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HOW TO .......................................................................................... 5 

Relieve Sore Muscles 

SALON & SPA ................................................................................... 6 

SCHOOL NEWS SEEN .................................................................... 10 

West Orange High School's Beautification Day 

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Get Started on Owning a Home 

Tips for a Successful Home Renovation 

Add Fun & Function to Your Garage 

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With a new exercise program being 

one of the most common New 

Year’s resolutions, many people are 

experiencing the realities of muscle 

soreness after working out. Although 

sore muscles are a common ailment 

in the fitness world, and some people 

even enjoy the feeling because 

they know it is a sign of progress, it 

isn’t always comfortable to live with 

sore muscles. 

The first step to relieving soreness 

is to know what you are feeling. 

There are two types of muscle 

soreness. Acute muscle soreness 

happens right away and can ache 

for up to 12 hours after an exercise. 

It is caused by a buildup of lactic 

acid in the muscles and can feel like 

a burning pain. If you’ve ever had 

trouble sitting down after a hard leg 

day, you know what delayed-onset 

muscle soreness feels like. Delayedonset 

muscle soreness can last up to 

72 hours and is caused by tears in 

the muscle fibers and surrounding 

connective tissue. When the muscle 

repairs itself, it builds and strengthens 

the fibers, hence the common 

saying, “No pain, no gain.” 

However, just because muscle soreness 

can be an indicator of growing 

strength, it doesn’t mean you can’t relieve 

the discomfort. While you can’t 

entirely avoid muscle soreness if you 

are working out, it is possible to lessen 

its severity and treat the soreness, 

so you can recover faster and build 

muscle more easily. To get relief from 

sore muscles, consider the following: 

• Medication. Taking an overthe-counter 

nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory 

(NSAID) pain medication 

like aspirin or ibuprofen can help 

relieve swelling and aches. You can 

also take an acetaminophen such as 

Tylenol or a naproxen such as Aleve. 

If you experience sore muscles 

regularly, you should avoid using 

NSAIDs, as long-term use can interfere 

with the muscle’s ability to repair 

itself. Some people also turn to topical 

analgesic heat rubs like IcyHot 

or Bengay. These are counterirritants 

that give the perception of pain relief 

by causing the sensation of heating 

and cooling the skin. While they 

may make you feel better, they don’t 

actually affect the muscle. 

• Heat/cold. Using ice packs and 

applying heat are common ways 

to relieve sore muscles. To treat the 

soreness immediately, you’ll want 

to apply an ice pack that day to 

reduce swelling in the area. Many 

athletes also swear by cold therapy, 

like an ice bath or cryotherapy, as 

a recovery method. For the next 

couple of days, apply heat to stimulate 

blood flow and promote healing. 

Heat can be applied through a 

heating pad or a hot bath or shower. 

Many people find a hot Epsom 

salts bath to be both relaxing and 

healing. 

• Massage. For deep muscle 

aches, massage can be an ideal 

recovery tool. Massaging the area 

that is sore releases built up lactic 

acid, stimulates blood flow and reduces 

swelling in the muscles. If you 

can’t see a professional masseuse, 

foam rolling is a popular form of 

self-massage. Foam rollers come in 

various sizes and densities to help 

reach every part of the body. The 

high-density Styrofoam uses your 

own body weight to apply pressure 

to the affected muscles. These offer 


HOW TO ... 

Relieve Sore Muscles 

No Pain, No Gain ... Right? 

Muscle pain is a part of working out, but 

there are many ways to seek relief. 

by Lauren Salinero 

an inexpensive way to get a muchneeded 

massage. 

• Rest/active recovery. One of 

the best ways to recover from sore 

muscles is rest. Rest allows the muscles 

to heal stronger than they were 

before without continual tearing. For 

very active individuals and athletes, 

active recovery may be the best form 

of rest. Active recovery involves performing 

lighter workouts, so you can 

continue with an exercise program 

without further damaging muscles. 

Active recovery can involve anything 

from yoga to walking or jogging 

to simply performing a different exercise, 

using different muscles from 

the workout that caused the initial 

muscle soreness. 

