The City of Orlando will present Taste of Africa tomorrow from noon to 8 p.m. at Eagle Nest Park, 165 Metrowest Blvd. Taste of Africa is a family event that will celebrate African music, culture and food. For more information, visit https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Taste-of-Africa.
Tomorrow is Grandparents Day – if you’re lucky enough to have loving grandparents in your life, take time today to let them know how much they mean to you. (grandparents image)
Today is Patriot’s Day, observed in honor and remembrance of those who died in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. The Orlando Fire Department will hold a 9/11 Remembrance and Candlelight Ceremony tonight at 7 at Fire Station 1. To find out more, visit https://www.orlando.gov/Events/911-Remembrance-and-Candlelight-Ceremony Friday,
Celebrate the birthday of Tsaber, Bill Frederick Park's beloved horse, tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the park, 3401 S. Hiawassee Rd. For more information, visit https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Tsabers-Birthday-at-Bill-Frederick-Park
As Sepsis Awareness Month continues, take TIME to know the signs. Sepsis is a medical emergency that requires immediate medical intervention. More than 350,000 people die from sepsis every year in the United States. Visit https://www.sepsis.org/sepsis-basics/what-is-sepsis/ for more information. (Sepsis TIME infographic)
Today is the first day of Hispanic American Heritage Month, which continues until Oct. 15. National Hispanic Heritage Month traditionally honors the cultures and contributions of both Hispanic and Latino Americans as we celebrate heritage rooted in all Latin American Countries. The Orange County Library System will host events in celebration of Hispanic American Heritage...
Join Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 2 Commissioner Tony Ortiz at the opening reception for the Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibition at the Terrace Gallery in City Hall tomorrow from 5 to 8 p.m. The artwork by local visual artists is inspired by this year’s national theme: “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.”...
