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COMMUNITY UPDATES
VOLUME 7 EDITION 7
15 Years of Community, Celebration and Fourth of July Traditions in Avalon Park Wesley Chapel Fifteen years ago, Avalon Park Wesley Chapel began with a vision for a community where neighbors could come together, families could grow, and everyday life could be connected through shared traditions. Today, that vision continues to take shape, and few events reflect it better than the annual Fourth of July Celebration.
bakers to enter their best homemade apple pie, with the top three submissions receiving cash prizes. Winners will be announced from the stage during the festival at 7:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to register online before July 3. The Bike Parade will also bring plenty of red, white and blue to the celebration. Families are invited to decorate bikes, strollers and wagons and meet at ISI Elite Training by 6:45 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative and best group entries. There is no cost to participate, but online registration before July 3 is encouraged.
This year, the celebration carries even greater meaning. As the nation prepares to honor America’s 250th anniversary, Avalon Park Wesley Chapel will also recognize 15 years of community building, hometown traditions and the people who continue to make this community a special place to This year’s event will also include a live, learn, work and play. meaningful opportunity to give back. The OneBlood Donation Drive will take place on July 4 from 2 to 7:30 p.m., giving community members a chance to help save lives while celebrating Independence Day. Donors will receive a $25 eGift card, a OneBlood Fourth of July T-shirt and a complimentary wellness checkup.
As Avalon Park Wesley Chapel continues to grow, new businesses are also adding to the energy of the downtown area. Dunkin’ Donuts is finalizing its opening plans and is expected to open during the third week of July. The new location will bring another On Saturday, July 4, Avalon Park Wesley convenient option for residents, visitors Chapel will welcome residents, families and commuters to enjoy coffee, breakfast and visitors to the heart of the community and treats close to home. for an evening of patriotic fun from 5 to 9 p.m. The event will include fireworks, food For 15 years, Avalon Park Wesley Chapel trucks, vendors, a kids’ area, bounce park has been shaped by connection, progress and more. It is a celebration designed for and a commitment to creating a true all ages and a reminder of how meaningful hometown experience. This July, as we it is to gather with neighbors in the place celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, we call home. we also celebrate the neighbors, families, businesses and traditions that continue Two favorite traditions will also return this to make Avalon Park Wesley Chapel a year. The Apple Pie Bake-Off invites local community worth celebrating.