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July 2022

Please note that the ALL AMERICAN KIDS PARADE & PANCAKE BREAKFAST and the PARTY IN THE PARK FIREWORKS DISPLAY will be held on MONDAY, JULY 4. 

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Holiday Office Closure &
NO Solid Waste Collection Services
for Independence Day


  • All City Government Offices will be closed on Monday, July 4.

  • There will be NO Collection Services for trash, recycling, yard waste, or bulk items on Monday, July 4. Services will resume on your next scheduled collection day.

Click here for a yearly Solid Waste Holiday Collection Schedule.

If you have any questions, please call 407.656.2256.

Red, White and Blue Americana

City Booming with Fourth of 
July Celebrations


The City will host multiple FREE community celebrations to commemorate America’s birthday. From live music and a parade to a patriotic movie, fireworks show, and more, there is something for all ages!

Downtown is decorated red, white and blue so come out to stroll, shop, and dine with the backdrop of patriotic colors. Perfect for holiday photos!

Click here to learn more about the City’s Fourth of July Festivities:

Red, White, & Blues on the Plaza
Friday, July 1: 7:00-9:00 pm
Centennial Plaza, Downtown Winter Garden

The Grimes Alley Blues Band will usher in the  holiday weekend singing the blues.

Farmers Market Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 2: 8:00 am-1:00 pm
Downtown Pavilion, 104 S. Lakeview Avenue

Visit the market for some good old-fashioned fun including a vendor booth patriotic decorations contest, live music, kids’ crafts, lawn games, and one-stop shopping for your holiday barbecue.

All American Kids Parade & Pancake Breakfast
Monday, July 4
Pancake Breakfast, 8:00 am (Kids eat free, $5 donation for adults)
Parade Kick-off at 10:00 am (Line up at 9:45 am)
Masonic Lodge, 230 W. Bay Street

Decorate your bike, scooter, or your walking shoes and join us for a red, white, and blue stroll through Downtown Winter Garden! Immediately prior to the parade, kids eat free at a Pancake Breakfast ($5 donation for adult meals). Kids' activities and free decorations available.

Film Screening of History Speaks: Diary of a Generation
Monday, July 4
Two Showings: 11:00 am and 1:15 pm
Garden Theatre, 160 W. Plant Street

The feature film, History Speaks: Diary of a Generation, makes a stop at the exquisite Garden Theatre during its national tour. The documentary highlights the “Greatest Generation” telling their stories on how ordinary people become extraordinary when faced with the realities of living in a world at war. A Q&A with its local filmmaker will follow the second screening.
 
Party in the Park Fireworks Display
Monday, July 4
Festivities (live music, games, crafts, vendors) start at 6:00 pm
Fireworks, 9:15 pm
Newton Park, 29 W. Garden Avenue

Keep your eyes on the sky for one of the best firework displays in West Orange County. Live music, games, crafts, food, vendors, and fun for all ages! Parking available at several locations on North Dillard Street. Bring a chair, blanket, or have a seat on the grass for this annual Winter Garden tradition! No personal fireworks nor alcohol permitted.

Fireworks over Lake Apopka



Reminder about Fireworks Usage


Recreational use of fireworks is legal only on Independence Day, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day, per Florida Statute 791.08.

Flex Spaces Available in the North Boyd Street Parking Lot

North Boyd Street Parking Lot Has Flex Spaces


The new North Boyd Street Parking Lot has an area of flex spaces that front Main Street. These spaces allow for parallel parking of 2-3 golf carts or one vehicle.

In addition, the City-owned parking lot has 117 vehicle parking spaces and 7 golf cart spaces allowing for increased parking options in downtown.

Bloom & Grow Garden Society Kicks Off
“PLANT IT PINK”

Pink trumpet tree

The Bloom & Grow Garden Society kicked off their 25th anniversary project, PLANT IT PINK, with the planting of three pink trumpet trees at Jessie Brock Community Center. The yearlong project is dedicated to Winter Garden Mayor John Rees in recognition of his love of trees and his extraordinary service to our beloved community.
 
Sponsored by Duke Energy, the program includes the planting of nearly 300 pink trumpet trees (Handroanthus impetiginosus) throughout Winter Garden. The hope is that the community blossoms with pink trumpet flowers every spring reminiscent of how Washington, DC is known for its blooming cherry blossoms. At maturity, the trees extend 20-30 feet tall.
 
