Upcoming Meetings
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Tuesday August 16th
City Commission Meeting
@ 7:15 p.m. in Commission Chambers
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Wednesday August 17th
Budget Workshop - FY 2011-2012
@ 6:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers
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Thursday August 18th
Police Infraction Hearing Board (Meeting held as needed)
@ 7:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers
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Tuesday August 23rd
Code Enforcement Board
@ 7:00 p.m. in Commission Chambers
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Wednesday August 24th
Districting Commission
@ 6:30 p.m. in Commission Chambers
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Tuesday August 30th
Districting Commission (if needed)
@ 6:30 p.m. in Commission Chambers
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Wednesday August 31st
City Commission Agenda for 09/06/11 Published
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Upcoming Community Events
Orlando Palm Wine Dinner August 19th
Join us at the Orlando Palm for our first ever South African Wine Dinner on Friday, August 19th at 6:30 pm. You will be dazzled by the unique menu created by Chef Larry Sinibaldi that pairs well with these one of a kind South African Wines.
Florida Business Expo Coop After Hours Event August 25th
Red Chair Affair 2011 - Tickets & Chair Auction Central Florida's Kick Off to the 2011-2012 Cultural Season The evening of August 27th at Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre.
Open house for new exercise studio, Pink Elephant Dance and Fitness, August 27th. More details soon.
E-WOW Community Events
Free Tax Check-Up Days Every Thursday in August 10:00am to 6:00pm Jackson Hewitt.
GIRL SCOUT INFORMATION NIGHTS
The Girl Scouts are holding two information nights for West Orange County. We will be at the Jesse Brock Center in Winter Garden on August 30th from 6pm-8pm, and at the Ison Center in Ocoee on September 1st from 6pm-8pm. We will have information on becoming a Girl Scout and will also be seeking adult volunteers for the upcoming year
Meet Mike Haridopolos Florida Senate President the Future and Small Business Sept 8
Free Small Business Alliance Seminar The Future and Small Business Mike Haridopolos, Florida Senate President Small Business Seminar & Mixer
Ocoee Patriots Day - Seeking Participants, Sept 10th
The GFWC Woman's Club of Ocoee and Ocoee Lions Club have joined forces to celebrate Ocoee Patriots Day on Saturday, September 10. The day will be kicked off with a Parade starting at Ocoee Middle School. We are seeking clubs, organizations, churches, schools, motorcycle and cars clubs, as well as children and anyone interested in joining us as we celebrate Patriots Day.
District 6980 Rotary Foundation Seminar, District 6980 Rotary Foundation Seminar Saturday, September 10, Valencia State College
West Campus Orlando, FL.
Florida Business Expo, September 21, Rosen Centre Hotel Orlando, FL.
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Gazette Announcements
Hello and welcome to newsletter #594!
S.T.A.R.S needs our support, please read "Costs are up; Donations are down – We Need Your Help!" on the Ocoee Community Gazette Home page. Click here
Thank you for caring! Please share your thoughts, support and feedback by
emailing us at support@ocoeecommunitygazette.com
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Classroom Supplies Drive
Give and Your Gift is Matched $1 for $1
Pencils, pens, notebooks and backpacks are basics supplies all students need as they head back to school. Families who can’t afford to purchase supplies often rely on teachers to provide what is needed. Many teachers get these supplies from A Gift for Teaching; others access one of the many supply drives in the community.
Dealing with drought
It's summer, which usually means drought conditions for a few places here or there. Only this summer is different. So far, 2011 is the hottest on record for many areas of the country, and much of those same areas are experiencing moderate to severe drought. What about your system? Is your supply ample enough to last through to the next soaking rain? Are your customers complaining about excessive water bills? How can you keep costs down in such a situation? In this edition of eBulletin, we'll offer some suggestions to help your system and your customers make it through a drought, be it regular summer dryness or a persistent problem.
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A Concert Benefiting S.T.A.R.S
Matinee-2:00 p.m. & Evening 8:00
Saturday September, 24th 2011
Olympia High School Auditorium.
Tickets are $10.00 as a fund raiser for S.T.A.R.S
Learn more
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News from Orange County Regional History Center
Exhibit News Games People Play: The Evolution of Video Games, now open through September 10, examines how electronic games have evolved, from the development of games dating back as far as the 18th century to the advanced consoles of today.
Top Story: Lawmakers Push for Extension of Unemployment Benefits
A group of lawmakers are pushing the Obama administration to extend the forbearance period to 12 months for unemployed home owners with mortgages owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac....
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MEAC/SWAC "Great Heart and Soul Tailgate" Party – 20112011 MEAC-SWAC CHALLENGE -
PRE-GAME PRAISE WITH CARTER TABERNACLE C.M.E. CHURCH 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Tinker Field at the Citrus Bowl
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Responsible Consumption of Adult Beverages
I would like to share an experience with you all, to do with drinking and driving. As you know some of us have had brushes with the authorities on our way home in recent months.
Well I for one have done something about it. The other night I was out for a dinner and a few drinks and watched a movie w/ some friends. Having far too much vino, and knowing full well I was wasted, I did something I’ve never done before. I took a bus home.
I arrived home safely and without incident, which was a real surprise, as I have never driven a bus before.
You should know these facts
The Middle East has been growing date palms for centuries. The average tree is about 18-20 feet tall and yields about 38 pounds of dates a year.
Israeli date trees are now yielding 400 pounds/year and are short enough to be harvested from the ground or a short ladder.
China's New Aircraft Carrier FLEET...
NOW HERE'S SOMETHING TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT...
These aircraft carriers look formidable and of ultra modern design. There are reports the 1st Chinese aircraft carrier is under construction and could enter service around 2015 or earlier. It won't be long before we see the real thing. Defense analysts are waiting; watching anxiously.
Little Boy's Explanation of GOD ---- Fabulous!!!
Little Boy's Explanation of God -- Fabulous!!!
(I certainly don't think an adult could explain this more beautifully!)
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