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Observer Winter Garden, Ocoee, Oakland
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VOLUME 91, NO. 44
Reading Reindeer begins Needy children in West Orange County will receive brand-new books in time for the holidays. PAGE 4A.
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YOUR TOWN CHALLENGE 22 IS SATURDAY American Legion Post 63 in downtown Winter Garden is holding its eighth annual Challenge 22 Walk to End Veteran Suicide Saturday, Nov. 2, at 271 W. Plant St. Check-in starts at 9 a.m., opening ceremonies are at 10, and the 2.2-mile walk begins at 11:15. Starting at 12:15 p.m., there will be a post-walk gathering with music, food and a raffle. To register for the walk, visit bit. ly/4hBCEwT. To make a donation, visit bit.ly/3UqtOYA or text c22 to 41444. The nonprofit Challenge 22 Inc. was founded with the mission to end veteran suicide and has expanded to include active duty, first responders and family members still fighting the effects of PTS and suicidal ideation.
DREAM CENTER PLANS DREAM BIG FUNDRAISER The West Orange Dream Center is planning an evening under the stars during its annual Dream Big fundraising dinner from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2. The event will include barbecue from 4Rivers Smokehouse, a guest speaker and inspiring stories, live music, and an auction. For tickets, visit wodreamcenter.org. They are $250 each or $2,000 for a table of eight. The Dream Center is at 1136 E. Plant St., Winter Garden. Proceeds will benefit WODC and its mission to transform lives in the community through programs and resources.
FARMERS MARKET TO FEATURE HEALTH & HARVEST FESTIVAL
Amy Quesinberry Price
Hudson Adams-Farley channeled his inner Timothée Chalamet for the role of Willy Wonka at his home in Winter Garden.
Renee Adams always has been a fan of Halloween, and when her children got too old for her to dress up, she turned her attention to the exterior of her home in Winter Garden. SEE PAGE 4A.
Crossline Community Church and Independence Village
Alcohol ordinance moves forward in Winter Garden
hosted a family-fun autumn event. SEE PAGE 6B.
Despite multiple revised drafts of the ordinance
Fall festivals usher in the new season
following feedback from affected stakeholders, many local business owners still believe the city’s proposed alcohol ordinance needs work. The ordinance next will be discussed at the city commission meeting Nov. 14. SEE PAGE 2A.
Join the city of Winter Garden and Healthy West Orange for the free Health & Harvest Festival taking place during the Winter Garden Farmers Market. The event is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, at the downtown pavilion and interactive fountain and will include fitness activities, games, giveaways, cooking and gardening fun, and health screenings. All Health & Harvest Festival activities are complimentary.
DP ROTARY HOSTING ‘A TASTE OF DR. PHILLIPS’ Delectable bites and cocktails from more than 20 of the best restaurants in Dr. Phillips will be available at the Dr. Phillips Rotary Foundation’s “A Taste of Dr. Phillips.” The event is scheduled from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 3, at The Dellagio. In addition to food and cocktails, attendees can enjoy beer and wine, live music with The Down Brothers, and a silent auction and 50/50 raffle. For ticket information, visit atasteofdrphillips.com.