published: Friday, May 22, 2009

Community Notes

-- A Memorial Day Observance is scheduled at 11 a.m. Monday at Veterans Park, W. Minneola Ave & 3rd St., Clermont. The event will include a flag ceremony and speaks and is sponsored by the Tomoka Chapter of DAR, VFW Post 5277 and South lake Marine Corp League.

-- "JUKE BOX," an acappella Doo-Wop group is looking for baritone or bass singers, both men and women with lower voices are encouraged to audition. "JUKE BOX" is a singing group made up of residents from Clermont and south Lake County and performs locally. For more information, call John Caggiano at 536-1466.

-- The Minneola Front Porch Book Club is scheduled at 10 a.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Minneola Schoolhouse Library. All are welcome to attend.

-- Children ages two to five and the parents/caregivers are invited to attend storytime at 10:30 a.m. every Monday at the Minneola Schoolhouse Library. Due to space limitations, registration is required. Call the library at 432-3921.

-- How to Start Your Own Business Seminar is scheduled from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, May 29 at Minneola Schoolhouse Library. Topics will include business plans, legal forms of business and licensing requirements and the speaker will be Gene Romagna, area Manager for Lake and Sumter Counties of the Small Business Development Center at the University of Central Florida. The seminar is free. Call 432-3921 for information and to register for this workshop.

ONGOING:

-- The FAITH Neighborhood Center is a non-profit organization, part of the Human Care Network, and is the lead agency in South Lake for providing aid to the needy. All services are free to those who are income eligible throughout south Lake County including the cities of Clermont, Minneola, Mascotte, Montverde and Groveland, and all points between and south to the Polk County line. Approximately 800 families per month are presently being served and with the down turn in the economy the number is growing every day. Because of the increased need, the shelves are emptying faster than the donations are coming through the door. Donations of clothing and small household items are also appreciated. For more information, call the Center at 429-1200 during operating hours: from 9 a.m. - noon Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursdays. The Center is located at 7432 S.R. 50, just east of Groveland.

-- Groveland Farmer's Market is scheduled from 2 to 7 p.m. every Friday at Lake David Park, 450 S. Lake Ave., Groveland. Fruits, vegetables, plants, jewelry, food and other goods will be available. In addition, a unique "Soapbox" is available for those individuals who have something they wish to share with others. For more information, call Teresa Begley at 429-2141, Ext. 231.

-- Downtown Clermont Farmer's Market, scheduled from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. every Sunday featuring fresh produce, Yalaha Bakery bread, outdoor plants, honey and many other wonderful items. Shop the stores along Montrose or take time for a lunch at the three terrific restaurants in the area. For more information or to become a vendor, call 394-8618.

-- Weight Watchers have scheduled meetings at 9 a.m. every Saturday at Windermere Union Church, United Church of Christ, 10710 Park Ridge Gotha Road, Windermere. Visitors and members are welcome to attend for a weigh-in and then stay for discussion on nutrition, activity, healthy habits and successes to celebrate. For more information, please log onto WeightWatchers.com.

-- Minneola Schoolhouse Library has scheduled a weekly storytime for preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. every Monday at the library, corner of Main and Pearl, Minneola. For more information, call 432-3921.

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