Orange County FL. Branch NAACP

City District 5 Candidate Forum
2025-10-15 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | John H. Jackson Community Center, 1002 Carter Street, Orlando, FL, 32805, United States
WORD ON DA STREETS LIVE
Presents a DISTRICT 5 CANDIDATE DEBATE
Live & In-Person Broadcast
📅 Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location:
John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center
1002 Carter Street, Orlando, FL 32805
🎙️ Confirmed Participants:

Lawanna Gelzer – Candidate
Regina Hill – Commissioner

🎙️ Tentative Participant:

Shan Rose – Interim Commissioner

🎤 Moderators:

Randy Ross – Radio Host & Political Consultant
Sheena D. Rolle – Chief Strategy Officer, Florida Rising

⭐ Free & Open to the Public!
Join us for an engaging and informative evening as District 5 candidates share their vision, priorities, and plans for the future of our community. Be part of the conversation and hear directly from those who seek to serve you.

Maternal Wellness Fair
2025-10-18 07:00 - 11:00 | Callahan Neigborhood Center, 101 North Parramore Ave., Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
🌸 Maternal Wellness Fair – Turning Awareness Into Action! 🌸
Join us for a day dedicated to empowering mothers through stories, self-care tools, expert support, and community connection.
📅 Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
🕚 Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
📍 Location: Callahan Neighborhood Center, 101 N Parramore Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
✨ Wellness Fair Highlights:

Light meditation & breathing techniques
Real-life panels sharing postpartum journeys
Health screenings + vibrant resource booths
Free wellness kits with tools & self-care products

💝 Special Offer: The first 25 mothers to register will receive a $20 grocery gift card at the event!
This event is hosted by Maternal Matters Favored and funded in part by the City of Orlando.
📲 Register today by scanning the QR code!

Sponsors

City of Orlando
Florida Maternal Mental Health Collaborative
Geneva’s Boutique
Postpartum Support International
NAACP of Orange County Florida Branch
Brittani Nicole Beauty
Florida Health

Lake Mann Estates Neighborhood Inc. Monthly Gatherings
2025-10-23 14:30 - 16:00 | Live Church, 1 Cottage Hill Rd., Orlando, 32805, United States
Join Us at Lake Mann Estates Neighborhood Inc. Monthly Gatherings
We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming community gatherings — a perfect opportunity to connect, share ideas, and strengthen our neighborhood ties. Whether you’re a returning member or new to the area, we welcome you to join us and see what we’re all about!
Membership Dues
$60 Annual Dues
(September 1, 2025 – August 31, 2026)
Your membership helps us support neighborhood improvements, host community events, and keep our residents informed and engaged.
Upcoming Gathering
📅 Date: October 23, 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Live Church, 1 Cottage Hill Rd., Orlando, FL 32805
Guest Speaker:
Mark Shamley
Vice-President of Community Impact, Lift Orlando
Topic: OCPS Partnership
Come and hear how our partnership with OCPS is helping to strengthen education and community engagement in our area.
Refreshments will be served.
We can’t wait to see familiar faces and meet new neighbors.
Let’s make this a great year for Lake Mann Estates Neighborhood Inc.!

Orange County NAACP October 2025 General Membership Meeting
2025-10-27 14:30 - 16:00 | The Heart of West Lakes Wellness Center, 710 S. Tampa Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32805, United States
NAACP ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH
COMMUNICATIONS, PRESS, PUBLICITY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
PHONE: 407-292-1596; EMAIL: Ocbnaacp5120@gmail.com
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NAACP MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The NAACP Orange County Florida Branch #5120 will hold its monthly membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, October 27th, 710 South Tampa Avenue, Orlando FL. Area, community and civil rights concerns and current Branch business and information will be presented. The NAACP membership meeting is regularly held at various locations throughout Orange County for the convenience and benefit of members in all local areas.
Your voice and presence matter as we continue working together to promote equity, justice, and empowerment within our community.
Let’s stay connected, informed, and engaged in the mission of the NAACP.
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to further our mission.
Thank you for your continued support of the NAACP Orange County Branch!

