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Orange to hold cafeteria food tasting event Friday
Sentinel School Zone
Jan 12Cafeteria food isn’t all chicken nuggets and rewarmed taco meat anymore. Orange County Public Schools, which has been recognized as a national leader in getting healthy, creative fare on to school lunch lines, is holding a food tasting event tomorrow a... »
City Announces MLK Jr. Commemorative Events
West Orlando News Online
Jan 09The city of Orlando announced Monday a series of events to commemorate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. From a leadership forum to the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade and Candlelight Vigil and March, events will commence later this w... »
Shoppin’ in the Hood with OPD
West Orlando News Online
Dec 15Fifty Orlando elementary school kids got to team up with cops from the Orlando Police Department (OPD) and go on a shopping spree Thursday morning. Now into its eight year, the "Shop with a Cop Program," is hosted by OPD and funded by the Walmart Found... »
Field trip alternatives: the museum comes to you
Sentinel School Zone
Dec 08As school budgets get tighter and tighter, teachers are looking for ever more creative ways to do field trips with their students. The Cornell Fine Arts Museum at Rollins College, for example, will not only provide a free trip for a class, but pay for ... »
'60 Minutes' revisits Central Florida homeless Sunday
Orlando SentinelOrlando News, Sports And More
Nov 26CBS' "60 Minutes" caused a sensation in March with a report on homeless families living in Central Florida motels. Shortly after the broadcast, members of First Baptist Church of Orlando pledged $5.6 million to fight homelessness. »
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Florida Department of Children and Families Hosts Community Call to Action Encourages Donation of Time, Talent and Resources during Difficult Economy in an to Effort Reduce Homelessness for Children – One Family at a Time
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Jan 04Who: The Florida Department of Children and Families with support from: The Florida Department of Education, Central Florida Commission on Homelessness, Heart of Florida United Way, First Baptist Church of Orlando, Sonny’s BBQ, Bridges to Circles, Team... »
