BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Orange County FL. Branch NAACP - ECPv6.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Orange County FL. Branch NAACP REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T070000 DTSTAMP:20260513T083553 CREATED:20251004T024903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251004T030958Z UID:2515-1759640400-1759647600@orangecountynaacp.org SUMMARY:FAITH CATHEDRAL DELIVERANCE CENTER - CANCER AWARENESS DAY DESCRIPTION:FAITH CATHEDRAL DELIVERANCE CENTER\nPresents \nšŸŽ€ CANCER AWARENESS DAY šŸŽ€\n400 Women & Men in Pink \nšŸ“… Sunday\, October 5\, 2025 | 9:00 AM\nšŸ“ Faith Cathedral Deliverance Center\n4425 N. Powers Dr. Orlando\, FL 32818 \nPastor: Rev. Richard Jones\nGuest Speaker: Dr. Harriet Roberson (The Kingdom Connector) \nSpecial Guests: \n\nRia Clark-Newman ā€“ CEO/Founder of TULIPS Bloom\nPamela Burnett ā€“ President/Founder of The Beautiful Gate\n\nChairpersons: \n\nDeaconess Lewanna Harrison-Hayles ā€“ Assistant Youth Director\nDeacon Winston McAnuff ā€“ Menā€™s Ministry Leader\n\nHosted By:\nBishop Herro Blair\, Presiding Bishop\nDr. Alma Blair\, Senior Pastor \nāœØ Bring a Friend | Wear Shades of Pink āœØ \nšŸ“ž For More Information: (407) 985-1901 URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/faith-cathedral-deliverance-center-cancer-awareness-day/ LOCATION:Faith Cathedral Deliverance Center\, 4425 N. Powers Dr.\, Orlando\, FL\, 32818\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecountynaacp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Faith-Cathedral-Deliverance-Center-Cancer-Awareness-100525.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T130000 DTSTAMP:20260513T083553 CREATED:20250930T041716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T042129Z UID:2497-1760418000-1760446800@orangecountynaacp.org SUMMARY:Orange County Florida BCC Meeting / Public Hearing DESCRIPTION:Ā  \nMeeting Agenda: e Agenda \nĀ  \nWatch Online: Orange TV ā€“ YouTube URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/orange-county-florida-bcc-meeting-public-hearing-3/ LOCATION:Orange County Administration Building\, 201 S. Rosalind Ave.\, Orlando\, Florida\, 32801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecountynaacp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Orange-County-Administration-Bldg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T120000 DTSTAMP:20260513T083553 CREATED:20251003T003656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T211349Z UID:2503-1760436000-1760443200@orangecountynaacp.org SUMMARY:Final Adoption of Redistricting Map - MRAC Public Hearing DESCRIPTION:In November 2024\, Orange County voters approved expanding commission districts from six to eight. To implement this\, the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) began a redistricting process and formed theĀ 2025 Mid-Decennial Redistricting Advisory CommitteeĀ in January 2025. \nThe committee spent the past seven months gathering public input and presented its two recommended maps during the afternoon session of the BCC meeting on Tuesday\, September 16\, 2025.Ā The BCC will hold a Public Hearing during the afternoon session on Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025 to adopt a final map. \nDate: Tuesday\, October 14\, 2025\nTime: 2 p.m.Ā (Redistricting will be the final item on the agenda) \n\nPublic comments on redistricting will be heard after the presentation.\nResidents can participate by signing up for public comment prior to the Public Hearing.\n\nĀ  \nĀ  \nThe Redistricting Committee has finished their new maps ā€“ maps 1A and 7B\, are moving forward to the Board of County Commissioners for final approval! \nWhat:Ā MRAC Public Hearing ā€“ Final Adoption \nWhen:Ā October 14th\, 2:00 PM \nEmail your Mayor and Commissioners to make your voice heard before the final vote! \nMayor@ocfl.net \nDistrict1@ocfl.net \nDistrict2@ocfl.net \nDistrict3@ocfl.net \nDistrict4@ocfl.net \nDistrict5@ocfl.net \nDistrict6@ocfl.net URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/mrac-public-hearing-final-adoption-of-redistricting/ LOCATION:Orange County Administration Building\, 201 S. Rosalind Ave.\, Orlando\, Florida\, 32801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecountynaacp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Orange-County-Administration-Bldg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T150000 DTSTAMP:20260513T083553 CREATED:20251003T035440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T040236Z UID:2507-1760446800-1760454000@orangecountynaacp.org SUMMARY:Orange County School Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meetings \n\nThe Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center (RBELC) will not open to the public until thirty (30) minutes prior to the starting time of the meeting.