Join the City of Mascotte on Friday, December 1, for Mascotte’s annual tree lighting, Santa’s visit, entertainment by the South Lake Jazz Ensemble, and enjoy the Holiday Market from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Tedder-Thomas Memorial Civic Center (121 N. Sunset Ave., Mascotte).
On Saturday, December 2, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, enjoy Free donuts and a photo with Santa at the civic center.
For more information on any of the events or becoming a vendor contact: community@cityofmascotte.com or call 352-457-0773.
Holiday Celebration In Mascotte
Join the City of Mascotte on Friday, December 1, for Mascotte’s annual tree lighting, Santa’s visit, entertainment by the South Lake Jazz Ensemble, and enjoy the Holiday Market from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at Tedder-Thomas Memorial Civic Center (121 N. Sunset Ave., Mascotte).
On Saturday, December 2, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am, enjoy Free donuts and a photo with Santa at the civic center.
For more information on any of the events or becoming a vendor contact: community@cityofmascotte.com or call 352-457-0773.
Santa Is Visiting Montverde
On Saturday, December 2, the townspeople will come together to Light up Montverde with Christmas Spirit. At 10 am, Santa will be driving through the town on a fire truck. Come out on the route to see him.
The excitement continues at 6 pm, when the town’s mayor presides over the tree lighting ceremony and sing-along. Santa will visit the celebration! Free hot dogs, snacks, drinks will be offered. The Disney movie, “The Polar Express” will be shown under the Tree!
The City Of Minneola’s 6th Annual Moonlight Christmas Parade
The City of Minneola’s 6th Annual Moonlight Christmas Parade will be on Saturday, December 9 at 6:00 pm, followed by Santa’s Workshop at Minneola City Hall from 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
If you’d like to enter a float complete the application at https://www.minneola.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif4716/f/uploads/christmas_par… or contact Maurice Hampton at [email protected] or (352) 394 – 3598 x161.
Holiday Bazaar Sponsored By The Groveland Historical Society and Museum
Clermont Chain Of Lakes Lighted Boat Parade
The South Lake Elks Club is holding its annual Lighted Boat Parade on Saturday, December 2 at sunset.
Boats participating in the Boat Parade will gather in Lake Minnehaha on the northwest side of the lake. This is the area in front of Cypress Cove (10233 Cypress Cove Land, Clermont).
Look for the large barge-type boat with a flashing light. This is where the Elks Club will be collecting, new unused toys and items for Santa’s Shack in South Lake County. The collected items will stay locally and be given to families in the community (giveaway details will be updated as the date approaches).
Normally, the lighted boat parade begins at dark (around 6:00 – 6:30 pm) and ends with a pit stop for many at Lake Minneola Inn – Tiki Bar & Grill, 508 S. Main Ave. Minneola.
Find a comfortable spot to sit on the public shoreline on Lake Minnehaha or Lake Minneola.
If you’d like to help or sponsor in any way please reach out to Mendy Bacon. Call or Text 407-383-7213.
The Great Clermont Campout
What could be more than a family campout? If you’re looking for an activity to share with your family and friends, this event is a great opportunity to sleep under the stars in the safety of Clermont’s Waterfront Park. So, roll out your sleeping bags and pop up your tents and join us at the Great Clermont Campout!
Clermont Cookies and Cocoa
Cookies and Cocoa provided at participating local downtown businesses. Stop by the stores for treats and visit some of the great locations Clermont has to offer. There will also be Community Acts performing at City Hall Park.
Kiwanis Club of Clermont Light Up Center Lake
Clermont Annual Tree Lighting
Join us downtown for our annual tree lighting at City Hall Park and Downtown Clermont! There will be live music, food trucks, DJ, music, carolers, photo opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus (provided by Kiwanis Club of South Lake) and more!This is one of Clermont’s most popular traditions!
Holiday Things and Blings Craft Fair
We are back by popular demand. Do your Holiday shopping at our Holiday Things and Blings Craft Fair. There will be items for your Christmas and Hanukkah shopping. We have talented crafters promoting their handmade crafts such as floral arrangements, wreaths, wood and art decor, jewelry, novelty pens, coffee mugs, custom adult and children’s leggings, fairy hail, metal sculptures, refurbished tools, homemade Adirondack chairs, beaded pens, resin products and artwork, magnets, 3D art engraving, wooden spool crafts, tumblers, keychains, pop sockets, sewn items, wine bottle stoppers and more. There will be awesome bakers and also direct marketing vendors. Some of the delicious baked items will be chocolate dipped Oreos, pretzels, hot cocoa bombs and more. The vendors will include Scentsy, Discovery Toys, Pampered Chef and Kitchen Fun with Sherrie, Sunshine Travel, Beads-on-a-Wire, Tastefully Simple, Color Street, Paparazzi Jewelry, Tied in Knots, Air Purification System, and more. Hope to see you there on December 3rd.
