Orlando Celebrates 150th Anniversary with Volunteer Events Throughout the City

The City, Keep Orlando Beautiful, and its community partners have organized a diverse array of service activities to get residents involved in the 150th celebration.

ORLANDO, Fla. — In honor of its 150th anniversary, the City of Orlando, Keep Orlando Beautiful, and community partners have organized a diverse array of “meaningful service activities” for residents to get involved in the celebration.

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Opportunities are available in each of the city’s six districts. In a recent press release, the City invites all residents to participate: “Whether you’re passionate about supporting our seniors, beautifying our neighborhoods, or helping to fight hunger, there’s a way for you to make a difference.”

The volunteer opportunities for each district are listed below:

  • District 1: Hygiene Kit & Blanket Packing with District 1 Commissioner Jim Gray and Heart of Florida UW
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Vista Lakes Club House, 8841 Lee Vista Boulevard
  • District 2: Engaging Seniors & Preserving Memories with Seniors First with District 2 Commissioner Tony Ortiz and Seniors First, Inc. of Central Florida
    • 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Engle Wood Neighborhood Center, 6123 La Costa Drive #2931
  • District 3: Food Sorting & Packing with District 3 Commissioner Robert Stuart and One Heart for Women and Children
    • 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Edgewater High School, 3100 Edgewater Drive
  • District 4: Mills 50 Community Litter Cleanup with District 4 Commissioner Patty Sheehan and The Center - Orlando
    • 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • The Center Orlando, 946 North Mills Avenue
  • District 5: Food Bank Donation Sorting with District 5 Commissioner Shan Rose and Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida
    • 8:15 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, 411 Mercy Drive
  • District 6: Eagle Nest Park Cleanup with District 6 Commissioner Bakari F. Burns and Keep Orlando Beautiful
    • 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Eagle Nest Park, 5165 Metrowest Boulevard

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