Orange County Florida BCC Meeting / Public Hearing
2025-10-28 05:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-18 04:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-16 08:30 - 12:00, 2026-01-13 04:00 - 12:00 | Orange County Administration Building, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, Florida, 32801
Meeting Agenda: e Agenda

Watch Online: Orange TV – YouTube

Orange County School Board Meeting
2025-10-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-11 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-02-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center, 445 West Amelia Street, Orlando, Florida, 32801
Meetings

The Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center (RBELC) will not open to the public until thirty (30) minutes prior to the starting time of the meeting.
The public shall enter the RBELC from the Amelia Street entrance only and will be required to pass through the metal detectors. OCPS staff will be present to direct the public.
Members of the public who wish to speak during the Open Public Comment Period (for items not on an agenda) or Agenda Public Comment Period (for items on an agenda during a Regular School Board Meeting, Public Hearing, or Rule Development Workshop) shall follow the procedures set forth under the “Who Can Speak” tab below. See Board Policy BEDH – Pilot Program for Public Comment.
Members of School Board Services will be in the lobby to distribute blue Speaker Requests (for the Open Public Comment Period) and yellow Speaker Requests (for the Agenda Public Comment Period). Speaker Requests must be filled out legibly and completely.
Speakers must sign up to speak between 3:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. for the Open Public Comment Period and between 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. for the Agenda Public Comment Period. Speakers who sign up by 3:45 p.m. for the Open Public Comment Period and 4:45 p.m. for the Agenda Public Comment Period, respectively, will be prioritized by the category into which they fall:

Category 1: Parent/legal guardian/student/employee
Category 2: Orange County, Florida resident
Category 3: Non-resident of Orange County, Florida* (if speakers have not specified into which category they fall, the default category will be to non-resident of Orange County, Florida)

Speakers who sign up after 3:45 p.m. for the Open Public Comment Period and 4:45 p.m. for the Agenda Public Comment Period will not be prioritized into categories and will be added in the order received.
There will be no congregating in the lobby. The public can either enter the Board chambers or a designated overflow room, when needed.
Members of the public will not be permitted to stand in the back of the Board chambers or congregate in the Board chambers.
A section in the back of the Board chambers will be reserved for the media.
Members of the public shall not be permitted to use visual, audio, and/or demonstrative aids in the Board chambers, including, but not limited to, PowerPoints, video clips, audio files, signs, posters, banners, flags, or noise makers, unless otherwise permitted by the Board.

OCPS YouTube Channel
OCPS Boardmeetings – YouTube

Districts 1, 3 & 5 - Election Townhall
2025-10-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Mt. Sinai Seventh Day Adventist Church, 2600 Orange Center Blvd, Orlando, 32805, United States
DISTRICTS 1, 3, & 5 – ELECTION TOWNHALL
LET’S VOTE!
Presented by An Nou Vote
A Nonprofit and Nonpartisan Organization – We Do Not Endorse Any Candidates
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, October 28, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Mt. Sinai Seventh Day Adventist Church
2600 Orange Center Blvd
Orlando, FL 32805
It’s Our Time to Be Heard!
Join us for an informative evening to hear directly from candidates appearing on the November 4th Election Ballot. Learn exactly why they believe they deserve your vote — and what issues matter most in your community.

THIS IS NOT A DEBATE!
All candidates appearing on the November 4th Election Ballot are invited and encouraged to attend.
Get Informed. Get Inspired. Get Involved.
Because when we vote, nou gen pouvwa! (We have power!)
An Nou Vote, paske vwa w gen valè! (Let’s vote, because your voice matters!)
For More Information:
Maggie St. Jean: 407-285-1108 (Creole)
Tari Spear: 407-963-3740 (English)
Event Partners:
• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)
• Greater Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Orlando
• Florida Voters League Inc.
• National Congress of Black Women, Inc.
• Black Women Chamber of Commerce

Equal Grounds District 5 Empowerment Canvass
2025-11-02 07:00 - 10:00 | Florida
Join Equal Ground Education Fund, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.®, Delta Xi Lambda Chapter, and the Central Florida Urban League for a Get Out the Vote Day of Action in District 5 Orlando this Sunday, November 2, from 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST.
With Election Day less than a week away (Tuesday, November 4), we’re mobilizing to ensure every voter is informed, ready, and empowered to cast their ballot. Volunteers will have the option to canvass door-to-door or phonebank to reach voters across the district.
Here is the link to register: https://www.mobilize.us/equalground/event/864375/
Our outreach will focus on:

Reminding voters that Election Day is Tuesday.
Confirming polling locations.
Sharing key voting information.
Answering questions or concerns about the voting process.

