Join us as we welcome Ghaleb, with special guest Zaza, in concert at the Founders Day Friday night concert!

This enjoyable event will be held during Founders Day Weekend on Friday, November 13. Enjoy a night under the stars in the heart of downtown Celebration.

The concert is free to attend, with premium reserved seating available for purchase: $25 per table of four people. Tables can be reserved online at www.celebration.fl.us or by stopping by Town Hall, 851 Celebration Ave.

This year’s exciting event is sponsored by Imagination Realty and Members of the Celebration Parks and Recreation Committee.

November 3 – 10

There is something for absolutely everyone at the World Food Championships headed to beautiful Celebration the heart of Kissimmee, Florida.

November 3-10, expect to find champion competitors vying for World Championships in BBQ, Bacon, Burgers, Chili, Desserts, Pasta, Recipe (Fresh), Sandwich, Seafood. And one of those will leave as the 2015 World Food Champion!

There is a place for everyone to participate as Judges, Volunteers, and Spectators. There will be demonstrations and vendors with the latest in indoor and outdoor kitchens, or you can buy tickets to private chef demos, Culinary Fight Club events, Mixology Classes, BBQ and Chili Fests, and a Grand Tasting that features all of the World Food Championship categories.

The E.A.T. Methodology course will be offered ahead of World Food Championships competitions for anyone who wants to learn the craft of judging competition level foods.

Registration for competitors, volunteers and judges can be found at: www.WorldFoodChampionships.com

2015 WFC Schedule (subject to change)

Tuesday, November 3rd
Avocado Mexican Grill
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Food Fight Night – BBQ Fight
Celebration Town Tavern
8:00pm – 10:00pm
Food Fight Night – Seafood Fight
Imperium Food & Wine
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Food Fight Night – Bacon Fight
Thai Thani
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Food Fight Night- Fresh Fight
Westgate Town Center Resort & Spa – 3rd Floor
12:00pm – 5:00pm
Sponsor & Competitor Registration

Wednesday, November 4th
Kenmore Kitchen Arena
10:30am – 1:30pm
Blogger Competition
2:30pm – 5:15pm
World Dessert Championship: Opening Round
Westgate Town Center Resort & Spa – 3rd Floor
9:00am – 5:00pm
Sponsor & Competitor Registration
Westgate Town Center Resort – Shipwreck Water Island Park
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Welcome Reception / Blogger Competition Awards

Thursday, November 5th
Celebration – 690 Celebration Ave – 1st Floor – Celebration, FL
10:00am – 3:00pm
Sponsor and Competitor Registration – Special Chili ONLY Registration
Champions VIF Club
4:00pm – 6:00pm
A Private Affair – WFC Sponsors Only
Cuisine Scene
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Cooking Like a Champ
Kenmore Kitchen Arena
7:30am – 10:15am
World Recipe Championship: Opening Round
10:45am – 1:30pm
World Seafood Championship: Opening Round
2:00pm – 4:45pm
Bacon World Championship: Opening Round
Main Stage
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Opening Round Awards – Main Stage (BBQ, Dessert, Recipe, Seafood & Bacon)
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Music Entertainment by Rock City
Sizzle & Swizzle Spots
10:00am – 5:30pm
Tasty Morsels Demonstrations & Interviews
Westgate Town Center Resort
9:00am – 3:30pm
World Barbecue Championship: Ancillary Competitions
World Cocktail Experience Tent
6:00pm – 9:00pm
World Cocktail Experience – Presented by Brown-Forman

Friday, November 6th
Champions VIF Club
1:00pm – 8:00pm
VIP Lounge
Cuisine Scene
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Cooking Like a Champ
Kenmore Kitchen Arena
7:30am – 10:15am
World Pasta Championship: Opening Round
10:45am – 1:30pm
World Sandwich Championship: Opening Round
2:00pm – 4:45pm
World Burger Championship: Opening Round
Main Stage
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Opening Round Awards – Main Stage (Chef, Pasta, Sandwich & Burger)
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Music Entertainment by ThunderJack
Sizzle & Swizzle Spots
11:00am – 5:30pm
Tasty Morsels – Demonstrations & Interviews
12:30pm – 6:00pm
Mixology 101 – Demonstrations & Interviews
Tasting Village
10:00am – 6:00pm
Sponsor Sampling
World Chef Challenge Arena (across from Main Stage)
10:00am – 1:15pm
World Chef Challenge: National Division
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Healthy Fast “Fresh from Florida”
World Cocktail Experience Tent
6:00pm – 9:00pm
World Cocktail Experience – Presented by Brown-Forman

