Many
executives started at entry level and
excelled. It’s a great time to become
a part of this exciting industry that
provides good pay and great benefits.
In addition, many of our companies
provide scholarships to colleges
to help enhance their employees’ life
skills and educational levels.
The I-Drive Corridor has a
very strong economic outlook,
and it’s a very exciting
time for the resort destination.
What types of initiatives have
been implemented?
New attractions like Epic Universe
will open in 2025, and, because of
the chamber’s Right Rail initiative, mass
transit from Orlando International
Airport to an International Drive station
will become a reality. The Sunshine
Corridor will include a mass transit station
at I-Drive to service both Sunrail
and Brightline. This new rail line is
great news for residents, employees
and visitors alike. It will be a mass transit
system that will service everyone.
What transformations has
the International Drive Resort
Area undergone?
I-Drive is such a success because it
continues to transform. The 1980’s attraction
Mercado is now ICON Park,
a $300 million investment; Friday’s
Front Row is now Mango’s and
Hollywood Plaza; and the Orange
County Civic Center is now the
Orange County Convention Center,
a world-premiere convention center.
What has been the impact
of I-Drive Chamber initiatives
like the Tourism Orlando
Leadership Program?
One of the most successful programs
that the chamber has created is
the highly acclaimed Tourism Orlando
Leadership Program that is now celebrating
its 23rd anniversary. This
incredible 11-month program enables
participants to learn about the vast
components and aspects of the tourism
industry, from marketing to operations
to behind-the-scenes tours and special
presentations at our major
theme parks and facilities
like the Orlando International
Airport, the Orange County
Sheriff’s Office, and the
Orange County Convention
Center. We are delighted with
the tremendous success of this
program that is now a staple in
our tourism industry, with more
than 1,000 people graduating
to date, earning their “Ph.T.” in
tourism.
How does the I-Drive
Resort Area give back
to the community?
PROMOTIONAL FEATURE
I-Drive is a community of generosity.
The International Drive
Resort Area leaders believe in giving
back. Major stakeholders like
Harris Rosen have donated millions
of dollars through their philanthropic
work. I-Drive representatives
care about their community and
proudly support many charitable
organizations through philanthropic
programs, events and monetary donations
as well as through donating
goods and services to those in need.
What does the future hold
for I-Drive Resort Area?
The I-Drive Chamber is a very
strong and active chamber with a
tremendous vision for the future and
great political leaders to lead the
way. All those things combined make
our future very bright. As Abraham
Lincoln once said, “The best way to
predict the future is to create it.” And
that is what the International Drive
Resort Area has done for more than
50 years. We just can’t wait to see
what the next 50 years will bring.
For more information or to join the International
Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce, visit
www.internationaldrivechamber.com.
Members of the International Drive Resort
Area Chamber of Commerce Tourism Orlando
Leadership Program.

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Q Dr. Phillips Elementary
Orange County Public Schools
celebrated its ADDitions school volunteers
and Partners in Education
during the Crystal Awards, its annual
community outreach recognition
program. The event honored
people and organizations that are
highly valued for their lasting impact,
which helps ensure every child
has a promising and successful future.
During the 2022-23 school
year, more than 52,000 ADDitions
school volunteers contributed nearly
4.3 million hours of their time.
That’s the equivalent of nearly
180,000 days of help for students.
In addition, nearly 2,700 Partners
in Education gave their support to
schools, which is equivalent to $5
million. Among the awards given
out, Denise Hartman of Dr.
Phillips Elementary was awarded
Diamond Coordinator of the Year.
Q Panther Lake
Elementary
Panther Lake Elementary students
participated in the Battle of the
Books. Team members answered
three rounds of questions about
this year’s Sunshine State Books,
competing against 17 teams in the
Southwest area. The young scholars
showcased their hard work and
dedication.
The Panther Lake Elementary
Chess Club competed at the
Orange County Public Schools
West & Southwest Learning
Community Chess Tournament.
Kindergartner Madeline Artis
placed third and second grader
Ethan Artis placed fifth for the
West Learning Community K-2
group.