In addition to the trees at Jessie Brock Community Center, the PLANT IT PINK project encompasses the following:

  • A pink trumpet tree (8-10 ft.) planted at each of the 25 West Orange County schools in honor their graduating class (12 of which have already been planted).
  • 250 (3-gallon) pink trumpet trees given to Winter Garden residents in a tree giveaway in October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To enter the giveaway, click here and scroll down to complete entry form.
  • Ceremonial trees planted at Duke Energy Headquarters in Winter Garden in appreciation of their sponsorship, as well as at area health care facilities.
Tree Dedication
Mayor John Rees, along with City Manager Jon Williams and Duke Energy Operations Director Christopher Bowman, assist Bloom & Grow Garden Society members in planting three pink trumpet trees on June 20 at Jessie Brock Community Center in recognition of the strong partnership between the Society and the City.
East Winter Garden Plan

More than 100 people participated in the City’s East Winter Garden charrettes held June 2-4. The City worked side-by-side with community residents to develop plans to enhance the East Winter Garden area. The meetings included an East Winter Garden Plan Update & Hands-On Design Session and a Block-by-Block Open Design Studio, which cumulated into a Wrap-Up Presentation outlining the findings of the meetings and a plan of action.

Click here to view the Wrap-Up Presentation. 

To view photos of the meetings and to stay informed about redevelopment of East Winter Garden, visit www.planeastwintergarden.com.

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City’s FY2022/23
Budget Process Commences


Starting every July, the City formulates its next fiscal year budget. The budget serves as the primary tool in allocating resources to programs and services. 
 
The City’s annual budget indicates community priorities, projected revenues and costs, as well as long-range planning. Development of the annual budget reflects a strategic plan and considers the needs and priorities of the citizens, business leaders, and employees. The City is affected by today’s inflationary environment, just as everyone is as well. With this mind, the City will prioritize and closely evaluate all existing and potential projects, programs, and services when formulating the City’s FY2022/23 budget.
 
The three steps of the budget process are development, review/approval, and implementation:

Development

The first step of the budget preparation process is identifying budget objectives and operating budget requests. The Finance Director and City Manager meet with department directors in the month of July to go over budget requests. The department requests are compiled into a proposed budget. Following these meetings, a proposed budget is drafted.

Review & Approval

The proposed budget is presented to the City Commission for review. Each member of the Commission will review the budget in detail and hosts a public budget workshop and information session for public input at the end of August. The Commission workshop provides a forum for finalizing spending plans, the proposed millage rate, and policy issues before the final budget hearings in September. After community input and review, the City Commission will adopt the budget. Approving of the annual budget is conducted at the annual public budget hearings held in September.

Implementation

Following Commission approval of the final spending plan, the Finance Department staff will prepare the adopted budget for distribution and post an electronic copy on the City’s website. The budget for the upcoming year becomes effective October 1st and the spending plan, as authorized by the Commission, is implemented throughout the fiscal year, ending September 30th.  For a copy of the current year FY2021/22 budget, please click here. 

Visitor Map and Trail Guide


New City Guides
To Plan Summer Outings


If you are looking for summer adventures right in your hometown, then two new brochures produced by the City can serve as handy reference guides to plan fun outings. 

Your Pocket Guide to West Orange Trail outlines the West Orange Trail stations and parks stretching west from Clermont and northeast to Apopka. It includes top things to see along the trail and highlights the many amenities and recreational venues in downtown Winter Garden. 

The City of Winter Garden, FL, Visitors Map is a colorful, compact guide that unfolds to a ledger-size map of historic downtown. It features a directory of attractions, nature parks, and recreational amenities, as well as a list of shops and restaurants.

The guides are free and available in the lobby of City Hall, 300 W. Plant St., during operating hours.

REGISTER FOR A WATER PLANT TOUR

Coming up August 12 & 13

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Do you ever wonder how the water in your home is always there when you need it?  You can learn more about your H2O with a tour of the Winter Garden Water Plant. Find out how water travels from the source to your faucet. You will also learn how the Utilities Division keeps the water safe and free of germs, and how they make the water taste so good!  

Tours are scheduled for Friday, August 12, and Saturday, August 13, at 10:00 am. Tours are free, but you must register in advance. If popular, additional tours will be scheduled.  

To register or for more information, call 407.877.5193 or email dcorbus@cwgdn.com

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New Annual Water Quality Report is Available


The 2021 Annual Water Quality Report was mailed to all City utility customers with the June bill.
 
The City of Winter Garden Water Treatment & Pumping Division had no monitoring or reporting violations in 2021. For questions about the report or your water utility, please contact David Jones, Chief Water Plant Operator: 407.656.4111 ext. 2017, djones@cwgdn.com.
 
