KEEPING THE NEWS LOCAL & THE COMMUNITY CONNECTED.
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VOLUME 6 EDITION 9
Celebrating Local Legends and a Fresh Fall in Avalon Park Wesley Chapel Each month, the Avalon Park Wesley Chapel seasonal produce, meeting a neighbor for coffee, Sun shares stories that connect us as neighbors or supporting a local artisan. and celebrate the people and places that make our town unique. This September, our theme is Local Legends—a time to highlight the leaders, organizations, and businesses that inspire us and strengthen the fabric of our community. We began the season with a joyful Back to School Bash, hosted in partnership with Collide Community Church. Families came together for a day of fun with the Game Changers Mobile Gaming Truck, food trucks, vendors, and kids’ activities. Thanks to the generosity of AdventHealth Wesley Chapel and the Bay Area Renaissance Festival, more than 300 school supply bags were placed into the hands of local students. Smaya Peterson of Collide Community Church reflected on the day, saying, “We are beyond grateful for the chance to partner with Avalon Park for our Back-to-School Bash. By God’s grace, we were able to bless over 300 students and families from Wesley Chapel and surrounding areas with what they needed. At Collide Community Church, our heart is for the community, and this is just the beginning — we plan to continue creating spaces like this where families can be supported, encouraged, and reminded of God’s love. All glory belongs to Him!” Their partnership is a true example of Local Legends at work—neighbors and organizations stepping forward to make a lasting impact.
And that is only the beginning. Inside this edition, you will find stories about the exciting growth of our first commercial building, Downtown 1, which marks a new chapter in our town’s development. You will also read updates from Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel High School as the school year begins, and a feature on the September also brings exciting new beginnings. Game Changers Mobile Gaming Experience, a VetCheck Pet Urgent Care Center has officially family-owned business that is reimagining what opened its doors in Downtown Avalon Park community fun can look like. Wesley Chapel, providing trusted care for pets right in the heart of our community. Families can As Avalon Park Wesley Chapel continues to now find peace of mind knowing help for their grow, we remain grounded in what makes this four-legged companions is close to home. community special—our people. From new businesses opening their doors to churches, Another favorite making its return this fall is the schools, and families investing in one another, this Avalon Park Wesley Chapel Farmers Market, edition reflects the heart of a place where Local presented by Florida Penguin Productions. Now Legends are made, and where everyone truly held twice a month on the first and third Saturdays, belongs. the market transforms Downtown into a lively hub of fresh produce, handmade goods, local Do you know a Local Legend we should highlight treats, and live music. It is the perfect Saturday in a future edition? Email Info@AvalonParkSun. morning outing—whether you are shopping for com and share their story.