Volume 30/ May 31, 2019
A Message from Jim Gray
Orlando City Commissioner
District 1
Women's Self Defense Class
National Night Out is hosting a FREE self defense class Wednesday, June 19th, from 6 pm - 8 pm in the Cafeteria at Lake Nona High School.

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Lake Nona High School - Cafeteria - 12500 Narcoossee Road, Orlando 32832

Boards & Brews
The City of Orlando Nominating Board invites you to join Mayor Dyer and representatives from our City Boards to learn more about how to get involved.

Wednesday, June 19, 2019 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Harry Buffalo - 129 West Church Street, Orlando, 32801

Community Connections Workshop - 2019 Legislative Update

Learn about the most recent changes to the Florida Statutes that regulate condominium and mandatory homeowners associations. There will be attorneys that can answer general legal questions on a variety of topics including association governance, grievances or appeal processes, record requirements, association/member disputes, foreclosures and more. 
Free to attend, free to park and there will also be complimentary refreshments courtesy of the City of Orlando.
 Saturday , June 8, 2019| 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Beardall Senior Center - 800 South Delaney Ave, Orlando, 32801

Be Prepared
June 1st is the official start to the 2019 Hurricane Season.

Here are some ways to help you prepare this year.
  • Build a kit from Get a Plan.
  • Trim your trees and shrubs, clean out your gutters and pick up around your yard.
  • Review your insurance policy.
  • Take advantage of Florida's Tax-Free Hurricane Supply week to stock up on supplies like batteries, portable generators, self powered lights and fans, which start today and ends on June 6, 2019.
The Pottery Studio
Did you know that the City of Orlando offers the opportunity to take pottery classes and workshops at The Pottery Studio that has been around since 1968 and has evolved into one of the finest pottery studios in Central Florida!
There is a Summer Art Adventure camp for children ages 6 - 14, individual and group classes available and if you are an experienced potter you can become a Pottery Studio member which gives you full access to the equipment and glazes
Host a Block Party for
National Night Out
Join us in shining a light on crime prevention. The annual National Night Out initiative is America's night to give crime and drugs a going away party. On October 1st you can host a National Night Out Block Party for you and your neighbors.

Planning Week | July 8 - July 14, 2019
For more information call | 407.246.2369
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.
City Council Meeting June 3, 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/