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NEWS RELEASES
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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
Contact:
Carson Chandler, (407) 246 - 2822
Heather Allebaugh, (407) 246 - 3423
Mayor Dyer, City Commissioner Ings and Magic Center Adonal Foyle Unveil
Computer Lab
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Dr. James R. Smith
Neighborhood Center kids, seniors, Orlando Magic center Adonal
Foyle, Magic Chief Operating Officer Alex Martins, Orlando Mayor
Buddy Dyer & District 6 City Commissioner Samuel B. Ings
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| WHAT: |
Children and seniors
at the Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center now have a
state-of-the-art computer, learning lab thanks to a partnership
between the City of Orlando and Orlando Magic. The Magic
enhanced the lab with furniture, computers, over-head projector,
screen, hardwood floors, new paint and framed Magic photos. The
Magic donated more than $48,000 for this project.
The computer lab will provide a program that addresses the need
for children to learn computer skills. The lab will also be
available to community residents in the area. Foyle will speak
to the kids at the center about overcoming obstacles, the
importance of education and encourage the community to take
advantage of the classes being offered.
The Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center was built in 1983. An
addition was built in 1996 including a weight room, teen room
and gym. The facility was named after Dr. James R. Smith, a
prominent physician from Aurora, Illinois who became the first
black physician in Orlando to establish a maternity clinic for
black women. In addition to his medical career, Dr. Smith found
time to better his community.
The Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center provides services for
all families in District 6, including Washington Shores, Ivey
Lane, Willie Mays Park, Richmond Heights, Lake Richmond Estates,
Lake Mann Gardens, Lake Mann Holmes, Orange Center, Isles of
Catalina and Carver Shores.
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| WHEN: |
Thursday, October
11 at 4:30 p.m. |
| WHERE: |
Dr. James R. Smith
Neighborhood Center
1723 Bruton Blvd., Orlando, 32811
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