This is a nonpartisan effort open to all who want to strengthen civic participation in our community. Training will begin promptly at 12:00 PM, so please arrive on time.
Let’s make sure every voice in District 5 is heard this election.

31st Annual Senior Citizens Fellowship Luncheon
2025-11-06 06:30 - 08:30 | James R. Smith Neighborhood Center, 1723 Bruton Blvd, Orlando, 32805, United States
The Petals of Hope Foundation, Inc., in conjunction with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Delta Omicron Omega Chapter (Orlando).
This year, the foundation is celebrating the spirit of thanksgiving by recognizing the outstanding the outstanding contributions of senior citizens throughout Orange County. These honorees are members of local churches and civic organizations who have demonstrated continued involvement and leadership withing the community.
It’s a free Thanksgiving Luncheon for local Senior Citizens.

Orlando City Council Meeting
2025-11-10 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Florida
City Council Meeting
The next meeting of the Orlando City Council will be held at 2 p.m. on the listed date. Typically, Agenda Review will occur at 1 p.m. prior to the City Council meeting unless there is a scheduled Workshop. If there is a Workshop, Agenda Review will immediately follow. Please review orlando.gov/events to confirm.
Agenda Review will not be live streamed. If you wish to view the meeting, please appear in person or virtually via Zoom.

Watch the meeting live

City Website at orlando.gov/watchonline
City YouTube page
Orange TV channel 488 (subject to interruption)
After 4 p.m., the City Council meeting can be watched on the following channels:
– Vision TV Channel 492 on Spectrum (formerly Bright House)
– Channel 98 on Comcast
– 1082 on CenturyLink Prism TV
– 10.3 Digital Over the Air
– Orange County Government’s arts, information and education network.

Public Comment
Members of the public wishing to be heard on a matter before Council must submit a written request to speak to the City Clerk’s Office.
To provide public comment, determine the type of appearance you wish to make:

Consent Agenda Item: Council meets in session prior to the Council meeting to discuss the upcoming agenda. The Agenda Review meeting is the only designated time for public input on Consent Agenda items. During the Agenda Review meeting, you may speak once and address all your remarks regarding Items A-K and Items 4-6 (CRA/NID/OPEB). Live or Written comments in advance, may be provided. Requests to speak must be submitted by 9 a.m. on the day of the meeting.
Public Hearings: Your comment must relate to a public hearing as noted on the agenda and may be addressed at the Council meeting during discussion of that specific agenda item. Live, or Written comments in advance, may be provided.
General Appearance: Items that are unrelated to a specific agenda item but are matters pertinent to the City may be addressed at General Appearances. Only live in-person comments may be provided. Requests to speak must be submitted by 9 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Note: General appearances are limited to 3 minutes each, although if there are a large number of requests to speak, Council may reduce the time allocated for each speaker.

Submit a written request to speak by selecting one of the following options:

Complete an online comment form on orlando.gov/councilcomment
Email to cityclerk@orlando.gov
Mail to City Clerk, Public Comment 400 South Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32801, or
Drop off to the City Clerk’s Office on the 2nd floor of City Hall

Live public comment
Council is pleased to hear all non-repetitive comments on Consent Agenda Items or Public Hearings. When you are recognized, state your name and address (business or residential street name are acceptable), direct all your remarks to Council and limit your comments to a total of 3 minutes per item or as set by Council. Large groups are requested to name a spokesperson. Pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order, if a speaker yields the floor before their time expires, the remaining time is waived.
Attend the meeting in person
The Council meeting will be conducted in Council Chambers. Visitors must follow all posted instructions while in a city facility.
Join the meeting virtually

Click to join the meeting

Orange County NAACP November 2025 General Membership Meeting
2025-11-24 13:30 - 15:00 | The Heart of West Lakes Wellness Center, 710 S. Tampa Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32805, United States
NAACP ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH
COMMUNICATIONS, PRESS, PUBLICITY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
PHONE: 407-292-1596; EMAIL: Ocbnaacp5120@gmail.com
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NAACP MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The NAACP Orange County Florida Branch #5120 will hold its monthly membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, November 24th, 710 South Tampa Avenue, Orlando FL. Area, community and civil rights concerns and current Branch business and information will be presented. The NAACP membership meeting is regularly held at various locations throughout Orange County for the convenience and benefit of members in all local areas.
Your voice and presence matter as we continue working together to promote equity, justice, and empowerment within our community.
Let’s stay connected, informed, and engaged in the mission of the NAACP.
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to further our mission.
Thank you for your continued support of the NAACP Orange County Branch!