SCHOOL NEWS
Panther
Lake
Elementary’s
Battle of the
Books team
competes
against 17
other teams
in Southwest
Orlando.
compiled by Lauren Gonsalves
The Chess Club at Panther Lake Elementary competes in the Orange County Public Schools
West & Southwest Learning Community Chess Tournament.
Q Dr. Phillips High
Angelo
Zizza is
one of four
Dr. Phillips
High students
awarded
scholarships
from the
Rotary
Club of Dr.
Phillips.
Q West Orange High
West Orange High 2022-23
freshman Madison McFarland
competed in the Windermere Art
Festival. She placed second for her
chalk drawing in the 18-younger age
group. Congratulations to Madison
on her creative piece of art.
Noah Anderson Hall-King,
a 2022-23 ninth grader at West
Orange High, won first place in
the senior division of the mathematics
and computational science category
and analysis research area
at the Orange County Science
Exposition. His “Novel Model for
Reactor-Grade Crystalline Nuclear
Fuel” STEM project focused on developing
an efficient process, so a
nuclear reactor would produce less
waste.
Q Windermere High
The High School High Tech program
at Windermere High won first
place during The Able Trust’s 2023
Project Venture entrepreneurial
competition. The two-time, winningstudent
team competed against two
other school districts with its Baby
Buddy product, which is a safety
bracelet worn by parents as a reminder
to not leave their children in
a hot vehicle.
Q Et Al
Orange County Public Schools
was honored with the Best
Communities for Music Education
designation from The NAMM
Foundation for its outstanding
commitment to music education.
Madison
McFarland, a
Windermere resident
and West Orange High
2022-23 student, places
second in the 18-younger
age group of the
Windermere Art Festival.

Now in its 24th year, the designation
is awarded to districts that
demonstrate outstanding achievement
in efforts to provide music
access and education to all students.
To qualify, OCPS officials
answered detailed questions
about funding, graduation requirements,
music class participation,
instruction time, facilities, support
for the music program, and community
music-making programs.
Responses were verified by school
officials and reviewed by The
Music Research Institute at the
University of Kansas.
Officials of the National Merit
Scholarship Corp. announced
this year’s National Merit $2,500
Scholarship winners. They were chosen
from a talent pool of more than
15,000 finalists in the 2023 National
Merit Scholarship Program. The winners
are the finalists in each state
judged to have the strongest combination
of accomplishments, skills
and potential for success in rigorous
college studies. These scholars were
selected by a committee of college
admissions officers and high school
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counselors, who appraised a substantial
amount of information submitted
by both the finalists and their high
schools: the academic record, including
difficulty level of subjects studied
and grades earned; scores from
the Preliminary SAT/National Merit
Scholarship Qualifying Test; contributions
and leadership in school
and community activities; an essay
written by the finalist; and a recommendation
written by a high school
official. Southwest-area students who
received a scholarship include Yash
Agrawal and Daniel Liu of Lake
Highland Preparatory School;
Madison Modlin of Olympia
High; and Jay Khemchandani,
Fanghai Yu and Fangwen Yu
of Windermere Preparatory
School.
Steve Whitaker recently celebrated
20 years as the head of
school at The First Academy. The
TFA family surprised Mr. Whitaker
with a schoolwide day of celebration.
Every student across each division of
The First Academy (lower, middle,
upper, The Classical School and The
First Hope) wrote a personalized note
of congratulations. Mr. Whitaker
walked into a fully decorated office
with all the notes proudly displayed.
Each student also took home a delicious,
celebratory treat. Mr. Whitaker
was surprised with a luncheon with
past school board members, TFA
alumni, the Rev. Jim Henry, the Rev.
David Uth, special friends and the
Whitaker family. For more details of
his accomplishments during the past
two decades, visit thefirstacademy.
org/blog/dr-steve-d-whitaker-celebrating-20-years-of-excellence-at-thefirst-academy.
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does mentioning it constitute an endorsement.
