2019 Kaliegh Ottis Memorial Cheerfest

The 2019 Kaliegh Ottis Memorial Cheerfest will be held at Lyman HS this year.  They are expecting over 50 cheer squads from all over Central Florida.  Admission is $8, commemorative t-shirts will be sold for $20/$25, a raffle with over $500 in prizes/donations will be held and they will have a fully stocked concession stand.  All proceeds benefit Kaliegh’s Dream Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit based in Lake Mary.  The Foundation was started to honor Kaliegh Ottis, a 2012 graduate of Lake Mary HS and sophomore at UCF when she lost her life in a car accident in June 2013.  Since 2013 the Foundation has raised over $170,000 and handed over 95 scholarships and grants to students and organizations in Central Florida.  To find out more please check out the website at www.kalieghsdreamfoundation.org.

BASKET BRIGADE CENTRAL FLORIDA

JOIN THE 22ND ANNUAL BASKET BRIGADE, FRIENDS FEEDING FRIENDS! SHOP, DECORATE AND SHOW UP WITH YOUR BASKETS ON SATURDAY NOV 23, 2019 AT 9AM SHARP. THIS EVENT IS GREAT FOR FAMILIES, TEAMS, SCHOOLS, COMPANIES TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. THEY WILL DELIVER TO FAMILIES IN SEMINOLE AND ORANGE COUNTIES. BASKET BRIGADE IS THE SECRET SANTA FOR THANKSGIVING. SHOPPING LIST AND MORE INFO: WWW.BASKETBRIGADEFLORIDA.ORG

Serve Orlando - Thanksgiving Outreach

Serve Orlando Thanksgiving Outreach | November 23 | 9am-12pm

If you or someone you know is in need this holiday season, then the annual Serve Orlando Thanksgiving Outreach on Saturday, November 23 from 9am-12pm is an effort to meet those needs. Not only will there be free grocery bag giveaways outfitted with enough for a Thanksgiving meal for a family, but a variety of services ranging from health screenings to haircuts will be provided as well! Come for the necessities, but stay for the fun! Interactive Kids Zone, clothing bank, family portraits and light refreshments will keep you busy the whole time! With one event happening at all three of our locations, you are encouraged to attend the one nearest you!

Visit their website for more information about this free community event.

9th Annual Help Keep Kids off the Streets Walkathon

THE WALK IS ON!!!

Come on Saturday, November 23, 2019, between 10am – 4pm at the Kissimmee Civic Center & Indoor Arena located at Kissimmee’s beautiful downtown Lakefront Park to HELP KEEP KIDS OFF THE STREET!

This year’s Walk holds great purpose for thousands of lives impacted by Hurricane Dorian with 100% of the monies raised from this year’s Walk being donated to help keep the Bahamian kids off the streets through Hurricane Dorian Bahama disaster relief efforts.  If you haven’t had a chance to give to this worthy cause yet, please consider doing so today.

The event is completely free and open to everyone, but donations will be accepted before and during the event to help in the Bahama relief efforts.  Donations can be made in person on Walk day, or beforehand through gofundme (www.gofundme.com/ocojwalk2019), the OCOJ cash app (cashtag: $OCOJ), or Paypal (email donations to: donations@ocoj.org).  Be sure to indicate “9th Annual Walkathon” in any donations made through Cash App or Paypal, so the monies are properly distributed to the Bahamian relief efforts.  All donations are 100% tax deductible given our 501(c)(3) non profit status (EIN: 59-3161637).

Aside from it being free to register and walk in this year’s event, free food and drink will also be provided, and everyone who registers to walk will be eligible to enter the free raffle they’ll be conducting throughout the event where over $10,000 worth of FREE giveaways from local Restaurants & Attractions will be given away including 2 bowling and pizza party packages for up to 30 and fun-filled weekend getaway grand prize packages for Youth and Adults.

The Walk on 11/23/19 will take place indoors at the Kissimmee Civic Center.  On Walk day, come inside the Civic Center to Check-in/Register, and make your way to the indoor Civic Center Arena for the actual walking.  Ample free parking is conveniently located at the Civic Center and overflow parking is available in the free parking garage also next to the Civic Center.

So spread the word, support the children, and come walk on Saturday, November 23, 2019, to HELP KEEP KIDS OFF THE STREET!

