With a glass of wine in hand as they walk through the wind and large open space, guests will be able to meet and interact with rescued wild horses during the Wild Women and Wine event Oct. 5 at the Wild Horse Rescue Center, 12103 SE 47th Drive in Webster. The recurring event is heldContinue reading “Wild Horses Rescue Center hosting Wild Women and Wine Night”
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Charter Research hosts lunch and learn
While playing a brain-boosting game of bingo, guests were provided tips for keeping the brain fresh and healthy. The activity was part of a free Lunch and Learn event on Wednesday that was hosted by Charter Research, a medical research center with locations in The Villages and across Central Florida. It was held at theContinue reading “Charter Research hosts lunch and learn”
Camp Villages finishes another fun summer
As grandchildren arrive home with sharper life skills and stories to cherish, grandparents and program leaders boast about Camp Villages as the program concluded another successful summer session and is looking forward to what can be expected during the upcoming holiday camp. The Villages Recreation and Parks Department has hosted the intergenerational program since 2000.Continue reading “Camp Villages finishes another fun summer”
Principal helps inspire middle school upgrades
As a recently retired teacher, Alexis Capozzoli wants to continue to help improve the life of local students. Capozzoli, of the Village of Ashland, spent part of her summer working to help improve Oak Park Middle School, a middle school in Leesburg. She along with other community members helped to revamp the teachers’ lounge andContinue reading “Principal helps inspire middle school upgrades”
Families beat the heat as children say goodbye to summer
The Wildwood Parks and Recreation Department invited families to say goodbye to summer with its first “Family Fun Day.” A variety of water slides and water games like water balloon toss, water balloon fights and more were held Saturday at the Wildwood Community Center. The event gave residents a chance to cool down under theContinue reading “Families beat the heat as children say goodbye to summer”
Local veteran gets much needed new roof installed
Facebook Twitter Email Print Copy article link Save The installation of a new roof meant more than words for one local resident. Derek Ingram, a U.S. Army veteran and a Summerfield resident, is the latest veteran to receive a new roof installation as a part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project. The Owen CorningContinue reading “Local veteran gets much needed new roof installed”
Florida Military Collectors Show displays memorabilia
Veterans, collectors and doomsday preparers alike all gathered Saturday in Mount Dora for the Florida Military Collectors Show at the Renningers Antique Center. The free show, which brought more than 100 vendors, is known as one of the largest military collectible shows in the southeast of The United States. Greg Spalding, a resident of WinterContinue reading “Florida Military Collectors Show displays memorabilia”
Modiste Market brings Regency to Mount Dora
With carriage rides through historic Mount Dora and all-day dance lessons, merchants brought music, menus of food and merriment to members of the ton during the recent Modiste Market at the Lakeside Inn. The market, which is put on once a year by the Orange Blossom Market Co., is a Regency-themed shopping event inspired byContinue reading “Modiste Market brings Regency to Mount Dora”
Friday events offer fun for foodies, adventurers
Fridays, food trucks and fun are three things that make for an entertaining event. Food fans can find all three in one place each month in several communities nearby. From Belleview to Eustis to Webster, there’s a preview of the monthly food-focused events that have something for everyone in today’s Daily Sun. Read this storyContinue reading “Friday events offer fun for foodies, adventurers”
Fun continues at week 2 of Camp Villages
From the strum of ukulele strings to the pop of balls hitting pickleball paddles, the sounds of Camp Villages can be heard throughout the community. The program gives Villagers and their grandchildren a plethora• •of pastimes to choose from as a way to spend time together during the long days of summer vacation. This year’sContinue reading “Fun continues at week 2 of Camp Villages”