School News is welcome and may be mailed to
P.O. Box 851, Windermere, FL 34786; or emailed
to Lauren@kearneypublishing.com. ª
The Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips, represented by (l. to r.) Terry Taggart, Dave
Lehman, Jj Lullen and David Holmes, donates toys to Orange County schools,
represented by (l. to r.) Pam Gould, Kristi Weiss and Alba Lorenzo.

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Q Celebration
More than 500 people attended
Central College’s 23rd annual
Scholarship Dinner, during which
donors, students and families were
honored. Tyler Wildermuth of
Celebration received the Orville
& Ermina Dykstra Scholarship and
Wilbur T. Washington Diversity
Scholarship for the 2022-23 academic
year for a high commitment
to academic achievement. Tyler is a
member of Central College’s Class
of 2025.
Q MetroWest
Mariam Saied, a MetroWest
resident and graduate of
Windermere High School, was
awarded a grant from The Steven
Daniel Smallen Memorial Fund at
Hamilton College for the 2022-23
academic year. The fund is designed
to encourage creativity among
Hamilton students by providing grants
for projects displaying originality, expressiveness
and imagination. Final
projects must lead to something that
can be displayed and enjoyed by the
Hamilton community. Mariam, a senior
majoring in art, used the award
for “Yaadein,” an art thesis project
in which color is used to explore
the culture of silence in South Asian
households and the introspection that
occurs when that silence is broken.
Q Windermere
IN YOURNEIGHBORHOOD
Molly McLaughlin of
Windermere was inducted into The
University of Alabama’s Blue Key
Honor Society during the Tapping on
the Mound ceremony during Honors
Week. The society is a premier honor
society that recognizes college
students for balanced and all-around
excellence in scholarship, leadership
and service. At that time, she was
also inducted into the Mortar Board
National Honor Society. Mortar
compiled by Lauren Gonsalves
Board, a national honor society for
men and women, is based on leadership,
scholarship and service. It is
one of the highest honors that can
be granted to seniors. Members must
display outstanding dedication to
service and leadership.
Q Winter Garden
Winter
Garden
resident Travis
Brown joins
ShuffieldLowman
as a senior
associate.
ShuffieldLowman officials announced
that attorney Travis
Brown of Winter Garden joined
the firm’s Orlando office as a senior
associate, practicing in the
areas of commercial and civil litigation;
guardianship, probate and
trust litigation; intellectual property;
marketing and media; data
privacy and cybersecurity. Travis’
prior experience includes work as
an assistant attorney general in the
Consumer Protection Division of
the Tennessee Attorney General’s
Office, prosecuting consumer protection
matters with a focus on
financial services fraud. His law
firm experience includes handling
federal and state commercial
litigation matters and counseling
corporate clients about emerging
technology, consumer financial
services, internet and social media
matters, data privacy laws and
regulatory disputes.
Winter Garden resident
Abby-Carlyle Ross was initiated
into the Florida Gulf Coast
University Circle of Omicron Delta
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If we win we will have a big “Sale-a-bration”
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407.909.1097
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Kappa, the National
Leadership Honor Society.
The society welcomed 787
new initiates from 32 universities
this past March.
Students initiated into the
society must be sophomores,
juniors, seniors
or graduate/professional
students in the top 35% of
their class; demonstrate
leadership experience in
at least one of the five
pillars; and embrace the
ODK ideals. Fewer than
5% of students on a campus
are invited to join
each year.
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Winter Garden resident
Samuel Tyrrell was
hired as an audit associate
at KPMG LLP in Greenville,
South Carolina, before graduation.
He is a senior at Bob Jones
University pursuing a bachelor's
degree in accounting.
Q Et Al
West Orange Chamber of
Commerce ambassadors held
45-year anniversary celebration
for Suzi Karr Realty. 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 WOCC, call 407-
656-1304 or visit wochamber.com.
West Orange Chamber of Commerce ambassadors celebrate the 45-year anniversary of Suzi Karr Realty.
