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The
Demings
Digest
January 2025
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Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings participated in the FOX 35 Shop & Drop event, benefitting the Holiday Toy Drive. | |
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Happy New Year!
I hope you enjoyed some well-deserved time with loved ones over the holiday season. As we step into 2025, it is the perfect time to embrace the possibilities and opportunities that are ahead. I am truly grateful for the privilege of serving this vibrant, diverse community, and I remain dedicated to making it a safe, healthy and welcoming place for all.
First, I want to express my sincere gratitude to everyone for your support in making this year’s Holiday Toy Drive a tremendous success. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to collect and distribute over 10,500 toys to local families in need. I also want to recognize our incredible Orange County employees, who together pledged more than $1.4 million to support the Heart of Florida United Way Giving Campaign.
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Mayor's Open House & Job Fair | |
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Welcome to our house — which is also your house! Meet Mayor Demings, your district commissioner, as well as learn more about the County’s departments, services, initiatives and more! Human Resources will be on-site to host a countywide job fair, and kids can enjoy family-friendly activities.
When: Saturday, February 1, 2025, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Orange County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
Register Now: ocfl.net/OpenHouse
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Federal Program Helps People with Disabilities Secure Jobs | Learn how local individuals with intellectual and development disabilities are finding employment thanks to local nonprofit Primrose Center and the Community Development Block Grant program. | | | |
Commissioners Take Oath of Office to Lead with Vision and Transparency | Last month, Orange County Commissioners Nicole Wilson, Mayra Uribe, and Kelly Semrad took their Oath of Office in a public ceremony underscoring their dedication to serving the County’s residents, fostering a transparent government and upholding democratic principles. | | | |
More Than 1,700 Acres Protected by Orange County's Green PLACE Program | Green PLACE, an award-winning initiative that preserves, enhances, and restores environmentally sensitive lands, has acquired more than 1,700 acres across 19 neighborhoods, providing a wide variety of essential ecosystem services to residents and visitors who enjoy nature-based recreational opportunities. | | | |
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Join our Orange County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Initiative as we participate in a unique MLK Day of Service event scheduled for Monday, January 20, 2025. Our goal is to come together and package one million nutritious meals to support local families in Central Florida. Sign up to be a Table Captain or a Heavy Lifter. Just pick the "Orange County Team" when signing up.
When: Monday, January 20, 2024, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Orange County Convention Center West Concourse, 9800 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819
Table Captain: bit.ly/4fWhyIg
Heavy Lifter: bit.ly/3VmIsk6
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Nominate a Veteran of the Year | |
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Do you know a local veteran making a difference? The Orange County Veterans Advisory Council needs your help to honor local veterans who have made significant contributions to the community, military members and their families. Nominate a veteran in your life for the annual Orange County Veteran of the Year award. The deadline for nominations is January 31, 2025.
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We want to see your vision for the future of arts and culture in our community 🎨✨
We are working with the City of Orlando to develop CANVAS, a cultural plan to strengthen the arts and creative scene across the region. This blueprint will guide the growth of cultural vibrancy and ensure everyone has access to the arts over the next decade.
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Nostalgia for My Island
Now-January 5
The exhibition Nostalgia for My Island: Puerto Rican Painting from the Museo de Arte de Ponce (1786–1962) presents together for the first time outside of Puerto Rico.
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Orlando Solar 101
January 6, 6 p.m.
Learn about solar energy and its benefits during a free community event from Solar United Neighbors.
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Happy Birthday, Zora
January 7, 3:30 p.m.
Celebrate Zora Neale Hurston’s birthday with an open crafting session at the Eatonville Library Branch.
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HOA and Condo Board Certification Training
January 11, 9 a.m.
This workshop will provide an overview of the responsibilities required by condominium and homeowners’ association boards of directors.
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Eatonville MLK Parade
January 18, 2 p.m.
Attend this annual celebration of Dr. King's message of courage and unity in the historic town of Eatonville.
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Orlando MLK Parade
January 18, 10 a.m.
Experience this annual parade featuring community organizations, drumlines, music, artistic expression and more.
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
January 20, 11 a.m.
This annual Winter Garden celebration includes a parade, live music performances, family-friendly activities and more.
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Intro to Neighborhood Asset Mapping
January 23, 6 p.m.
Learn how to map resources, discuss gaps and identify opportunities for enhancing neighborhood resilience and growth.
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Orange County Heritage Day
January 25, 10 a.m.
Celebrate our County’s official beginnings with free admission, live performances and fun activities for the entire family at the Regional History Center.
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