Celebration Florida Guide to Meetings

Celebration Florida Guide to Meetings this week there are a few to watch.  First the Celebration Florida Community Development District meeting will be tonight Dec. 5th at 7pm.  Then for fun join Trout Tales for meet the authors and the yoga meeting

Tomorro has been canceled.  There will be no yoga Thursday Dec. 6th but if you can attend the Tues evening class that will be fine.

Next Celebration Florida Women’s group needs volunteers to help with the holiday home tour.  Can you help as a greeter or at ticket sales?

The hours are Sat. Dec. 8th home greeters 2:45-6pm ticket sales 1-4pm.  Also on Dec. 8th home greeters 5:45-9pm and ticket sales 4-7pm.

The hours on Sunday Dec. 19th are home greeters 12:45-5pm and ticket sales 12-4pm.

Students this also can count towards Celebration Florida community service.  If you can help please call Barbara Blake at 407-898-8787 or email her at Barbara.O.Blake@disney.com

Dec. 7th at 7:30 Trout Bookstore Trout Tales will present David Koenig author of Realityland:  True Life and Adventures at Walt Disney World presenting a multimedia story of how Disney World was desinged and built.

Also on Sat. Dec. 8th 7:30pm there will be a Trout Tales Author series presentation at the Trout Bookstore in downtown Celebration Florida by the Disney Imagineer and show producer Jason Surrell from his book The Disney Mountains.  

He will also have a question and answer time.  Information call 321-939-2665.

Sunday Dec. 9th 4pm the Trout Tales author will be Hollywood Script Writer Donald Michael Platt reading excerpts from his latest novel Gathering of Vultures.  Call 321-939-2665.

Orlando Florida Guide to Chambers of Commerce

Orlando Florida Guide to Chambers of Commerce.  There are about 9 to choose from so here is the list with phone numbers and websites where available

East Orlando Chamber of Commerce 407-277-5951

Kissimmee Chamber of Commerce 407-847-3174

Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce 407-425-1234

Maitland Chamber of Commerce 407-644-0741

Mount Dora Chamber of Commerce 407-383-2165

Seminole County Regional Chamber of Commerce 407-333-4748

South Lake County Chamber of Commerce 352-394-4191

West Orange Chamber of Commerce 407-656-1304

Winter Park Chamber of Commerce 407-644-8281

Orlando Florida Guide to Ballet and Dance

Orlando Florida Guide to Ballet and Dance begins with the start of the Orlando Ballet founded in 1974.  Directed by the legendary

Fernando Bujones. It is one of the oldest and most professional dance companies in the Southern US.

The Orlando Ballet is the only Central Florida professional Ballet company.

The 29 year old Orlando Florida Ballet company promotes the standards of dance not only as an art form but as a way to bring culture and artistic education to the Orlando Florida community.

Here is a list of the other Ballet and Dance Companies in central Florida.

The Orlando Florida Ballet performs at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center.  The Orlando Ballet performance of the Nutcracker will be Dec. 14- 16th and 20th to the 23rd. 

They will be accompanied by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra.   The professional performance will also include more than 100 children from the Orlando Ballet School and the Patel Conservatory.

The Ballet South 407-831-1770

Central Florida Ballet 407-849-9948

Russian Ballet of Orlando 407-443-5045

Rollins College Dance 407-646-2145  the Rollins College Dept. of Theatre and Dance is located at 1000 Holt Ave. – 2735 Winter Park Florida 32789-4499.  You can reach them at 407-646-2501.

The box office number is 407-646-2145.  Etreme dance is also located there.

Xtreme Dance Studio 407-332-6237

I hope this list will help you find some of the important ballet events and activities available to Orlando Florida residents in the metro-Orlando community.

Celebration Florida Holiday Home Tour Information

Celebration Florida Holiday Home Tour in the town of Celebration will take place on Saturday Dec. 8 and Sunday

December 9th presented by the Celebration Florida Women’s Club. The Women’s Club of Celebration was founded in 2004 whose goal is to create a better life and community in Osceola County. 

The time on Saturday is 3-9pm and the time on Sunday is 1-5pm.

There will be 8 decorated homes to visit so come see the holiday presentations and help support local charities.

Tickets are $20 but if you get them in advance from Barber and Beauty Emporium at Water Tower Place and the Village Merchantile on downtown Celebration Market Street they are only $15.   Children 3-11 are $5.