2025 Buffalo Soldiers Charity Bowling Tournament
2025-12-06 06:00 - 08:00 | Boardwalk Bowl Entertainment Center, 10749 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL, 32817, United States
2025 Buffalo Soldiers Charity Bowling Tournament
The NABSTMC™ Orlando Chapter invites the community to join us for our 2025 Charity Bowling Tournament! This exciting event brings together families, friends, and supporters for a fun-filled day of bowling while raising money for programs that uplift children, seniors, and local students.
Event Details
Date: December 6th, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Check-in at 10:00 AM)
Location: Boardwalk Bowl Entertainment Center
10749 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32817
Registration & Costs

$25 per person
$125 per bowling team of 5

Cost of bowling includes:
• 2 games
• Shoes
Purpose of the Charity Bowling Tournament
Funds raised will support the Orlando Chapter’s annual community service initiatives, including:
• Shop With a Buffalo Soldier – pairing soldiers with disadvantaged children to shop for Christmas
• Thanksgiving luncheon for senior citizens
• Gifts for local nursing home residents during Christmas
• Scholarships for high school students
Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
POC: “Baz” • (740) 675-2762

Orlando City Council Meeting
2025-12-08 09:00 - 12:00 | Orlando City Hall, 400 South Orange Ave, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States

Orange County NAACP December 2025 General Membership Meeting
2025-12-15 13:30 - 15:00 | The Heart of West Lakes Wellness Center, 710 S. Tampa Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32805, United States
NAACP ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH
COMMUNICATIONS, PRESS, PUBLICITY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
PHONE: 407-292-1596; EMAIL: Ocbnaacp5120@gmail.com
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NAACP MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The NAACP Orange County Florida Branch #5120 will hold its monthly membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, December 15th, 710 South Tampa Avenue, Orlando FL. Area, community and civil rights concerns and current Branch business and information will be presented. The NAACP membership meeting is regularly held at various locations throughout Orange County for the convenience and benefit of members in all local areas.
Your voice and presence matter as we continue working together to promote equity, justice, and empowerment within our community.
Let’s stay connected, informed, and engaged in the mission of the NAACP.
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to further our mission.
Thank you for your continued support of the NAACP Orange County Branch!

Orlando Area Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebrations
2026-01-19 03:00 - 12:00 | Florida

MLK Day of Service Cleanup
2026-01-24 09:00 - 23:00 | Lake Lorna Doone, 115 South Tampa Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32805, United States
Join Keep Orlando Beautiful for a community cleanup!
This year we will be hosting a Day of Service the weekend after MLK Day inviting our community to give back and clean up litter around the area where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his speech in Orlando.
Our cleanup will launch from Lake Lorna Doone located at 115 South Tampa Avenue, Orlando, FL 32805.
Saturday, January 24, 2026
9 – 11 a.m.
All materials provided include vests, pickers, gloves, trash bags. Please wear comfortable clothing, close-toed shoes, and bring a refillable water bottle to help us reduce plastic waste!
See you there!
Volunteer
Register to Volunteer

Orlando City Council Meeting
2026-01-26 14:00 - 17:00 | Florida
City Council Meeting at 2 p.m.
The next meeting of the Orlando City Council will be held at 2 p.m. on the listed date. Typically, Agenda Review will occur at 1 p.m. prior to the City Council meeting unless there is a scheduled Workshop. If there is a Workshop, Agenda Review will immediately follow. Please review orlando.gov/events to confirm.
Agenda Review will not be live streamed. If you wish to view the meeting, please appear in person or virtually via Zoom.
Watch the meeting live

City Website at orlando.gov/watchonline
City YouTube page
Orange TV channel 488 (subject to interruption)
After 4 p.m., the City Council meeting can be watched on the following channels:
– Vision TV Channel 492 on Spectrum (formerly Bright House)
– Channel 98 on Comcast
– 1082 on CenturyLink Prism TV
– 10.3 Digital Over the Air
– Orange County Government’s arts, information and education network.