• Prevention. Get a head start on 

recovery by reducing the severity and 

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frequency of sore muscles in the first 

place. To help prevent muscle soreness, 

drink plenty of water throughout 

the day. Staying hydrated is essential 

to staying healthy in general. You can 

also eat anti-inflammatory foods like 

tomatoes, olive oil, kale, almonds, 

fatty fish, blueberries and strawberries. 

Make sure you stretch before 

and after a workout as well as warm 

up your muscles before engaging in 

any exercise. If you’re already sore, 

stretching may be uncomfortable, but 

it will help to keep the muscles from 

stiffening up, giving relief in the long 

term. Stretching and warming up before 

a workout helps to limber up the 

muscles and prevent damage. 

It’s important to be aware of the 

difference between soreness and 

pain. Pushing your body too far past 

its limits can result in pulled muscles, 

sprains, torn ligaments and other injuries 

that require prolonged rest or 

more serious medical interference to 

heal. If you experience acute pain 

or soreness that lasts longer than 72 

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Beauty may only be skin 

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your best is an essential part 

of a positive self-image. Taking 

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improves your state of mind and 

overall well-being. 

Finding 

Confidence in Quarantine 

As being in quarantine and weathering 

the COVID-19 pandemic continue 

to put a damper on things, American 

women are turning to their makeup 

routines to feel a sense of control and 

comfort, according to research. 

Marketing firm OnePoll asked 

2,000 American women how they’re 

staying positive and confident as 

their time social distancing drags 

on. According to the findings, 51% 

said wearing makeup and changing 

up their looks turned out to be small 

ways to help them escape the stress 

of current affairs. 

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things up, you’re not alone. Read on 

to discover more survey findings to inspire 

ideas to help you feel your best: 

• Going for natural beauty. Since 

the onset of the pandemic, we’ve 

seen a palpable shift in mood to a 

more low-key, understated aesthetic. 

After all, when video meetings and 

open-air gatherings continue to define 

our interactions, we may be 

less focused on going for glam and 

more on dressing for warmth and 

casual comfort. For that reason, respondents 

identified a rise in more 

natural makeup looks as a key trend 

of 2021. 

• Leveraging makeup with benefits. 

A flawless look always starts 

with healthy-looking, radiant skin, 

no matter how much we’re social 

distancing. And that’s why, for a 

majority of respondents (60%), 

products that multitask get top billing. 

For example, products that 

contain vitamin E in the ingredients 

or improve the skin’s appearance, 

such as skin-smoothing or 

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win — quarantine or not. To help 

you achieve that naturally beautiful 

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It’s “makeup fueled by skin care” 

and delivers lasting makeup benefits, 

packed with skin-healthy 

ingredients. 

• The eyes have it. For now, going 

out usually means masking up, 

whether we’re hanging out with 

friends (while social distancing), 

eating at a restaurant indoors or 

outdoors, running errands or going 

on a social-distancing compliant 

date. Not surprisingly, nearly half 

of respondents (48%) admit that 

face masks have transformed their 

makeup routine. That means the 

eyes are now pulling focus. (Raise 

your hand if you’ve attempted smiling 

with your eyes, or “smizing.”) 

Sixty percent say they want their 

eyes to be a standout feature while 

wearing a face covering. In 2021, 

watch for the rise of dramatic eye 

makeup to give the peepers some 

serious pop. 

• Ready for your screening. Being 

in quarantine and staying home 

doesn’t necessarily mean makeup 

falls by the wayside. When it’s time 

to make an appearance, say, right 

before a video meeting, many found 

a reason to pick up their makeup 

looks. During our time indoors, mascara, 

eyeliner and foundation were 

the top three products respondents 

found they couldn’t live without — 

especially when they were due for a 

video call for class or work. 

• Getting a mood boost. Being in 

quarantine and missing out on the 

things we love doing most can be a 

downer. While nearly half of respondents 

(49%) admit to ditching their 

normal makeup routine, just over 

one-third (36%) say that wearing at 

least some makeup actually gives 

their mood a lift. One in four (24%) 

have gone as far as trying new cosmetics, 

while just over half (51%) 

say that using makeup to change 

up their appearance — perhaps to 

compensate for the face-covering — 

lets them feel a sense of control and 

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Hobbies to Keep Your Body 

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As the pandemic continues to restrict 

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able or inclined to go, finding ways 

to stay active is important for keeping 

the body and mind healthy and 

happy. Here are some ideas for new 

hobbies to try: 

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about a post-pandemic vacation 

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• Play an instrument. Learning to 

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band. 

