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
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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”
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”
PRCA Rodeo returns to Sumter Fairgrounds
Bulls bucking, ropes twirling, dust flying and the crowd cheering at all of it will all be a part of the cowboy exhibition of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association Rodeo as it makes its return to the Sumter County Fairgrounds on Nov. 22 and 23. PRCA athletes will go through events — including trick riding,Continue reading “PRCA Rodeo returns to Sumter Fairgrounds”
Give thanks and mingle at upcoming holiday celebrations
It’s a common saying that it’s not the destination that’s important, but the friends you make along the way. Many of the upcoming events in the surrounding communities will be perfect setting for locals to make new friends or spend quality time with their current crew. With the feeling of holiday cheer growing each passingContinue reading “Give thanks and mingle at upcoming holiday celebrations”
Prepare for Leesburg’s 41st Annual Quilt Show
People sow proverbial seeds of friendship by spending quality time together — usually taking part in an activity they mutually enjoy. For the past 40 years, friendships have been sewn together as members of the Lake County Quilters Guild have worked together to create quilts. The talent — and bonds — of the Guild’s quiltersContinue reading “Prepare for Leesburg’s 41st Annual Quilt Show”