Saturday, November 7th
Champions VIF Club
1:00pm – 8:00pm
VIP Lounge
Cuisine Scene
8:00am – 9:00am
How to Promote Your Restaurant
Kenmore Kitchen Arena
7:30am – 10:15am
World Recipe Championship: Final Round
7:30am – 12:15pm
World Open Chili Championship: Opening Round
9:45am – 12:30pm
World Seafood Championship: Final Round
12:00pm – 2:45pm
Bacon World Championship: Final Round
2:15pm – 5:00pm
World Dessert Championship: Final Round
3:00pm – 5:00pm
World Chili Fest – Hormel People’s Choice Competition
Main Stage
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Opening & Final Round Awards – Main Stage (Chef, Chili, BBQ, Recipe, Seafood, Bacon & Dessert)
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Music Entertainment by Thoze Guyz
Shubee’s Coastal Grill & Bar – Regal Oaks
11:00am – 1:00pm
Food Champ Judging Class – Session 1
2:00pm – 4:00pm
Food Champ Judging Class – Session 2
Sizzle & Swizzle Spots
10:00am – 5:30pm
Tasty Morsels – Demonstrations & Interviews
12:30pm – 6:00pm
Mixology 101 – Demonstrations & Interviews
Tasting Village
10:00am – 6:00pm
Sponsor Sampling
Westgate Town Center Resort
9:00am – 3:30pm
World Barbecue Championship
World Chef Challenge Arena (across from Main Stage)
8:00am – 11:15am
World Chef Challenge: International Division
1:00pm – 4:15pm
World Chef Challenge: Florida’s Best
World Cocktail Experience Tent
6:00pm – 9:00pm
World Cocktail Experience – Presented by Brown-Forman

Sunday, November 8th
Champions VIF Club
1:00pm – 8:00pm
VIP Lounge
Cuisine Scene
12:00pm – 12:45pm
Family Food Fun: Session 1
1:00pm – 1:45pm
Family Food Fun: Session 2
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Que School
Kenmore Kitchen Arena
7:30am – 10:15am
World Pasta Championship: Final Round
9:15am – 12:00pm
World Sandwich Championship: Final Round
11:00am – 1:45pm
World Burger Championship: Final Round
2:30pm – 4:30pm
High Steaks Challenge – Kansas City Steaks Invitational
Main Stage
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Final Round Awards – Main Stage (Steak, Chef, Chili, Pasta, Sandwich, and Burger)
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Music Entertainment by Shotgun Whiskey
Sizzle & Swizzle Spots
10:00am – 5:30pm
Tasty Morsels – Demonstrations & Interviews
12:30pm – 6:00pm
Mixology 101 – Demonstrations & Interviews
Tasting Village
10:00am – 6:00pm
Sponsor Sampling
World Chef Challenge Arena (across from Main Stage)
10:00am – 11:00am
Mini MacDown of Give Kids The World Village
11:30am – 12:30pm
Healthy Meals Challenge by The Boys and Girls Club
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Cooking Challenge by The Girl Scouts Citrus Council
3:00pm – 5:00pm
World Chef Challenge Finals

Monday, November 9th
No Competition or Consumer Events

Tuesday, November 10th
Kenmore Kitchen Arena & Main Stage
11:00am – 4:00pm
Final Table Competition
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Final Table Judging
Main Stage
7:30pm – 9:00pm
Evening Fun with Chamber Ensemble of Osceola Arts
TBD
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Grand Tasting

Join us for the 3rd Annual Pink On Parade 5k as we walk, run and rally for women battling breast cancer in our community.

Date: Sunday, October 4 2015
Time: 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Cost: FREE

Visit www.pinkonparade.com for more information and to sign up today!

Run/Walk begins: 7:30am
– See more at: https://www.floridahospital.com/celebration-health/events/pink-parade-5k#sthash.YHfYDrc8.dpuf

NEW THIS YEAR! Pink on Parade will become the Pink on Parade 5k. This walk/run will be professionally timed and award the top three male and top three female finishers. Every walker and runner who finishes the race will receive a medal!

All proceeds from this fun, family-friendly event will provide hope and healing for patients battling breast cancer at Florida Hospital Celebration Health.

The Pink on Parade 5k takes participants along a beautiful route through the quaint Town of Celebration to rally for women battling breast cancer in our community. The start line is located outside the Florida Hospital Celebration Health Women’s Institute. Whether you choose to make this a leisurely stroll or a speedy run, your involvement raises support for the women in our community battling breast cancer. Gather up your friends and family and wear your pinkest pink attire. Strollers and pets on leashes are welcomed and encouraged*!

*Only strollers and pets on leashes are allowed for those participating as a walker. No strollers or pets are allowed as part of the timed 5k run.

Can’t join us in person for the race? Sign up to run our virtual 5k! It’s simple- register as a virtual runner and run a 5k wherever you are on October 4th. You can pick up your Pink on Parade shirt and medal from Florida Hospital Celebration Health starting October 5th!

Follow these four easy steps to start making an impact for women in our community:

1. Click the register button in the upper left hand corner of the page. Registration is just $35 per adult and $15 per child. Each registrant will receive a t-shirt and a personalized online giving page. Finishers will receive a medal. Team and family registration available. Don’t forget to prep your pinkest pink attire for the walk!

Shirt sizes are not guaranteed after 9/15/15, however we will do our best to accommodate everyone’s needs.

2. Let your friends know you are ready to pink it with a customized online giving page sharing your story, who you are walking for and why you support those battling breast cancer. Reach your $100 fundraising goal to earn a prize.