• Become a home chef. From sushi 

to soufflé to dumplings, there are 

likely a range of dishes you have 

never attempted making at home. 

Tackle your culinary bucket list, one 

by one. 

• Go hiking. There is no better 

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• Volunteer. At a time when many 

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your time to serve those 

in need. There are plenty of safe, 

socially distant volunteer opportunities, 

from delivering meals to the 

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with socially isolated seniors to helping 

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Students of all grades and their parents worked 

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Home & Real Estate 

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Are you dreaming about owning 

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• Create a budget. Decide on a 

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Now is the perfect time to create more 

living space in your home. Whether you 

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friends and family, look no further than 

your own garage. 

For many, the garage is simply a 

place to park the car, store tools and 

bikes, and hide old toys or off-season 

items that have no other place to go. 

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turn the garage into a productive, funfilled 

place. Here are five tips to get you 

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The first step is to look at the current 

state of your garage. To make the 

best of your space, you’ll need to start 

with a blank canvas. Do a deep-clean, 

take stock of your tools, and consider 

new ways to store and organize them. 

Building custom shelves to get your 

equipment off the floor will not only 

give you a new project to take on, but 

it will help clear the way for a place 

where you can be productive and get 

jobs done. One key item to have in your 

upgraded garage shop is a portable 

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The addition of an air compressor makes 

projects in the garage easier. 

electric air compressor, which can be 

used for power nailers, sanders, paint 

spray guns and more — plus, at less 

powerful settings, it can be used to 

quickly blow away dust and debris. 

Heat it Up 

Creating a year-round garage to enjoy 

will mean you’ll have to take the extra 

step to ensure the walls and ceilings are 

insulated correctly. For extra warmth, 

use a workshop heater like the Mr. 

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Northern Tool + Equipment. A heater 

this size can easily warm up a two- or 

three-car garage, allowing you to work 

and play comfortably in your space no 

matter the outside temperature. 

Let in the Light 

Switching up the lighting is an easy 

and inexpensive way to update your 

garage. Most garages have just one or 

two lightbulbs hanging from the ceiling, 

but you’ll want more than that for your 

new, useful space. Try an industrial-style 

light fixture or customizable, sleek track 

lighting to make the room feel more 

inviting to friends for casual hangouts. 

Plus, it’ll be easier to see when you’re 

working on projects. 

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To get the most out of your new 

garage, make sure it is all about 

entertainment. Think about how you’ll 

be using the space. The garage is a 

great place to hang a TV for football 

Sundays and video games. Adding extra 

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n Oakland opens the Healthy 

West Orange Arts and 

Heritage Center 

Officials of the town of Oakland 

announced the opening of the 

Healthy West Orange Arts and 

Heritage Center at the Town of 

Oakland on Fridays from 11 a.m.-3 

p.m. Visitors have a chance to explore 

the inaugural exhibition Est. 1887 to 

rediscover Oakland’s rich history. 

The center, which is located at 126 

Petris Ave., is committed to preserving 

the town’s past, present and future. 

Visitors can see Oakland like 

never before as they step into a gallery 

filled with paintings, historical 

photos, artifacts and more — all featuring 

Oakland as its centerpiece. 

The inaugural exhibit explores the 

town’s history as the industrial and 

social hub of Orange County more 

than 130 years ago. Conceptualized 

in conjunction with the Winter 

Garden Heritage Foundation, it 

features framed historic photographs 

and content outlining Oakland’s early 

history. It also features items relating 

to Oakland’s incorporation in 1887, 

such as minute books, the town seal 

and artifacts borrowed from Oakland 

Nature Preserve. A cornerstone piece 

at the center is the historic Oakland 

Presbyterian Church stained-glass 

window. The window was made for 

the second Oakland Presbyterian 

Church building, a brick structure that 

rose on the southeast corner of Starr 

Street and Oakland Avenue in 1919. 