\nThe 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.\nMembers of the public who wish to speak during theĀ Open Public Comment PeriodĀ (for itemsĀ notĀ on an agenda) orĀ Agenda Public Comment PeriodĀ (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 ā€œWho Can Speakā€ tab below.Ā See Board Policy BEDH ā€“ Pilot Program for Public Comment.\nMembers of School Board Services will be in the lobby to distribute blue Speaker Requests (for theĀ Open Public Comment Period) and yellow Speaker Requests (for theĀ Agenda Public Comment Period). Speaker Requests must be filled out legibly and completely.\nSpeakers must sign up to speak between 3:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. for theĀ Open Public Comment PeriodĀ and between 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. for theĀ Agenda Public Comment Period. Speakers who sign up by 3:45 p.m. for theĀ Open Public Comment PeriodĀ and 4:45 p.m. for theĀ Agenda Public Comment Period\, respectively\, will be prioritized by the category into which they fall:\n\nCategory 1: Parent/legal guardian/student/employee\nCategory 2: Orange County\, Florida resident\nCategory 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)\n\n\nSpeakers who sign up after 3:45 p.m. for theĀ Open Public Comment PeriodĀ and 4:45 p.m. for theĀ Agenda Public Comment PeriodĀ will not be prioritized into categories and will be added in the order received.\nThere will be no congregating in the lobby. The public can either enter the Board chambers or a designated overflow room\, when needed.\nMembers of the public will not be permitted to stand in the back of the Board chambers or congregate in the Board chambers.\nA section in the back of the Board chambers will be reserved for the media.\nMembers 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.\n\nĀ  \nĀ  \nOCPS YouTube Channel \nOCPS Boardmeetings ā€“ YouTube URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/orange-county-school-board-meeting-10/ LOCATION:Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center\, 445 West Amelia Street\, Orlando\, Florida\, 32801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecountynaacp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Orange-County-School-Board-Office.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T153000 DTSTAMP:20260513T083553 CREATED:20251014T064510Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T064510Z UID:2563-1760536800-1760542200@orangecountynaacp.org SUMMARY:City District 5 Candidate Forum DESCRIPTION:WORD ON DA STREETS LIVE\nPresents a DISTRICT 5 CANDIDATE DEBATE\nLive & In-Person Broadcast \nšŸ“… Date: Wednesday\, October 15\, 2025\nšŸ•• Time: 6:00 PM\nšŸ“ Location:\nJohn H. Jackson Neighborhood Center\n1002 Carter Street\, Orlando\, FL 32805 \nšŸŽ™ļø Confirmed Participants: \n\nLawanna Gelzer ā€“ Candidate\nRegina Hill ā€“ Commissioner\n\nšŸŽ™ļø Tentative Participant: \n\nShan Rose ā€“ Interim Commissioner\n\nšŸŽ¤ Moderators: \n\nRandy Ross ā€“ Radio Host & Political Consultant\nSheena D. Rolle ā€“ Chief Strategy Officer\, Florida Rising\n\nā­ Free & Open to the Public!\nJoin 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. \nĀ  URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/city-district-5-candidate-forum/ LOCATION:John H. Jackson Community Center\, 1002 Carter Street\, Orlando\, FL\, 32805\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecountynaacp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/City-District-5-Candidate-Forum-101525.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T110000 DTSTAMP:20260513T083553 CREATED:20250829T053911Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T054109Z UID:2350-1760770800-1760785200@orangecountynaacp.org SUMMARY:Maternal Wellness Fair DESCRIPTION:šŸŒø Maternal Wellness Fair ā€“ Turning Awareness Into Action! šŸŒø \nJoin us for a day dedicated to empowering mothers through stories\, self-care tools\, expert support\, and community connection. \nšŸ“… Date: Saturday\, October 18\, 2025\nšŸ•š Time: 11 AM ā€“ 3 PM\nšŸ“ Location: Callahan Neighborhood Center\, 101 N Parramore Ave\, Orlando\, FL 32801 \nāœØ Wellness Fair Highlights: \n\nLight meditation & breathing techniques\nReal-life panels sharing postpartum journeys\nHealth screenings + vibrant resource booths\nFree wellness kits with tools & self-care products\n\nšŸ’ Special Offer: The first 25 mothers to register will receive a $20 grocery gift card at the event! \nThis event is hosted by Maternal Matters Favored and funded in part by the City of Orlando. \nšŸ“² Register today by scanning the QR code! \nĀ  \nSponsors \n\nCity of Orlando\nFlorida Maternal Mental Health Collaborative\nGenevaā€™s Boutique\nPostpartum Support International\nNAACP of Orange County Florida Branch\nBrittani Nicole Beauty\nFlorida Health\n\nĀ  URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/maternal-wellness-fair/ LOCATION:Callahan Neigborhood Center\, 101 North Parramore Ave.