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The City of Ocoee will host its
Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday,
April 3rd at the Jim Beech Recreation
Center located at 1820 A.D. Mims Rd.
Join us for a fun-filled event with
exciting activities, bounce on the
slides, and play games with the clowns,
including the traditional Easter egg
hunt. Children 12 years old and younger
will scramble for over 8,000 Easter eggs
filled with candy, prizes and much more!
The children also get an opportunity to
meet the Easter Bunny. For more
information, please contact
407-905-3180.
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Fun and Free Event! World Laughter Day
This year's World Laughter Day
celebration held on May 3rd, 2009 was a
great success. The Community came out to
laugh together to promote friendship,
brotherhood and peace through laughter
at the Jim Beech Recreation Center. It
was fun for all ages!
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BIG ORANGE GAMES
The City of Ocoee Parks and
Recreation Department recently held the
2009 Big Orange Games on May 2nd at
Ocoee High School. The Big Orange Games
are Track and Field Events for the
Physically Challenged and Autistic
ranging in events from the softball
throw to the 100 yard dash.
Approximately 70 athletes from Ocoee,
Apopka, Orlando, Gainesville, and other
surrounding cities in Central Florida
area participated in the games. After
the events were finished, Athletes and
Volunteers were treated to hot dogs and
hamburgers provided by Sysco Foods. The
City of Ocoee would like to thank the
Winter Garden Elk’s Lodge, West Orange
Civitan Group, Ocoee High School, and
all the other volunteers for making this
event a success once again.
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July is National Parks and
Recreation Month
Saturday, July 18th
The City of Ocoee and the National
Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
proclaim July as Recreation and Parks
Month. Since 1985, the NRPA has
designated the month of July as a way to
celebrate each city's summer programming
as well as a time to pull their
communities together to volunteer, and
get involved in great outdoor family
activities. Research shows that 75% of
Americans live within two miles of a
public park or recreation facility and
more than 75% of the population takes
advantage of their local parks and
recreation facilities; this amounts to a
about 192 million people visiting
annually.
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The City of Ocoee’s Parks and Recreation
Department’s “Splish Splash Summer Bash” on July 18 was
an enjoyable and successful event for both residents and
employees.
With an attendance of over 300 guests, along with
prizes, water slide, inflatable bouncer, and other fun
activities for family and friends, the summertime
weather didn’t slow these residents down one bit. With
all the free food and amazing activities that took
place, this event was definitely a summer bash with a
lot of splish splash.
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Founders Day Festival
Jam Packed With Fun and Live Entertainment!
October 9 & October 10, 2009
Just how much fun can you handle in
two days?
Founders Day is Friday, October 9,
2009 from 6:00 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. - 9:00
p.m.
There is music, food, games, rides,
historical exhibits, arts and crafts,
classic cars, a fishing tournament, a
bicycle fest, and lots, lots, more! The
highlight of the 2-day event is the FREE
concerts on Friday and Saturday.
Preferred Seating tickets are now
available for purchase! The cost for
Preferred Seating will be $25.00 for one
night and $40.00 for both nights. For
more information, please contact Jamie
Meeks at 407-905-3180 ext. 5010 or email
jmeeks@ci.ocoee.fl.us
More information to come regarding
the Founders Day Golf Tournament and 5K
Walk.
Poker Run - October 3, 2009. For
more information please contact the
Ocoee Police Department 407 905-3160
ext. 3316.
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Haunted House Halloween Event
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The City of Ocoee’s Parks and Recreation
Department wants to thank everyone who attended
their second annual Haunted House event on
October 29 and 30, at 951 Ocoee-Apopka Road.
More than 2,000 spooked guests attended the
2-day event. There were games, prizes, bouncers,
hay rides and other fun activities for family
and friends. A collection of non-perishable food
from guests was donated to the West Orange
Christian Service Center, which will be used for
families in need this holiday season. Overall,
it was an enjoyable and successful event for
both residents and employees.
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City of Ocoee Santa's Winter Wonderland
The City of Ocoee’s Parks and Recreation
Department wants to thank everyone who attended
their second annual Santa’s Winter Wonderland on
December 12, at the Jim Beech Recreation Center,
located at 1820 A.D. Mims Road. Santa's Winter
Wonderland had an attendance of over 500 guests
and the movie had over 200 guests. Overall, it
was an enjoyable and successful event for both
residents and employees.
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For more information, call the Parks and Recreation
office at 407-905-3180 or visit
www.ocoee.org.
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Jeff Hayes |
Parks & Recreation Director |
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