You can also get tickets from at the Town Hall.

This is the 10th Annual Holiday home tour at Celebration Florida.  The events showcases the various architectural styles and floor plans in Celebration Florida.

There will be a hospitality stop on the route and remember your support will help the Celebration Florida’s Women’s Charities that include helping the Celebration Florida Special Olympic groups as well as the Osceola Women’s Shelter.

If you would like more information about the Celebration  Women’s Club contact Cindy Smith at 321-939-0710.  The group meets the second Monday of each month at 6:30pm at the Celebration Community  Center which is located at 851 Celebration Avenue in Celebration Florida.

Celebration Florida Craft Events for the holidays

Celebration Florida Craft Event will be held Weds. Dec. 5th from 5-7 pm at 851 Celebration Ave in Celebration Florida.  This Adorable Ornament event will also be held on Saturday

Dec. 15th from 11:30 to 1pm in Celebration Florida at 851 Celebration Ave.  Come and let your imagination run wild. 

Create your own special holiday ornament for only $6.00 all materials will be provided.   The Celebration Parks and Recreation is proud to have Miss Patty present.

You will need to reserve you spot by calling not later than Dec. 1st 407-566-0841.  Ages 12 and older will be welcome.  Be sure to reserve a spot as space is limited.

Now for the grown ups that want to create their own magic glass block delight be sure to register for the Celebration Florida Holiday Decorations Class.

Monday Dec. 10th at 851 Celebration Avenue Celebration Florida.

$25 per person will get you started and include all materials for your lighted glass block decoration.  This class is presented by Nancy and Walter Toner Florists and Parks and recreation.  All ages welcome to reserve your spot call 321-929-4134 by Dec. 6th

Windermere Florida Parks and Recreation 5 and 10K walk amongst the lights

It is time as you can see from the Windermere Florida town clock for two great holiday events.

Windermere Florida Parks and Recreation Committee want you to light up your house like the Town Hall for the Christmas in Windermere Night Walk. 

There is also an Elder luncheon.

The Elder Luncheon will be held on Dec. 4th at 11:30 at the Windermere Florida Town Hall. 

This is a fun event and last year I was priviledge to help one of our elders get to the luncheon.  Her favorite part was the gift exchange an annual favorite.

The Windermere Florida Parks and Recreation Committee also had planned a 5 and 10km night walk on Dec. 15th. 

 Now for those of us who live along the route it is an opportunity to show off your "lights of Windermere.

The town of Windermere Florida invites you to decorate the route for the 200 plus walkers expected. 

Enjoy the evening walking either the 5 or the 10 kilometer routes, and participate in the fellowship at the Windermere Florida Town Hall. 

Registration includes a T-shirt with an original painting by artist Mariola Nowicki. 

The cost is $8.00 per person registration at the Town Hall from 5-6:15 pm. 

If you need more information call Donna Steele at 407-876-8393.

Celebration Florida Booster Club Social

Celebration Florida Booster Club Social

The Celebration Florida Boosters are planning a holiday meeting and social to raise money for the Athletics Dept. at Celebration Elementary K-8 and for Celebration High School.  You will need to make reservations for this event held downtown Celebration at

The Celebration Town Tavern on Tuesday Dec. 4th at 6pm.

Celebration Town Tavern is located at 721 Front Street.  

I have to admit this reminded me of a Jay Leno headlines since connecting anything from a school to the town tavern seemed interesting.  The Celebration Town Tavern does have a beer club, but as the saying goes Everyone is welcome.  It did put a smile on my face but don’t worry I wont be sending the annoucement to the the Tonight Show.

Anyway hope all Celebration Florida Booster Club fans are able to turn out for this event that features a complimentary dinner with beer, a silent auction, door prizes and lots of fun.  You need to reserve your space by contacting Susan Bona at susan.bona@celebration.fl.us.

The Celebration Town Tavern offers alot of family food and fun atmosphere. You can read about the history or the beer club, or check out the menu selection.   Just another one of the many choices you have for fine dining in Celebration Florida.

Finally here is video clip (not one of mine) but posted from you tube of the Celebration High School Marching Band.  Enjoy!

Celebration Florida Red Hat Society Holiday Gathering

Celebration Florida Red Hat Society Holiday Gathering

If you are a member of the Celebration Florida Red Hat Society there will be a red hat society holiday party to add to the calendar.  

