Category Archives: Youth
Bridging the Gap Community Forum April 9
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
First Quarter 2015 Focus: Prayer
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
Youth Get Chance to See “Selma” For Free
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
Orlando Community News: 2015
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
Christmas Blessings from Orlando Community News
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
Jazz In the Hills – Another Treat in Pine Hills
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
Night Out! Catalina Park
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
OCN’s Third Year: Greater Works Ahead!
Hello Orlando Community News Supporters and Visitors! We are celebrating – first, another year for Orlando Community News online (#3 on May 14) and second, the recent milestone of reaching 10,000 views (in the United States and several other … Continue reading
Get Ready for “The Show” – Spring Mania 2014
Of all the live shows you attend in Central Florida, let this be one of them. Trust: It’s called “mania” for a reason. In its fourth year, the Spring Mania, presented by Fla’Vore Productions, will keep your eyes glued to … Continue reading