Volume 28/ April 19, 2019
A Message from Jim Gray
Orlando City Commissioner
District 1
Celebrate Earth Day this weekend at the Central Florida Earth Day festival Saturday, April 20th from 10 am - 6 pm on the east side of Lake Eola Park.
There will be music, local artist, education, presentations, kids zone and even yoga.  
Register for the Teen Police and Fire Academy
Orlando Police and Fire Department has opened up registration for the Teen Police and Fire Academy happening this Summer from Jun 10th - June 20th for students enrolled in 10th - 12th grade! The academy will cover:
  • Uniform patrol
  • Assault & battery
  • Fire apparatus
  • CPR training
  • Drug enforcement
  • College preparedness
  • Careers in law enforcement and fire safety
  • Fire hose training
  • K-9, SWAT, Mounted and Motors
City of Orlando Youth Employment
This summer over 500 jobs will be available for City of Orlando residents ages 15-24. The city partnered with local centers, businesses in retail, hospitality, assistant athletic coaches, camp counselors and more. This is a great opportunity to gain on-the-job experience, build soft skills, network and create valuable workplace connections.
Lifeguards Needed
The City of Orlando is hiring lifeguards You must take a swim test prior to attending a lifeguard class. Materials needed for the class: swimsuit, towel, goggles, a change of clothes, paper, pencil and a sweater if you get cold easily. Participants may not separate the course and must attend in two concurrent weekends. There are a total of 4 classes over 2 consecutive weekends. Class space is limited.
Green Works Orlando works to transform Orlando into one of the most environmentally-friendly, economically and socially vibrant communities in the nation. Green Works Orlando represents our commitment to build partnerships and share resources that foster positive environmental changes.

You can request a private tree or street tree for free that will help with cooling and storm water management, receive a free backyard composter for your house to help you reduce waste in our city's landfills as well as financial tools to help make your home or business energy efficient.
City Council Meeting April 22, 2019
The City Council meeting will be held at 2:00 P.M.
City Hall
400 S. Orange Ave.
Orlando, FL 32801
District 1 Commissioner Jim Gray | City of Orlando | 407.246.2001 | jim.gray@cityoforlando.net
| http://www.cityoforlando.net/district01/