Click here to view the report. 

OC Fertilize Responsibly

Orange County Enacts New Fertilizer Ordinance
Skip the Nitrogen Fertilizer During Summer


Per the new Orange County Fertilizer Management Ordinance, NO fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorous may be applied in Orange County from June 1 through September 30. This rule applies to City of Winter Garden residents.
 
The ordinance, commenced on June 1, 2022, applies to all areas of property covered by lawn, turf, and landscape plants. The rules enforce fertilizing responsibly to protect local springs, lakes, and rivers.
 
From October 1 – May 31, fertilizers containing nitrogen are permitted; however, they must contain at least 65% slow release nitrogen.
 
Click here for more information about the fertilizer guidelines for residents, commercial and institutional applicators, and retail businesses, as well as educational tools and resources. 

Mobile Citizen App.


Mobile Citizen App can be used for Hurricane-Related Requests
Download the App Today


It’s hurricane season and the Mobile Citizen app is another convenient way to reach the City to have non-emergency hurricane and storm disaster requests serviced.
 
If you see a fallen tree blocking a roadway; street flooding; traffic signal outages; damages to power lines, light poles, street signs, etc.; or if you need extra sandbags, be sure to select the Hurricane/Storm Disaster service option on the app to route your concern properly. Remember, for all emergencies, dial 9-1-1.  

Additionally, your Mobile Citizen App is the easiest connection point for reporting general service needs like a pot hole, broken sidewalk, missed trash pick-up, etc.
 
Scan the QR code provided to download the FREE Mobile Citizen App from Apple Store or Google Play to your personal device so you will have this communications tool handy for the next hurricane event.

Hurricane Preparedness - Are You Ready?
Mobile Citizen App. QR Code
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City is Hiring:
911 Dispatchers, Parks Workers, Skilled Trades, Solid Waste Drivers, & Utilities Positions – TRAINEES & EXPERIENCED

The City currently has great career opportunities available for those with EXPERIENCE and for TRAINEES. The City offers competitive wages and full-time employees are eligible for generous benefits, pension, & tuition reimbursement plan. Click here to review all available positions and for additional information on position responsibilities and minimum qualifications. Several examples of our career opportunities include:

PUBLIC SAFETY:

  • 911 Dispatchers (Full-time): Experienced or Trainees to coordinate incoming calls for service with Police resources, assess/prioritize calls, dispatch Officers, maintain/monitor Officer responses, conduct/enter inquiries, relay information, and help with lifesaving instructions. Full-time new hires are eligible for a $2,000 sign-on bonus!!

PARKS:

  • Parks Workers (Full-Time): Needed to perform grounds keeping and landscape maintenance of City parks, grounds, and facilities. Responsibilities include use of equipment to install, care for, and maintain turf, shrubs, trees, ground cover, plant containers, and seasonal plantings. Performs irrigation maintenance as needed. Assists with preparation, set-up and removal of decorations for special events, including holiday events. Performs custodial services at parks and other City owned facilities and buildings. Must have experience with the use of landscape equipment and performing manual labor. 

FACILITIES:

  • Skilled Trades Workers (Full-time & Stand-by):  Experienced in some or all of the following:  Maintenance, repair/troubleshoot main cooling/heating and humidity systems, CRACT (Computer Room Air Conditioners), and refrigeration units; electrical systems, PDU’s, emergency generators, circuit breakers, motor control centers, and control circuits; and plumbing pumps, valves, sprinkler/riser systems, piping and new fixtures. 

PUBLIC SERVICES:

  • Solid Waste Drivers (Full-time):  Requires Florida CDL Class B to pick up and haul garbage and refuse, experienced in using some/all of the following:  Commercial Front End Loader, Rear End Loader, ASL, Boom Truck, Container Delivery Truck, & Roll off Truck. Scheduling flexibility is essential, as routes may require varying schedules including early morning, weekend, etc.
  • Utilities Collection Field Technicians & Distribution Field Technicians (Full-time): Experienced or Trainees to perform physically demanding work (have/obtain a Florida CDL Class B) while using light and/or heavy equipment.  Locates water mains and valves and installs, relocates, replaces, repairs & maintains gravity sewer lines, force mains, manholes, service connections, water mains, fire hydrants, gate valves, etc. related to water and wastewater systems. Must be available and able to answer emergency or service calls after normal working hours.

