The City of Clermont is inviting residents to meet their local heroes during a special Public Safety Training Center Open House on Thursday, January 22, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The free, family-friendly event will be held at the training center, located at 400 12th Street in Clermont.
The open house offers the community a behind-the-scenes look at how Clermont’s first responders train to keep the city safe. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet members of the Clermont Fire Department and Clermont Police Department, explore the facility, and enjoy a variety of interactive experiences.
Highlights of the evening include fire and police demonstrations, where visitors can see firefighting and law enforcement equipment in action. Guests can also take part in guided site tours, featuring technical rescue areas, connex box training props, and other specialized training spaces used by public safety personnel.
In addition to the demonstrations and tours, attendees can enjoy light bites provided by Mission BBQ.
Clermont Woman’s Club To Host Public Clothing Sale Jan. 29
Clermont Woman’s Club To Host Public Clothing Sale Jan. 30
Food Preservation: Pressure Canning
Join us for this hands on class in food preservation to learn and practice pressure canning.
This program will provide an overview of the pressure canning process, foods that can be pressure canned and important food safety practices. During the class, you will make your own jar canned green beans, using a weighted gauge canner. All materials are provided.
Pre-registration is required, space is limited. Participants must register by January 26, 2026.
Heritage Day 2026
Town of Oakland to Host 26th Annual Heritage Day Festival
featuring the Healthy West Orange 5k
The Town of Oakland and the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center invite residents of Oakland and Central Florida to attend their annual outdoor festival, under the beautiful oak trees of Speer Park, located at 331 N. Tubb St.
Heritage Day is a festival featuring live music, food trucks, artisanal crafts, shopping vendors, and an interactive demonstration with animal ambassadors from the Oakland Nature Preserve. The event kicks off with a 5K, presented by Healthy West Orange. Guests are also invited to attend the opening of the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center’s next exhibit– Black History Tribute: Celebrating Art and Icons Changing America.
This event is made possible by:
· The Town of Oakland, FL
· Healthy West Orange
· The Healthy West Orange Arts & Heritage Center
· Orange Blossom Market Co.
· Oakland Nature Preserve
· Atlas Injury to Health Chiropractic
For more information, please visit https://www.oaklandfl.gov/ or www.facebook.com/HWOAHatOakland
Tri-County Fair at Brown & Brown Farms
Enjoy midway fun for the whole family with rides and games for all ages, tasty carnival eats, a petting zoo, and Victoria Circus shows featuring the Globe of Death motorcycle thrill act, high-wire and aerial performances, and more.
Fair admission is $5 (free for kids under 36″ tall).
Unlimited ride wristbands (for riders 36″ & taller) are $37 on site ($35 cash price) or online before 5 pm Thurs., Feb. 5 for $29 each, 2/$55 or 4/$99.
Visit the website for pre-sale savings on ride tickets, discount coupons for rides and food, and daily hours. Guests under 18 must be accompanied by an adult age 21 .
More information: 866-666-3247 or https://dreamlandamusements.com/upcoming-events-amusement-carnival/tri-county-fair-brown-brown-farms/
The Voice of Industry Weekend
Featuring the Female Voice Awards Gala and She’s Possible
The Voice of Industry Weekend is not a conference built around selling, pitching, or pretending everything is fine.
It is a space for women to pause, listen, speak honestly, and sit with others who understand the weight of leadership, growth, and responsibility, while building connections and helping each other move one step forward. This weekend is designed for women, and men are welcome to attend as allies and supportive guests.
This weekend brings together women from different industries and stages of life for live talks, shared meals, guided problem-solving, and an evening honoring women whose voices deserve to be heard.
If you’re tired of surface-level events and want something that feels grounded, thoughtful, and human, this weekend was created for you.
Over three days, we gather for:
• Live, short talks shared by women speaking about real challenges they are facing.
• Guided conversations designed to help you think through what you’re carrying right now
• A collaborative problem-solving morning focused on real situations, not theory
• The Female Voice Awards Gala, where women are recognized in person for their work, impact, and leadership
This weekend is about being present, not performing.
About listening as much as speaking.
About leaving with clarity, not overwhelm.
What Makes This Weekend Different
• Speakers are not selling from the stage
• Stories are real, not polished
• The room is intentionally kept human-sized
• Connection matters more than visibility
• Awards are presented in person, with meaning and care
This is a space for women who want depth, honesty, and room to breathe.
Who This Is For
This weekend may be right for you if:
• You are a founder, leader, professional, or creative woman
• You feel stretched, uncertain, or at a turning point
• You want thoughtful conversations, not noise
• You value meaningful recognition and shared experience
• You want to be in a room where you don’t have to explain yourself
• Women are at the center of this weekend, and allies are welcome.
You do not need to be “figured out” to attend. You just need to be open to being present.
Weekend Overview
Friday, March 6
The Voice of Industry Evening
Short live talks, shared dinner, and conversation.
Saturday, March 7
Bloom (Morning)
A guided experience focused on emotional growth, reflection, and support.
Female Voice Awards Gala (evening)
A meaningful evening where women are recognized, celebrated, and witnessed for the work they do and the paths they’ve built.
