5th Annual Coat and Blanket Drive for the Coalition For the Homeless of Central Florida

The 5th Annual Coat and Blanket Drive for the Coalition For The Homeless of Central Florida is running from **December 13 through December 30th**

The reality is our homeless community has grown, and this time of year is a tough time. Though there are many toy and food drives during Christmas time, our friends at the Coalition for The Homeless, need blankets and coats to keep them warm!

This year @rosso_coffee_bar @marketplaceatavalonpark and FL Pixel (@rexnayee) are partnering with Loralee Living to collect New or GentlyUsed Coats and Blankets for @cflhomeless, who provide and take wonderful care of our homeless community here in Central Florida.

DROP OFF LOCATIONS

Keller Williams Winter Park Realty
147 W. Lyman Avenue
Winter Park, Fl 32788

Ross Specialty Coffee
Avalon Marketplace
3801 Avalon Park Blvd. East,
Orlando, FL 32828

Ministry Launch

Faith United is a faith-based organization. They have chosen to come together with the community of Orlando to start their journey. They are strong believers in Christ and His message and they want to help the community however they can. The event will be an introduction for Workers of Hope in Partnership with Revelations to the community. The event will include food giveaway, a raffle, bake sale and an opportunity to get to know the people in the community you live. Homelessness is a big issue in Orlando and they want to do our part in eliminating it. The organization is capable of assisting with resources to receive personal care items, clothing, and food. Come out and join in for a great time and support a worthy cause.

BREAKFAST AT THE NORTH POLE

Join Thrive Church Apopka on Saturday morning December 18th for Breakfast At The North Pole.  This is a free family event.  They will have breakfast, crafts, a free toy shop, and a photo op with a very special guest!  For more information and to register to attend please go to their website at http://thriveapopka.com/

Jared Oviedo’s Holiday Food Drive

Jared Oviedo in collaboration with Second Harvest Community Food Bank is having a can food drive for the holidays!

Saturday December 18th is the BIG PUSH! Give to those in need & bring your non perishable food item to The Jared Oviedo showroom. Every little bit helps, so don’t hesitate to come out & make a difference!

Hope to see you soon & Happy Holidays from the Jared Oviedo Family!

13th Annual Family Christmas Extravaganza

This is a 100% FREE community event, open to all of the community featuring live entertainment, free popcorn, cotton candy,  hot dogs,  chickens rice bowls, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream and drinks. Free activities include bounce houses, horse rides, petting zoo, Court Kingz, face painting, giveaways, and SO much more!

Holiday Shopping Extravaganza

Let’s continue the shopping season at the FREE Holiday Shopping Extravaganza at Osceola Heritage Park! Bring your family & friends to shop till you drop while supporting local entrepreneurs, small businesses, and home-based businesses who will showcase their products to sell! Vendors will have jewelry, custom-made items, baked goods, crystals and moon rocks, candles, natural soap and skin care products and more at this easy shopping experience for the holidays with lots of your favorite products you can take and go! They’ll be 20-25 vendors to shop from during this event and registered attendees will have a chance to win a holiday basket giveaway full of goodies and other giveaways including a $100 Gift card! Don’t miss this fun community shopping event!

A Christmas Carol

The heartwarming Christmas classic comes to life onstage in an all-new adaptation by Artistic Director Jim Helsinger. The miserly and miserable Ebenezer Scrooge greets each Christmas with a “bah humbug,” until he is visited by the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come.

Featuring your favorite carols and awe-inspiring special effects, this delightful rendition tells the iconic tale of one man’s chance to change for the better. Gather together to witness the holiday magic and create a tradition for the whole family.

Meet Me in St. Louis

Based on the heartwarming film of the same name, Meet Me In St. Louis takes audience members on a musical journey back to the early 1900’s, on the brink of the 1904 World’s Fair. In the show’s center are the Smiths, a humble middle-class family made up of Mr. & Mrs. Smith, their four daughters Rose, Esther, Agnes, and Tootie, and their son Lon. With the addition of romantic suitors, comedic misunderstandings, and jovial pranks, this musical is filled with nonstop entertainment featuring memorable musical numbers such as “The Boy Next Door”, “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas”, and “A Day In New York”.

Christmas by the Fire

Come join Westwood Church by the fire on Saturday evening, December 18th, from 6-8pm as they connect for an informal pre-Christmas time of fellowship. They hope to setup several portable fire pits behind the church and cozy up together for some smores and a few Christmas carols.  If you have any questions, please let them know via email at office@westwoodchurch.com.

Live Nativity Walk-Through

Walk from scene to scene experiencing live actors (and animals) depicting the historic events leading up to the birth of Christ. This is a FREE event for the entire family!