International Plastic Bag Free Day — July 3


July 3 is International Plastic Bag Free Day, a global initiative to help eliminate the use of plastic bags. Though plastic bags may seem convenient, they are a huge strain on the environment. They stay in our landfills and pollute our waterways. It can take up to 500 years for plastic bags to disintegrate!  

How to Observe the Holiday:

  1. Stop using plastic bags. Wherever you are on July 3 – a grocery store, park, or restaurant - make sure not to use and do not ask for any plastic bags. Use reusable bags, if needed.
  2. Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle! If you have plastic bags lying around, do not throw them away. Use them as extra trash bags!
  3. Practice your green thumb. Use the day to help the earth. You can plant a new tree or some nice flowers. The planet and the wildlife around your home will thank you.
For more information, call 407.877.5193.

Art in Public Places

City Hall Premieres New Exhibit
At the Movies: Winter Garden’s Silver Screens


July 1 - August 31
 
For over a century, residents have enjoyed cinematic fare and more at a variety of venues, from the days of Norma Shearer’s silent films through today’s high tech live performances. Presented by the Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, the exhibit features photographs that bring to life the history of Winter Garden’s theaters.
 
Art in Public Places Gallery at City Hall
Monday – Friday | 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
300 W. Plant Street

Fridays on the Plaza


Live Music Every Friday


Catch live music every Friday night from 7:00-9:00 pm in the center of Downtown at Centennial Plaza.

This month’s Fridays on the Plaza musical line-up:

  • July 1 - Grimes Alley Blues Band (Blues) -- Kick off Fourth of July Weekend with Red, White & Blues on the Plaza
  • July 8 - Brian and Hannah (Pop, Jazz, Rock)
  • July 15 - Watkins Duo (Acoustic, 70s & 80s)
  • July 22 - Tree Frogs (Classic Hits, 70s & 80s)
  • July 29 - Orlando Gentleman of Jazz (Jazz)

SUMMER FUN with
PARKS & RECREATION!

Yoga Class

Click here for a list of Parks & Recreation programs, classes, sports leagues, as well as additional details about offerings below. Questions, call 407.656.4155.

Programs are held at the Jessie Brock Community Center, 310 N. Dillard Street, unless noted otherwise. Click here to register.

Umpires and Scorekeepers Needed

The City of Winter Garden is currently looking for paid Adult Slowpitch USSSA Softball Umpires and Scorekeepers to participate in games at Braddock Park (13460 Lake Butler Blvd.) and Veterans Memorial Park (420 S. Park Ave.) on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings. Experience for these roles is preferred but not mandatory. Training will be provided. These positions are open to ages 18 and up.

For more information on these positions, please contact the Winter Garden Parks and Recreation office at 407.656.4155 or email recinfo@ cwgdn.com.


ATHLETIC PROGRAMS

Registrations may close early due to limited availability.


USSSA Softball - Adult Fall League

Snag a line drive, make a diving catch, and crush a game winning homerun in our adult softball leagues. Church, Men’s and Co-ed leagues offered. 

Returning Teams Registration* | July 5 – July 29 
New Teams Registration | July 18 – July 29
League begins the week of August 15
Monday – Thursday Games | 6:45 pm, 7:45 pm, & 8:45 pm 
$460 per team for season
Braddock Park, 13460 Lake Butler Blvd. / Veterans Memorial Park, 420 S. Park Ave.

*A returning team is classified as a team that has participated in any of our softball leagues within one of the past three consecutive seasons. 


Kickball - Adult Fall League

Your favorite game during grade school recess just turned into your weeknight get together. Come out and KICK IT with our co-ed league.

Registration | July 5 – July 29
League begins August 18
Thursday Games | 6:45 pm, 7:45 pm, & 8:45 pm
$300 per team for season
Braddock Park, 13460 Lake Butler Blvd.

Super Soccer Stars

Super Soccer Stars is a soccer development program for children 18 months - 3 years old. All classes teach soccer skills in a fun, non-competitive, and educational environment. Through our age-specific curriculum, we use soccer to nurture and build self-confidence and teamwork. Each session lasts four weeks, with new sessions starting each month. 

Saturdays beginning July 9 and August 6 
18 – 24 months | weekdays 5:15 – 5:45 pm, weekends 10:00 - 10:30 am
2 – 3 years | weekdays 5:50 – 6:35, weekends 10:40 - 11:20 am 
$56 City Residents / $64 Nonresidents

Youth & Adult Tennis Lessons

Highly skilled instructor brings years of experience and knowledge to participants. Class space is limited, advance registration required. Private lessons available upon request. 


