Walk for the Poor /St Vincent de Paul /Holy Walkamolies Team

Holy Walkamolies team, from the Our Lady of the Lakes conference, will be walking along with the Sanford conference of St Vincent the Paul on October 1, 2016 at 0900AM at Ft. Melon Park in Sanford, FL . This walk will not only raise the funds needed to continue helping others, but also serves as a reminder of the time and distances the underprivileged people in our community spend on a daily basis searching and asking for assistance.

The money raised from this event will be used to continue supporting 3 middle schools with food and clothing, assist our underprivileged brothers and sisters with basic necessities, and provide us with the resources needed to aid those who have unpredictable expenses.

Registration in person will be at 8:00 AM or you can register on line through fopwalk.org . Please make sure that you register or contribute  under ” the Holy Walkamolies Team ” of the St Vincent de Paul of Our Lady of the Lakes , Deltona, Fl . The walk will start at 9:00 AM.

Camp Africa Florida

Do not miss this annual unique, family friendly, high energy African drum, dance and cultural experience – CAMP AFRICA FLORIDA. Picture yourself immersed in the sights, sounds and flavors of an African village without ever leaving the continent. More than twenty professional African Drum and Dance Masters come together to host, entertain, perform and lead workshops in their arts.

Learn the secret rhythms from African Masters of Drum. Learn the lively and spirited dances and the history behind the movements from African Masters of Dance. Learn about and play ancient African hand-made traditional instruments, such as the Balafon, Dodo and Kora.

Attend youth classes. Join African song classes. Listen to storytellers share their experiences, those of their ancestors and the mysteries and lore of traditional African life. Try African cuisine, shop for arts, crafts, and musical instruments from a variety of vendors.

Thrill to the nightly entertainment of professional African performing groups in their colorful native costumes. See legendary masked dancers perform their unique cultural ceremonies. Drum with the Masters at the nightly drum circle around the bonfire.

Set up your tent and camp under the stars. (Primitive camping space included in the price of full event admission), tent rentals available.  This value-packed event is an experience of a lifetime that you will never forget.

 The only African camp on the East Coast! It all happens Thursday, September 29th (4pm) thru Sunday October 2nd (2pm), 2016 at the Flaming Arrow Scout Reservation, 1201 Boy Scout Camp Rd, Lake Wales, FL 33898.   Find out more at www.CampAfricaFlorida.com

See you in the Village!

CHI Faith-embracing Foster Parent Training

CHI Faith Embracing Foster Parent Training
Location: First Christian Church of Kissimmee

What if you could change a child’s life forever?  Or forever strengthen a family? If you’ve ever wondered about children and families affected by foster care and how you can help… if you’ve ever thought, “maybe I could help just one…..” You were born with the ability to change someone’s life.

The Children’s Home Inc. is hosting a Faith-embracing PRIDE Foster Parent training for Osceola county residents. The fast track classes are four consecutive Saturdays starting on 10/01/2016 to 10/22/2016 from 9 am to 4 pm at First Christian Church of Kissimmee, 415 N. Main Street Kissimmee FL.  For more information and to register contact Adriana at: 321-442-8485

Conway Days Fall Festival

Conway Days Fall Festival will have vendors, crafts, food, rummage sale, plant sale, bake sale, and children’s games and activities.

Please call the church for more information or to participate.  407-277-5010.

Fall Encounter 2016: Prophesy

WHAT IS GOD SAYING? The world is saying a lot of things about how it thinks the family should be set up. It says a lot about what people should be taught in schools and how they should be educated. It says a lot about what it thinks the church is and should be. It tells us its own definition of identity. The world has a lot to say about a lot of things.

But what is God saying about families, about education? What is God saying about His church? What does He have to say about the identity of individuals? God definitely speaks, and He has some things to say about the condition of our lives.

This Fall Encounter is a two-day conference that will bring in powerful speakers such as Pastor Joel Stockstill of Bethany Church who travels to many different churches ministering to youth, young adults, and leaders, Pastor George Sotolongo of Orlando House of Prayer, Pastor Antione Ashley the associate pastor at The Lighthouse Church and pastor of The UpperRoom Network Youth Ministry, and more. This conference will equip youth and young adults with God’s word for their everyday lives.

