Category Archives: Youth

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Guest Editorial: Social Media Etiquette

Posted on May 7, 2015 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Editor’s Note: Parents: School’s out soon. You’re most likely in the midst of planning for summer camps of all sorts and vacation for your child(ren). That’s great! What about what they are doing online (when they say they are ‘bored’)? More … Continue reading →

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Second Quarter 2015 Focus: Family

Posted on April 22, 2015 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Photo credits: Top Row, Second from Left – Angelo Davis. Top Row, Third from Left – http://www.PhotobyRhonda.com At the end of the day, especially a rough one, what you have is your faith in God and the love and support … Continue reading →

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Bridging the Gap Community Forum April 9

Posted on April 2, 2015 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Florida Community Outreach (FCO) is sponsoring a forum April 9 for community leaders, business owners/operators and residents to get together and talk about resources available in the community. Get there! Get involved! You never know: The help you need may be … Continue reading →

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Gathered Together to Pray and Reflect on the Lives of Men Who Made a Difference

Posted on February 9, 2015 by OrlandoCommunityNews

About a thousand or so people showed up for the 24th Annual Arthur “Pappy” Kennedy Prayer Breakfast at First Baptist Church of Orlando. Held on the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, the prayer breakfast sold out again this year, … Continue reading →

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First Quarter 2015 Focus: Prayer

Posted on January 31, 2015 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Seems two things are needed for effective prayer: faith in God, to whom we pray and a humble posture. The idea of prayer is that of an individual knowing they need help. They know that the help comes from a source … Continue reading →

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Youth Get Chance to See “Selma” For Free

Posted on January 17, 2015 by OrlandoCommunityNews

This is what I’m talking about: Young people in Central Florida can go see Selma, the movie, for free over this Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend, thanks to some local Black business leaders. Parents – take them! It … Continue reading →

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Orlando Community News: 2015

Posted on January 15, 2015 by OrlandoCommunityNews

I’m more motivated than ever to tell the world about the good things happening in our front/back yards! It’s not all bad news. Yes, we know there is bad news…an overwhelming amount it seems, at times. Orlando Community News (OCN) … Continue reading →

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Christmas Blessings from Orlando Community News

Posted on December 23, 2014 by OrlandoCommunityNews

It’s Advent season and soon we will celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, the coming of our Lord and Saviour! I am praying for each one of you – that you are blessed during this season and all of your days, … Continue reading →

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Jazz In the Hills – Another Treat in Pine Hills

Posted on October 6, 2014 by OrlandoCommunityNews

From the Editor’s Desk: Another cool entertainment event has landed in Pine Hills and I think it’s a sign of great things to come! It’s Greater Orlando CARES’ Jazz in the Hills Educational Day and Jazzy Chic Reception. Kudos to … Continue reading →

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Night Out! Catalina Park

Posted on August 5, 2014 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Get to know your neighbors! National Night Out happening Tuesday, August 5, in neighborhoods throughout Orange County, including Catalina Park/Katherine Avenue from 5:30 – 8 p.m. National Night Out is to build partnerships between communities and the local police to … Continue reading →

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