3. Spread the word to friends and family using your personalized online giving page social sharing tools and inspire them to make their generosity heal women in our community.

4. Encourage others to pink it up with you on October 4th by registering in the upper left hand corner and raising support for women battling breast cancer at Florida Hospital Celebration Health. – See more at: http://floridahospital.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=1135982&lis=0&kntae1135982=40535ec5070f4b6387e46cfbecc46e55#sthash.lJMXeccF.dpuf

Lunch & Learn is  June 10th, then we will be taking a break until September, join us!

The next Thriving in Place Lunch & Learn on June 10th will feature Monarcha Marcet from Adventure in Building, Inc. Monarcha will discuss “Ease of Use” in residential planning and renovation.

Also at June’s meeting, Lowe’s Home Improvement of Clermont will have a display table of easy home renovation items.

Join us at Town Hall 851 Celebration Avenue from 11:30am-1:00pm for lunch (cost is $5 per person at the door).

Please RSVP by calling the Celebration Foundation office at 407-566-1234.

Our annual Celebration summer camp will begin Monday, June 8, providing daily care for children ages 6-12, with exciting and interactive activities for all.

Parents/ guardians may sign-up their children for a variety of weeks, paying for one at a time or all up front.

More information on this summer’s scheduled field trips and information will be coming shortly!

When: on the second Friday of each month from 5- 9 p.m.

Where: at Celebration Town Hall parking lot, 851 Celebration Ave

During the free event, residents and guests can enjoy more than a dozen of the best food trucks in Central Florida who will come together and provide delicious eats! Enjoy great music, children-friendly activities, and family fun!

If your family has a hard time deciding on what to eat because everyone wants something different, this is the perfect choice for dinner! Everyone gets to choose what type of food they want… and it is a tough decision! Stop by on the second Friday of each month from 5- 9 p.m. at Celebration Town Hall parking lot, 851 Celebration Ave.

**Although tables and chairs are provided, it is recommended that you bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on, since this is a popular event and seating is limited.

May’s list of gourmet food trucks (schedule may change without warning): Kona Dog, Bellyfull Food Truck, Chillin N Grillin, Curbside Chef, Dixieland Diner, It’s All Greek to Me, Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream, Ole Aioli, Tastebuds, Tallulah’s by the Sea, The Pastami Project and CupKay’s Cakery. See you there!!

When: Saturday, May 2,  5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Where: Market Street

Free event to all. 50 artists, live music, and wine! Come on down and check out the wide array of jewelry, paintings, drawings, crafts and more while sipping on some nice wine and moving to the grooves of the Grimes Alley.

Enjoy walking the brick-lined streets of Celebration Town Center and spend time with family and friends.

Celebration’s downtown is a traditional retail and business district modeled after those found in small American towns. Retail shops, restaurants, a town hall, a post office, and offices  are among the downtown businesses. Many of these buildings are situated along a wide promenade circling a lake.

• Race day begins at 7am on Sunday, January 25, 2015
• Packet pick-up will be available Friday evening (5-8pm), Saturday (10am-6pm), and race morning (5:30-6:30am)
• Expo will be held Friday 5pm-8pm and Saturday (10am-6pm)

Visit http://www.CelebrationMarathon.com  to register

The Top Ten Reasons to Run the Town of Celebration Marathon & Half Marathon:

Enjoy some fresh baked pie with your friends and family. Better yet, why not pie-in-the-face someone you know? This year, we are adding a new “slice” to celebrating the heavenly dessert. Who doesn’t love a pie eating contest, “name that pie” blind taste testing contest, pie exchange (applications available at Town Hall), kids activities, and more!

‘Pie in the Face-Penny Wars’ will begin on January 3, 2015, and end on January 23. Jars will be placed in Town Hall with the name and picture of Celebration community leaders (see below). This is your opportunity to see your local police, deputy, school principal, high school coach, executive director and others get a pie in the face. Each person will designate a charity or organization that their “war pennies” will go toward.

Bring your pennies (nickels, dimes, and quarters, too) to Town Hall and place them in the jar of the person you want to see get pied. We will weigh all the jars at our Pie Day event at Lakeside Park.

Pie-me-in-the-Face Participants:

	Captain Andy Lang, Osceola County Sheriff’s Department Charity: Relay For Life
	Gloria Niec, Executive Director, The Celebration Foundation Charity: The Celebration Foundation
	Steve Waring, Executive Director, Celebration Town Hall Charity: Multiple Sclerosis of Central Florida

	Mytron Lisby, Celebration K-8 Principal Charity: Best Buddies (program for ESE students)
	Martin Brown, Aquatics Manager, Celebration Town Hall Charity: SPCA
	Chris Lavoie, Celebration High School Athletic Director Charity: Celebration High School Athletics Department Programs

Jerry Weiland, Osceola County Sheriff Office Charity: Special Olympics of Osceola County

Join us Friday, January 16 through Sunday, January 18 for the best deals in Town Center at the Annual Winter Sidewalk Sale! Enjoy discounts on winter merchandise. Great deals from your local merchants. Discounts vary from store to store.

Don’t miss out, come out and take advantage of discounts and deals you wont find anywhere else.