Relocating to a new city, or even a new area, can be hard enough without missing your old friends. Finding new friends and acquaintances can be easy if you put some effort and a little research in it.

Your New Neighbors

• Once you’re settled, go for a walk and introduce yourself when you see neighbors outside.
• Have a porch or front yard gathering on a weekend afternoon. Offer light, simple snacks and invite the whole neighborhood.
• Get outside and work on the landscaping, small DIY projects, or sit on the front steps with a good book. Your neighbors then have the opportunity to say hello.
• Just a few outdoor decorations can bring compliments from neighbors, always an easy way to start a conversation.
• If you have pets, especially a dog, they make great ice-breakers when you’re out for a stroll.
• Visit your local small businesses and you’ll see enough familiar faces over time that saying “Hello” will be easy.
• Ask your realtor if there’s a neighborhood community center, and call to see how you can get involved.
• Children make great conversation-starters. They love finding nearby kids to hang out with, and taking them for a bike ride is a great way to get to know other families.
• Host a fun, child-centered activity in your front yard with outdoor games and snacks. Invite the kids in the neighborhood and their parents, and they will come!

Your New Town

• Ask current friends if they know anyone in your new area, and get in touch with them.
• Contacts from local organizations–these can provide you with lots of information about your new hometown, as well as introduce you to new people.
• Search social media for events taking place in your area and go to them!
• Invite your new coworkers to lunch or coffee.
• Getting the kids involved in activities will connect you with locals and other parents.
• Hobbyists sometimes have get-togethers for like-minded people. Find a nearby group with your same interest, and join them.
• School parent organizations are a great place to meet other parents.

It seems that we are always busy working, or driving our children to so many activities, that a relaxing weekend in front of the tv sounds like the perfect down time. Getting to know who your neighbors are, however, can be invaluable to feeling at home in your new home, and only takes a little effort on your part.

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• September 30, 2017
• Location:Loch Haven Park
• Address: 777 E Princeton St., Orlando, FL 32803
• Time: 2 PM-10 PM
• Admission: Free

Event Website

Description: Celebrate the arts at ARTlando 2017. Sponsored by the Orlando Museum of Art, the event will feature an Art Walk, interactive installations and exhibits, an outdoor performing arts stage, a kid’s zone and other cultural attractions, all in one day.

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You deserve professional real estate service! You obtain the best results with Teri Isner plus you benefit from her marketing skills, experience and ability to network with other REALTORS®. Your job gets done pleasantly and efficiently.  You are able to make important decisions easily with fast, accurate information from Teri. The Orlando Avenue Top Team handles the details and follow-up that are important to the success of your transaction.

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• September 18, 2017 – September 24, 2017
• Location:Various Orlando Venues
• Address: Orlando & Winter Park, Orlando, FL 32801
• Time: Times Vary
• Admission: Cost varies by event
• Phone:407-224-6625

Celebrate the power of film at The Global Peace Film Festival in Orlando. This event uses the power of the moving image to further the cause of peace on earth. The festival program is carefully curated to create a place for open dialogue, using the films as catalysts for change.

Event Website

Festival Schedule and Ticket Purchasing

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You deserve professional real estate service! You obtain the best results with Teri Isner plus you benefit from her marketing skills, experience and ability to network with other REALTORS®. Your job gets done pleasantly and efficiently.  You are able to make important decisions easily with fast, accurate information from Teri. The Orlando Avenue Top Team handles the details and follow-up that are important to the success of your transaction.

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Don’t miss out on this epic event!

Here’s your chance to re-live the memories, create new ones, show off your Jedi or Sith costume, and party with the most epic people this side of Cloud City!

Join your hosts Garth Vader for an awesome night of cosplay contests, mingling, photo ops, LIVE music, and dancing!

Cosplay Contest with cash and other prizes.

LIVE performances by: SWITCH – BACK TO THE 80s and Big Band Theory

Tickets $10 in advance/$15 at the door.

Doors open at 9:00 PM

21+

Purchase Tickets Here

Event Website

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You deserve professional real estate service! You obtain the best results with Teri Isner plus you benefit from her marketing skills, experience and ability to network with other REALTORS®. Your job gets done pleasantly and efficiently.  You are able to make important decisions easily with fast, accurate information from Teri. The Orlando Avenue Top Team handles the details and follow-up that are important to the success of your transaction.

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Friday, September 1 – 6:00 PM (First Friday of every month)

Price: $10

Central Florida’s award-winning “Magic and Mayhem Show” announces the return of its much-loved show to Fat Fish Blue at The Orlando Improv. This is a series of special public shows for all audiences near and far to enjoy now on the first Friday of every month. The show will feature Magic and Mayhem’s signature amazing magic, hilarious comedy and audience participation to delight everyone. All ages are welcome.

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You deserve professional real estate service! You obtain the best results with Teri Isner plus you benefit from her marketing skills, experience and ability to network with other REALTORS®. Your job gets done pleasantly and efficiently.  You are able to make important decisions easily with fast, accurate information from Teri. The Orlando Avenue Top Team handles the details and follow-up that are important to the success of your transaction.

