Community Bulletin

Charter school teaches Hispanic heritage

Orlando Science Charter Schools celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with an event at the school. Students entertained guests by portraying famous historical figures, while Maria Emma Fernandez, a Colombian artist and historian shared various Hispanic cultural props.

Credit union helps Maitland Library

Gary Teramae, President/CEO at Gulf States Credit Union, received the Judy Schmidt Partnership Award on Oct. 18 during the Maitland Library’s open house. The award recognized the credit union for providing a matching award for new computers in the youth area. The Learning and Cultural Center’s first anniversary was celebrated during the open house and new renovations were highlighted. Pictured: Victoria Johnson shows Teramae how she is using one of the new computers for her homework at the Maitland Public Library.

Orange Bank broken into

Police responded to an alarm at Orange Bank, 925 S. Orlando Ave., on Oct. 23. A glass door had been smashed in. The suspect, who is believed to have been involved in similar incidents, is described as a thin male wearing a dark skull cap, white surgical mask, long sleeved hooded shirt with strips, dark pants and knit gloves. Anyone with information should call Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477.

Polasek museum needs volunteers

The Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens is in need of new volunteers to lead museum tours, assist with garden maintenance and answer guest questions. No experience is required and the museum has needs in multiple areas. For information visit polasek.org or contact [email protected] or 407-647-6294.

Glenridge support person nominated

Orange County Public Schools has chosen five employees as finalists for the 2013 Support Person of the Year. The winner will be announced during the OCPS Support Person of the Year Awards Ceremony in January 2013. This year’s finalists include Carol Feiner, a paraprofessional for the severely handicapped at Glenridge Middle School. Carol says her goal in life is to help her students and adults achieve more independence in school and the community.

Pediatric cancer groups to receive philanthropy awards

Ben Watson, a 16-year-old who rasied more than $75,000 to fight pediatric cancer, will be awarded the Youth in Philanthropy Award during the Association of Fundraising Professional’s National Philanthropy Day. Margaret Guedes, CEO and founder of Kids Beating Cancer, will received a Lifetime Achievement Award. Both awards are funded by the Edyth Bush Charitable Foundation.

Socks for Seniors needs local coordinators

Socks for Seniors, a community project to collect and distribute new socks to area nursing homes, is looking for area coordinators near Winter Park. Sign up at SocksForSeniors.com/register.html

Area students attending Clemson Caroline Hays Cassidy of Maitland; Willam Cannon Dance of Winter Park; Kali McKendree Kupp of Orlando; and Lindsay Ann Seel of Winter Park all enrolled at Clemson University for the fall semester.

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