Tuesday and Thursdays | Classes begin at 9:30 am and are held every hour 
3-week session beginning July 18 (2 classes per week)
5 years and older
Chapin Station Park, 501 Crown Point Cross Rd.
Pee Wee Resident Rate $70 / Nonresident $75, per session
Adult Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced Resident Rate $120 / Nonresident $128, per session

WELLNESS CLASSES


Boot Camp with Brad

Looking for cardio and strength training exercises that utilize both weights and body weight? Join this bi-weekly boot camp to learn how to develop a more physically healthy body and the mental well-being that comes with exercise. 

Mondays and Thursdays | 5:00 – 5:50 pm
16 years and older
$16 City Residents / $18 Nonresidents, per class$55 City Residents / $65 Nonresidents, per month (8 classes)

Gentle Yoga

Great for beginners or anyone that wants to learn the basics of yoga. Yoga involves stretching and strengthening exercises, breathing techniques, and relaxing meditation.

Tuesdays | 7:15 – 8:15 pm
16 years and older
$9 City Resident / $10 Nonresident, per class
$32 City Residents / $36 Nonresident, per month



Garden Theatre


Garden Theatre

160 W. Plant Street

                                   407.877.4736

                               gardentheatre.org 

LIVE THEATRE


ON YOUR FEET! THE STORY OF EMILIO AND GLORIA ESTEFAN

July 8 - 31 | Matinee and Evening Performances 
ASL-Interpreted Performance | July 21
Tickets start at $25. | Discounts available for youth, seniors, groups, and military members. Click here to purchase tickets.

Book by Alexander Dinelaris; Featuring Music Produced and Recorded by Emilio & Gloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine; Directed by Joshian Morales

This is what you’re meant to do. You just don’t know it yet
. Before she captivated the world as Grammy Award-winning Latin pop icon Gloria Estefan, she was Glorita. Coming of age in 1970s Miami, young Gloria breaks from family expectations and embarks on a musical journey with bandmate Emilio. On Your Feet! tells the story of this power couple’s rise from humble beginnings to international sensation. You’ll be dancing in the aisles to “Rhythm is Gonna Get You,” “Conga,” “Oye Me Canto,” and “On Your Feet!”

SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR THE 2022 - 2023 SEASON ARE NOW ON SALE!

See all six shows in our exciting season, including Paper Thin and Dreamgirls, or pick three of your favorites with a Garden Theatre subscription. Single tickets for the 2022 - 2023 Season will go on sale starting July 6.


EDUCATION

Click here to register for camps and to learn about our educational programs.

SUMMER CAMPS 2022

Registration is open for 2022 Summer Camps for grades 3-12! Students are encouraged to try something new, develop their theatre skills, and become more confident in everything they do. 

July 5 - 8
Video Game Legends | Grades 1 - 3
Jukebox Musical Review | Grades 3 - 6
Stars on Broadway | Grades 7 - 12

July 11 - 15
Mind, BODY, and Soul | Grades 3 - 6
Interactive Experiences | Grades 7 - 12

July 18 - 22
Those Other Fairy Tales | Grades 1 - 3
Broadway Boot Camp | Grades 3 - 6

July 25 - 29
We Don’t Talk About Bruno (Newly Added!) | Grades 1 - 3
Tickle That Funny Bone | Grades 3 - 6


Click here to learn about Garden Theatre’s health and safety protocols.

Winter Garden Arts Association


Winter Garden Art Association
SOBO Art Gallery

127 S. Boyd Street

407.347.7996
wgart.org


Open Tuesdays – Saturdays, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
 
                                  FREE Admission


EXHIBITION

About Face

The exhibition features portraits and creative interpretations of the theme “about face.”

Now – July 30


CALL TO ARTISTS

Would you like to see your art on display at SOBO Art Gallery? Click here to view upcoming exhibit themes and submit online between the FIRST through the EIGHTH of the month prior to an exhibition. 

July 1 – 8 | Submit 2D & 3D artwork featuring the things we love, adore, and obsess over in life for upcoming Objects of Affection exhibition. 


WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS

Click here for more information or to register. 


Artist Night Studio: Life Drawing

A model is available to draw every Wednesday night.

Wednesdays | 6:30 – 9:00 pm
18 years and older only | $10 members; $15 non-members


Open Artist Studio

Come in and create your art surrounded by other local artists.

Every Tuesday | 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Open to all | Free


Technique Tuesdays @ Two

A different instructor & technique will be featured every week. Pick up new tips & techniques while enjoying the Open Artist Studio space. Click here for theme schedule.

