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Thank You to the Volunteers and Supporters at the Pine Castle Community Clean-Up

May 25th, 2011

I would like to thank all the residents, neighbors, and businesses who came out on Saturday, May 21 to help us spruce up the Pine Castle area at our Community Clean-Up. We had a great turn out, rolled up our sleeves and got to work!

I would like to recognize the following organizations and departments for their generosity of their time:

The Pine Castle Safe Communities Preservation Association
Orange County Neighborhood Preservation and Revitalization Division
Orange County Solid Waste Division
Republic
Orange County Alternative Community Services
Orange County Animal Services
Orange County Code Enforcement
Orange County Environmental Protection Division
State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice
Cornerstone Academy
Cub Scouts
St. John Vianney
Residents of Pine Castle

I would like to thank the following businesses for their generous donations, helping to feed our hard workers:

Ale House
Bubbalou’s Lou’s Bodacious Bar-B-Q
Clemon’s Produce
CVS Pharmacy
Domino’s Pizza
House of Spice’s
LaSabrosa’s Bakery
Papa John’s Pizza
Plaza Tropical
Publix
Rossi’s Pizza
Save-A-Lot
Spanish Market
Victoriano’s Pizza
Winn-Dixie

If you are interested in holding a Community Clean-Up in your area of District 4, please contact Karri Simpson at 407-836-5881.

Pine Castle Crime Prevention Meeting

May 25th, 2011

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Please join Commissioner Jennifer Thompson, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Neighborhood Services, Code Enforcement, residents and businesses to discuss ways to work together to increase safety and deter crime in our community.

Crime Prevention Specialists will cover neighborhood watch initiatives, graffiti prevention, safety grants and how we can unite against crime.

Thursday, June 16th 2011
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Pine Castle Woman’s Club
5901 South Orange Avenue

Always report suspicious activity by contacting the Sheriff’s Office
Non-emergency #407-836-HELP (4357)
Emergency 911
Crime Line 1-800-423-TIPS (8177)

If you have any questions, please contact Karri Simpson at 407-836-5881 or karri.simpson@ocfl.net

Pine Castle Community Clean-Up

May 19th, 2011

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Please join me on Saturday, May 21 as we host a Community Clean-Up of Pine Castle!

Volunteers will arrive at 8:00am at Oak Ridge High School and work along neighborhood roadways north of Lancaster Road from South Orange Blossom Trail past South Orange Avenue.

Saturday, May 21st

8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.

Meet at Oakridge High School Bus Pavilion, 6000 Winegard Rd.

Residents To-Do on Friday, May 20

If you live within the clean-up boundaries, residents should clean up their yard, pick up any litter and place unwanted bulky items curbside. These items include: furniture, mattresses, appliances, etc. WE WILL NOT PICK-UP YARD WASTE, REFRIGERATORS OR AIR CONDITIONERS.

On Saturday, May 21, Clean-Up Day!

Volunteers should arrive at Oakridge High School Bus Pavilion at 8:00 a.m., where you will be provided with all the supplies you will need, including t-shirts, gloves and trash bags. Volunteers will pick up trash and debris along neighborhood roadways. A light breakfast will be served, followed by a lunch celebration at 11:00 a.m.

Orange County crews will pick up unwanted bulky items at residents curbside between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. After 11:00 a.m. residents are responsible for removal of any material or trash left curbside after the clean-up.