What's Happening in the Libraries of South Lake
Below are a few of the Free Family Fun Events at your Library.
Thursday, October 11
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Cagan Crossings Community Library (352-243-1840)
Pumpkins & Poetry
Reading and writing workshop with poet laureate Laura Sobbott...
Ron Johnson, an author and retired university professor, was the featured speaker at the September meeting of the South Lake County Historical Society. Mr. Johnson shared information about the history of the citrus industry in Lake County, “impact” freezes...
Submitted by the Animal League
RicRac is a Labrador Retriever Blend that is about 1 year old and is 56 pounds. RicRac loves playing in the water and will do best with an active family. He gets along with other...
County residents are invited to help combat mosquito populations and keep the community clean by participating in Tire Amnesty Day, held from 8 am – 5 pm on Saturday, November 3 at the Lake County Landfill, 13130 County Landfill...
Alan Hays, Lake County Supervisor of Elections, announces polling place changes which will be in effect for the upcoming General Election scheduled for . He is advising all voters to double check their voter information cards for current precinct...
Future of Transportation Summit will be held on Friday, October 12 at Clermont City Center, 620 W. Montrose St., at 8 am.
Join transportation officials and private industry experts for a unique half-day summit on how innovation is changing how...
Childhood cancer is the number one cause of death to children in the United States. The majority of children don’t lose their battle because of cancer but because of the treatment.
Brandy de Oliveira is a childhood cancer advocate and as...
On Thanksgiving morning, November 22, parkrun will be hosting a free 5K at 7:30 am at the trail near Lake Hiawatha Preserve. What better way to start a Thanksgiving morning!
Below are the results of Saturday, September 29 Event #251
During...
September’s SOUTH LAKE TABLET winner is Kim Dombroski! Kim will receive a Gift Certificate to Carrabba's Italian Grill.
To register in the October drawing, drop by our booth at during First Friday Food Trucks and Music on Montrose or visit...
The South Lake County Historical Society is pleased to announce its second annual Heritage Day Festival will be held on Saturday, November 3rd at Clermont’s Historic Village. Beginning at 10 am and ending at 4 pm the event is...
On Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 8, the following Lake County libraries will be closed to the public while staff performs an all day, in-house assessment of their inventories and collections to ensure smoother checkouts for patrons:
Astor County Library
Cagan Crossings Community...
Submitted by East Ridge High School Theatre Department
The East Ridge High School Theatre Department is staging our first show in The Barn Theater for this season in less than 1 month!
We are opening with The Bible: The Complete Word...
The 2018 season for the Clermont Performing Arts Center began on October 6 at 7:30 p.m. with An Evening with B.J. Thomas. The Grammy winner performed many of his pop, country, contemporary hits including his Oscar-winning song “Raindrops Keep...
The Clermont Downtown Partnership continues to host exciting new Downtown Clermont First Friday and Food Truck events with the next one planned for Friday night, October 5 from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm.
Great Music, Entertainment and Food: The nationally...
The City of Clermont Proclaims the Week of October 7 Through October 13 as FIRE PREVENTION WEEK.
The theme of this year's Fire Prevention Week is “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware – fire can happen anywhereTM” . The slogan serves to remind the...
The City of Minneola announced that it will be adding BMX and mountain bike tracks, a skate park, water park and outdoor exercise equipment to the existing ball field, basketball court, dog park and playground at the Minneola Trailhead...
Curious about Toastmasters? Attending a meeting is a great opportunity to learn what it’s all about. The club provides a safe, supportive and positive learning environment in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in...
Beta Theta, a chapter of ESA, is a service organization that has been helping meet the needs of the South Lake Community since 1979. This year Mike Conley Cornerstone Hospice was identified by Beta Theta for the importance of...
The South Lake Chamber of Commerce recently officiated at a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of Graces Kut Upz Hair & Nails.
Amanda Carter-Jeffries, the proud owner of the salon, said that the salon is offering a variety of beauty...
Submitted by: Laura Holley (VPK Teacher)
In light of current events of child abuse, it is important to focus on positive reinforced behaviors of children in the education system and in our households. Positively reinforced behaviors are more likely to...
Lake County Public Works is reminding residents to keep their storm drains clean to help minimize flooding and protect property.
Storm drains are designed to channel excess precipitation, in the form of runoff, away from the road and into the...
Lake-Sumter State College’s Continuing Education will offer the following courses in October and November.
Continuing Education courses are non-credit courses offered to support or enhance business, industry, government, and general recreation in the communities of Lake and Sumter Counties.
To register...
Lake-Sumter State College’s Continuing Education will offer informative health seminars at People’s Medical School. The seminars, presented in part with Florida Hospital Waterman, are presented by physicians and medical professionals offering insight into healthcare issues.
People’s Medical School is a...
It Started with Steve and Linda Smith
Steve Smith (Acknowledgement)
On a cool Sunday morning in January 2007 following church service in Clermont, Florida, my wife, Linda, and I met a man who would transform our lives forever.
Linda and I...
Homelessness is on the rise across the United States and one of the primary causes of homelessness is lack of affordable housing.
The scarcity of affordable housing is the primary factor causing and perpetuating homelessness in Florida.
At least 30 percent...
Woodwinds-Clermont celebrated its grand opening on Friday, September 27.
It was only a little over a year ago that city, county and state officials, along with members of the community, gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking of Woodwinds, an affordable apartment...
