- April 28, 2024
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The Oakland Avenue Charter School cheer squad celebrated as each participant crossed the finish line.
Ingrid Warren, community engagement manager with Healthy West Orange, gave participants their medals as they completed the 5K.
Alec Nachtsheim and his mother participate in many 5K challenges in West Orange County.
Siblings Donna Vandergrift Deitrick and Lee Vandergrift donated to the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation more than a dozen scrapbooks from their grandmother, Eleanor “Foots” Vandergrift. Their father, Scott Vandergrift, was a longtime mayor of Ocoee.
Director Jim Crescitelli and writer/curator Will McCoy shared the history of Oakland in photos at the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation booth.
Sammy Manchulenko was fascinated with the many old-fashioned tools and kitchen accessories at Oakland Heritage Day.
Sammy Manchulenko was fascinated with the many old-fashioned tools and kitchen accessories at Oakland Heritage Day.
Krista Carter shared information about the Oakland Nature Preserve, which cohosted the event.
Lana Snurr and Julie Anderson enjoyed a laugh at the photo booth.
Nicole Equreme was among the musical entertainers at Oakland Heritage Day.
Katie Bartles tried her strength at the ax-throwing game center.
Festival attendees were able to sample and purchase barbecue sauce from Mike Downs, of Mr. Mike’s Florida Style Sauce.
August Johnson showed his strength at a station set up by Gym Guyz.
Oakley Say showed his strength at a station set up by Gym Guyz.
Oakland Nature Preserve director Jennifer Hunt encouraged Oakland Mayor Kathy Stark to touch one of the snakes at the festival.
Healthy West Orange 5K - courtesy photo
Healthy West Orange 5K - courtesy photo
Healthy West Orange 5K - courtesy photo
Healthy West Orange 5K - courtesy photo
Healthy West Orange 5K - courtesy photo
Healthy West Orange 5K - courtesy photo
Hundreds of residents celebrated Oakland’s history and culture at the annual Oakland Heritage Day Saturday, Jan. 27, in downtown Oakland and at Speer Park. The celebration was presented by Orlando Health in partnership with Healthy West Orange and the Oakland Nature Preserve and included a fun day of music, food, a silent auction, activities and vendors selling a plethora of merchandise and services.
Westly’s annual virtual 5K kicked off the day, and nearly 600 walkers and runners participated.
The event is presented by Orlando Health in partnership with Healthy West Orange and the Oakland Nature Preserve.