Kudos to the following Southwestarea
residents on their recent
graduations:
• Flagler College graduates included
Winter Garden residents
Sarah Alexander, Bachelor
of Arts in history; Christian
Galloway, Bachelor of Arts
in graphic design; and Hunter
Makin, Bachelor of Arts in history;
Ocoee resident Halle
Brasse, Bachelor of Arts in psychology;
and Windermere residents
Caroline Carr, Bachelor of
Arts in sociology and criminology,
and Cassidy Steiner, Bachelor
of Science in coastal environmental
science.
• Madison Cooper of
Winter Garden graduated from
East Stroudsburg University with
a Bachelor of Science in social
work.
photo courtesy of WOCC
• Aria Solano of Winter
Garden graduated from Piedmont
University.
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Guillermo J. Nazario, D.C.

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Lori McCord (left), membership chair of the Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips,
congratulates newest member, Pam Gould (second from left). They are joined by (l. to r.)
Michael Hanley, sponsor, and Marc Ramey, club president.
Faculty members and students
from Trine University’s Doctor of
Physical Therapy program presented
research at the American
Physical Therapy Association
(APTA) Combined Sections
Meeting, held in San Diego. The
Trine group presented or co-presented
two educational sessions
lasting two hours each, one platform
presentation and six research
posters at the nation’s largest physical
therapy conference. One of
the research posters was Southwest
resident Joseph Bodovetz,
along with faculty Jenna Encheff
and Nicole Walter and fellow
students Brendan Werstine, Kyle
Foerg, Joseph Bodovetz and
Nicole Chatterson, presenting
“Blood Flow Restriction Effects on
Muscle Activation During Robotic
Ambulation in Patients with SCI.”
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa
Phi, the nation’s oldest, most selective
collegiate honor society
for all academic disciplines, inducted
new members. They are
among approximately 25,000 students,
faculty, professional staff
and alumni to be initiated into Phi
Kappa Phi each year. Membership
is by invitation only and requires
nomination and approval by a
chapter. Only the top 10% of seniors
and 7.5% of juniors are eligible
for membership. Graduate
students in the top 10% of the
number of candidates for graduate
degrees may also qualify,
as do faculty members, professional
staff and alumni who have
achieved scholarly distinction.
• Macy Allen of Windermere
at the University of North Florida.
• Charles Campbell of
Winter Garden at Florida State
University.
• Arielle Hanley of Windermere
at the University of Florida.
• Iris Pearson of Windermere
at the University of Alabama at
Birmingham.
• Lindsay Sernka of Winter
Garden at the University of Florida.
• Raymond Singh of Winter
Garden at the University of
Florida.
• Linda Stewart of Windermere
at Northern Illinois University.

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Lori McCord (left), membership chair of the Rotary Club of Dr. Phillips, presents
Carolyn McAfee (center), treasurer, as Rotarian of the Month for March. She is
congratulated by Marc Ramey, president.
Although we try to ensure that all information presented
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n Charity/Fundraiser
June 21 — 4.01K Race For Financial
Fitness
Harbor Park, 4990 New Broad St., Orlando, hosts Junior
Achievement of Central Florida’s eighth annual 4.01K Race for
Financial Fitness, including financial literacy-themed activities
along the route. Time: 6 p.m. Sponsorships are available. For
more information, email kbrown@jacentralfl.org. To register for
the race, visit secure.qgiv.com/event/40ra2023.
n Children’s Program
June 3-July 29 — Summer At Your Library
The Orange County Library System hosts its annual summer
program — All Together Now: Kindness, Friendship and Unity.
Programs, classes and events continue to be offered both in
person and online. For more information or to register, call
407-835-7323 or visit ocls.info/summer.
n Class/Program
June 10 — Family & Friends CPR Course
Celebration Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave., Celebration,
hosts the Family & Friends CPR Course, which teaches lifesaving
skills of adult hands-only CPR; adult CPR with breaths;
child CPR with breaths; infant CPR; adult and child AED use;
and mild and severe airway block for adults, children and
infants. Time: 10 a.m.-noon. Cost: $30. For more information
or to register, visit omi.enrollware.com/enroll?id=8031268.