Holiday Things and Blings Craft and Food Fair
We are back by popular demand. Do your Holiday shopping at our Holiday Things and Blings Craft Fair. There will be items for your Christmas and Hanukkah shopping. We have talented crafters promoting their handmade crafts such as floral arrangements, wreaths, wood and art decor, jewelry, novelty pens, coffee mugs, custom adult and children’s leggings, fairy hail, metal sculptures, refurbished tools, homemade Adirondack chairs, beaded pens, resin products and artwork, magnets, 3D art engraving, wooden spool crafts, tumblers, keychains, pop sockets, sewn items, wine bottle stoppers and more. There will be awesome bakers and also direct marketing vendors. Some of the delicious baked items will be chocolate dipped Oreos, pretzels, hot cocoa bombs and more. The vendors will include Scentsy, Discovery Toys, Pampered Chef and Kitchen Fun with Sherrie, Sunshine Travel, Beads-on-a-Wire, Tastefully Simple, Color Street, Paparazzi Jewelry, Tied in Knots, Air Purification System, and more. Hope to see you there on December 3rd.
Clermont Holiday Hometown Parade
The Clermont Hometown Parade will go through Downtown Clermont! It starts at 10 a.m. from Waterfront Park and winds its way through downtown Clermont making a loop. There will be floats, bands, and many local groups attending the Hometown Parade.
Light Up Clermont Enchanted Forest Of Trees
Saturday, Nov 18 – January 8 – Beginning this weekend, the Enchanted Forest of Trees will be holiday-ready. More than 50 beautiful trees, decorated by local businesses and organizations can be viewed. Stroll along the path, enjoy the lights and holiday music to celebrate the season.
End Of Year Celebration In Mascotte
Piano Men: Generations
Piano Men: Generations celebrates the musical influences of Billy Joel and Elton John, brought to you by the amazing father and son team of Terry and Nick Davies. Not only have Billy and Elton written and performed music that transcends four decades of music lovers, but both have done so, not standing center stage, but seated behind the ebony and ivory of an instrument that will forever define the spirit their music – the piano! Join Terry and Nick on this journey through the careers of two music icons!
Adventures in Parrotdise
In this full-production tribute to the music of Jimmy Buffett, Barrie sings all the songs you know by heart like “Come Monday,” “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” “Volcano,” “Fins,” “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes,” and the national anthem of all Parrot Heads, “Margaritaville.”
Atlantic Starr with Special Guests
Clermont Performing Arts Center and Blue Light Entertainment of Central Florida are thrilled to bring you an exciting evening of classic R&B and comedy when the legendary recording artists, Atlantic Starr, take the stage in our Mainstage Theater! Along with special guests Glenn Jones, Christine the Comedy Cougar, and The Franchise Players, this is an all-star event you won’t want to miss. Join us and our host for the performance, Star 94.5 FM Radio Personality Monica May, for a fun night you won’t soon forget.
The Little Mermen
The Little Mermen are the ultimate Disney cover band for Disney fanatics of all ages! The band’s repertoire covers decades of Disney favorites, including songs from “The Little Mermaid,” “The Lion King,” “Mary Poppins,” and “Frozen.” Join us for an enchanted performance that will be jam-packed with nostalgic fun and sing-alongs. We encourage guests of all ages to dress up as their favorite character or princess.
ABBAFAB
This multimedia production is a tribute to some of the greatest music produced in the ‘70s and ‘80s, including monster hits such as “Waterloo,” “Fernando,” “Honey, Honey,” “Dancing Queen,” and countless others. From ABBA’s earliest hits to “Mamma Mia,” ABBAFAB will take you on a technicolor journey that is unmatched. These vocalists and musicians have toured the world as solo artists and band members and have come together to create the most entertaining ABBA tribute on the market today!
Liverpool Legends
Clermont Performing Arts Center is thrilled to welcome the magnificent Liverpool Legends back to our Mainstage Theater! By popular demand, this Beatles tribute will once again have us dancing in the aisles singing along to favorites like “Can’t Buy Me Love,” “All You Need is Love,” and more!