Every Tuesday | 2:00 – 4:00 pm (during Open Artist Studio)
Open to all | Free to members & first time visitors


ART FOR KIDS

Click here for more information.


Offsite Classes

Custom art classes with Lenore Eastham, Certified Art Educator, starting at $75/hr., are available. Email info@wgart.org for more information.


Custom Parties

Celebrate a birthday or milestone with a custom-designed experience to celebrate that special artist in your life. Click here for details.


JOIN

Individual membership is $35 and a family membership is $50. Click here to become a member, volunteer, or donate to the arts. 
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Central Florida Railroad Museum Presents: 

The Trains of Walt Disney World 
on July 23

Walt Disney World Train

In honor of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary, the Central Florida Railroad Museum will host The Trains of Walt Disney World as part of their history series. The presentation will look at the historic steam locomotives that operate at Magic Kingdom and their modern counterparts at Animal Kingdom Theme Park. It will also address the unique, but short-lived, Fort Wilderness Railroad. The presentation includes rare photos and documents from one of the Imagineers who helped create the Vacation Kingdom of the World.

Due to popular demand, the one-hour presentation will be hosted twice.

Saturday, July 23 | 11:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Free admission, but seating is limited and advance registration is required.

101 S. Boyd Street | cfrhs.org | 407.656.0559
Museum open Tuesday – Saturday | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm | Free Admission

West Orange County Early Post Office

Heritage Museum Exhibit
WE’VE GOT MAIL:
A Postal History of West Orange County


The mail began to move through our region over 160 years ago. Missives brought by pack mules, fast horses, and efficient wagons began to arrive at post offices established in the tiny agricultural communities mushrooming along the fertile south shore of Lake Apopka.

The exhibit features the post offices that served as lifelines to a pioneer population living hundreds or even thousands of miles from major cities. Included are letters and announcements heralding births, weddings, and the beginning of World War II. Collectors will enjoy viewing philatelic items related to moving our mail efficiently and quickly over the years.

Now – August 31
Tuesday – Saturday | 11:00 am – 3:00
1 North Main Street | wghf.org | 407.656.3244
Free Admission

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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
The City of Winter Garden has a number of advisory boards and committees that welcome your participation. Most have monthly meetings and require only a few hours of volunteer time per month. For those interested in serving, please complete the Board Interest Form.

To find out more, contact the City Clerk’s office at 407.656.4111, ext. 2297, or stop by City Hall at 300 W. Plant Street.
 
JOIN A CLASS OR LEAGUE
Sign up for one of the many classes or leagues offered by the City of Winter Garden Parks and Recreation Department.
 
ATTEND A MEETING
Open to the public, attend a City meeting to find out firsthand what is happening in your community.

JULY MEETING SCHEDULE 
The City has resumed in-person meetings. All meetings are held at City Hall, 300 W. Plant Street.
 
Architecture Review and Historic Preservation Board Meeting
Tuesday, July 19, 6:30 pm
Commission Chambers

City Commission Meeting*
Thursday, July 14, 6:30 pm
Thursday, July 28, 6:30 pm
Commission Chambers
 
Code Enforcement Board Meeting 
Tuesday, July 5, 6:15 pm
Commission Chambers

Community Redevelopment Agency Advisory Board
Tuesday, July 12, 5:30 pm
3rd Floor Conference Room

Development Review Committee Meeting
Wednesday, July 13, 9:30 am
Wednesday, July 20, 9:30 am
Commission Chambers
 
Planning & Zoning Board Meeting
Monday, July 11, 6:30 pm
Commission Chambers

Visit the City of Winter Garden calendar for meeting updates, as well as to find out about additional meetings and events.

*City Commission Meeting recordings are available the next business day following the meeting, Click here to listen.


City Government Serving You


MAYOR/COMMISSIONER

 
John Rees, District 5 – City Wide
407.656.7372
jrees@cwgdn.com

 

COMMISSIONERS

 
Lisa Bennett, District 1
407.877.5131
lisa.bennett@cwgdn.com
 
Ron Mueller, District 2 
407.877.5132
ron.mueller@cwgdn.com
 
Mark A. Maciel, District 3 
407.877.5133
mmaciel@cwgdn.com
 
Colin Sharman, District 4 , Mayor Pro-Tem
407.877.5134
csharman@cwgdn.com

CITY MANAGER

 
Jon C. Williams
407.656.4111 ext. 2267
jwilliams@cwgdn.com

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