written by Dana Hall of Bradley Group Real Estate

I spent one morning last week at the Easter Seals Camp in Sorrento, FL. It was extremely HOT, and I give LOTS of credit to all the caregivers, volunteers & employees of this great organization who help operate the camp! The campers did not …mind it at all!! They look forward to attending this camp every year, since this is sometimes the only chance they are able to swim, talk with other people besides their full time caregivers, and for once don’t feel like they have a disability. It’s very heart touching, and I am very honored to be one of Easter Seals VIP’s again this year!
I will be holding Century 21’s annual “Happy Hour Flower Power” event in Celebration on August 1st, so I was finally able to make it out to the camp this year to see what all the money goes toward that is raised from our event. The camp is only 6 weeks out of the year, since the Easter Seals cannot afford to operate it year round. All proceeds that are raised go towards remodeling and operating the camp. They have all kinds of fun things to do like swimming, art projects, a farm with ducks, horses, pigs & chickens, a zip line & lots more.

Please plan to join us on August 1st, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. to raise money for a great cause! Hope to see you there!!

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Grigio, Sweet Red

10$ a bottle!

Check out this week’s specials:

Herb Baked Chicken: Half a chicken with roasted red skin potatoes and veggies… 14.95

Chicken Parmesan: served over pasta…12.95

Marinated Beef Tips: with onions and mushrooms, served sweet peas and mashed potatoes…13.95

UPDATE: Click here to see photos of this event taken by Victor Nawrocki

Celebrate July 4th with us in style with A Flashback of 4th of July “A Salute to Cinema” in beautiful Celebration, Florida.

The day will kick off with a 4th of July parade at 9:00am right through Celebration Town Center. The festivities for 4th of July “A Salute to Cinema” will begin at 5:30 PM, and by 9:30pm the cinema themed synchronized fireworks show will begin! Celebration Town Center has one the top firework shows in the Southeast, and this show will be in the theme of “A Salute to Cinema” A Flashback of 4th of July.

There will be a movie themed costume contest starting at 8:15 PM, so make sure you dress as your favorite movie character for a chance to win some great prizes!

The Town Center’s KidZone will have fun for all ages. There will be a variety of inflatable games for kids and teens, a jousting area, a rock climbing wall, face painting, and so much more to do!

With actor Justin Smith (The Vampire Diaries, VH1′s Single Ladies, Burn Notice, Meet the Spartans and more) hosting, there will be live music by Micah Read-Mo Geetz, DJ Tami, Jordyn Kane, and more. With additional music by The Dixieland Jazz Band. They are a unique musical group made up of former members of the “Rosie O’Grady’s Good Time Band” who will offer patriotic music for the whole family. There will be dancing and fun for all ages.

So come ready for a good time and bring your dancing shoes!

Come celebrate 4th of July with us at Celebration Town Center. Event starts at 5:30pm and there will be fun for the whole family.

This event is sponsored in part by the Melia Suites Hotel, The Celebration Town Tavern, Celebration Sanitation, T-Creative, Axis Magazine, and Sam Adams.

Parking and Admission are free!
Free Park and Ride Shuttle will also be available.
Event Schedule
9:00 AM- July 4th Parade through Celebration Town Center
5:00 PM- Park and Ride Service Begins (bus pickup point: TBA)
5:30 PM- Event Opens (DJ Tami Begins)
6:00 PM-7:30: PM- Mo Geetz Performs
7:30-8:00 PM Jordyn Kane Performs
8:15 PM- Costume Contest (come dressed as your favorite movie character for a chance to win prize money)
8:30-9:25 PM- Mo Geetz Performs
9:25 PM- National Anthem Sung
9:30 PM- Fireworks!!!!
10:00-10:30 Mo Geetz Performs

Take advantage of these events that take place weekly at Imperium Food & Wine.

Happy Hours: Monday – Friday 4-7
*$2 off all wine by the glass, starters, and beer.

Thursdays: Classical Guitar by Michael Petrovich

Fridays: John Dorian – www.johndorian.com

Saturdays: Classic Rock by George Kakouris

Sundays: Brunch 10 – 2, Michael Petrovich 11:30-2:30

See you at Imperium Food & Wine located at 606 Market St., Celebration, FL 34747

This is a wonder time to experience a sport that is not too common in America, while also getting a chance to help raise funds for a young mother and son, who were struck down by a vehicle while waiting for her son to board the school bus.

Event Location: Poinciana Community Center, which is located off of Walnut Street. (397 Marigold Ave., Poinciana, FL, 34759)

Invite Friends & Family. There will be a mixed crowd, with tasty food and drinks for sale.

Feel free to come anytime during 11am-6:00pm. All are Welcomed! Try to come out and support this good cause, while also enjoying the cricket experience.

Feel free to call the Poinciana Center [(863) 427-1827] or e-mail me at RoyaltyOrange@yahoo.com

Make ‘m Smile is a community festival that celebrates kids with special needs (VIP kids) and their families and features a Buddy Stroll where VIP families are “buddied up” with people from around the community for a stroll around Lake Eola. Enjoy free food, entertainment, prizes, and a chance to visit exhibitors that service the special needs community.

This event is FREE of charge and happens RAIN OR SHINE!

Click Here for More Information

May 24, 2012
7 to 8:15 PM
Lakeside Park Amphitheater
Downtown Celebration

Free Event! Please bring your chairs and a donation of canned food for Celebration34747Cares.

Eighteen talented young musicians will be performing their last concert before graduating High School and going off to join university jazz bands. Benoit Glazer, is the volunteer director of the Boone High School Band as well as the Conductor of La Nouba, Cirque de Soleil, and a renowned musician.

Questions, call Alice Joossens at 407-566-8630

Sandy Geroux Motivational Speaker on Tuesday May 22

The Celebration Area Council is holding it’s next Lunch, Munch ‘n’ Learn on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 11:30 AM until 1:00 PM at the Imperium Food & Wine Restaurant on Market Street. This lunch will feature motivational speaker, author and singer, Sandy Geroux. Learn how to turn your workspace into a “WOW” place. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

Sandy Geroux, Motivational Speaker, Author and Singer will be creating WOW experiences for customers and co-workers.

For the eleventh year in a row, the town of Celebration, Florida will become the Pie Capital of the World April 28th and 29th, 2012 when thousands of pie lovers, tasters and bakers gather together at the Great American Pie Festival sponsored by Crisco®. The highlight, as always, will be the Never-Ending Pie Buffet, featuring award-winning pie, ice cream, toppings and beverages from some of our fine sponsors!

Hours: Saturday, April 28, 2012 11AM-7PM, Sunday, April 29, 2012 12-5PM.

Cost: Demonstrations and entertainment are free, Never Ending Pie Buffet $10/adults, $5/seniors 65+, children 5-12. Children’s area, including children’s pie making, pie eating, bounce houses, crafts, etc. $10/children under 3-12, adults $5.

For more information visit www.piecouncil.org/Events/GreatAmericanPieFestival/

Paint The Town Blue in support of National Child Abuse Prevention!

Join us in the fight again child abuse. Help turn the town blue on April 27, 2012. Raise awareness and gain support for your local child advocacy center by encoring everyone you know to wear blue that day.

The Children’s Advocacy Center for Osceola County, Inc. is asking everyone to put blue ribbons or bows on their doors, car antennas, mail box, etc. You can set up a pinwheel garden in your front yard, change out your outside lights to blue bulbs, wear a blue ribbon, and so much more. We need everyone to help us in the campaign…won’t you join us? Please share what you are doing to support National Child Abuse Prevention Month!

For more information visit www.osceolakids.com.