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City News: Gobbling Up the Good Stuff

News and Events from the City of Orlando

News from the City of Orlando


** November 27, 2024
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We’re ending this week on a few high notes.

One, we had the privilege to celebrate our very own home team, the Orlando Pride (https://www.instagram.com/p/DCz2DLYS-cD/?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID) , for their 2024 National Women’s Soccer League Championship.

Two, it’s a short week.

Three, we’re ready to eat, shop and be merry.

With gratitude in our hearts, we wish our Orlandoan friends and family a Happy Thanksgiving and joyful holiday season!


** Holiday Reminders
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Before you enter that food coma, here’s some reminders for the holiday.

Closures and service interruptions:
* Residential recycling pickup for Thursday will be postponed to Saturday, November 30

* Thursday yard waste will be postponed until the next collection date

* City Hall is closed Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29

Positive holiday vibes:
* Don’t pour grease down the drain, in the garbage or outside – recycle it (https://www.orlando.gov/Trash-Recycling/Return-Your-Cooking-Oil-Recycling-Container?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID) !

* Mark your calendars for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 6 (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/2024-Tree-Lighting-Celebration?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)

* Check out all the current and upcoming holiday happenings in the city (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/2024-City-of-Orlando-Holiday-Happenings?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)

* Support your favorite local small businesses for Small Business Saturday, and beyond!


** Santa Says “Shop Small”
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Tomorrow is for food, family, football and a food coma nap or two, but come Friday, it’s shopping season. For many, Black Friday shopping is a family or friend affair, and Cyber Monday is as convenient as shopping comes. But if you’re looking for something truly unique, Small Business Saturday is the shopping day for you.

If we had to guess, you’re 100% more likely to find one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones in a locally owned business, rather than in a brand name store. And as you purchase those gifts from your favorite mom and pop shop, you're not just buying a product – you're investing in our community. Your dollars directly support local jobs, families and unique businesses that make Orlando special.

So, this Small Business Saturday and throughout the holiday season, let's make a conscious effort to shop small and support our local businesses. From unique gifts to delicious dining, you'll find everything you need right here in The City Beautiful.

Not sure where to start? Check out one of the Small Business Saturday events happening in our Main Street districts on Saturday, November 30:
* Ship, Shop & Score in Curry Ford West (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Ship-Shop-Score-in-Curry-Ford-West?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)

* Thornton Park District We Sell - Small Business Saturday (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Thornton-Park-District-We-Sell-Small-Business-Saturday?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)

* Shop Small Sip and Stroll in Audubon Park Garden District (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Shop-Small-Sip-and-Stroll?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)

For more information on Small Business Saturday promotions, follow Orlando Main Streets (@orlandomainstreets (https://www.instagram.com/orlandomainstreets/?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID) ) and Downtown Orlando (@dwntwn_orlando (https://www.instagram.com/dwntwn_orlando/?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID) ) on Instagram leading up to Small Business Saturday.


** Things You Should Know
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* Harry P Leu Gardens is blooming with poinsettias (https://www.leugardens.org/?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)
* Looking for some all-day fun as a 55+ resident? Check out L. Claudia Allen Senior Center (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/All-Day-Senior-Program-at-L.-Claudia-Allen?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)
* Big things are growing in The Packing District with 4Roots! (https://www.facebook.com/cityoforlando/posts/1011532021013633?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)
* Trash2Trends is open for fashion submissions (https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Departments-Offices/Public-Works/Streets-and-Stormwater-Division/Keep-Orlando-Beautiful/Trash-2-Trends-An-Evening-of-Recycled-Fashion/Submit-Your-Design-to-Trash-2-Trends?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)
* Give us your feedback on the possible Pulse memorial design (http://engage.orlando.gov/pulse-memorial-engagement?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)


** Now Hiring
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Are you in the market for a new job that is meaningful and offers challenging work? Are you looking to fill your cup with work that makes your community better? Check out these positions with the City of Orlando:
* Utility Construction Inspector Supervisor (https://cityoforlando.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CityofOrlandoCareers/details/Utility-Construction-Inspector-Supervisor_R533593?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID) – Water Reclamation
* Plans Examiner I/II - Licensed (https://cityoforlando.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CityofOrlandoCareers/details/Plans-Examiner--Mechanical--Provisional--I-II-Licensed--C_R533590?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID) – Economic Development
* Capital Improvement Project Manager I (https://cityoforlando.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CityofOrlandoCareers/details/Capital-Improvement-Project-Manager-I---C_R533573?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID) – Public Works

View all jobs (https://cityoforlando.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CityofOrlandoCareers/?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)


** Events
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Public Board Meetings

Visit orlando.gov/publicmeetings (https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Public-Meetings?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)
for more meetings and location details
* Downtown Development Board/CRA Advisory Board Meeting
December 4, 3 p.m.
* Historic Preservation Board
December 4, 4 p.m.
* Finance Committee
December 6, 9 a.m.

* Building & Fire Codes Board of Appeals
December 6, 9 a.m.

Events

TPD Market (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/TPD-Market-Winter-24?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)
November 28 - 29
6 - 10 p.m.
Osceola Circle
432 East Central Boulevard

Winter Youth Music Festival (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Winter-Youth-Music-Festival?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)
November 30
1 - 9 p.m.
Wall Street Plaza
25 Wall Street

7th Annual Multicultural Festival (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/7th-Annual-Multicultural-Festival?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)
November 30 - December 1
10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Seneff Arts Plaza
445 South Magnolia Avenue

Small Business Saturday (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Small-Business-Saturday?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)
November 30
All Day
Citywide

Ship, Shop & Score in Curry Ford West (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Ship-Shop-Score-in-Curry-Ford-West?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)
November 30
12 - 5 p.m.
Curry Ford West, District-wide
2901 Curry Ford Road

Thornton Park District We Sell - Small Business Saturday (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Thornton-Park-District-We-Sell-Small-Business-Saturday?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)
November 30
12 - 6 p.m.
Thornton Park District
11 North Summerlin Avenue

Shop Small Sip and Stroll (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Shop-Small-Sip-and-Stroll?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)
November 30
2 - 5 p.m.
Audubon Park Garden District
2906 Corrine Drive

College Park Christmas Tree Lighting at Albert Park (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/College-Park-Christmas-Tree-Lighting-at-Albert-Park?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)
November 30
5:30 p.m.
Albert Park
2400 Edgewater Drive

Orlando Farmers Market (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Downtown-Orlando-Farmers-Market?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)
December 1
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lake Eola Park
20 North Eola Drive

Holiday on the Drive (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Holiday-on-the-Drive-2024?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=ce0cda18ff-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-ce0cda18ff-80648119&mc_cid=ce0cda18ff&mc_eid=UNIQID)
December 5
5 p.m.
College Park Main Street
Along Edgewater Drive, between Par Street and Lakeview Street

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