For more information, visit www. 

oaklandfl.gov. 

n CFHLA awards public 

servant of the year 

submitted by Central Florida Hotel 

and Lodging Association 

Each year, the Central Florida 

Hotel & Lodging Association 

honors a local public servant for his 

or her dedication to Central Florida’s 

hospitality industry and community at 


NEWS & BUSINESS BRIEFS 

compiled by Lauren Salinero 

large during the annual STR Luncheon. 

The 2020 CFHLA Public Servant of the 

Year Award recipients are Dr. Raul 

Pino and the Florida Department of 

Health in Orange County for their 

service to the region. CFHLA honors 

them for their diligent work in keeping 

the public informed and advising 

local leaders of the best practices to 

keep the community safe and businesses 

open. 

Prior to his appointment as director of 

Orange County’s Florida Department 

of Health in May 2019, Dr. Pino served 

as commissioner of the Connecticut 

Department of Public Health, as well 

as the director and assistant director 

of the city of Hartford’s Department 

of Health and Human Services. He 

boasts considerable public health, 

administrative and community health 

expertise throughout his almost two 

decades working in community and 

municipal public health agencies. 

n Board of directors for 

WOPA named 

Representatives of West Orange 

Political Alliance announced the 

members of the 2021 board of directors 

and leadership. The organization 

is led by chairman Nick Asma, vice 

chairman Michelle Strenth, and 

secretary Jeff Jonasen. Board members 

are Kurt Ardaman, Melanie 

Becker, Derek Blakeslee, 

Michelle Brady-Palmer, Camille 

Evans, Mark Griffith, Randy 

June, Tim Keating, Jenny Martin, 

Gary Merideth, John Miklos, 

Jeff Milhausen, Alejandro 

Pezzini, Dan Pollock, Charles 

Roper, Adrianna Sekula, Paul 

Sexton, Craig Swygert and ex officio 

member Stina D’Uva. 

Formed in 1997, WOPA is a nonprofit, 

nonpartisan organization that 

provides an active political vote in the 

interests of west Orange County. It is 

governed by a set of bylaws approved 

by Florida’s Division of Elections. 


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For more information, call 407- 

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n Give Kids The World Village 

reopens 

Give Kids The World Village in 

Kissimmee reopened to “wish families” 

nearly 10 months from the day 

it closed due to the coronavirus 

pandemic. GKTW Village is an 89- 

acre nonprofit resort that provides 

transformative weeklong “wish” vacations 

to critically ill children and 

their families from around the world 

at no cost. It has served more than 

176,000 families since 1986. Since 

mid-March of 2020, the wishes of 

more than 6,000 critically ill children 

were postponed due to the closure. 

With safety as its No. 1 priority, 

GKTW Village is taking a thoughtful, 

phased approach to reopening, 

beginning with a limited number 

of families and gradually growing 

its occupancy over time. The decision 

to reopen was made with the 

full support of the Village’s longtime 

theme park partners, Walt Disney 

World Resort, Universal Orlando 

Resort and SeaWorld Orlando, and 

after careful consultation with the infectious 

disease experts at Nemours 

Children’s Hospital. 

For more information, visit www. 

gktw.org. 

BUSINESS BRIEFS 

West Orange Chamber of 

Commerce representatives held 

a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 

opening of Roof Rejuvenate of 

Central Florida. WOCC builds 

partnerships, strong businesses 

and commitment to the community 

by serving as the leading 

business advocate in Central 

Florida, facilitating opportunity to 

nearly 1,000 member businesses. 

For more information about 

WOCC, call 407-656-1304 or visit 

wochamber.com. 

Orlando Health partnered 

with Heart of Florida United Way 

to implement a grant from the U.S. 

Department of Health and Human 

Services. In an ongoing effort to 

improve youth health and wellbeing, 

the program’s goal is to improve 

financial stability of qualified 

families by helping them claim the 

earned income tax credit. Orlando 

Health also pulled together a 

coalition of community organizations 

to expand the awareness of 

and access to the EITC to impact 

as many qualified residents as possible. 

For more information, visit 

www.hfuw.org/eitc or irs.gov. 

