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July 17 - August 6, 2008
by Jaime Silveira
• Festival of Faith brings in 33,000 strong
Representatives of the Catholic Diocese of Orlando announced that the first-ever Festival of Faith, which was held this past May at the Orange County Convention Center, attracted more than 33,000 attendees. The gathering was a celebration of the Diocese’s 40th anniversary, as well as the spiritual summit of the Year of Evangelization proclaimed by Bishop Thomas Wenski.
The faith-filled event included 28 inspirational choirs; a concert by popular Catholic recording artist Matt Maher; a wedding anniversary Mass, at which 4,200 people renewed their wedding vows and celebrated the sacrament of marriage; a Catholic film festival with seven uplifting films; more than 200 exhibitors representing churches, schools, ministries, spiritual movements, religious orders and Catholic-related vendors; a special dinner banquet; and more.
While the event was free to everyone who attended, the Diocese of Orlando asked people to bring canned goods and peanut butter that could be donated to the Catholic Charities Agape Food Bank and Mission Office healthy breakfast program in the Dominican Republic. In total, nearly 10,000 pounds of food were collected during the Festival of Faith.
• School-supply drive serves Central Florida
Rotary District 6980 and Office Depot co-sponsor the Give a Kid a Backpack Foundation school-supply drive from July 19 through Aug. 3. Pictured are (l. to r.) Rosanna Kingston, CEO of Backpack for Kids and Tools for Schools project chair; John Pease of Rotary Club of Mount Dora; Richard Parsons and Kissel Goldman, Office Depot district managers; Victor Thomas of Rotary Club of Southwest Orlando; Denise Giraldo and Carlos Giraldo, Rotary International District 6980 governor, Orlando area.
Rotary District 6980 and Office Depot are co-sponsoring the Give a Kid a Backpack Foundation school-supply drive from July 19 through Aug. 3. Collecting materials for underprivileged children in Lake/Sumter, Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties, the two organizations placed donation boxes in all 22 Office Depot stores located throughout the four counties. (Rotary Club of Southwest Orlando’s box will be located in the Office Depot at 7174 W. Colonial Drive.)
With the help of community members and businesses, numerous underprivileged children will receive backpacks stuffed with crayons, glue sticks, pens, sharpeners, pencils, erasers, notebook paper, folders and rulers.
For more information, visit www.rotarydistrict6980.com or www.giveakidabackpack.org on the Web.
Gatorland employees and guests are taking a walk on the wild side with American Heart Association’s Start! walking program. Walk in the Park features a two-mile walking path that loops through Gatorland animal enclosures; peaceful swamp walk, which is the headwaters of the Everglades; and even past many jungle crocodiles. The program is geared toward employees, but guests can enjoy one mile of the Start! walking path. Employees who sign up for the walking program will also be helping to raise funds for the 2008 Greater Orlando Start! Heart Walk, which will take place Sept. 20 at 8 a.m. at Loch Haven Park. For more information, call (407) 843-1330 or visit www.greaterorlandoheartwalk.kintera.org on the Web.
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Developed by Buddy Dolan (pictured), in partnership with gym owner Pleasant Lewis, Gold’s Gym in Dr. Phillips now offers Pro-Fit.
Gold’s Gym in Dr. Phillips has launched Pro-Fit, an innovative fitness program based on Olympic and military-style training techniques. Developed by strength and endurance expert Buddy Dolan, in partnership with gym owner Pleasant Lewis, Pro-Fit offers three tiers of intensity for the above-average fitness enthusiast to the serious athlete seeking professional-level training. For more information, call (407) 256-4617 or visit www.goldspro-fit.com on the Web.
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Wild Veggie, the all-natural vegetable product that tastes fresh-picked, celebrated its U.S. consumer debut. Four varieties of the chilled soups are being offered in the prepared-foods section of the new Phillips Crossing Whole Foods Market. “Wild Veggie is a healthier alternative to traditional soups,” explained Chris Walrad, national sales and marketing manager. “It is also a perfect fit for Whole Foods, whose buyers search the globe for healthful products that meet strict quality standards.” Available in broccoli, red bell pepper, cauliflower and edamame, each 7-ounce serving of Wild Veggie provides the nutritional equivalent of up to 2.5 servings of vegetables. For more information, visit www.wildveggieus.com on the Web.
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Traci Allen of XanderBlue Salon attends hands-on hair seminars and receives additional certifications.
Traci Allen of XanderBlue Salon in MetroWest participated in a Coppola Keratin seminar, where she attended hands-on classes. Also, as one of the first stylists in Orlando to become certified in Bio Ionic, Allen worked at the Bio Ionic hair straightening show. In addition, she recently received extended training and education at an EZ Weft hair extensions seminar. She also is certified in Donna Bella hair extensions. For more information, call (407) 963-6266 or visit www.traci-allen.com on the Web.
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The Art Room, located at 709 Main St. in Windermere, will be offering a new class this fall. Linda Ziglar has been painting large florals and is ready to pass on the wonderful techniques she has learned. Students can learn about color and how to create vibrant flower colors and beautiful greens from nature. Instruction will focus on composition, as well as what colors to use and avoid when painting flowers. The eight-week classes begin Aug. 25. For more information, call (407) 909-1869 or visit www.artroomorlando.com on the Web.