\, Orlando\, FL\, 32801\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecountynaacp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Maternal-Awareness-Fair.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T083553 CREATED:20251022T040641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T040641Z UID:2570-1761229800-1761235200@orangecountynaacp.org SUMMARY:Lake Mann Estates Neighborhood Inc. Monthly Gatherings DESCRIPTION:Join Us at Lake Mann Estates Neighborhood Inc. Monthly Gatherings \nWeā€™re excited to invite you to our upcoming community gatherings ā€” a perfect opportunity to connect\, share ideas\, and strengthen our neighborhood ties. Whether youā€™re a returning member or new to the area\, we welcome you to join us and see what weā€™re all about! \nMembership Dues \n$60 Annual Dues\n(September 1\, 2025 ā€“ August 31\, 2026) \nYour membership helps us support neighborhood improvements\, host community events\, and keep our residents informed and engaged. \nUpcoming Gathering \nšŸ“… Date: October 23\, 2025\nšŸ•” Time: 6:30 PM\nšŸ“ Location: Live Church\, 1 Cottage Hill Rd.\, Orlando\, FL 32805 \nGuest Speaker:\nMark Shamley\nVice-President of Community Impact\, Lift Orlando \nTopic: OCPS Partnership \nCome and hear how our partnership with OCPS is helping to strengthen education and community engagement in our area. \nRefreshments will be served. \nWe canā€™t wait to see familiar faces and meet new neighbors.\nLetā€™s make this a great year for Lake Mann Estates Neighborhood Inc.! \nĀ  URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/lake-mann-estates-neighborhood-inc-monthly-gatherings/ LOCATION:Live Church\, 1 Cottage Hill Rd.\, Orlando\, 32805\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecountynaacp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Lake-Mann-Estates-Neighborhood-Monthly-Gathering-102325.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T083553 CREATED:20251022T004506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T004506Z UID:2567-1761575400-1761580800@orangecountynaacp.org SUMMARY:Orange County NAACP October 2025 General Membership Meeting DESCRIPTION:Ā  \nNAACPĀ ORANGE COUNTY BRANCHĀ  \nCOMMUNICATIONS\, PRESS\, PUBLICITY AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE \nMEDIAĀ RELEASE \nFor Immediate Release \nFOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: \nPHONE: 407-292-1596;Ā EMAIL:Ā Ocbnaacp5120@gmail.com \n***************************************** \nNAACPĀ MEMBERSHIP MEETINGĀ  \nThe 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\,Ā Orlando FL.Ā Area\, community and civil rights concerns and current Branch business and information will beĀ 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. \nYour voice and presence matter as we continue working together to promote equity\, justice\, and empowerment within our community.\nLetā€™s stay connected\, informed\, and engaged in the mission of the NAACP.\nWe look forward to seeing you there and working together to further our mission. \nThank you for your continued support of the NAACP Orange County Branch! URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/orange-county-naacp-october-2025-general-membership-meeting/ LOCATION:The Heart of West Lakes Wellness Center\, 710 S. Tampa Avenue\, Orlando\, FL\, 32805\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecountynaacp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/October-2025-General-Membership-Meeting.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T050000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T130000 DTSTAMP:20260513T083553 CREATED:20251003T034342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T034435Z UID:2505-1761627600-1761656400@orangecountynaacp.org SUMMARY:Orange County Florida BCC Meeting / Public Hearing DESCRIPTION:Ā  \nMeeting Agenda: e Agenda \nĀ  \nWatch Online: Orange TV ā€“ YouTube URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/orange-county-florida-bcc-meeting-public-hearing-4/ LOCATION:Orange County Administration Building\, 201 S. Rosalind Ave.