Walt Disney World Swan & 

Dolphin will host A Taste of the 

Swan & Dolphin on Feb. 27 from 

5:30-8 p.m. The all-inclusive dining 

event features 10 food stations, 22 

photo courtesy of WOCC 

West Orange 

Chamber of 

Commerce 

ambassadors celebrate 

the ribbon-cutting of 

Roof Rejuvenate of 

Central Florida. 

beverage stations with more than 

50 beverage options, live musical 

entertainment, physically distanced 

safety protocols, and seating to 

accommodate each party at their 

own table. Tickets are $110 for the 

event, with room packages available. 

One-night stay packages 

that include two event tickets start 

at $359. To make a room-package 

reservation, call 800-227-1500. 

For more information about the 

event or to purchase tickets, visit 

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American Legion held its fourth annual 

Challenge 22 Ruck Walk and 

Suicide Prevention, benefiting Project 

VetRelief, in Winter Garden. With 

the help of a team of volunteers, 

many of whom had no affiliation 

with American Legion or its family, 

the event alerted the community to 

the crisis facing the veteran community 

while having a ton of fun doing 

it. Between 220 and 275 walkers 

attended as well as an additional 

150-200 people who weren’t able 

to participate in the walk. 

In addition to an in-person event, 

Challenge 22 offered a virtual option. 

And though it was the first year 

attempting to do virtual, via the power 

of social media, the event drew 

participants from around the U.S., 

including Puerto Rico, California and 

Oregon. 

Challenge 22 events are fundraisers 

to engage communities while 

raising money and awareness to the 

fact that 22 veterans per day commit 

suicide due to PTSD. Project VetRelief 

has been the primary beneficiary of 

all fundraising from the Challenge 

22 events around the state. 

If interested in organizing a 

Challenge 22 event, email Kurt 

Gies at KurtGies@gmail.com. The 

events can be anything that engages 

the community to help others understand 

the plight veterans are facing 

from wounds suffered while serving. 

Susan G. Komen Florida will host 

a virtual More Than Pink Walk 

Orlando on March 6. The event kicks 

off at 9 a.m. via Komen’s More Than 

Pink Walk Orlando Facebook group 

— www.facebook.com/groups/ 

komenorlandowalk — and includes 

an opening ceremony with recognition 

for the survivors and thrivers who 

have faced a breast cancer diagnosis 

and important updates in the fight 

against the disease. Participants are 

encouraged to walk where they are. 

Deborah Hausman, the daughter, 

granddaughter and niece of 

three breast cancer survivors, will 

once again serve as chair. 

Matthew’s Hope will sponsor its 

inaugural Best Ball Golf Tournament 

at West Orange Country Club 

on April 5 at 1 p.m. Proceeds go 

toward caring for the homeless in 

the local community. The entry fee is 

$125 per player or $400 per foursome, 

and event and hole sponsorships 

are available. Sponsorship 

prices start at $100. 

Located at 3300 W. Orange 

Country Club Drive in Winter 

Garden, WOCC will also host 

Matthew’s Hope’s After Party Wine 

& Beer Walk on April 27 from 5:30- 

8 p.m. The event, which is open to 

the public, includes a wine and bar 

walk, heavy hors d’oeuvres, music, 

a silent auction, door prizes, a raffle 

and more. Tickets are $50. 

For more information, call 

407-905-9500, email info@ 

matthewshopeministries.org or visit 

matthewshopeministries.org. 

Holy Family Catholic School’s 

boys varsity flag football team 

won the Catholic Youth Sports 

Championship. The game was 

played against Bishop Moore 

Catholic High School in challenging 

weather conditions of wind and rain. 


SOUTHWEST SPORTS 

compiled by Lauren Salinero 

The Lions came out victorious with a 

score of 12-6. 

The team was led by head coach 

Tom McAleavey, who has been 

coaching for five years. This is his 

first championship. The Lions are 

also grateful to first year assistant 

coach Tyler Knight. 

Daniel “Danny” Steele was 

diagnosed with autism at age 2. 

