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City News: A Civics Lesson

News and Events from the City of Orlando

News from the City of Orlando


** June 21, 2024
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While school may be out, it’s always a good time to learn something! We’ve got some interesting news that shows how our municipal government works and how residents and businesses can be a part of it. How have you been involved lately?


** District 5 has a new interim commissioner
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This morning, the Orange County Supervisor of Elections finalized and called the District 5 Interim City Commissioner Special Election. Please joining us in welcoming Commissioner Shaniqua “Shan” Rose to the Orlando City Council.

On Monday, June 24, at 10 a.m., Commissioner Rose will take the Oath of Office and attend her first City Council meeting.

The Oath of Office reaffirms an elected official’s commitment to faithfully perform the outlined duties according to the District City Commissioner role within the City of Orlando. The City of Orlando’s Charter requires City Commissioners to recite the Oath before they enter the duties of office.
Watch the ceremony and meeting live (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Oath-of-Office-Ceremony-for-City-Commission-District-5?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID)


** Here's to 50 Years!
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We’re not exaggerating when we say we’ve got more than 100 parks with centuries of history to celebrate. One of those parks is Hankins Park, which turns 50 this year. In 1974 it was dedicated to Dr. I. Sylvester Hankins, a prominent physician and civil rights advocate for Black Orlando residents. On Tuesday, recreation staff and children from Hankins Neighborhood Center gathered for cake and camaraderie (https://www.instagram.com/orlandofpr/p/C8cnVskRqpc/?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID) , because what’s an anniversary without a sweet treat?

For the last five decades, it’s still one of our favorite parks for all ages. While it has your typical amenities like pavilions and a playground for the little ones, there’s also fields and courts onsite for sports like softball, tennis and basketball. Stop by Hankins Park (https://www.orlando.gov/Parks-the-Environment/Directory/Hankins-Park-Neighborhood-Center?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID) this summer!
Learn more at orlando.gov (https://www.orlando.gov/Parks-the-Environment/Directory/Hankins-Park-Neighborhood-Center?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID)


** Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee
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The City of Orlando is now accepting applications to help form the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee. If you are interested in learning more, or applying to serve on this committee, please visit pulseorlando.org/committee. Applications are available in English and Spanish and are due June 23, 2024. Mail-in applications must be postmarked by June 21, 2024 (today).
Learn more at pulseorlando.org (https://www.pulseorlando.org/?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID)


** Join the Citizens Police Academy
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This five-week course aims to foster relationships between the police department and the community in a classroom environment. The following topics will be covered in this year's citizen's academy:
* Criminal Investigations
* Crime Center Operations
* Police Training Simulator Demo
* Overview of Specialized Units like SWAT, Motors, and K-9
* DUI investigations
* And more

Classes begin on June 26, 2024, and will be held weekly every Wednesday evening from 6 - 9 p.m. at Orlando Police Headquarters, located at 1250 West South Street.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old to participate. Please be advised this is a free course, so seating is limited and will be assigned on a first come first serve basis.
Learn more and apply (https://www.orlando.gov/Public-Safety/OPD/Citizens-Police-Academy?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID)


** When a bet becomes a small business
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What if we told you one of Orlando’s yoga studios opened after one friend lost a friendly bet to the other, and had to attend her first yoga class as a result? That’s right, Katie Donzanti, owner of Peaceful Peacock Orlando, never saw yoga being a part of her future or envisioned opening her own business, and in her own words, was a chronic workaholic.

Prior to attending her first yoga class, Katie spent 20 years in a successful digital marketing career. While her work was exciting and paid her bills, she spent many of those years feeling unfulfilled and burnt out. After completing her first yoga class, Katie could not believe the impact yoga as exercise, but also a holistic lifestyle, had on the quality of her life. After receiving a bonus from her digital marketing job, Katie took a leap, left the security of corporate life, and invested those funds into opening Peaceful Peacock Orlando in 2017, an affordable and accessible yoga studio, something she felt was lacking at the time.