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Replacing your shower curtain is a quick, fairly inexpensive way to spruce up your bathroom.  You may not realize just how many different types there are until you begin looking but there are quite a few types to choose from.  Below is a list of a few different ones, along with the pros and cons of each.

1. The typical shower curtain  many people have in their homes is made of vinyl.  Vinyl is good because it is very easy to clean as well as inexpensive.  There are usually tons of variations to choose from at your local department store so you are sure to find one that shows your style.  Clean up for the vinyl shower curtain is easy because all you need to do is toss it in the washing machine, then air dry it.  The cons to having one is that are not quite as expensive looking as other kinds of curtains which can sometimes make your bathroom look a bit outdated as a result.  They don’t last as long as other types because they can easily rip throughout the wear of daily use.
2. Another one you may want to take a look at is the cotton blend. The pros of these are they tend to make your bathroom feel cozy.  They also come in a wide array of colors and patterns.  They also tend to last for a good many years.  The cons to this blend are that they need frequent laundering to keep from having a buildup of mold.  Also they can be a bit more costly.
3. Silk or satin may cost quite a bit more but these types of fabrics can go a long way toward making your bathroom look fancy. The only con to this type of fabric besides the price is that it is not water resistant and will require dry cleaning.
4. Hemp fabric is another option but typically this material doesn’t come in as many color choices as do all the others. It is however a very environmentally friendly choice.

Now that you have read of a few different choices you have concerning shower curtains you may be more able to make a wise decision on which one works best for you and your style.

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You deserve professional real estate service! You obtain the best results with Teri Isner plus you benefit from her marketing skills, experience and ability to network with other REALTORS®. Your job gets done pleasantly and efficiently.  You are able to make important decisions easily with fast, accurate information from Teri. The Orlando Avenue Top Team handles the details and follow-up that are important to the success of your transaction.

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• August 25, 2017 – August 27, 2017
• Location: Orange County Convention Center
• Address: 9800 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
• Time: Times vary.
• Admission: $9
• Phone:210-408-0998

The Orlando Fall Home & Garden show is the biggest home and garden event of the season and THE place to get your home projects solved! Visit the convention center to enjoy thousands of square feet of exhibits, featuring landscape and gardening experts, home improvement contractors, the latest in products and services, and related businesses exhibiting and explaining everything from creating curb appeal to backyard landscapes. The Orlando Fall Home & Garden Show saves time by offering everything for your home and garden under one roof, and features fun activities for the whole family.

Event Website

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You deserve professional real estate service! You obtain the best results with Teri Isner plus you benefit from her marketing skills, experience and ability to network with other REALTORS®. Your job gets done pleasantly and efficiently.  You are able to make important decisions easily with fast, accurate information from Teri. The Orlando Avenue Top Team handles the details and follow-up that are important to the success of your transaction.

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• August 19, 2017 – August 20, 2017
• Location: Orange County Convention Center
• Address: 9800 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819
• Time: Various Times
• Admission: $5 advanced tickets; $10 at the door

Description: While your kids are making things, trying new things, playing, bouncing, picking up free stuff, sliding, riding, discovering, creating, watching, running, eating and more, you can capture new ideas and opportunities for your kids and family. It’s an indoor, air-conditioned event, which is perfect for August.

The event will take place at the Orange County Convention Center West Concourse on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Event Website

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When: Thu., Aug. 10, 7 p.m., Fri., Aug. 11, 7 p.m., Sat., Aug. 12, 7 p.m. and Sun., Aug. 13, 2 p.m.

Price: $25-$35

A reimagined production of the comic opera that brings Franz Lehar’s classic to modern Silicon Valley.

Orlando Repertory Theatre
1001 E Princeton St.

407-896-7365

Event Website

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Teri Isner is the team leader of Orlando Avenue Top Team and has been a Realtor for over 24 years. Teri has distinguished herself as a leader in the Orlando FL real estate market. Teri assists buyers looking for Orlando FL real estate for sale and aggressively markets Orlando FL homes for sale.

You deserve professional real estate service! You obtain the best results with Teri Isner plus you benefit from her marketing skills, experience and ability to network with other REALTORS®. Your job gets done pleasantly and efficiently.  You are able to make important decisions easily with fast, accurate information from Teri. The Orlando Avenue Top Team handles the details and follow-up that are important to the success of your transaction.

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August 2, 2017 (First Wednesday of every month)
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Drop in for a game of chess at the library on the first Wednesday of each month. Chess sets are available for play and rule sheets are provided.

Orlando Public Library
101 E. Central Blvd. Downtown

407-835-7323

Event Website

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Teri Isner is the team leader of Orlando Avenue Top Team and has been a Realtor for over 24 years. Teri has distinguished herself as a leader in the Orlando FL real estate market. Teri assists buyers looking for Orlando FL real estate for sale and aggressively markets Orlando FL homes for sale.

You deserve professional real estate service! You obtain the best results with Teri Isner plus you benefit from her marketing skills, experience and ability to network with other REALTORS®. Your job gets done pleasantly and efficiently.  You are able to make important decisions easily with fast, accurate information from Teri. The Orlando Avenue Top Team handles the details and follow-up that are important to the success of your transaction.

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