For the fifth consecutive year, the Mascotte Police department will hold its Back 2 School Bash and Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 8, from 10 am to 1 pm at Mascotte Charter School, 460 Midway Ave, Mascotte, FL 

The Backpack Giveaway has helped hundreds of local students prepare for the school year.

The Kiwanis Club of Clermont has helped the Mascotte Police Department by raising funds to support the department’s annual event.  Kiwanis president Chuck Seaver called Ofc. Kenia Abreu a shining light in the community! “Her commitment to helping local families and ensuring students have the resources they need for a successful school year is truly inspiring.”

 

As part of the ongoing effort, the Mascotte Police Department will host another “Stuff the Cruiser” school supply drive on Thursday, July 9, and Friday, July 10, from noon to 5 pm at Walgreens, 7777 State Road 50 in Groveland.

Community members are encouraged to donate much-needed school supplies, including:

• #2 pencils
• Notebooks
• Folders
• Crayons
• Markers
• Glue sticks
• Other classroom essentials

As a special thank-you, the first 50 individuals who donate school supplies each day will receive a free empanada.

All donated items will be distributed to local students during the Back 2 School Bash.

For a complete list of recommended school supplies for the upcoming school year, visit the Lake County Schools supply list website.

About the Mascotte Police Department Back 2 School Bash – The Mascotte Police Department’s Back 2 School Bash is an annual community outreach initiative designed to provide students with backpacks and essential school supplies while fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and the families they serve. The event is free and open to the public.

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Admission is free, with opportunities to support the cause through $15 Bingo cards, $5 raffle tickets, and food sales. The evening will feature live music and entertainment, creating a lively atmosphere for a great cause.

Proceeds from the event will benefit the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF), a local nonprofit dedicated to assisting cancer patients and their families in South Lake County.

Special Highlight: Mayor Sheffield’s “Big Chop”

One of the evening’s most inspiring moments will be when Mascotte Mayor Sheffield takes the stage for a BIG CHOP —donating his hair to Wigs for Kids. His generous act symbolizes hope and compassion for children experiencing hair loss due to medical conditions.

Fun, Prizes, and Community Spirit

Attendees can look forward to an exciting lineup of Bingo games starting at 7 pm, raffles, and amazing prizes, including SeaWorld & Aquatica tickets, gift cards, and much more!

Mascotte Cancer Shirts will also be available for purchase, with all proceeds going directly to the GCCF to continue their vital mission of supporting local families in their fight against cancer.

Mark your calendars, grab your friends and family, and join the Mascotte Police Department for an evening that promises laughter, prizes, and the joy of giving back. Together, we can make a difference—one Bingo card at a time!

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Bring donations and school supplies to the Drop Off Locations indicated above between June 27 – July 27.

For further information, contact Officer Abreu at 352-429-3393.

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Mascotte Police Department (MPD) invited the community to enjoy a coffee and friendly conversation with the MPD.

Linda Johnson of the Rainbow Restaurant in Mascotte welcomed the MPD and local residents to the Coffee with a Cop event.  Officer Kenia Abreu, Chief Eric Pedersen and members of the MPD had an opportunity to connect with community members.  Most of the MPD dropped by to check in with neighbors as well. 

Visitors shared time with the police officers and other local officials.  Representing the City was city manager Annamarie Reno.  Pam Jones, Community Relations Representative for representative Daniel Webster was also on hand. Former Mayor Barbara Krull announced the upcoming chili cook-off at The Mascotte Church (15 N. Bay Lake Road) on April 15 from 12-3.

This event was a great opportunity to meet one-on-one with local officials and officers.  

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During the event and throughout the month, the Mascotte Police Department will sell their 2022 MPD “Warrior” Breast Cancer Awareness shirts. For the 2020 campaign, MPD  donated $2,500, almost doubling that amount in 2021 of $4,758. “I am confident that this year we will surpass those numbers!”, said Mascotte Police Officer Kenia Abreu.

Events Highlights

Many local businesses and organizations participated in the event and all proceeds raised will benefit the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation.