Now 22 years old, he has faced 

many obstacles growing up on the 

autism spectrum. Steele graduated 

from Olympia High School and 

the Orange County Public School 

Transition program for challenged 

young adults. During the three-year 

program, he worked at the University 

of Central Florida, The Ritz-Carlton/ 

JW Marriott, and Burlington retail 

stores. 

Six months ago, Steele approached 

his parents, Nadja 

Rivera and Jim Steele, with an 

interest in learning golf. He previously 

hadn’t shown an interest in 

participating in any sport. Steele 

has been receiving lessons from 

Tony Keeton at Orange County 

National Golf Center and Lodge. 

Keeton has an autistic daughter and 

Olympia High School graduate 

Daniel “Danny” Steele, who lives with 

autism, takes a swing at golf lessons. 

has cultivated the patient ability to 

communicate with and encourage 

Steele. 

Steele is excelling at golf, a sport 

that requires fine motor skills, retention 

of a large amount of information, 

and patience to maintain a 

positive attitude. He practices twice 

a week, and his dream is to participate 

in the Special Olympics Golf 

Championship. 

Although we try to ensure that all information 

presented above is the most current, correct and 

dependable available, we do rely on others for 

the source of our news. Therefore, the Southwest 

Orlando Bulletin and Cornerstone Publishing & 

Multi-Media LLC cannot be held responsible for the 

validity of the information presented here, nor does 

mentioning it constitute an endorsement. Sports information 

is welcome and may be mailed to P.O. 

Box 851, Windermere, FL 34786; or emailed to 

Lauren@kearneypublishing.com. ª 

Kudos to Holy 

Family Catholic 

School’s boys 

varsity flag 

football team 

for winning 

the Catholic 

Youth Sports 

Championship.


Winter Garden Business Owner Provides COVID-19 Relief 

and Smiles to Children in Winter Garden 

Iliana Ramos Jones, co-owner of Empire Finish Systems, has called 

Winter Garden home for over 20 years. Iliana considers it an honor to 

provide jobs and give back to the community that has blessed her life 

so much. As a leader in the community, Iliana has directed her 

organization to participate in various fundraisers, including donating 

Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas gifts to local charities. 

In the past few months, Iliana has partnered with the Winter Garden 

Police Department by donating bicycles for children of different ages. 

“It broke my heart to see so many children couped up inside due to 

COVID-19. Bikes and outdoor activity are great ways for our children to 

get exercise and enjoy a bit of normalcy,” Iliana said. 

A challenge she faced was being able to find bicycles to purchase. 

Bike riding has become so popular during the pandemic that bikes 

were hard to find. The trail has been filled with more bike riders than 

ever before. 

Iliana Ramos Jones is running for Winter Garden Commissioner in 

District 2. She told us the reason she is running is that she wants to 

protect our community and keep the special feel that makes Winter Garden one of the best places to live, work and raise a family. 

Iliana Ramos Jones understands the importance of family. She supports a city where children are welcome with activities to enhance 

family life. Remember to vote for Winter Garden Commissioner on March 9th. For more information, visit www.jones4wg.com.

n Charities/Fundraisers 

March 6 — More Than Pink Virtual Walk 

Susan G. Komen Florida sponsors the annual 

More Than Pink Walk, a virtual event that features 

an opening ceremony, recognition for the 

survivors and thrivers who have faced a breast 

cancer diagnosis, and important updates in the 

fight against the disease before participants are 

encouraged to walk where they are. Time: 9 

a.m. To volunteer or become a co-sponsor, call 

407-392-2061; to register or raise funds, visit 

komenflorida.org/orlandowalk; and for more 

information, visit www.facebook.com/groups/ 

komenorlandowalk. 

March 13 — Together Concert 

The Walt Disney Amphitheater in downtown 

Orlando’s Lake Eola Park hosts Together, 

Central Florida Sounds of Freedom Band and 

Color Guard’s third annual benefit concert. All 

attendees are expected to comply with safety 

protocols. Time: 6 p.m. The open-air event is free 

to attend; however, donations are encouraged in 

support of the Orlando Youth Alliance. For more 

information, visit www.chsof.com. 

n Classes/Programs 

Ongoing — Bible Study 

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 S. 

Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts a Bible 

study in person in the Sanctuary or through 

Zoom. The study is led by subject matter experts, 

pastors and special guests. Time: Wednesdays 

from 6:30-8 p.m. For more information or to 

register, visit www.st.lukes.org/wednesday. 

Ongoing — Video Tutorials 

AARP’s Home Alone Alliance offers six new video 

tutorials that focus on how to operate specialized 

medical equipment, including oxygen 

equipment, using a nebulizer, using a mechanical 

lift for transfers, managing home infusions, 

preventing infection in home peritoneal dialysis, 

and caring for the vascular access site in 

home dialysis. The videos are free and available 

online 24/7. For more information, visit www. 

aarp.org/ppi/initiatives/home-alone-alliance/ 

family-caregiving-videos. 

Feb. 27 — Workshop About Guinea Pigs 

Participating Pet Supermarket stores host an educational 

workshop designed to train individuals 

on how to properly care for guinea pigs, 

a common household small pet. COVID-19 

store protocols are enforced. Attendees receive 

exclusive coupons and promotions that are 

valid Saturday and Sunday only. Registration 

is required. Time: 1-2 p.m. The event is free 

and open to the public. For more information, 

visit storelocator.petsupermarket.com or 

www.facebook.com/petsupermarket. 


COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD 

compiled by Lisa Sagers 

n Events/Performances 

Through March 14 — Down The Rabbit 

Hole 

Mead Botanical Garden, 1300 S. Denning 

Drive, Winter Park, hosts Down the Rabbit Hole, 

a theatrical journey unfolding as guests follow 

“Alice” through the botanical gardens. Time: 

Wednesday-Sunday from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Cost: 

$22-$25. For more information or to purchase 

tickets, visit www.creativecityproject.com. 

Through March 31 — Art Exhibition 

Winter Garden City Hall, 300 W. Plant St., 

Winter Garden, hosts Despite the Obstacles: 

Educating African American Youth Before School 

Integration, an exhibition created by the Winter 

Garden Heritage Foundation. For more information, 

call 407- 656-3244 or visit wghf.org. 

Through May 9 — Art Exhibition 

The Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College, 

1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park, hosts Rania Matar: 

On Either Side of the Window, Portraits During 

COVID-19, an art exhibition that brings together 

photographs that capture individuals and families 

during quarantine. For more information, call 

407-646-2526 or visit www.rollins.edu/cfam. 

Feb. 28 — African American Read-In 

In celebration of African American literature in poetry, 

stories and performances, the Orange County 

Library System holds the 2021 African American 

Read-In through a virtual format on Facebook Live 

and YouTube Live. Keynote presentations are given 

by Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden and bestselling 

author Beverly Jenkins. Time: 2 p.m. For 

more information, visit ocls.info/readin. 

March 20 — Classic Car Show 

Anniversary 

Old Town, 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial 

Highway, Kissimmee, commemorates the 

Saturday Nite Classic Car Show and Cruise’s 

31st year. The daylong celebration includes 

entertainment, giveaways and more. Free concerts 

on Old Town’s Main Stage begin at 1 p.m., 

and the car cruise starts at 8:30 p.m. For more 

information, visit www.myoldtownusa.com. 

n Miscellaneous 

Feb. 22-26 — Operation Green Light 

The Orange County Clerk of Courts hosts a virtual 

Operation Green Light to help residents save 

and get back on the road. Individuals looking to 

save on fees, inquire about payment plans, or 

have their driver’s licenses reinstalled are encouraged 

to participate. For more information, call 

407-836-2316 or visit www.myorangeclerk.com. 


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March 2 — Food For Thought Virtual Tour 

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida hosts 

a Food for Thought virtual tour of the organization’s 

warehouse to raise awareness about the ongoing 

elevated need for assistance. Via Zoom, attendees 

see how the food bank is able to distribute enough 

food for 300,000 meals each day and learn about 

different programs throughout Central Florida. Time: 

10-11 a.m. It is free to watch; however, registration 

is required. For more information and to register, 

visit www.feedhopenow.org/site/SPageServer. 

