David Holzmann

There's not a better way to close out your July 4th weekend than with the Blood:Water Mission Benefit concert with Shane and Shane. The concert and everything but the food are FREE. Donations are encouraged to raise funds to provide clean water through Blood:Water Mission. Here's a flyer you can download and print to pass out to your friends and in the community.

WHERE: Avalon Park Bandshell (click here for directions)

WHEN: Gates open at 5:30pm, Concert begins at 6:30pm.

ACTIVITIES: Bounce Houses, carnival games, rock-climbing wall and much more!

FOOD: Barnies Coffee and Uncle Louie G's will be there offering food and drinks during the event.

WHAT TO BRING: Feel free to bring lawn chairs and blankets - there are no seats in the park.

Don't forget the reason for the concert - we're asking every to bring a generous gift for the benefit. Donations will be collected at the event, or you can give online through C3 Church by designating your contribution to "Africa - Well Project"

The first $3,000 will go toward a well. After that, they will cover the costs for the Activities. Then, any donations above and beyond that will go toward more wells.

This event is co-sponsored by C3 Church, Barnies Coffee & Tea, and Uncle Louie G's Italian Ice & Ice Cream.

According to this article in the Orlando Business Journal, everyone who goes to Chick-Fil-A on March 12th, 19th, and 26th and repeats the phrase: "I can take the heat," will be entitled to one of their new spicy chicken sandwiches for free. It's not clear if this is restricted to Orlando stores, Florida stores, or if it's nationwide.

They've been test-marketing the sandwich in Jacksonville and Baltimore, and now say they want to get others to try it as well. So, if you're hungry for a spicy chicken sandwich, stop by Chick-Fil-A on a Wednesday in March and let them know you "can take the heat."

There will be bounce houses, a rock wall, train rides, games, prizes, cake walk, silent auction, music, food, and much more! All proceeds will benefit the Moss Park PTA.

This 1st Annual Community Carnival will take place on Friday, March 7th from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. at:

9301 North Shore Golf Club Road, Orlando, 32832. (Map)

The East Orlando Chamber of Commerce is hosting a community-wide, town-hall style forum for East Orlando to discuss how to make the vision of Innovation Way a reality. Specific topics to be discussed include: transporation, schools, health care, public safety and other issues.

Date: Thursday, March 13, 2008

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Stoneybrook Golf Club East - 2900 Northampton Ave., Orlando, FL 32828 (Map)

Cover Charge: Free

For more information see the EOCC website or contact Annie Winterbottom of the EOCC. Phone: (407) 277-5951