Tues December 4th at 11:30 am at the Celebration home of Guy and Ruth Ann Petrigliano.

As the invitation states Romeo’s are welcome which stands for "Real Old Men Eating Out".  This one I will need to remember a creative and new meaning to the word Romeo with apologies to Shakespeare! 

You will need to rsvp or contact Barbara Schramm at BDSSchramm@aol.com  or call 407-566-0409.

The red hat society is nationwide and if you want to learn more about them or just shop for some of those red hat products the fun starts here.  

Joining the red hat society couldn’t be easier.  Now Celebration Florida Red Hat members can not only enjoy the Red Hat party in Celebration you can come join members across the country who will be coming to Las Vegas Jan. 12th the major promotion from Jan 25th to the 27th, or Tampa Bay Feb. 2- May 11th to enjoy the new musical Hats!

The story as they say is joyous, provocative and hilarious.  There is a video preview, pictures and other sites and sounds to check out ..get ready to smile.  You can book your travel or tickets at Teri’s Travel Store!

All the latest details for the Celebration Hat Society can be found on the official website of the Red Hat Society.  This includes purple perks, sneak previews of specials and publications.

If you are interested in joining the Celebration Florida society contact Barbara!

Happy Holidays to all the red hat society members from Celebration Florida.

Celebration Florida Holiday Events

Celebration Florida Holiday Events so what is happening next week?

The Celebration Florida Tree Lighting Ceremony is Sat. Dec. 1st 6-9 pm

Where:  The Celebration Town Center.  This is a Celebration tradition so don’t miss it.  There will be music of jazz great Tony Wynn of Groove Factor and the all-American favorites the Good Times Jazz Band.  What else is special about this ceremony well it it the start of the Snow Season!  Yes you read it correctly snow in Celebration Florida.

Call 407-566-4015 for more information.  The weather forecast calls for snow and you can walk in a winter wonderland at the Celebration Town Center so come on down.  There are nightly snowfalls, train rides, holiday carolers, photos with Santa and of course the traditional horse drawn carriage rides. 

This is not my video but I found one online that will give you an idea of what to expect.  Learn more about Tony Wynn

Not far from Celebration Florida is the Gaylord Palms and the Ice exhibit starts Dec. 1st thru Jan 3.  If you don’t bring your winter coat don’t worry they will give you one to bundle up in.  This is a fantasy in ice and the don’t miss out on the slide!

You need to register today for the 2007 Chanukah Party Brunch which will be held Sunday Dec. 2nd from 12-3pm at Heritage Hall.  This is a free event and will feature all the usual festive foods from bagels, cream cheese, spreads, potato latkes, pastries and beverages.  There will even be entertainment from Bob and Annetta Glickman.  Celebration residents RSVP to alan.ashe@celebration.fl.us

Celebration Florida’s Farmers Market and Writing Memoirs Workshop

Celebration Florida’s Farmers Market and writing memoirs workshop shedule, just two more of the activities you can enjoy in Celebration Florida.

One of the weekly events in Celebration Florida is the Farmers Market.  Held every Sunday and during the winter months

the schedule can change but the Town Center will have a list.  Usually the Celebration Farmers Market is Sunday from 9AM to 3PM but for fall and winter hours do check at the Town Center.  The market is usually open from May to October.

You can find the freshest fruits and vegtables not to mention arts and crafts.  If you want to know what crops are in season in Florida or find out about organic certification there is plenty of information available.

Another activity for the creative writers out there and even for the  not so creative is the writing memoris workshop.  Open to all levels of writing experience.

Dec. 6, 13, 20 and Jan 3, 10, 17 from 1-3pm held at 851 Celebration Ave so come learn how to use vignettes to refresh your memories.

This is a 6-week course that will help the writer examine his/her roots and create a time capsule to cherish forever.

Yes there is a small charge for this but you won’t be disappointed and even make some new friends.

The cost is $25 per class or only $120 for the entire six-week series.  Your workbook will be included in the price.

So what are you waiting for reserve you spot by calling Judy Kahler at (863) 221-8556 or emailing Kahlermediagroup@msn.com 

 If you know anyone who is thinking of buying or selling real estate in Celebration in the next 6 months call the Orlando Avenue Top Team Today at 407-467-5155.  There is so much going on in Celebration and you will have some awesome choices in all neighborhoods.