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Holiday Closure: Good Friday, April 2 

Participate in Your City

 
There are many different ways you can participate in your city government.  Here are some options for you to consider: 
 
Volunteer to be on an advisory board.  If you interested, you can fill out the Board Interest Form
 
Volunteer to assist your city with important programming and events.  Currently, there are opportunities to assist with Arts in April.  If you are interested, please contact tgerhartz@cwgdn.com 
 
Sign up for one of the many classes offered by the City of Winter Garden Parks and Recreation Department.
 
Participate in city meetings. Join us in the City Hall Commission Chambers at 6:30 pm on the dates listed below:
 
April 8* - City Commission Meeting
 
April 22* - City Commission Meeting

*The City has resumed in-person meetings.  However, due to ongoing concerns with the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are allowing remote connections to these meetings.  Please visit the links above if you’d like to register to attend virtually.  (Information on how to register will be posted approximately 1 week before the meeting date).

Long-Range Plan Update Underway

The City is currently in the process of updating the Long-Range Comprehensive Plan to comply with state guidelines and to ensure that the City has all the necessary public services to meet the demands of growth and preserve the City’s greenspace and quality of life.  The plan updates will be completed later this year.  If you would like to review the City’s current Long-Range plan, please click here City Plan 2020.

Tucker Ranch Health & Wellness Park Receives Major Grant

The City has received a $6 million grant from the West Orange Healthcare District to begin constructing this state of the art health and wellness park and farm at Tucker Ranch. This project will take a holistic approach focusing on mind, body and spirit and will create a culture of health and wellness for Winter Garden residents. Facilities will include parks, meditation gardens, a teaching farm, one-acre greenhouse, edible gardens, an outdoor teaching kitchen, farm store, retreat and community center, several pavilions, exercise trails and outdoor fitness areas that are connected to a regional trails system, camping areas and canoe/kayak launch.  This Health and Wellness Hub will provide programming, classes, pre and post-surgery therapy and training in all areas of health and wellness.  The park will be a center of collaboration for the many healthcare providers and organizations in West Orange County.  The Retreat Center will serve as the community center for the neighborhoods in the southern portion of the City. Below is a rendering of the new park showing the edible gardens, greenhouse and event lawn.

The Power of Your Voice -
Help Shape and Improve Winter Garden!

Did You Know…?

Celebrate the Arts in April

Love Local extends to the arts community, an integral part of our City’s local character. Look for opportunities to see, connect and create in April during this month-long celebration of the arts.  Please visit these free exhibits during the month of April:

The World Outside Exhibit – SOBO Art Gallery, 127 S. Boyd Street

Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am – 6 pm

Springtime in Winter Garden Exhibit – City Hall Gallery, 300 W. Plant Street

Open Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm

An Artistic Legacy Exhibit – Heller Hall, 21 E. Plant Street (April 17^th through May 1^st)

Open Thursday and Friday, 11 am – 3 pm

Find Your Way Home Exhibit – Winter Garden Heritage Museum, 21 E. Plant Street

Open Thursday and Friday, 11 am – 3pm

A Special Children's Beautiful Sights Exhibit will be open on April 17^th - Highland Building, 8 N. Highland Open Saturday April 17^th, 10 am - 3 pm 

Mark your calendar for SATURDAY, APRIL 17, to celebrate The World Outside with complimentary art activities and exhibitions, both indoors and outdoors, throughout downtown, followed by a ticketed fundraiser that evening. This community celebration and fundraiser includes over 20 indoor/outdoor venues and art activities. For more information, please visit the Official Arts in April Guide by going here.  

Winter Garden has many organizations dedicated to arts and culture. Here are seven ways to support local art in your community.  

1. Donate to a local arts charity
2. Become a member of a local arts organization
3. Attend local art events
4. Buy local art
5. Support local art programs and schools
6. Plan on attending one of the arts activities during the month of April
7. Buy a ticket to the Fundraiser Art Night VIP on April 17^th by clicking on wgart.org/vip/
 
You will receive an annual membership to the Winter Garden Art Association with your ticket purchase.

City Launches Phase Two of 
LOVE LOCAL Campaign

The Love Local campaign, launched by the City of Winter Garden last fall, continues in 2021 with a line-up of programs and activities to help small businesses recover from financial losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The intent of the Love Local campaign is to build awareness of the importance of shopping and dining local to support small business and community organizations that are vital to the City. 

From now through the summer, the campaign will include monthly activities and programs that support local businesses and community organizations:

April: Arts in April
May: Outdoor Dining Month featuring our unique restaurants throughout the City
June: Love Local Food celebrating local farmers, food artisans and vendors
June 5: A community celebration at the Winter Garden Farmers Market
July 2, 3 and 4: America’s Birthday celebration – honoring  our local heroes

To learn more, please visit The Love Local Campaign Continues

Spring into FUN with
PARKS & RECREATION!

Find dates, details and prices at: Parks and Recreation or call 407.656.4155.

*Please note that due to COVID19, all programs are tentative at this time.

Summer Day Camp Registration

Summer Day Camp 2021 is here! All current and previous participants may register online. If your camper has yet to participate in our program, prior to registration, please be sure to contact the Jessie Brock Community Center for assistance on creating an account at 407-656-4155.

COVID-19 Update

Register for a vaccine by going here: Vaccination Registration and Sites