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n Events/Performances
Through Aug. 26 — An Elegy To
Rosewood Art Exhibition
The Visiting Exhibition Gallery at Hannibal Square
Heritage Center, 642 W. New England Ave., Winter
Park, hosts Crealdé School of Art’s visiting exhibition,
An Elegy to Rosewood, in commemoration of
the 100-year anniversary of the Rosewood Massacre.
For more information, call 407-539-2680 or visit
hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org.
June 18 — A Juneteenth Experience For Kids
Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 E. Princeton St.,
Orlando, hosts the third annual Lunch and Learn: A
Juneteenth Experience for Kids, a free event (co-sponsored
by Black Theatre Girl Magic and the Florida Theatre
Association) that includes a range of interactive and
educational activities, performances, crafts, a barbecue
lunch and other food vendors, and more. Time: 11 a.m.-3
p.m. For more information or to register for the event, visit
www.juneteenthorlando.org.
July 2 — MusicWorks Independence Day
Celebration
MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando,
hosts the third annual MusicWorks Independence Day
event, including a professional skydiving team, live music,
fireworks, food trucks, rides, vendors and adult beverages
for sale. Offsite parking only is available off Metrocenter
Boulevard, where a shuttle service is provided. Attendees
should bring chairs or blankets. Personal fireworks, coolers
and pets are prohibited. Time: 4-10 p.m. Admission
is free. For more information, call 407-601-5995 or visit
www.metrowestcommunity.com.
n Miscellaneous
compiled by Lisa Sagers
June 22 — Food Truck Connection
MetroWest Golf Club, 2100 S. Hiawassee Road, Orlando,
hosts the MetroWest Food Truck Connection, including
food, fun and music. Time: fourth Thursday of every
month from 5:30-8:30 p.m. For more information, visit
www.metrowestcommunity.com.
July 10, 2023 — Contest Submission
Deadline
Photographers are invited to participate in the 2024
Historic Preservation Board Calendar and competition.
This year, the board is seeking photos that capture
Orlando’s Lake Lawsona Historic District. Subject matter
should be from structures that are at least 50 years old.
A $100 honorarium is awarded to each photographer
whose picture is selected. The deadline for entries is 5 p.m.
on July 10, 2023. For more information about submission
guidelines, visit orlando.gov/calendarcontest.
n Networking/Clubs
Ongoing — Fun, Friendship &
Philanthropy
The West Orange Women seeks females of all ages to join its
group for fun, making friends and helping those in need. Annual
dues are $25. For more information, email Alice Bergeson,
aliceberg@gmail.com; or visit www.westorangewomen.com.
Ongoing — West Orange Republican
Women, Federated Luncheon
Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, 9000 Bay Hill Blvd.,
Orlando, hosts a monthly general meeting/luncheon of the West
Orange Republican Women, Federated, including stimulating speakers.
For more information, email info@worwf.org or visit worwf.org.
June 6, 13, 20 & 27 — Virtual
Toastmasters Meetings
Windermere Toastmasters Club No. 4662754 holds Zoom
meetings. Attendees learn to develop their oral communication
and leadership skills in a supportive and positive learning
environment. Time: Tuesdays from 7-8:30 p.m. For more
information or to request online Zoom meeting details, visit
www.4662754.toastmastersclubs.org and click “Contact Us.”
June 7, 14, 21 & 28 — Virtual
Toastmasters Meetings
The Turnpike Toastmasters Club holds Zoom meetings. Time:
Wednesdays from noon-1 p.m. For more information or to register
for a virtual meeting, visit 2362.toastmastersclubs.org and
click “Contact Us” at least one day before the event.
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June 8, 15, 22 & 29 — Virtual Thursday
Morning Men’s Group
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church hosts a men’s online
group with the Rev. Jad. Time: Thursdays at 7:45 a.m.
via Zoom. For more information or to register, call
407-876-4991 or visit st.lukes.org/adults.
June 8, 15, 22 & 29 — Virtual
Toastmasters Meetings
The Vista Toastmasters Club holds Zoom meetings.
