Maitland City Talk

Celebrate the Season of Light

Take time out of your holiday schedule this weekend to visit Lake Lily Park for a Maitland holiday tradition.

The city of Maitland’s Season of Light celebration will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 5 p.m. in Lake Lily Park.

This long-standing tradition is a prelude to the holiday season and is highlighted by the lighting of the holiday tree that will float in the center of Lake Lily until January 2016.

Entertainment from the Maitland Middle School Wind Ensemble, Chorus, Chamber Orchestra, Dommerich Elementary School Chorus, Colby Dancers, Maitland Academy Dancers and the Holly Sisters will delight one and all. Stilt-walkers, face painters, balloon twisters, and more will also be there to make you smile. Food will be available for purchase.

A fireworks finale is scheduled for 7 p.m.

What better way to get the entire family into the holiday spirit then to come out to the Season of Light celebration in Maitland’s Lake Lily Park? We hope to see you there. Happy holidays!

Three family friendly events on Dec. 12

1. Come help the mayor and City Council of the city of Maitland officially open the newly renovated Kings Row Park at 10 a.m. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held and refreshments will be served. Please contact the city of Maitland Parks and Recreation office at 407-539-6247 for more information. The address for Kings Row Park is 1895 Adams Drive.

2. Santa's Parade begins at 10 a.m. Watch itsmymaitland.com for a post with more information.

3. Cinderella is this month's Screen on the Green feature. Showtime begins at 6 p.m. The Maitland Middle School Soccer Field at 1901 Choctaw Trail is the venue. Bring your chairs and blankets and we will bring you the stars!

March 15 election information

A General Municipal Election, coinciding with the Presidential Preference Primary, will be held on Tuesday, March 15, to fill Council Seats #1 and #3. If a run-off election is necessary, it will be held on Tuesday, April 12. Those elected will serve a three-year term. The official qualifying period opens at noon on Dec. 14 and closes at noon on Dec. 18.

Early voting will be held at the Maitland Community Park, 1400 Mayo Ave., from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting on Monday, Feb. 29, and ending on Sunday, March 13.

For more information, contact the City Clerk’s office at 407-539-6219.

Serve on a Resident Advisory Board

The city of Maitland is seeking Maitland resident volunteers to serve on its boards. Contact the City Clerk’s office at 407-539-6219 for more information.