Groveland Police Department Holds Its Toy Drive And Gift Giving Event
New, unwrapped gifts can be dropped off at the
Families in need of assistance may register here: http://www.groveland-fl.gov/…/The-Groveland-Police…
Electronics and video games are currently unavailable.
Bikes may be distributed upon request (subject to availability).
Completed forms can also be dropped off at the Public Safety Complex or emailed to Sgt. Delp at:[email protected].
Annual Four Corners Holiday Festival
Join us for the annual Four Corners Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 9th from 10 am – 3 pm by the Cagan Crossings Community Library.
Event activities include:
-Free Photos with Santa from noon to 2:30 pm
-Spirit Stables Pony Rides ($5 per ride)
-Holiday Music with DJ Eddy
-Craft Vendors and Food Trucks
-Kidszilla Kids Business Fair (Kids operate their own business!)
-Bounce House (free), Train Rides ($3 per ride), and additional Kids Activities
-Cookies and Milk Station (free)
To register your child for the Kids Business Fair, please visit: https://www.childrensbusinessfair.org/orlandoflorida
To sign up to be a craft vendor or food truck vendor, please visit: https://www.eventsbysg.com/
Clermont Garden Club: Holiday Arrangement Workshop 16Dec2023
Join Clermont Garden Club member Julie Milburn as she teaches guests how to create a fresh floral arrangement just in time for the holidays! Bring your own garden clippers or heavy scissors. Plants and containers are provided. Cost $35 per person. Open to club members and the public.
Deadline to register, Friday Dec 1 to Cindy Simon at [email protected].
Clermont Taco And Margarita Festival
Clermont Taco And Margarita Festival
Bingo at the American Legion Post 239 Groveland•Mascotte
Doors open at 6 pm – BINGO starts at 7pm. $15 buys a book of 10 cards (3 games/card/round). Bonus rounds in between normal rounds. Bring a dobber or buy one there. Full service bar available.
2024 Western Caribbean Cruise
New Jacob’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, 410 West Highway 50, Clermont, Senior Saints Ministry is sponsoring a 7-night cruise aboard MSC’s Seashore from July 7-July 14, 2024. The ship sails from Port Canaveral visiting the ports of Ocean Cay (MSC’s Marine Reserve in the Bahamas), Costa Maya and Cozumel (Mexico).
Please contact Terry Dority (689) 300-9960 with Cruise Brothers to obtain pricing, including cabin and occupancy categories, and to reserve your space. Information regarding optional round-trip motor coach transportation from the church to the pier will be provided later.
If you would like further information or have questions regarding the trip, please contact La-Nita Boston (352-557-4604), Rosa Wright (248-425-0525) or Patty Jackson (732-598-5214).
Clermont Toastmasters
Toastmasters International, established in 1924, is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to helping members improve their communication and leadership skills. Clermont Toastmasters is part of an organization with more than 280,000 members in 14,700 clubs across countries.
Toastmasters help members deliver their message clearly, concisely, and with confidence. Meetings usually last about 90 minutes. Anyone 18 and older can join the club and visitors are always welcome!
Mike Masse & Jeff Hall: Epic Acoustic Classic Rock
With over 160 million channel views on YouTube, Mike Massé has become a true icon in the music industry.
Legends of rock, including Toto, Boston, Sarah McLachlan, Styx, Rush, Berlin, and Asia, have expressed their love and gratitude for Mike’s acoustic renditions of their songs. In fact, Toto themselves have cited Mike’s acoustic cover of “Africa” as their favorite interpretation.
Mike’s acoustic arrangements are praised for their originality, creativity, accuracy, and simplicity. He remains true to the beloved aspects of the original recordings while infusing each rendition with his masterful musical flair.
A Tribute to Brooks & Dunn
Kick up your boots and experience the heart and soul of country music! On February 24th, Larry Turner and Doug Brewin will take the stage, paying a heartfelt tribute to the unforgettable duo Brooks & Dunn.
Since 2013, Larry and Doug have dedicated themselves to capturing the essence of Brooks & Dunn, delivering a high-energy performance that transports audiences back to Nashville, Tennessee. Through their impeccable vocal talents, Larry embodies the soulful charm of Kix Brooks, while Doug channels the powerful voice of Ronnie Dunn!
When this duo hits the stage, prepare to sing and dance along to some fan favorites such as “Neon Moon,” “You’re Gonna Miss Me,” and “Boot Scootin’ Boogie.” So tell your friends and come on down to let the magic of the Brooks and Dunn Tribute show sweep you off your feet.