Public Comment
Members of the public wishing to be heard on a matter before Council must submit a written request to speak to the City Clerk’s Office.
To provide public comment, determine the type of appearance you wish to make:

Consent Agenda Item: Council meets in session prior to the Council meeting to discuss the upcoming agenda. The Agenda Review meeting is the only designated time for public input on Consent Agenda items. During the Agenda Review meeting, you may speak once and address all your remarks regarding Items A-K and Items 4-6 (CRA/NID/OPEB). Only live in-person comments, or written comments in advance, may be provided. Requests to speak must be submitted by 9 a.m. on the day of the meeting.
Public Hearings: Your comment must relate to a public hearing as noted on the agenda and may be addressed at the Council meeting during discussion of that specific agenda item. Only live in-person comments, or written comments in advance, may be provided.
General Appearance: Items that are unrelated to a specific agenda item but are matters pertinent to the City may be addressed at General Appearances. Only live in-person comments, or written comments submitted in advance, may be provided. Requests to speak must be submitted by 9 a.m. on the day of the meeting. Note: General appearances are limited to 3 minutes each, although if there are a large number of requests to speak, Council may reduce the time allocated for each speaker.

Submit a written request to speak by selecting one of the following options:

Complete an online comment form on orlando.gov/councilcomment
Email to cityclerk@orlando.gov
Mail to City Clerk, Public Comment 400 South Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32801, or
Drop off to the City Clerk’s Office on the 2nd floor of City Hall

Live public comment
Council is pleased to hear all non-repetitive comments on Consent Agenda Items or Public Hearings. When you are recognized, state your name and address (business or residential street name are acceptable), direct all your remarks to Council and limit your comments to a total of 3 minutes per item or as set by Council. Large groups are requested to name a spokesperson. Pursuant to Robert’s Rules of Order, if a speaker yields the floor before their time expires, the remaining time is waived.
Attend the meeting in person
The Council meeting will be conducted in Council Chambers. Visitors must follow all posted instructions while in a city facility.
View the meeting virtually

Click to view the meeting
Telephone, use one of these numbers

– 929.205.6099
– 312.626.6799
– 669.900.6833
– 253.215.8782
– 301.715.8592
Once dialed-in and prompted, enter the Webinar ID: 820 9324 3458

Appellants and Parties to Appeals and Quasi-Judicial Hearings
Appellants and Parties must submit their documentary evidence and presentations to orlando.gov/councilcomment by 5 p.m. on the Wednesday prior to the meeting. Documentary evidence and presentations received by the 5:00pm deadline are distributed to Council and attached to the related agenda item for public viewing. Items received after the deadline will not be considered at the meeting. All items received are public record.
Robert’s Rules of Order govern the conduct of the meeting.
Anyone requiring assistance to participate in this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible at 407.246.2251 or cityclerk@orlando.gov.

Notices
The City of Orlando is committed to reasonably accommodating the communications needs of persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact, at least 24 hours in advance, the City of Orlando ADA coordinator at 407.246.2057 or ADARequests@orlando.gov.
Any person who wishes to appeal an official decision made at this meeting, if an appeal is permitted by law, may need to obtain a verbatim record of the proceedings that includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is based.

Orange County NAACP January 2026 General Membership Meeting
2026-01-26 18:30 - 19:30 | The Heart of West Lakes Wellness Center, 710 S. Tampa Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32805, United States
NAACP ORANGE COUNTY BRANCH
COMMUNICATIONS, PRESS, PUBLICITY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE
MEDIA RELEASE
For Immediate Release
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
PHONE: 407-292-1596; EMAIL: Ocbnaacp5120@gmail.com
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NAACP MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The NAACP Orange County Florida Branch #5120 will hold its monthly membership meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, January 26th, 710 South Tampa Avenue, Orlando FL. Area, community and civil rights concerns and current Branch business and information will be presented. The NAACP membership meeting is regularly held at various locations throughout Orange County for the convenience and benefit of members in all local areas.
Your voice and presence matter as we continue working together to promote equity, justice, and empowerment within our community.
Let’s stay connected, informed, and engaged in the mission of the NAACP.
We look forward to seeing you there and working together to further our mission.
Thank you for your continued support of the NAACP Orange County Branch!

