May 2008 Top Stories

• College Park Fights Cancer

The Second Annual Relay for Life in College Park, which took place on April 11, 2008 at St Charles Track and Field was a Community Effort to Benefit for American Cancer Society. ~more

• Orlando's New Crime-Fighting Initiative
The Orlando Police Department is proud to announce a new crime prevention initiative to the community. The Innovative Response to Improve Safety (I.R.I.S.) Camera System is a result of partnerships between the City of Orlando and private corporations including Target Corporation, Darden Restaurants, Loews Hotels, and other local businesses. ~ more

• Christian Service Center Program To Celebrate 3,000,000th Free Meal!

Executive Director Robert Stuart presents a commemorative plate to Dr. Tom Pinner, Interim Pastor of College Park Baptist Church

The Christian Service Center for Central Florida celebrates the serving of their 3,000,000th Noontime Meal through their Daily Bread Program. Here, Executive Director Robert Stuart presents a commemorative plate to Dr. Tom Pinner, Interim Pastor of College Park Baptist Church. Daily Bread, started in 1975 in Downtown Orlando, serves a hot,nourishing meal to anyone in need, at no charge, regardless of race, color, or creed. College Park Baptist Church has supported the Center with volunteers, canned food, donated clothing, and financial support ever since its' founding in 1971. On May 2, 2008, the Christian Service Center's Daily Bread program will celebrate the serving of its three millionth free meal! The Daily Bread program serves free noontime meals from soup kitchens and dining facilities in downtown Orlando and Ocoee. ~more

For the second straight year, The Tap Room at Dubsdread, the popular restaurant and catering facility located at the Historic Dubsdread Golf Course was selected by The Knot bridal magazine as a best place to have a wedding in Central Florida ­ as selected by recent brides. ~more

ARTICLES:
• From The Desk Of City Commissioner Robert Stuart

• Cutting Edge Consciousness - by Diane Ross

• In the Garden - by Nick Francisco, Blodgett Gardens

• Jewel of the Month - by Phyllis Stewart-Tuell, Stewart Jewelry

• Real Estate - by Mike Derenthal, Derenthal Realty

• Anne Geiger, OCPS School Board District 6 Article - College Park Schools Leading the Way