A Tribute to Alan Jackson & George Strait
Dust off your guitar and warm up those vocal cords because we’re about to pay homage to the greatest country icons in music history!
Doug Brewin is an accomplished musician who has been performing for audiences across North America since a young age. In his tribute show to country legend Alan Jackson, he embodies the heart and soul of the singer earning him the title of one of the country’s top tribute artists.
Larry Turner is well-seasoned in all types of singing styles. Initially developing his talent as a gospel singer, he ultimately found a passion for tribute artistry. In his tribute show to the “King of Country,” George Strait, Turner uses his own voice to recreate many of Strait’s 60 #1 singles.
Ron Feingold Comedy Series – Ron Feingold
Clermont’s own, Ron Feingold, has one of the most unique shows in the comedy business, combining stand-up comedy and a cappella music in a hilarious hour of music and comedy. Ron’s act is a blend of traditional standup comedy and a cappella music where Ron sings all of his own backup and lead vocals and even vocal percussion. He is a one-man vocal band, relying only on his voice as his sole instrument to create a truly special musical comedy experience! This entertaining headliner is sure to leave the audience feeling that they have experienced the kind of show they will never see anywhere else. He has opened for acts such as Grand Funk Railroad, The Beach Boys, Jazz Vocalist Diana Krall, Loverboy, BJ Thomas, and REO Speedwagon.
Downtown Clermont Farmers Market
Enjoy the outdoors as you shop a market featuring 40 vendors selling local produce, meat, honey, eggs, seafood, handmade gifts and home goods.
4CCDC club meeting
The 4 Corners Clermont Democratic Club (4CCDC) meets virtually on the 2nd Wednesday of every month from 6:30 to 7:30 pm on Zoom. 4CCDC represents the residents of South Lake County fighting for equal opportunities, families and justice.
Everyone is invited to attend to hear great guest speakers, meet candidates and learn about issues that affect us all. Our next meeting is February 8, 2023. Sign up at: mobilize.us/LakeCountyDEC/event/544981
Facebook.com/4CCDC or Twitter.com/$CCDemClub.
Clermont Cookies and Cocoa
Light Up Clermont
Clermont City Council Meeting
Clermont City Council Meeting are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month.
The Agenda can be seen at https://clermontfl.civicclerk.com/web/home.aspx
Groveland 2nd Friday Market At Lake David
If you haven’t yet, be sure to join The City of Groveland, once a month at our 2nd Friday Market at Lake David Park!
The 2nd Friday Markets at Lake David will be a monthly staple in the community filled with local shopping, community involvement, and live entertainment.
There is always something for everyone!
The city’s goal is to provide consistency as well, so you will always have a multitude of artisan vendors, food trucks, live entertainment (DJ and/or band), and always a kid zone!
The 2nd Friday Market is held on the second Friday of each month from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm on Lake Ave in front of the Lake David Park Amphitheater.
Please reach out to Parks Office with any additional questions at [email protected] or call (352) 429-2141
Lunch With Clermont Mayor Murry
Join Mayor Murry on the first Tuesday of each month for lunch and City updates at rotating Clermont restaurants. Lunch is paid by each attendee.
(subject to change – check with the city of Clermont for updates)
Kiwanis Club Of Clermont Raising Money For The Kids
Minneola School House Library Hosts A Month Of Great Activities
Minneola, Fla – On Friday, June 10 at 11 am join entertainer Todd Kay for magic, juggling and laugh-out-loud antics. Todd will amaze with card tricks, circus skills, audience participation and impressive mime routines.
Join us every Friday from June 10 through July 15 for Summer Reading fun from 11 am to 12 noon at the Minneola City Hall Gym at 800 US-27, Minneola, FL. The events are geared toward kids ages 2-11, but all ages are welcome. Each week we have performers or activities to engage, delight and entertain. Come share in the fun at city hall and the library! Grab a calendar or check out our Facebook page for a schedule of events.
The Minneola Schoolhouse Library is located at 100 South Main Street. For more information email [email protected] or call the library at (352) 432-3921 Ext 380.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Further information to follow
BINGO At The VFW
VFW holds Bingo every Friday night from 6:30 to 9:30.
Chick-Fil-A Christmas Spectacular Light Up the Citrus Tower
Groveland City Council Meeting
meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays’ of the month.
Mascotte City Council Meeting
City of Minneola Council Meetings
City of Minneola Agenda