The 9th Annual Taste of Orlando event will take place on the Boulevard at Waterford Lakes Town Center. Enjoy unlimited food sampling from more than 50 restaurants, live music, a chili cook-off event, a kid’s play area, and a local business expo. Tickets may be purchased in advance through November 14th from the Mall Management Office in Waterford Lakes Town Center and at the Washington Mutual Waterford Lakes Town Center branch. Tickets are $10 for adults $5 for children ages 3-10 if purchased in advance or $12 for adults $5 for children on the day of the event Proceeds will benefit the... Read more
Join the Orlando Affiliate for PurpleStride Orlando at beautiful Blanchard Park. This third annual walk/run and 1-mile fun run will include refreshments, entertainment and a raffle. All proceeds benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Adults can register online for only $20 by October 31, and children ages 10-17 can register for $15. After October 31, adults can register for $25 and children ages 10-17 can register for $20. Participants who register before October 31 will also be guaranteed an event T-shirt. Registrations received after October 31 will have T-shirts available while supplies... Read more
Bring your blanket or lawn chair and enjoy free popcorn during the movie screening! Located in Avalon Park. Hosted by the Merchant Association. For more information, call 407-658-6565 or visit http://www.avalonpark.com Movie Synopsis: When a meteorite from outer space hits a young California woman named Susan Murphy and turns her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. As a last resort, under the guidance of General W.R. Monger, on a desperate order from The President, the motley crew of Monsters... Read more
Lake Nona and Track Shack Host 2nd ANNUAL RUNNONA 5K at ‘Medical City.’ On Saturday, November 7th, Lake Nona will host its second annual RUNNONA 5k, offering run/walk enthusiasts of all ages a unique opportunity to view the emerging Medical City and Orlando’s fastest growing, innovative, master-planned community. The road race starts directly outside UCF’s Health Sciences Campus and will lead participants along the beautifully landscaped Lake Nona Boulevard. The last stretch will wind through the award-winning VillageWalk at Lake Nona community. Exciting post-race entertainment... Read more
At Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, the near empty shelves aren’t a sign that fewer people are giving - it’s a sign that more people are hungry. The economic climate has spurred a dramatic increase in the amount of people who need food bank services, so the demand has been greater compared to this time last year. Local business Resource Consulting Group recently volunteered at Second Harvest. Second Harvest is calling on continued support from businesses and neighbors this holiday season to meet the community’s needs. Every year, the Food Bank relies on more than 7,500... Read more