\, Orlando\, Florida\, 32801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecountynaacp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Orange-County-Administration-Bldg.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T140000 DTSTAMP:20260513T083553 CREATED:20251003T035745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T182553Z UID:2510-1761652800-1761660000@orangecountynaacp.org SUMMARY:Orange County School Board Meeting DESCRIPTION:Meetings \n\nThe Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center (RBELC) will not open to the public until thirty (30) minutes prior to the starting time of the meeting.\nThe 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.\nMembers of the public who wish to speak during theĀ Open Public Comment PeriodĀ (for itemsĀ notĀ on an agenda) orĀ Agenda Public Comment PeriodĀ (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 ā€œWho Can Speakā€ tab below.Ā See Board Policy BEDH ā€“ Pilot Program for Public Comment.\nMembers of School Board Services will be in the lobby to distribute blue Speaker Requests (for theĀ Open Public Comment Period) and yellow Speaker Requests (for theĀ Agenda Public Comment Period). Speaker Requests must be filled out legibly and completely.\nSpeakers must sign up to speak between 3:15 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. for theĀ Open Public Comment PeriodĀ and between 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. for theĀ Agenda Public Comment Period. Speakers who sign up by 3:45 p.m. for theĀ Open Public Comment PeriodĀ and 4:45 p.m. for theĀ Agenda Public Comment Period\, respectively\, will be prioritized by the category into which they fall:\n\nCategory 1: Parent/legal guardian/student/employee\nCategory 2: Orange County\, Florida resident\nCategory 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)\n\n\nSpeakers who sign up after 3:45 p.m. for theĀ Open Public Comment PeriodĀ and 4:45 p.m. for theĀ Agenda Public Comment PeriodĀ will not be prioritized into categories and will be added in the order received.\nThere will be no congregating in the lobby. The public can either enter the Board chambers or a designated overflow room\, when needed.\nMembers of the public will not be permitted to stand in the back of the Board chambers or congregate in the Board chambers.\nA section in the back of the Board chambers will be reserved for the media.\nMembers 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.\n\nĀ  \nĀ  \nOCPS YouTube Channel \nOCPS Boardmeetings ā€“ YouTube URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/orange-county-school-board-meeting-11/ LOCATION:Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center\, 445 West Amelia Street\, Orlando\, Florida\, 32801 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecountynaacp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Orange-County-School-Board-Office.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T160000 DTSTAMP:20260513T083553 CREATED:20251022T181902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T220616Z UID:2574-1761660000-1761667200@orangecountynaacp.org SUMMARY:Districts 1\, 3 & 5 - Election Townhall DESCRIPTION:DISTRICTS 1\, 3\, & 5 ā€“ ELECTION TOWNHALL \nLETā€™S VOTE! \nPresented by An Nou Vote \nA Nonprofit and Nonpartisan Organization ā€“ We Do Not Endorse Any Candidates\nšŸ—“ļø Date: Tuesday\, October 28\, 2025\nšŸ•• Time: 6:00 PM\nšŸ“ Location: Mt. Sinai Seventh Day Adventist Church\n2600 Orange Center Blvd\nOrlando\, FL 32805 \nItā€™s Our Time to Be Heard! \nJoin 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 ā€” and what issues matter most in your community. \nĀ  \nTHIS IS NOT A DEBATE!\nAll candidates appearing on the November 4th Election Ballot are invited and encouraged to attend.\nGet Informed. Get Inspired. Get Involved.\nBecause when we vote\, nou gen pouvwa! (We have power!)\nAn Nou Vote\, paske vwa w gen valĆØ! (Letā€™s vote\, because your voice matters!) \nFor More Information:\nMaggie St. Jean: 407-285-1108 (Creole)\nTari Spear: 407-963-3740 (English) \nEvent Partners:\nā€¢ National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP)\nā€¢ Greater Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Orlando\nā€¢ Florida Voters League Inc.\nā€¢ National Congress of Black Women\, Inc.\nā€¢ Black Women Chamber of Commerce URL:https://orangecountynaacp.org/event/districts-1-3-5-election-townhall/ LOCATION:Mt. Sinai Seventh Day Adventist Church\, 2600 Orange Center Blvd\, Orlando\, 32805\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://orangecountynaacp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ANV-Election-Townhall-102825.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR