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Wayne Densch YMCA Kicks Off Annual Fundraising Campaign

Posted on March 22, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

There are few places a whole family can go for recreation, exercise and plain ol’ fun. The Wayne Densch YMCA (WDY) in Pine Hills is one of those places. While the WDY serves about a thousand individuals every year, the organization needs help … Continue reading →

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“Pep Rally” to kick off Scholarship Campaign Thursday, March 21 Pine Hills Area YMCA

Posted on March 20, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

You will see more than people working out this Thursday evening at the Wayne Densch YMCA Family Center in Pine Hills. You will hear music and see some young people marching to the beat. That’s when organizers plan a Youth … Continue reading →

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Black History Month Event to Feature Natalie Jackson as Guest Speaker

Posted on February 21, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Mark your calendar. The Greater Orlando CARES organization is sponsoring a Black History Month event this Sunday, February 24, with Attorney Natalie Jackson as the guest speaker. The event, starting at 4 p.m., will take place at the Well of Hope … Continue reading →

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OCN Selects Its First “Pine Hills Heroes”

Posted on January 25, 2013 by OrlandoCommunityNews

January 24, 2013 (Orlando, FL) — Ever since Orlando Community News launched online(May 2011), people have been spotted often around town working, trying to make a difference in the Pine Hills community. Take Kelvin L. Cobaris, newly appointed senior pastor of Livingston … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas from Yours Truly

Posted on December 23, 2012 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Let’s Celebrate Christmas for What it is “Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Then Joseph … Continue reading →

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Distractions from the real work: Is it time to make some calls?

Posted on November 15, 2012 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Opinion Here comes more drama out of Washington, less than two weeks after the re-election of President Barack Obama and within a few days of the start of Congress. I wish our leaders would lay aside the politics for such … Continue reading →

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In Case You Missed It: President Barack Obama Re-elected

Posted on November 9, 2012 by OrlandoCommunityNews
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Orange County: Elections Office open for Absentee Ballots Sunday, Nov. 4

Posted on November 4, 2012 by OrlandoCommunityNews

If you live in Orange County, you may have one last opportunity to vote BEFORE GENERAL ELECTION DAY: Supervisor of Elections Bill Cowles is allowing ABSENTEE BALLOT VOTING only, on tomorrow Sunday, Nov. 4, at the elections office from 10 … Continue reading →

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“Souls” Vote Early, Despite Changes to FL Election Law

Posted on October 28, 2012 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Orange County, FL (October 28,2012) — Some came to vote in person. Some came to vote by turning in their absentee ballot. Some brought other people to vote. Others just showed up to support the effort. A few came to document and … Continue reading →

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Early Voting at Public Libraries, Election Offices Starts This Saturday, Oct. 27

Posted on October 25, 2012 by OrlandoCommunityNews

Registered voters can vote early and avoid historically long lines at their polling places on General Election Day and any confusion as well, in light of new polling places and longer than normal election ballots. They can vote at any Early Voting … Continue reading →

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