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.

Free Movie night at Spring Park in Celebration Florida presented by Celebration Florida Parks and Recreation committee.

Free Movie Night at Celebration Florida

Ok residents of Celebration Florida Friday November 30th at 7pm at Spring Park in front of Heritage Hall the movie is

Shrek the III will be presented and on Friday Dec. 21st at Spring Park in front of the Heritage Hall the Celebration Florida free movie will be Hoodwinked.

There is a free family feature each month in Celebration Florida.

Concessions will be available for sale during the movie.

If you would like more information on the free movie schedule contact Parks and Recreation at Celebration Florida’s Town Hall 407-566-1200.

Parks and recreation committee is composed of residents and Town Hall staff.  They meet once a month to discuss issues and updates of current and future programming that is available to residents.  

This committee is also responsible for the new lighting of tennis courts at Lakeside Park.  They are also currently looking at the possibility of a skate park in Celebration.  

The Celebration Florida Parks and Recreation committee encourages resident participation and feedback to help shape the future programs offered in Celebration Florida.  Email parks.rec@celebration.fl.us

Celebration Florida Tribute to Simon Sharp

Celebration Florida Tribute to Simon Sharp this week.  Since I wrote about the Girl Scouts in Celebration Florida I wanted to take time to write about a tribute to Simon Sharp.

A tribute to Simon Sharp Nov. 28 Weds. at 4pm at Founders Park on Celebration Ave. 

Simon Sharp a past resident of Celebration Florida was a creator of Celebration Florida’s Veterans Memorial for his Eagle Scout Service Project.

He was the senior patrol leader for troop 125 and two years ago started to raise $15,000 to build a veterans memorial at Founders Park in Celebration Florida. 

Eagle Scout, Simon Sharp (JOEL KOSTUCH / November 16, 2007

Celebration Florida Girl Scouts Troop 263 stocking stuffer drive

Celebration Florida Girl Scouts Troop 263 has a great plan for helping with a stocking stuffer stuffer drive from Nov. 26th thru Dec. 7th. 

You can help troop 263 from Celebration Florida and help the homeless Osceola school children.

Remember the mission: "Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place." Girl Scouts is the forerunner in the development of self-esteem and leadership skills for girls. We serve girls from Kindergarten through 12th grade. The program teaches girls to value community service and patriotism while learning to become tomorrow’s leaders. Girls participate in a wide range of activities, from singing and crafts to camping and rock climbing while making lifelong friends.

So who are the Celebration Scouts helping? 

All items will be donated to the Osceola County School District’s homeless children.

It is easy to help by bringing items to the Celebration Self Storage and Barber and Beauty Emporium from now until Dec. 7th.

What should you bring?

Any size pajamas, socks, coloring books & crayons and small stocking stuffers.

You don’t need to wrap the Celebration Girl Scouts troop 263 will wrap these items.  So if you find something you can donate on this list or a small stocking stuffer similiar please come out and donate.

Get out there and help the girl scouts!

If you are interested in joining the girl scouts contact Lois Koons with the Reedy Creek Service Unit of Girl Scouts Citrus Council at 407-566-0604 or e-mail lois.koons@celebration.fl.us

Celebration Florida Voting Member Task Force duties and responsibilities

Celebration Florida Voting Member Task Force what do they do and how are they elected?

The Celebration voting members work as a group to recruit, train and organize the voting members so they can more effectively serve Celebration.

The Celebration Charter mandates that the neighborhoods elect representatitives annually called voting members and AVM or alternate voting members.

The group is given various duties within the Charter and assists the will of the homeowners by reducing the scope of representation and allowing the availability of a quorum to conduct business.

Each voting member is accountable to about 85 home owners ( some neighborhoods are as small as 14 units and others 120).

The hope is the voting member is a more responsive public servant compared to the CROA director who represents all 9000 + homeowners and is elected bi-annually.

The only specified meeting in the public charter is a Sept. annual meeting, but the current group decided to organize quarterly discussions to share ideas and concerns.

These meetings are announced and all homeowners are invited to attend and participate.

This year there were two meetings held that had guest speakers covering issues of incorporation, management contracts and charter training.

The agenda is published in advance and a strict time schedule adhered to.

Celebration is still growing and the voting member task force feels it is more effective if the Charter is viewed as a living document which is reviewed and changed as necessary.  They also have the authority to change the rules with the Directors.

If you are interested in finding out more contact the Town Hall at 407-566-1200.

Safety in Celebration Florida and the next safety meeting

Safety in Celebration Florida is a question that always comes up when we show homes there. 

Celebration is not a gated community and of course this is a question many buyers ask about.

So let’s start with safe driving.  The CROA (the Celebration Residential Owners Association) has hired a paid deputies to enforce speed limits.  Since he was hired incidents are down 45%.

Service area safety and vandalism are patroled by detail deputies foot patrol of pool areas during evening hours.  Parks and pools are now closed at dusk and signs are posted in all service areas.

Sex offenders living in Celebration – after collecting information from several sources a CROA recommendation to proceed with a covenants amendment to prohibit registered sex offenders/predators from living in Celebration.

A citizen patrol program under the supervision of Osceola County Sheriff Hansell  for commitment and support is in place.  Training and certification for the first group of volunteers has been completed and patrols begun.

Narrow streets and traffic lights are under evaluation by Osceola County Traffic Engineers on certain streets and traffic intersections.  Waiting results.

Weekly e-mail sent out by the Town Hall has a Safety Stop section to inform residents of current safety issues.  There is also a safety corner section in the Celebration News.

The agenda for the safety committee includes safe driving, lights and covered benches for children at bus stops, further implementation of the Citzen Assisted Patrol, improved coordination with the emergency management committee, instigation of camera monitoring or vehicles entering/ exiting Celebration and promoting awareness for all residents to be active in the safety of the community.

To contact the safety committee at Celebration Florida call Denise Sachs at 321-559-1101.

Safety Committee Meeting
Thursday, Dec. 13, 6:30 pm
851 Celebration Ave.

Celebration Florida Contact Numbers, real estate in Celebration contact number

Celebration Florida Contact Numbers

Celebration Florida was designed by Disney and is located in Oscola County Florida.  Whether you live in a home, condo or townhome in Celebration here is a list of Celebration Florida contact numbers you may find helpful. 

Celebration Town hall and Community Center 407-566-1200

Town Hall After Hours Emergency 407-621-4337

Comunity Computer Help Desk  407-566-1200

Osceola county Sherrif Non-Emergency   407-348-2222

Celebration Foundation   407-566-1234

Celebration Community Development District   (CDDD)    407-566-1935

Enterprise Community Development District     (EDDD)    407-566-1935

The Celebration Company   407-566-4020

Celebration Sanitation Services   321-939-1805

Celebration K-8 School   407-566-2300

Celebration High School  321-939-6600

Stetson University Center   321-939-7600

Celebration Health   407-764-4000

Celebration Parks and Recreation   407-566-1200

Celebration Aquatics   407-566-1968

Celebration Golf  407-566-4653

Celebration Little League   321-342-5097

Celebration Cheerleading / Baton   321-402-4659

Team Orlando Swimming   407-864-7543

Emergency   911

Celebration Town Hall & Community Center

815 Celebration Avenue

Celebration, Florida 34747

Celebration Florida facts and figures from Wiki.  Article from Travel and Leisure Paradise USA.

Real Estate in Celebration Florida:

If you are looking to buy sell or relocate to Celebration Florida call the Orlando Avenue Top Team today.    407-467-5155