The work done by a few in a village can create a strong sense of community. That idea is what led Shaun Wethington to charter a local chapter of the National Council of Negro Women for the tri-county area in June 2024. “(Dr. Mary Bethune) is the founder and we are standing on the shouldersContinue reading “National Council of Negro Women Get Local Chapter for New Year”
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Enjoy an action-packed weekend with the 17th annual Planes, Tunes and BBQ event at Wooton Park in Tavares. See seaplanes, live music and drones during the two-day event scheduled for Feb. 28 and March 1.
Seaplanes will soar in competition in America’s Seaplane City. A Tavares tradition wings its way back to Lake County to Lake County with the 17th annual Planes, Tunes and BBQ event. The free two-day event will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Feb. 28 and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. March 1 atContinue reading “Enjoy an action-packed weekend with the 17th annual Planes, Tunes and BBQ event at Wooton Park in Tavares. See seaplanes, live music and drones during the two-day event scheduled for Feb. 28 and March 1.”
Life gets sweeter at strawberry festivals
Whether it is because they are small and sweet or because they are found around the world, strawberries are becoming more popular each year. Read this story and many others in Sunday’s edition of the Daily Sun. Click here to subscribe. Article: https://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/news/in_todays_daily_sun/life-gets-sweeter-at-strawberry-festivals/article_49300fcc-e682-11ef-9624-c3ae561c6bad.html
Get more than wings at Food Truck Fly-In
The City of Leesburg and the Leesburg International Airport is offering an opportunity to explore various aircrafts including sitting in the cockpit during the second Food Truck Fly-In event. Read this story and many others in Sunday’s edition of the Daily Sun. Click here to subscribe. Article: https://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/news/in_todays_daily_sun/get-more-than-wings-at-food-truck-fly-in/article_b0531fb0-e0f5-11ef-886f-bb6f0d4e1985.html
Artist Dore Dumas leads weekly beginner pottery class
With over 30 years of experience as a teacher and five decades of experience as an artist, Dore Via Dumas, of the Village of Belle Aire, said she most enjoys teaching art and seeing the creativity that comes out of people when making art. Read this story and many others in Tuesday’s edition of theContinue reading “Artist Dore Dumas leads weekly beginner pottery class”
City of Wildwood welcomes children to Touch a Truck
Local children will be able to enjoy the excitement of interacting with life-sized vehicles — including firetrucks, boats, construction trucks and others — during the free “Touch a Truck” event from 10 a.m. to noon on Jan. 11 at the Wildwood Community Center, 6500 Powell Road, Wildwood. Read this story and many others in Friday’sContinue reading “City of Wildwood welcomes children to Touch a Truck”
Food, music festivals kick off the new year
If you are a foodie or a fan of live music, then there are plenty of food and music festivals to add to your plate in 2025. Read this story and many others in Sunday’s edition of the Daily Sun. Click here to subscribe. Article: https://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/news/in_todays_daily_sun/food-music-festivals-kick-off-the-new-year/article_f69f5ec4-caf8-11ef-a020-bbe9d408627d.html
Bikers dressed as Santa raise more than $8,000 for Salvation Army, foster families
It’s not every day you see Santa Claus on a motorcycle. Let alone a group of Santas. That’s the sight every year during the Lake County United Motorcyclist Association’s (LCUMA) annual toy run event to that collects toys and money for those in need for the holidays. Dec. 7 was the date picked for theContinue reading “Bikers dressed as Santa raise more than $8,000 for Salvation Army, foster families”
Students decorate with handmade ornaments
Decorating a Christmas tree has the power to bring people together. On Dec. 5, a nearly 19-year Christmas tradition continued in the Town of Lady Lake as students from Villages Elementary of Lady Lake (VELL) and town staff worked together to decorate the Christmas tree at town hall, 409 Fennell Boulevard, Lady Lake. “This cherishedContinue reading “Students decorate with handmade ornaments”
Enrichment Academy lessons give a makeover to Christmas, gingerbread cookies
Nothing says “holidays” like a fresh warm cookie. Whether it’s enjoying one yourself or leaving some behind for Santa Claus, the sweet treat is a staple for this time of year. For those looking to learn how to give their cookies some pizzazz with unique holiday decorations, there’s no better person to learn from thanContinue reading “Enrichment Academy lessons give a makeover to Christmas, gingerbread cookies”
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