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| October 27, 2006- City News |
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Dear friends,
It took a while for the hot days and humidity of summer to fade away, but the brisk air of fall has finally arrived in Orlando. Many of our leaves remain green, but the cooler weather and the shorter days hold an anticipation of the holidays to come.
The fall season also brings daylight-saving time. Don’t forget to set your clocks an hour back on Saturday evening, and while you are at it, remember to replace the batteries on your smoke alarm(s) as well.
This week’s City News highlights Monday’s City Council workshop on financing for our community venues, Halloween safety tips, parking for the Orlando Magic games, new art exhibits in town and the special reception for our new sister city.
Please feel free to contact me if I can be of further assistance.
Sincerely,
Buddy Dyer
Mayor
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On Monday, October 30 at 10 a.m., the City Council will participate in two workshops. Dr. Stanley H. Stone, Vice President of Human Resources and Diversity at Valencia Community College presents recommendations to fine-tune the hiring process within the Orlando Police Department to make it more effective and representative of the community.
The City’s financial team will make a presentation to City Council regarding the proposed funding structure for the City’s community venues. Residents are encouraged to attend the workshop or watch it live on Orange TV (Brighthouse Channel 9) and on CityofOrlando.net. See CityofOrlando.net for more information on the community venues.
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 Jack-O-Lando’s Pumpkin Palace, an annual non-scary trick-or-treating event, returns with themed rooms, live characters, a costume parade, entertainment, costume contests, hay rides, train rides and more for only $3. October 28, 6 p.m. at the Dover Shores Community Center, 1400 Gaston Foster Road. Contact 407-381-2708.
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Before Halloween
- Pick bright and reflective costumes. Make sure that shoes fit well and that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping.
- Consider adding reflective tape or striping to costumes and trick-or-treat bags for greater visibility.
- Secure emergency identification (name, address, phone number) discreetly within Halloween attire or on a bracelet.
- Consider non-toxic makeup and decorative hats as safer alternatives to masks that may limit or block eyesight.
- Purchase flame resistant costumes, wigs and accessories.
- Think twice before using simulated knives, guns or swords. If such props must be used, be certain they do not appear authentic and are soft and flexible to prevent injury.
- Obtain flashlights with fresh batteries for all children and their escorts.
- Use only battery powered lanterns or chemical lightsticks in place of candles in decorations and costumes.
- Take extra effort to eliminate tripping hazards on your porch and walkway.
Before Nightfall on Halloween
- Consider fire safety when decorating. Do not overload electrical outlets with holiday lighting or special effects.
- Always keep Jack O' Lanterns and hot electric lamps away from drapes, decorations, flammable materials or areas where children will be standing or walking.
- Plan and review the trick-or-treat route with your children. Agree on a specific time when they must return home.
- Remind all household drivers to drive cautiously throughout the community.
When Trick-or-Treating
- A parent or responsible adult should always accompany young children.
- Never enter a stranger's home or car for a treat.
- Obey all traffic and pedestrian regulations.
- Always walk. Never run across a street.
- Only cross the street as a group in established crosswalks.
- Never consume food items or drinks that may be offered.
- No treats are to be eaten until they are thoroughly checked by an adult at home.
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The Orlando Magic plays its first regular season game on November 1. For a limited time, the Parking Division is offering a pre-paid debit card to Orlando Magic fans. The Courthouse Advantage card will allow fans to park at the Courthouse Garage for only $4 a game and ride the free Lymmo shuttle to the game.
The Advantage:
- $4 per game
- Beat traffic near arena
- Fast access to I-4
- Quick and easy garage access
Cards can be purchased from the Parking Division in increments of 10 games, 15 games, 23 games (1/2 season) and 45 games (full season). Visit ParkSmart on the web for more information. Cards are available for purchase through November 10. The Courthouse Garage is located at 46 E. Amelia Street.
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 In honor of Hispanic Heritage Awareness Month, the City of Orlando will be displaying artwork that was created by children under the direction of artist Luis Gomez. The artwork will be on display until the end of the month in the City Hall Terrace Gallery and can be viewed from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
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From November 3 to February 25, the Mennello Museum of American Art will feature Cassatt to Wyeth, a traveling art exhibit from the Mitchell Museum. The artworks represent a significant collection of late 19th century and early 20th century American paintings. The collection includes major examples of Thomas Eakins, Robert Henri, William Glackens, George Luks, John Sloan, Arthur B. Davis, Maurice Prendergast, members of The Eight, Childe Hassam and J. Alden Weir, members of The Ten, Mary Cassatt, John Singer Sargent and a host of other figures crucial to the development of American painting. Although well known to area residents and to scholars of American art everywhere, the Mitchell Museum's permanent collection of American paintings and drawings has never been exhibited as a whole beyond the gates of Cedarhurst. While the museum undergoes a much needed renovation and expansion, the collection will be permitted to travel to a handful of venues, allowing American art enthusiasts outside of Southern Illinois a rare opportunity to see these remarkable works of art.
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At the Orlando Museum of Art’s new exhibit, “Divine Revolution: The Art of Edouard Duval Carrié,” visitors will not just get to see the artwork, but also see and hear the artist.
DoraMedia has partnered with the Orlando Museum of Art, the University of Central Florida School of Film and Digital Media and the Cultural Heritage Alliance at UCF to create i.V.E. (Individual Video Experience), featuring the Haitian artwork of Edouard Duval Carrié.
The project is designed to bring a personalized video tour of the exhibit to the museum patrons by utilizing the unique and intimate nature of the iPod and other portable media players.
Edouard Duval Carrié, Dr. Kristin Congdon and Dr. Claudia Schippert will guide patrons through the many facets and themes of the exhibition. Unlike other artist tours, patrons will be able not only to hear the artist, but also see him as he gives a tour through the richness of Haitian history.
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