SO U T H W E ST O RA N G E
Observer Windermere, Horizon West, Dr. Phillips
YOU. YOUR NEIGHBORS. YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD. VOLUME 9, NO. 48
Waterstone home tops all real-estate transactions in West Orange. PAGE 9A.
FREE • THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Supplies in demand! Disney Cast Members sort, pack donated school supplies for local teachers. PAGE 7B.
Reams Road townhome denial tops county action
Nerding out
County commissioners also approved adding a charter amendment to the Nov. 5 ballot. SEE PAGE 8A.
YOUR TOWN NATURE PHOTOG TO SPEAK IN OAKLAND
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The Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center at the Town of Oakland is hosting a presentation by international award-winning photographer Wei-Shen Chin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12. Chin’s “The Art of Bird Photography” offers a unique opportunity to delve into avian art with a local artistic celebrity. Attendees will view neverbefore-seen photos from Chin’s global expeditions, including images of penguins in Antarctica, puffins in Newfoundland and crested caracaras in Chile. His local photography is included in the center’s ongoing exhibition, “Lake Apopka – An Art & History Timeline.”
PINWHEELS FOR PEACE Celebrate International Day of Peace with the Winter Garden Art Association. Create colorful pinwheels with messages of peace and help fill the event with a beautiful visual statement for peace and unity. A pinwheel-making station will be set up with all the materials provided from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 21. Families are invited to participate. The WGAA is located at 127 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden.
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Thor’s Sanctuary is a group designed for kids of all ages to come together in celebration of all sorts of “nerd culture” hobbies and interests, including video games and anime.
The Thor’s Sanctuary group hosts different events around town, including themed nights involving video games, Pokemon or Dungeons & Dragons. STORY ON PAGE 4A.
GAME OF THE WEEK
BRAINFOOD HISPANIC HERITAGE Learn all about the history, characteristics and style of Mexican Folk Art as we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. SEE 6B.
Nature’s bounties
A young and eager Lions team is ready for Friday. SEE PAGE 1B.
Oakland Nature Preserve Managing Director shared an annual update regarding the preserve’s growth over the past year. 2B.