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Richard Cavano, president of Cavano Realty, LLC, launches a new company.
Richard Cavano, a commercial/industrial broker in Central Florida and president of Cavano Realty, LLC, has established another company. Cavano now works with institutional investors who provide lump sums of cash to individuals who receive payments over time from owner-financed mortgages, seller-financed business notes, land contracts, structured settlements, annuities, lottery winnings, and other income streams. For more information, call (407) 876-5758.
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Southwest residents and honor attendees of the new high school at The Classical School of The First Academy, a ministry of The First Baptist Church Orlando, meet to discuss upcoming events. Pictured are (l. to r) Kaitlyn Johnston, Sarah-Michelle Howard, Alain-Alexandre Grangé and Cadee Hall.
Southwest residents and honor attendees of the new high school at The Classical School of The First Academy, a ministry of The First Baptist Church Orlando, met to discuss upcoming events. Located at 2667 Bruton Blvd. in Orlando, The Classical School of The First Academy is a home-school program with on-campus classes for students in kindergarten through high school. For more information, call (407) 206-8762.
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SouthWest Aquatics’ new 25-yard training pool is now open for the SouthWest Stars swim team, Windermere Water Polo, Masters Program, morning adult swimming, triathlon training and more. The new facility, located at 205 Windermere Road in Winter Garden, also features a warm, enclosed teaching pool and offers the safest and most-effective lessons for babies, tots, children and adults by skilled, caring, certified instructors teaching swim-float-swim, learn to swim, and stroke progression for 6-month-olds to adults. For more information, call (407) 905-0999.
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In addition to a new Sunday brunch, The Chef’s Table at the Edgewater Hotel in downtown Winter Garden is offering summer specials, including a lighter three-course prix fixe dinner for $29.99. This is available Sundays from noon to 7 p.m. and Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended. For more information, call (407) 230-4837 or visit www.chefstableattheedgewater.com on the Web.
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Webster University is offering the following two online degree programs that address current community and workplace issues: Master of Arts in business and organizational security management, and Master of Science in environmental management. Students can examine critical topics with other adult students around the world in courses led by faculty who do what they teach and teach what they do. Webster University is a private, nonprofit, regionally accredited university with two Orlando locations and more than 100 campuses worldwide enrolling more than 21,000 students. For more information, call (888) 302-8111 or visit www.websterorlando.com on the Web.
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Heritage National Insurance Agency, located in MetroWest’s Veranda Park, celebrated its second anniversary. Owner Elizabeth Eggebrecht Socie is an independent insurance agent focused on personal lines insurance. She currently writes home and auto insurance policies through 14 insurance carriers. She shops around to provide the most competitive rates for new clients, as well as those renewing their policies. Socie, who resides in Orange Tree, has the ability to write for all types of residences, including primary and secondary homes, beach condominiums, high-value and tenant-occupied homes, and homes located in wind-pool areas and flood zones. For more information, call (321) 293-0400 or e-mail esocie@myheritageinsurance.com.
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The Center for Health, Learning & Achievement will host an open house Aug. 14 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at its new Southwest Orlando office, located at 7605 Conroy-Windermere Road in Orlando. Attendees will have an opportunity to speak with staff members, including psychologists, speech and language pathologists, occupational therapists, and others. For more information, call (407) 298-8995.
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This summer, Huntington Learning Center is offering Reading Adventure, a summer reading program that builds on themes of discovery and exploration to dramatize how books can transport readers to new worlds of adventure. In addition, the center is moving to the commercial plaza located at the corner of Dr. Phillips Boulevard and Conroy-Windermere Road. The move should be complete by Oct. 1. In the meantime, area residents can still get the highest quality tutoring and exam-preparation services at the Kirkman Road location. For more information, call (407) 522-4477.
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Ocoee resident Elie Khouri, M.D., joined the Sand Lake Hospitalists group. A board-certified internal-medicine and infectious-diseases physician, Dr. Khouri completed his medical training at the American University of Beirut and his internal-medicine residency at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cleveland. He served his fellowship in infectious diseases at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Most recently, Dr. Khouri was in practice at the Orlando Veterans Administration Medical Center. For more information, call (407) 351-8500.
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Bar Harbor Seafood/Boston Lobster Feast was selected as one of the winners of the Dawn Celebration Contest. As part of the restaurant’s winnings, executive chef Keith Esbin received a visit from members of Procter & Gamble’s Dawn Clean Team. Held in celebration of Dawn’s 30 years of serving food-service professionals, winning restaurants also received deep back-of-the-house kitchen cleanings. For more information, call (407) 851-4001.
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Cricketers Arms Pub & Eatery, located at Festival Bay Mall at International Drive, added a chicken, mushroom and bacon pie; and short ribs to its menu. Cricketers Arms is open for lunch and dinner and serves until 1:30 a.m. For more information, call (407) 354-0686 or visit www.cricketersarmspub.com on the Web.
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In addition to its current Master of Business Administration in aviation (MBAA) degree, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University now offers an associate/bachelor’s in aviation business administration. This degree includes all facets of business administration and management, including economics, business statistics and accounting, business marketing and management, international business, and aeronautical science. For more information, call (407) 352-7575 or visit www.erau.edu/orlando on the Web.
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