Sunday, March 8
She’s Possible Problem Solving Morning
A guided, practical session where women work through real challenges together.
Location:
Caribe Royale Orlando
8101 World Center Drive
Orlando, Florida 32821
Why Attend
Women leave this weekend feeling:
• Seen
• Less alone
• Clearer about what they need next
• Connected to women they continue talking to long after
This is not about motivation.
It is about honesty, support, and presence.
If you feel yourself slowing down as you read this, that’s your sign.
We would love to welcome you to the room.
Frankie Valente Scholarship Fund
Sip ‘n Spell
Raise a Glass * Raise a Reader
Proceeds support 40 free library programs in art, science, STEAM, live performances, and hands-on learning for over 9,800 participants each year. Hosted by Friends of the Marion Baysinger Memorial Library.
Event Details:
• Friday, February 6
• Check-in 5:30 PM
• Game starts 7 PM
• Team-based • Score-driven No eliminations
• $25 per ticket
• Full menu available for purchase
Barrels & Boards 7965 SR 50W Groveland, FL
Tickets: www.grovelandlibraryfriends.org
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sip-n-spell
Brechner Speaker Series: Tracing the Nightingale Family and the Legacies of American Democracy
Join Brandon Nightingale as he traces the intertwined histories of the Nightingale family – from enslaved ancestors along the Georgia coast to later generations who navigated Jim Crow, migration, and the continuing struggle for Black freedom.
Drawing on archival research, oral histories, and site-based study, Nightingale explores how one family’s story intersects with larger questions about slavery, capitalism, and the meaning of belonging in the United States. He will also reflect on what it means to research one’s own ancestors, how that work can deepen our understanding of democracy and historical repair, and the roles museums, libraries, and communities play in supporting similar work.
About Our Speaker
Brandon Nightingale is senior project manager for the Black Press Archives Digitization Project at the Moorland-Spingarn Research Center at Howard University, where he is a doctoral student in history. He earned a bachelor’s in history and a master’s in public history at the University of Central Florida, as well as a master’s in information science at Florida State University, and has served as assistant archivist at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach. His research and public history practice focus on the Black press, archives, and the long afterlives of slavery in family stories and local communities. He regularly speaks with museums, churches, and community groups about memory, media, and the work of repair.
About the Brechner Series
The History Center’s Brechner Speaker Series honors the late Joseph L. Brechner, a longtime journalist, community leader, and television pioneer who is also remembered as one of Orlando’s first clear public voices for civil rights. The son of Eastern European immigrants, Brechner believed deeply in American democracy and citizens’ responsibilities to be informed and participate. The museum’s research center, home to the archival collection of the Historical Society of Central Florida, also bears Brechner’s name.
Register by Saturday, February 7, to receive free admission to the museum with registration
Sensory Sunday: Celebrating Black Storytellers
Discover the art and science of animation while saluting Black animators and storytellers who have shaped the industry. Enjoy sensory-friendly activities for all ages, create stop-motion animations, experiment with drawing at light tables, and become the star of your own animated adventure – all in a supportive environment with reduced noise levels and flexible participation.
About Sensory Sundays
During Sensory Sundays, we aim to provide a welcoming experience for guests with autism spectrum disorder and sensory processing sensitivity. Accommodations include a social narrative to help plan your visit, decreased audio in exhibits, limited flashing or moving lights, access to noise-reducing earmuffs, fidget/sensory toys, and a quiet space. Additionally, sensory-friendly activities are available throughout the museum for hands-on, accessible learning.
History After Dark: Case Closed!
Step into Orange County’s historic courtroom for an unforgettable evening where you become part of the story. Watch Central Florida history come to life through dramatic court case reenactments, cast your vote as a member of the jury, and hear our historian reveal weird and wacky legal tales from our region’s past.
Between courtroom sessions, enjoy games, themed cocktails, photo ops, and special activities throughout the galleries.
Experience our 1927 courthouse like never before during this adult-focused evening. Whether you’re a history buff, true-crime enthusiast, or just looking for a unique night out – the verdict is in: this is one night you won’t want to miss.
Tickets:
Students $10
Members $15
General Admission $20
Reclaim Women’s Empowerment Brunch
Reclaim Women’s Empowerment Brunch: Renew, connect, and receive! Join us Feb 3, 11 AM – 1 PM in Tavares, FL, to prioritize your well-being. Treat yourself and loved ones! Scan to sign up now!
Clermont City Council Meetings
https://clermontfl.portal.civicclerk.com
Clermont City Council meetings are held the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 3 pm
VFW Bingo
VFW 855 W. Desoto St. Clermont Fla. 34711 DOWNSTAIRS
Bingo starts at 6:30 doors open at 5 PM all are welcome.
😊WE ROLLED BACK OUR PRICES TO 10 YEARS AGO.
Food and beverages are available. NO SMOKING
come make a friend or be one. 50/50 with 3 prizes
Kiwanis Club of Clermont Light Up Center Lake
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 jdix@minneola.us or call the library at (352) 432-3921 Ext 380.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Further information to follow
Chick-Fil-A Christmas Spectacular Light Up the Citrus Tower
Groveland City Council Meeting
meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays’ of the month.