The Punishers Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club rumbled into the Mascotte Police Department parking lot in full force. The Punishers is a brotherhood of current Law Enforcement, retired Law Enforcement, Firefighters, active EMS personnel, active and retired Military and a select few like-minded individuals. Their common bond is to meet as a group and ride motorcycles. 

The non-profit organization has grown since its beginning in New York on July 4, 1999, to an international organization, remaining united in its support of all public safety officers and their families.  They are actively involved in numerous charitable causes and fundraising efforts, particularly those which benefit police officers, firefighters, and their children.  

The Punishers Law Enforcement Motorcycle Club gave a framed needlepoint piece “Home of the Free” to Mascotte Chief of Police Eric Pederson in an effort to raise money for Breast Cancer Awareness.  

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October 8 from 12 – 4 pm

The Mascotte Police Department (MPD), is holding its  3^rd Annual “Cruiser for the Cause” Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraising Event on Saturday, October 8th from 12 pm to 4 pm. 

During the event and throughout the month, the Mascotte Police Department will be selling their 2022 MPD “Warrior” Breast Cancer Awareness shirts. All proceeds raised from this campaign are to benefit the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation.

For the 2020 campaign, MPD  donated $2,500, and almost doubled that amount in 2021 of $4,758. I am confident that this year we will surpass those numbers! 

The event location is in the front parking lot of the Mascotte Police Station, 549 E. Myers Blvd. Mascotte, Fl

 For more information: https://facebook.com/events/s/cruiser-for-the-cause/1091030875141835/ 

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In addition to her patrol duties, Kenia functions as the department’s Community Action Team Leader, coordinating Mascotte events with great success, which has helped the Department build strong ties and lasting partnerships with the community. 

Mascotte Police Department’s biggest annual event, Cruiser for a Cause, is an event where they sell t-shirts and host fundraising activities during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The proceeds collected are donated to the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation. Their first event in 2019 raised $2,500.00, and their second event raised $4,758.00, almost double from the previous year. In addition, last year they held their first annual Trunk or Treat, in coordination with local churches, organizations and businesses, which attracted several hundred children from the community.

Officer Abreu hasn’t had time to slow down and appreciate the recognition she received. On Easter Saturday, April 16, the Mascotte Police Department hosted a Hopping Into Awareness Event at the Mascotte Civic Center Pavilion. The Easter Bunny hopped on by with lots of Easter Eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt. Kenia was, of course, heading the event, which brought awareness to Autism, behavioral and developmental needs. 

Officer Kenia Abreu’s dedication to the Department and her passion for community outreach are the reasons why she was selected to receive the Public Service Award and why she remains a great advocate of Mascotte.

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Many of Florida’s law enforcement finest including the Florida Highway Patrol and the Lake County Sheriff’s Department participated in the event. Mascotte Officer Kenia Abreu provided the pink, detailed sparkle.

Be Free Lake participated in the event and accepted unwanted/unused/expired prescription medications and take part in the Nationwide DEA Drug Take-Back Day!

The Big Red Bus was onsite to accept needed blood donations.

Pink shirts were available for purchase and the pink cruiser was on display for pictures.  All proceeds from the event went to the Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation.

The Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF) is a non-profit foundation whose sole mission is to support the citizens of South Lake County as they cope with the emotional and financial aspects of dealing with cancer.  GCCF is not affiliated with any other area or national organization and strives to provide services not available from those groups.  The service area is the South Lake County community including Clermont, Minneola, Howey-in-the-Hills, Montverde, Groveland, Mascotte and the surrounding South Lake County area.

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The Greater Clermont Cancer Foundation (GCCF) is a non-profit foundation whose sole mission is to support the citizens of South Lake County as they cope with the emotional and financial aspects of dealing with cancer.  GCCF is not affiliated with any other area or national organization and strives to provide services not available from those groups.  The service area is the South Lake County community including Clermont, Minneola, Howey-in-the-Hills, Montverde, Groveland, Mascotte and the surrounding South Lake County area.

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