Submitted by the Animal League
Ghost is a male Husky Blend that is about 4 years old and is 47 pounds. He would do best in a single pet family, as he wants all your love to himself!
Come on out...
Gretel's Cross is a historical novel based on the true story of the family of Gretel Forner and of the times in which they lived. Genealogical research provided a family tree of the actual family tracing their lineage and relationships. ...
by Grant Mollett, M.Ed., East Ridge High School
Lakeland, Florida (September 29) - Flrunners.com was the company and website that brought Florida high school cross country into the Internet age. It has become the website through which Florida high school...
Kevin Grogan of Gear for Multisport recently interviewed Coach Kevin Boyle of Montverde Academy at the September South Lake Chamber of Commerce Breakfast.
Kevin Boyle is widely recognized nationally as one of the premier High School Basketball Coaches in the...
An envelope containing a threatening message and a white, powdery substance that is believed to be harmless was delivered to Groveland Elementary School late this afternoon.
The incident was immediately reported to authorities. The Groveland Police Department; fire departments from...
The City of Clermont announced the first meeting of its new youth council, a program aimed at giving south Lake County high-school students an opportunity to learn more about city government.
Clermont City Clerk Tracy Ackroyd Howe is the program...
Clermont Police Department will be hosting Lake County’s first “Break the Silence - Stop the Violence 5K” to benefit the Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties. The event will take place on Oct. 6, at Clermont’s Waterfront Park located...
Lake County Supervisor of Elections, Alan Hays, encourages Lake County citizens to register to vote by October 9th in order to be eligible to vote in the General Election on November 6th.
“Even though National Voter Registration Day was Tuesday,...
Here are just a few things happening in South Lake County. See the calendar of events for additional information.
September 28- October 28
Lake Catherine Blueberries
Sunn Hemp Scavenger Hunt Mazes and Pumpkin Patch
Lake Catherine Blueberries and Dark Forest Trail...
On October 2, the Clermont Police Department (CPD) will host its Annual 2018 National Night Out celebration. The event will be held at Waterfront Park at 100 3rd St, from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
National Night Out is a...
International Day of Peace was celebrated on Friday, September 21 at Minneola Charter Elementary with a “Pinwheels for Peace” project.
Each student, first through sixth grades, made a pinwheel in the Art and Science class. Students and faculty placed the...
Clermont Fire Chief Carle Bishop announced the recent promotion of Jennifer Pierce to the position of fire marshal.
The fire marshal oversees the fire prevention division, which includes the review of plans for fire protection and life safety, fire inspections,...
The Foundations for Education program in partnership with the South Lake Chamber will award five deserving high school students with a $1,000 scholarship this school year.
The student to receive the first Outstanding Student Leader Award of the 2018-2019 school...
Clermont City Council recently approved the city's 2019 budget. The millage rate remains the same, 4.2061, which is the rate used for the past three years. The city-wide budget is $148.8 million, which is $7.3 less than the current...
Imagine South Lake Charter and The Kiwanis Club celebrate Terrific Kids
KINDERGARTEN: Mason Specht, Pyper Flaugher, Maverick Reuter, Savannah Nixon, James Caffray, Siena Daun, Emma Nabozny, Ella Deonarine, Lyla O’Neal, Ilyas Belanaya, Cameron Gatto, Riley Fuller, Liam Gaffney, and Adeline...
Lost Lake Elementary School joined educators from around the world to “Rock Your School” event last Thursday, Sept. 20.
Get Your Teach On aims to increase student engagement by helping educators develop innovative ways of delivering content in a balance...
The South Lake County Historical Society is hosting its second annual Heritage Day Festival on Saturday, November 3rd. Come to Clermont’s Historic Village, 490 West Ave., Clermont, any time between 10 am and 4 pm and see people demonstrating...
Clermont Toastmasters held their annual Humorous Speech & Evaluation Contests on September 17. Eight contestants competed before a packed audience. It was a job well done by all of the contestants!
Congratulations to the winners of the Evaluation Contest:
1st...
Earlier this year, Clermont was chosen as one of five cities to host a Fondo Cycling Circuit USA (FCCUSA) event in which both recreational and competitive cyclists can compete in one of three distances: 30 miles, 50 miles or...
Shortly after opening day last Spring at the South Lake Little League Jamboree, nine-year-old Brody Strycharz suddenly passed away.
This year, on Saturday, September 22, the Strycharz family -Fran, Theresa, Tyler, and Kaylee -were recognized and played a part in a dedication...
Submitted by Clermont Waterfront parkrun
This weekend’s parkrun may have just seemed like an ordinary Saturday. But in fact, it marked a very special occasion. This Saturday’s race was the Clermont Waterfront parkun’s 250th event. Clermont Waterfront parkrun started on...
by Grant Mollett, M.Ed., East Ridge High School
Apopka (September 15) - The East Ridge High School girls varsity cross country team understands the importance of each and every one of its team members and their impact on the success...
This school year, Jennifer Waalewyn, the art teacher at Minneola Charter Elementary School, is creating an appreciation of art through creative projects. Students are learning about art history, painting, sculpting, drawing while discovering ART IS FUN!
Students and teachers at the...
The Montverde Academy Theatre Department proudly presents the first theatrical performance of the season titled, “She Loves Me,” based on Joe Masteroff’s book, with lyrics by Sheldon Harnick and music by Jerry Bock. The contemporary film, “You’ve Got Mail,”...