Time: Thursdays from 7-8:30 p.m. For more information,
email vistatoastmasters.zoom@gmail.com or
visit www.vistatoastmasters.org.
n Support Groups
Ongoing — Hope For Hurting Parents
Support Group Meetings
The Parish Life Center at Holy Family Catholic Church,
5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts
Hope for Hurting Parents support group meetings
for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc., who
have children of any age who struggle with mental
health issues, self-harm, eating disorders, substance
abuse, gender confusion, suicidal thoughts and more.
Time: first and third Monday of each month from
6-8 p.m. For more information, email Beth Denhof,
bethdenhof@msn.com, or call her at 407-399-5872;
or email Kelly Muscaro, kkmuscaro@aol.com, or call
her at 407-963-5277. For more information, including
resources and book recommendations, visit
www.hopeforhurtingparents.com.
Ongoing — Virtual GriefShare Support
Group Meetings
Healing Waters Faith Ministries hosts virtual grief support
group meetings for anyone hurting after the death of a
spouse, child, family member, friend or pet. Time: Mondays
from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: Meetings are free; workbook is
$20 plus shipping. For more information, call 407-704-7011.
To register, email healingwatersfaithministries@gmail.com.
June 6 & 20 — Virtual Teen Grief
Support Group Meetings
The Cornerstone Hospice Bereavement Team holds virtual teen
grief support group meetings for teens 12-17 struggling with
the loss of a loved one or feeling anxious, upset or confused
because of the pandemic. Groups are free and open to the
public. Registration is required. Time: first and third Tuesday of
each month from 5-6 p.m. For more information or to register,
call 866-742-6655 or visit www.cornerstonehospice.org.
June 7 & 21 — Virtual Teen Talks
Support Group Meetings
The Cornerstone Hospice Bereavement Team holds virtual teen
talks support group meetings for youth 12-17. Groups are
free and open to the public. Registration is required. Time:
first and third Wednesday of each month from 3:30-4:30
p.m. For more information or to register, call 866-742-6655
or visit www.cornerstonehospice.org.
June 13 & 27 — Mental Health Support
Group Meetings
The second floor of Building B at St. Luke’s United Methodist
Church, 4851 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts
free connection and family support group meetings for
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individuals affected by mental illness. The connection
support group meets in Room B-204, and families
meet in Room B-206. The 90-minute meeting is peerled
and helps 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 13 & July 11— Virtual Support
Group Meetings 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 Volunteers Needed
Ongoing — Volunteers Needed
My Brother’s Keeper seeks volunteers — especially adult men
(18-older) of color — who can serve as positive role models
and mentor boys and young men of color. For more information,
email Grace, gdearden@vcifl.org, at Volunteers for
Community Impact.
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West Orange Chamber of Commerce Best Fest made its comeback after the Best Fest in 2020 was
canceled due to the pandemic. This year’s event had a new layout, music by saxophonist Tamara Danielsson
provided by Pilars Martini and Loft, DJ Bubbles from Florida Foam Factory, interactive entertainment, outdoor
games by Giant Yard Games, giveaways and more. It was a true representation of west Orange County with
more than 1,200 local attendees and more than 65 restaurants, bars, caterers, breweries and businesses
participating in the event. Voted best business in each category were the following:
• Best food: Westgate Lakes Resorts & Spa.
• Best beverage: Pilars Martini.
• Best dessert: Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream.
• Best healthy option: Table Top Catering.
• Best business booth: Love Motorsports of Ocoee.
▲ Table Top Catering wins best healthy option at the
West Orange Chamber of Commerce Best Fest.
▲ Pilars Martini wins best beverage at the West
Orange Chamber of Commerce Best Fest.
▲ Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream wins best dessert at
the West Orange Chamber of Commerce Best Fest.
▲ Westgate Lakes Resorts & Spa wins best food at the
West Orange Chamber of Commerce Best Fest.
▲ Love Motorsports of Ocoee wins best business booth
at the West Orange Chamber of Commerce Best Fest.

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