March 25 — Virtual Trivia 

Heather Frazee and Denise Sullivan of Fannie Hillman 

& Assoc. co-sponsor Virtual Trivia — Are You Home 

Savvy? Participants receive an entry into a raffle to 

win a $25 Publix Super Markets gift card. For more 

information, email heather@fanniehillman.com. 

n Networking/Clubs 

March 4 — Retired Educators Virtual 

Meeting 

The Orange County Retired Association holds a 

Zoom meeting that includes a program about the 

culture of African women. The guest speaker is 

Fairolyn Livingston, chief historian at Hannibal 

Square Heritage Center. Anyone who has 

worked in education is invited. Time: 10:30 a.m. 

To receive an invitation, send your email address 

to ocrea2018@gmail.com. For more information, 

call 407-843-6909 or visit www.ocrea-fl.org. 

March 18 — Republican Women 

Federated Meeting 

The West Orange Republican Women, Federated 

meets at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge, 

9000 Bay Hill Blvd., Orlando. The meeting features 

a guest speaker. Registration is required. Time: 11 

a.m. Cost: $35, cash or check only. For more information, 

email worw.federated@gmail.com. 

n Support Group 

March 14 — Virtual Coping With 

Caregiving Support Group Meeting 

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 4851 

S. Apopka-Vineland Road, Orlando, hosts a 

monthly virtual Coping With Caregiving support 

group meeting. A different topic is presented 

each month. Registration is required. Time: 3-4 

p.m. For more information or to register, visit 

www.st.lukes.org/caregiving. 

n Volunteer Opportunities 

Ongoing — Virtual Volunteers Needed 

RSVP seeks volunteers to help make masks for 

Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care. For more 

information or if interested, call Tyler VanBuren, 

630-335-3084; or email tvanburen@vcifl.org. 

Ongoing — Volunteers Needed 

The Foster Grandparent Program seeks limitedincome 

volunteers 55-older to join in helping 

children in schools all around Central Florida. 

For more information, call 407-298-4180 or visit 

volunteersforcommunityimpact.org/wp-content/ 

uploads/2020/01/FGP-Info-Flyer-1-13-20.pdf. 

Ongoing — Pet Foster Homes Needed 

As part of its Pet Peace of Mind program, 

Cornerstone Hospice seeks foster homes for pets 

left behind after their owners pass away. For 

more information or to receive an application 

to foster, email ppom@cshospice.org. For more 

information about hospice volunteer opportunities, 

call Sharon Smith, 404-290-1583; or email 

ssmith@vcifl.org. 

Ongoing — Volunteers/Docents Needed 

Oakland Nature Preserve, 747 Machete Trail, 

Oakland, seeks adults interested in learning 

about the history, wildlife, plants and restoration 

efforts at ONP to volunteer at the preserve 

to greet visitors, help answer questions and lead 

a tour from time to time. Workdays are Mondays 

and/or Saturdays. For more information, email 

outreach@oaklandnaturepreserve.org or visit 

www.oaklandnaturepreserve.org/guide. To 

register online, visit oaklandnaturepreserve.org. 

Ongoing — Volunteer Veterans Needed 

Cornerstone Hospice seeks volunteers who are 

veterans of America’s armed forces to honor 

patients who are veterans by visiting them in 

their homes, a facility or a hospital. Cornerstone 

Hospice is a four-star level member of the We 

Honor Veterans program, a national initiative to 

provide veterans in hospice care with specialized 

services. All volunteers must participate in 

mandatory training that includes an overview of 

what is hospice care and how volunteers play an 

important role in caring for patients. For more 

information, call Olivia Davidson, 407-206- 

5060; or email odavidso@cshospice.org. 


The Mustard Seed of Central Florida, 12 Mustard 

Seed Lane, Orlando, seeks volunteers who can 

help with donation sorting, mattress recycling, 

warehouse maintenance, administrative work, 

special events or general maintenance. For more 

information, call 407-875-2040, ext. 110; or 

email jessi@mustardseedfla.org. 


The town of Oakland seeks volunteers to 

assist in various fun and fulfilling roles at 

The Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage 

Center. Applicants must consent to a criminal 

background check. For more information, call 

Pamela Stewart, 407-656-1117, ext. 2112; 

email arts&heritage@oaklandfl.gov; or visit 

bit.ly/artsandheritagecenter. 

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