For more information, call 407-693-2711 or email: ocojwalk@gmail.com.  Hope to see you there!!!

Tiny Living Festival Florida

Tiny House Festival is coming to Orlando, November 22-24!

Interested in living in a tiny house? Curious about the tiny living lifestyle… or perhaps looking for something fun and unique to do for the weekend? You are invited to join the Tiny LIVING Festival Florida by United Tiny House, the 4th annual Florida tiny house festival being held at a new, bigger and more beautiful location – Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake! A weekend full of all things tiny houses and fun! You will be able to tour, learn and connect with people who live the tiny lifestyle, builders and vendors.

Tour all kind of tiny living structures from tiny houses on wheels, school bus conversions,  van conversions, gypsy wagons and many more tiny innovations. Enjoy Talks and plenty of Workshops from  Building, Zoning to Downsizing. Live Music,  great Food Trucks and many vendors!

Children ages 12 and under get in free. Veterans, Police Officers, Military personals and Firefighters get in free with proof of status (this offer do not apply to spouses or family members). Well-behaved pets are welcome as long as kept on leash and cleaned up after. This is an outdoor Rain or Shine event.  Buy discounted tickets online and SAVE $$ while supplies last.

Festival Hours: 

Friday 12PM-8PM (Friday’s Tickets will be available at the festival gate only)

Saturday and Sunday 10AM-6PM

Complete weekend schedule, vendor & builder list, speakers, and activities available online at www.unitedtinyhouse.com.

Additional Fee: $4 Park Entrance Fee per vehicle charged by Bill Fredrick Park at Turkey Lake. (Contact Bill Frederick Park directly for details about gate entrance fee ONLY.  Contact United Tiny House with ALL other questions about this event.)

Please stay up to date with announcements and current information by clicking “Going” on our Facebook Event Page https://www.facebook.com/events/2313388012005651 or visit www.unitedtinyhouse.com.

Turkey Toy Motorcycle Ride with Stan Ellsworth

Join Stan Ellsworth from American Ride in a motorcycle brigade. Non-riders can attend or donate toys. Any riders from the region are encouraged to join at 10am at the Boca Raton LDS chapel at 1530 West Camino Real, Boca Raton, 33486 . The caravan will begin 11am and conclude at the Kids Cancer Foundation local headquarters at 246 Royal Palm Beach Blvd., West Palm Beach 33411. Food trucks and “our little warriors” will greet the riders and attendees as they arrive.

CARMAN in Concert

Christian Music Legend CARMAN – Free concert at The Sanborn Center Nov. 23, 2019 @ 6;00 pm

V.I.P. Tickets Available – call 386-738-7077

Bishop Gregory Visits St. Nectarios Mission Church

On Sunday, Nov. 24th, 2019 from 9:30am until noon, St. Nectarios Orthodox Christian Mission Church will welcome the presiding Metropolitan Bishop Gregory of American Carpatho Russian Orthodox Diocese for a hierarchal divine liturgical worship service, concelebrated with other Orthodox clergy including St. Nectarios’ presiding priest, Fr. Demetrious Glimidakis. Come experience Eastern Orthodox Christianity… pre-denominational Christianity… iconography, Frankincense incense, scriptural and sacramental service and join us for a meal following service. This is the first time the parish and area is receiving His Eminence for a liturgical worship service.

Pendas Law Annual Turkey Giveaway

The Pendas Law Firm continues its tradition of giving back to the community. The firm will distribute the turkeys to families most in need on Tuesday, November 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at their office located at 625 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32803.

Any and all families in need are welcomed to stop by the firm and receive a free turkey. However, the distribution is on a first-come, first-serve basis and is estimated to run from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m, or until the supply lasts. In addition to giving to the local Orlando community, The Pendas Law Firm also gives the free turkeys to families in need in the Tampa, Fort Myers, Miami, and Jacksonville areas. This is the 11th consecutive year that The Pendas Law Firm has provided its Annual Turkey Giveaway.

Bible Study

“If you [really] love Me, you will keep and obey My commandments.” ~John 14:15 (AMP)

Each month at Resplendency, they enjoy a comprehensive insightful look into the spiritual principles within the Holy Bible.

Please join them for a time of learning and encouragement.