Seven years later, Peaceful Peacock Orlando is a staple of the Curry Ford community and beyond. As Katie likes to say, Peaceful Peacock has “grit and staying power,” and she looks forward to many more years spent enhancing the lives of all who call her studio home. To visit Peaceful Peacock Orlando, head to 1700 South Bumby Avenue, or check out peacefulpeacockorlando.com for more information.


** Things You Should Know
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* Check out DTOLive and how more of the arts are coming downtown (https://www.downtownorlando.com/About/DTOLive?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID)
* Sign up for the Hispanic Senior Safety Summi (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Orlando-Police-Department-Hispanic-Senior-Safety-Summit?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID) t (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Orlando-Police-Department-Hispanic-Senior-Safety-Summit?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID)
* Get Fireworks at the Fountain on your calendar (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Fireworks-at-the-Fountain-2024?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID)

* Submit your College Park architectural photos to the Historic Preservation Board (https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Departments-Offices/Economic-Development/City-Planning/Historic-Preservation/Historic-Preservation-Board-Calendar/Submit-an-entry-for-the-2025-Historic-Preservation-Calendar?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&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:
* Wastewater Hydraulic Modeler - C (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orlando/jobs/4542452/wastewater-hydraulic-modeler-c?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID) – Public Works
* Latent Print Examiner (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orlando/jobs/4541892/latent-print-examiner?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID) – Police Department
* Property Clerk Senior (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orlando/jobs/4537377/property-clerk-senior?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID) – Public Works
* Entertainment Facility Service Worker I / II (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orlando/jobs/4551966/entertainment-facility-service-worker-i-ii?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID) – Orlando Venues

View all jobs (https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Apply-for-a-City-Job?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&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=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID)
for more meetings and location details
* 1st Committee Meeting for RQS24-0223
June 24, 10 a.m.

* City Council Meeting and Agenda Review
June 24, 1 p.m.

* Mayor Dyer and Commissioner Gray Meeting
June 25, 1 p.m.

* Firefighter's Pension Board
June 26, 9 a.m.

* DTO Façade Program Grant Review Committee Meeting
June 26, 3:30 p.m.

* Bid Opening for Construction Project: IFB24-0141
June 27, 2 p.m.


Events

Fairy Doors (https://www.leugardens.org/summer-of-the-fairies/?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID)
Today – August 25
Leu Gardens
1920 North Forest Avenue

Baldwin Park Community Market (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Baldwin-Park-Community-Market-June?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID)
June 22
11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Harbor Park
4982 New Broad Street

Orlando Tennis Centre 2024 Pickleball Social (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Orlando-Tennis-Centre-2024-Pickleball-Social?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID)
June 23
9 - 11 a.m.
Orlando Tennis Center
2055 West New Hampshire Street

Orlando Farmers Market (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Downtown-Orlando-Farmers-Market?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID)
June 23
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Lake Eola Park
20 North Eola Drive

Oath of Office Ceremony for City Commission District 5 (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Oath-of-Office-Ceremony-for-City-Commission-District-5?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID)
June 24
10 a.m.
Orlando City Hall, Council Chambers
400 South Orange Avenue

Audubon Park Community Market (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Audubon-Park-Community-Market?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID)
June 24
5 - 8 p.m.
Audubon Park Garden District
1842 Winter Park Road

Orlando Police Department Hispanic Senior Safety Summit (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Orlando-Police-Department-Hispanic-Senior-Safety-Summit?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID)
June 25
9 - 10:30 a.m.
Engelwood Neighborhood Center
6123 La Costa Drive

Lunch and Learn - Orlando.gov, Built for You! (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Lunch-and-Learn-Orlando.gov-Built-for-You?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID)
June 27
12 - 1 p.m.
Virtual

Arts After Dark Market (https://www.orlando.gov/Events/Arts-After-Dark-Market-June-2024?utm_source=City+News&utm_campaign=34ca7c6f01-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_01_07_03_07_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c482f52094-34ca7c6f01-80648119&mc_cid=34ca7c6f01&mc_eid=UNIQID)
June 27
6 - 9 p.m.
Hyatt House Orlando Airport
5472 Gateway Village Circle

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