MAYOR DEMINGS' DIGEST
Hello, February!
As we celebrate Valentine’s Day in February, it’s important to embrace love, not only for your fellow man, but also for our most vulnerable creatures.
In this month’s newsletter, you’ll learn about Orange County
Animal Services’ foster kitten program
, which is making a difference in helping kittens find a permanent home.
Orange County is also proud to celebrate February as Black History Month. We’re highlighting Carla McClendon, Orange County’s
first black female municipal fire safety inspector
. During her career, McClendon has shattered racial barriers, and her story is compelling. We’re incredibly blessed to have such smart and dedicated public servants. For upcoming Black History events for our MLK initiative, visit
www.ocfl.net/MLK
.
In addition, the year-long celebration has begun as Orange County marks its 175
th
anniversary. Look for more events in upcoming newsletters.
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Orange County Government now offers the “Ask Orange County Government” app/skill through Amazon’s Alexa. Orange County is the first county in Florida to incorporate the Alexa virtual assistant – which serves as an extension of
Orange County’s 311 service
. See how Mayor Demings uses the Alexa app (and Alexa even mentions Congresswoman Demings). Learn more at
www.ocfl.net/Alexa
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Free Child Safety Seat Checks
.
Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians will be available for free car seat inspections at
Station 83
(on Lake Underhill) on Feb. 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. and
Station 70
(on Wallace St.) on Feb. 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. No appointments necessary.
Dedication of the Lockhart Community History Mural.
District 2 Commissioner Christine Moore will host this event on Sat., Feb. 29, 9:30 a.m. at 7110 Edgewater Dr., Lockhart, FL 32810. For more information, contact
Katherine.Marsh@ocfl.net
or 407-664-6582.
EcoSaturdays
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Exciting free classes on Sat., Feb. 22, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. & Sat., Feb. 29, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at
Tibet-Butler Preserve
. Suitable for ages 7 and older and limited to 30 participants.
Don’t Pitch It, Fix It
.
The Environmental Protection Division is hosting a free, community repair event on Sat., Feb. 29, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at
Blanchard Park
, where volunteers will be on hand to make minor repairs to items such as electronics, bicycles, jewelry and clothing.
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Innovation. Collaboration. Inclusion.
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