January/February 2010
VOLUME 21, ISSUE 5 & 6
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Dechoes Silent Auction Fundraiser For Haiti On Wednesday Feb. 3, 2010, Dechoes resale will host a Fundraiser for the victims of the earthquakes in Haiti. All proceeds will go directly to the Red Cross. In addition to the Silent Auction featuring many local businesses, Dechoes will be unveiling their spring collection and have a free wine tasting, food from Black Bean Deli, and live acoustic music. If you would like more information, please contact Kerri Colangelo by email at poplux@aol.com or 321-412-5905. Dechoes Resale is located at |
| Tents for Haiti Lead Partners: Give a Kid a Backpack and Clean The World The Give a Kid a Backpack and Clean the World nonprofit organizations have team up in the relief efforts to Haiti. Many earthquake victims have been displaced and don't have shelter. Give a Kid a Backpack has decided to focus only on temporary housing for the earthquake victims for the upcoming weeks. The goal is to help raise 500 tents , so families have shelter and are not separated. The Give a Kid a Backpack is asking for monetary contributions or gently used and in excellent condition tents to be drop off at 8018 Sunport Drive Suite 206 Orlando, FL. The donation of $35 can help provide a tent to a family. Companies and individuals interested in donating call (877) 452.7225 or log onto http://giveakidabackpack.org. |
| Supplies & Food for Haiti The local District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod is working with the LCMS World Relief and Human Care, Mission Haiti, as well as President Marky Kessa of the Evangelical Lutheran Church Haiti (ELCH), and President Revenel Benoit o f the Lutheran Church of Haiti (LCH) to distribute supplies. Mission Haiti is putting together transportation to get materials to Haiti as quickly as possible. LCMS World Relief and Human Care has committed 200,000 food packs, but it will only scratch the surface. We see the ongoing assistance for Haiti will be necessary over the next 3-6 months or longer. Drop off locations include Trinity Lutheran Church at 123 E. Livingston Street in downtown Orlando and Prince of Peace Church on Semoran Blvd. |
| BEST PLACE FOR DONATIONS American Red Cross of Central Florida 5 North Bumby Ave., Orlando, FL 32803 407-847-2780 www.CentralFlorida.RedCross.org |
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| Relay For Life of College Park needs you! Do you want to take a stand in the fight against cancer? If so, we want you and we need you! The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of College Park is looking for energetic volunteers to lead the 2010 Relay For Life right here in College Park on April 30-May 1. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Bryan Beyer with the American Cancer Society at 407-581-2532 or at bryan.beyer@cancer.org. |
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College Park Rotary Club presents Student of the Month - December 17, 2009 Pictured left to right: Erica Charles, 8th grader at Lee Middle School; Erica’s mother, Pam Potenza, College Park Rotary Club President and Mr. Kolling, teacher at Lee Middle School. Erica will be donating her $50 to the school orchestra. Click here to go to printable page. |
| A + Share The Warmth The recent cold weather, and its impact on students who didn't have the resources to stay warm inspired A+ Tutor U Academic Coaching Academy to be a drop off location for warm clothes for College Park. They mobilized an effort and got all schools and businesses rallying to donate warm clothes for the children. Because we had such success (for example, one College Park neighbor dropped off 5 bags of coats, hats, and blankets!), we're going to remain open now as a collection spot for goods we'll supply to the people of Haiti. You can donate to the earthquake victims at A+ Tutor U Academic Coaching Academy at 3900 Edgewater Drive. |
 Click picture to enlarge.[left to right] Miss Young (Washington Shores), Riki Kouly (A+ Tutor U), Sherry Samuels (A+ Tutor U), Shanae Hall (A+ Tutor U), Principal Jeraldine Sims (Washington Shores), Tasia Hamilton (A+ Tutor U), Miss Noble (Washington Shores) |
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JANUARY 2010 NEWS
Each year, Santa can be spotted in College Park at Holiday on the Drive, bringing neighbors and friends together on Edgewater Drive to celebrate the start of the holiday season. Merchants along Edgewater Drive were open for shopping, and the restaurants were packed full for dining throughout the evening. Santa arrived with lights and sirens in the fire truck, making everyone stop and cheer. Children waited eagerly to get their picture taken with Santa. It showed everyone that College Park is a spirit filled community where friends and neighbors love to meet, greet and celebrate together!
Many thanks to everyone who worked on the event, and brought the holiday spirit to College Park.
Many thanks to the Sponsors of Holiday on the Drive:
Amazon Hose and Rubber
Community Paper
Infusion Tea
Lancaster & Associates
Regions Bank
SMW GeoScience
Holiday on the Drive is sponsored by the College Park Partnership, an organization dedicated to the promotion of business in College Park. Visit their website at www.OnTheDrive.org
Relay For Life of College Park needs you!
Do you want to take a stand in the fight against cancer? If so, we want you and we need you! The American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of College Park is looking for energetic volunteers to lead the 2010 Relay For Life right here in College Park on April 30-May 1. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Bryan Beyer with the American Cancer Society at 407-581-2532 or at bryan.beyer@cancer.org.
Boy Scout Troop 200 50th Anniversary Celebration!
BSA Troop 200 of St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in College Park will celebrate its 50th Anniversary on January 31, 2010. The Troop’s Celebration will be part of the 10:15 AM service, followed by a dinner on the grounds. A committee is trying to contact all past scouts, their families, scout leaders as well as members of the community that have supported the Troop during its first 50 years! We are also looking for old pictures, related memorabilia, that will show the wonderful history of Troop 200.
We would love to have the participation of all generations of Troop 200. Anyone wishing to contact the committee may e-mail the group at bsatroopcelebration@gmail.com
Also, follow Troop 200 on Facebook for further updates. Messages may also be left at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church (407-843-8448).
Can you name any of these young scouts? If so, please e-mail the committee. La-No-Che photo courtesy of George Gafford, former scout leader and father of Eagle scout, Louis Gafford.
College Park Comings & Growings - January 2010 Attending Holiday on the Drive was a great way to spot new businesses in College Park! We found: Pop City Comics at 2114 Edgewater Drive. Owner Curran Ford was there greeting the excited customers who were happily exploring the comic book selections, Magic cards, sports cards, and action figures. What caught our eye was SPIDERMAN out front, who kept kids wide eyed with awe as he posed with them and gave them candy. They will be holding their grand opening early in January. Call 407-422-4555. 
We loved the energy of Elisa DeFoe at Dance Trance, which opened in November at 1828 Edgewater Drive. The merriment of Holiday on the Ddrive extended inside, where dancers were energetically entertaining everyone who ventured in. Dance Trance is a new and exciting way to work out. The classes are full of energy because of the variety and music selections. This doesn’t sound like WORKout to me, it sounds like FUNout. Use the FREE CLASS PASS below (click to print)! Or, call 407-595-0901 for info, or visit their website at www.DanceTranceFitness.com.
Speaking of Comings and Growings, we found Monarcha Marcet coming and going on her GoPet Personal Electric Transportation with a lighted Christmas Tree on the back! She had the most uplifting personality and her sense of humor and Christmas Spirit made many of the attendees grin with pleasure. She certainly made it look easy to scoot around effortlessly. If you want information on the GoPet, call her at 407-843-4696 or see the website at www.GoPetOrlando.com.
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