Orange County Florida BCC Meeting / Public Hearing
2026-01-27 09:00 - 17:00 | Orange County Administration Building, 201 S. Rosalind Ave., Orlando, Florida, 32801
Board of County Commissioners

9:00
AM

Tuesday, 01/27/2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Contact: Agenda Development Office, (407) 836-5426
Location: Commission Chambers, First Floor, County Administration Center, 201 S. Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801
Category: BCC Meeting/ Public Hearings
Districts: 1,2,3,4,5,6

Description:The agenda for this meeting can be located at www.ocfl.net/eagenda

This group meets again on:
– 02/10/2026 09:00 AM
– 03/10/2026 09:00 AM
– 03/24/2026 09:00 AM
– 04/07/2026 09:00 AM
(Location, time & other meeting details may vary)

Meeting Agenda: e Agenda

Watch Online: Orange TV – YouTube

Orange County Public School District 5 Townhall Meeting
2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Jones High School, 810 South Rio Grande Ave., Orlando, 32805, United States
Orange County Public School District 5 Townhall Meeting
School board Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez and District 5 member Vicki-Elaine Felder will conduct a townhall meeting at Jones High School
Town Hall Meetings
Orange County Public Schools invites parents, students, and staff to attend our Community Town Hall Meetings for the current school year. These meetings will be held at a high school in each district and provide an opportunity to hear important updates directly from Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez and your school board member.
We encourage all members of our school community to join us, engage in meaningful dialogue, and stay informed about the initiatives shaping our schools.
Please refer to the schedule on this page for dates, locations, and participating board members.

TPS - Press Conference
2026-01-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Orange County Courthouse, 425 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32801, United States
Temporary Protected Status
This discussion of TPS by Orange County Leaders will be geared to our immigrant population who are concerns with the current issues surrounding TPS.
Haitian community leaders, advocates and individuals will address the urgent need to protect and redesignate TPS for Haiti.
The press conference will highlight the human impact, policy concerns, and the call for immediate action.

Empower Our Homeowners Seminar
2026-01-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Heart of West Lakes Wellness Center, 710 South Tampa Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32805, United States
🏡 Empower Our Homeowners Seminar
Helping West Lakes residents protect, maintain, and grow their home value
Join us for an informative and empowering evening designed especially for West Lakes homeowners and residents who want to better understand, protect, and maximize one of their most valuable assets—their home.
Hosted by West Lakes Real Estate and powered by Afrika Jade Hendley, your neighborhood Realtor, this seminar will provide practical insights, trusted resources, and guidance to help homeowners make confident decisions about their property and long-term financial well-being.
📅 Saturday, January 31, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Heart of West Lakes Wellness Center
710 S. Tampa Ave, Orlando, FL
What you’ll gain:

Strategies to protect and maintain your home’s value
Insights into growing equity and long-term wealth
Access to a free Homeowner Resource Guide
An opportunity to connect with a trusted local real estate expert who understands the West Lakes community

This seminar is ideal for current homeowners, first-time buyers, and residents planning for the future.
📲 Call or text for your FREE Homeowner Resource Guide:
407-340-7020
🌐 afrikajade.kw.com
📸 Follow on Instagram: @AfrikaJadeRealtor
✨ Let’s make magic happen in West Lakes! ✨

City of Orlando’s Black History Month Community Celebration Event
2026-02-10 17:00 - 20:30 | The Plaza Live, 425 North Bumby Avenue, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 5 City Commissioner Shan Rose, District 6 City Commissioner Bakari F. Burns, and the Orlando City Council invite the community to attend Orlando’s Black History Month Community Celebration on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at The Plaza Live, located at 425 North Bumby Avenue, Orlando, FL 32803.
In 2026, the City of Orlando commemorates 100 years since the founding of Black History Month, marking a century of national Black history observances. This milestone celebration will explore the impact and meaning of these commemorations on Black life and progress, encouraging reflection on Black achievements, resilience, and ongoing contributions. The program will honor influential figures ranging from early nation-builders to modern-day visionaries who continue to shape our communities and society.
This free community event will include a reception with live entertainment, food, and performances by City Beautiful Voices, the City of Orlando’s employee choir.

Orange County Public School District 2 Townhall Meeting
2026-02-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Lake Nona High School, 12500 Narcoossee Rd., Orlando, 32820, United States
Orange County Public School District 2 Townhall Meeting
School board Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez and District 2 member Salamanca will conduct a townhall meeting at Lake Nona High School
Town Hall Meetings
Orange County Public Schools invites parents, students, and staff to attend our Community Town Hall Meetings for the current school year. These meetings will be held at a high school in each district and provide an opportunity to hear important updates directly from Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez and your school board member.
We encourage all members of our school community to join us, engage in meaningful dialogue, and stay informed about the initiatives shaping our schools.
Please refer to the schedule on this page for dates, locations, and participating board members.