This conference will start Friday, September 30^th at 6:00 pm till 9:00pm and resume Saturday, October 1^st at 9:00 am till 9:00 pm.

This Encounter only costs $30/person, and tickets are expected to sell out! If you’re ready to hear what God has to say about your life, you definitely do not want to miss this conference!

Historic Longwood Farmers & Artisans Market

We will be holding our inaugural market. This will be a weekly market offering local, handmade and fresh offerings to include fresh food, arts and crafts. We will offer over 30 local business’ products to all of Central Florida. All are welcome!

Historic Longwood Farmers & Artisans Market (HLFAM)

Over 30 LOCAL business owners will be showcasing their products. There will be lots of food/ trucks, arts and crafts, & music provided by DJ Dizzlephunk (DJ Dizzlephunk Facebook) from 10 am – 1 PM. Bring your dancing shoes!

The Longwood fire department is going to bring out a fire truck for the kids to enjoy from 9:30 AM – 11 AM. We are also going to have the police department out from 11 AM to 12:30 PM. The police department is going to bring a squad car & a special guest with them!

There will also be a fall themed “photo op area” where kids can create their own arts and crafts.
This is going to be a week at the market that you do not want to miss!

Stay up-to-date on all of what’s happening at the HLFAM on our Facebook page here!

Orange County Clerk of Courts Legal Matters Education Forum

The Orange County Clerk of Courts will host a free housing legal education forum, Legal Matters, on Saturday, October 1, 2016.

Legal Matters will focus on specific areas of housing law, with a major focus on foreclosure prevention, foreclosure lawsuits, probate, estates and property left behind.

Four seminars will be offered by legal experts who will be able to answer questions relating to housing law. The seminars include:

• Foreclosure Lawsuits: What happens when the homeowner dies?
• Time Waits for No One: What to do when a love one dies.
• Florida Hardest-Hit Fund Program: How it works and who does it benefit?
• Reverse Mortgages: What happens after death?

The JMJ Pregnancy Center 2016 Lifting Lives Gala

Please join us for a fun and inspiring night at the 26^th annual JMJ Pregnancy Center Living Lives Gala on Saturday, October 1^st.  This special event is our largest fundraiser of the year to raise significant funds for the annual operation of our 4 Central Florida pregnancy centers in Orlando, Kissimmee, St. Cloud and UCF.

The mission of the JMJ Pregnancy Center is to support the God given right of every pregnant woman to give birth and every unborn child to be born, by providing assistance before and after birth. Come see how JMJ is helping families in our community and learn how you can support us to do even more in the coming year!

The night kicks off at 5:30pm with a cocktail hour with much to see along with a putting challenge to test out your golf skills for valuable prizes.  Dinner will be followed by the anticipated award-winning comedy of Mr. Paul Aldrich whose “funny music” and stand-up comedy have been featured at thousands of events around the world.

Space is limited, so be sure to buy your tickets early!  And remember that your support is directly helping those on the front lines working to protect life and serve those in need in our community.  This is a PRICELESS gift!

For more information and to purchase tickets for the event, please visit:

http://prolove.org/events/lifting-lives-gala/

Heroes for Babies

On Saturday October, 1 from 6 PM – 9 PM we will host the second annual “Heroes for Babies”, where we will recognize and honor our local heroes who have made a difference in a baby’s life. Join us for a Miami Nights, all white attire affair, for a unique and relaxed fundraising event with all proceeds benefiting the Baby Place Fund at Florida Hospital Altamonte.

Preview the new lineup of Seminole-Harley Davidson motorcycles along with first responder equipment. while sampling signature cocktails and fabulous food. Bid on live auction items, take a chance to win the Community Treasure Chest, and enjoy live music. For more information about Heroes for Babies and to purchase tickets, please visit our website at www.heroes4babies.com.