November 12th 5-10 pm

Celebration Commemorates 15 Years of Community

     Special Founders Day Weekend Event Marks Celebration’s 15th Anniversary

Celebration — October 24, 2011 — It was just fifteen short years ago, with the luck of the draw, 350 people became modern day pioneers. These first residents of Celebration came from all over to live in one of the most exciting and beautiful communities in the world. Now with more than 9,000 Celebration residents it’s time, once again, for the community to celebrate its special history during Founders Day Weekend 2011, November 11 – 13. The public is invited to join in the 15th anniversary festivities at The Taste of Celebration featuring live music and followed by a very special Fireworks Spectacular.

The Taste of Celebration will be November 12 in Downtown Celebration from 5 – 10 p.m. Celebration Town Center restaurants including: Café D’Antonio, Columbia, Shannon’s, Market Street Café, Seito, Thai Thani, Kilwins, Wine Imperium, and the Celebration Town Tavern will be offering the delicious items that put them on the map for this special occasion. With tables spread throughout the streets, visitors will be able to sit and enjoy selected tasty food items, music from The Reflections Band and a Firework Spectacular at 9 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.celebration.fl.us.

For more information:

Laura Poe

407-566-1200

celebration.news@celebrationtownhall.com

November 12th 6 pm- 10 pm

15th Annual "Tales & Tails Gala"

Benefitting Canine Companions for Independence

This is the event you will PAWSitively not want to miss.  The Southeast Region of Canine Companions for Independence will host the 15th Annual Tales & Tails Gala.  The event includes silent and live auctions, animal surprises and dinner. Hear courageous stories from some recent graduates about how their canine companions have changed their lives.

Location: Rosen Shingle Creek  9939 Universal Blvd. Orlando, FL 32819

Cost: Individual tickets are $250. Sponsorship packages available.

Contact Name: Martha Johnson

407-522-3300

http://www.cci.org/faf/home/default.asp?ieven=470839

November 12th-13th 10 am- 5 pm

Fantasy of Flight's Fifth Annual Roar n' Soar

Experience high-energy excitement at the fifth annual gathering of classic racing machines at Fantasy of Flight. Thrills from Land, Sea and Air combine with awesome food, entertainment and the world's greatest aviation attraction for an outing that every member of the family will enjoy.

Location: 1400 Broadway Blvd. S.E.  Polk City, FL  33868

Cost: Event is included in the price of general admission which is $28.95 for adults, $26.95 for seniors ages 55 and over and $14.95 for children, ages 6-15, plus 7 percent sales tax.

Contact Name: Mary Deatrick

407-332-5212

http://www.fantasyofflight.com/roar-n-soar/

November 19th 7am

First Annual Free to Breathe® 5K Fun Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk

WHAT:           Register today for the first annual Free to Breathe® Orlando 5K Fun Run/Walk and 1 Mile Walk, a fun event for the entire family that brings the community together to inspire hope and create change for everyone impacted by lung cancer. Together we can fuel the movement to defeat this disease, and help those diagnosed live longer, better lives.

All proceeds help support the National Lung Cancer Partnership’s vital research, education and awareness programs.

WHEN:           Saturday, Nov. 19

7:00 a.m. – Event day registration opens
8:30 a.m. – Welcome, 5K Fun Run/Walk begins (1 mile walk begins after the 5K start)

WHERE:         Moss Park
12901 Moss Park Road
Orlando, FL 32832

REGISTER:   Online – $20 (closes Monday, Nov. 14)
                        Mail-in – $23 (must be received by Friday, Nov. 11)
                        Event day – $25 (beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Nov. 19)
                        * Registration fee includes full day access to Moss Park and its amenities.

www.freetobreathe.org

November – December
Holidays at Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens is transformed into a holiday wonderland featuring Christmas characters, spectacular poinsettias, festive decorations and classic holiday music.
1-888-800-5447

Select nights in November and December
The Holidays Shine Bright at All Four Walt Disney World® Theme Parks
At Magic Kingdom®, Cinderella Castle becomes a breathtaking, icy palace with thousands of twinkling lights. Epcot® is transformed into an international celebration of Yuletide traditions and live entertainment, like Candlelight Processional, the joyous retelling of the Christmas story by a celebrity narrator. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, millions of glittering holiday lights are choreographed to music during the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights. And at Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, Mickey leads a parade of favorite Disney Characters in Mickey’s Jingle Jungle Parade.
407-WDW-INFO

November 16 – January 2
ICE!™ at Gaylord Palms featuring
Dreamworks' Shrek the Halls™ ICE! is Florida's favorite frigid Christmas tradition, with over 20,000 square-feet of frosty 9-degree bliss played out in a winter wonderland of exciting hand-carved sculptures. And this year it's really all that it's cracked up to be, featuring five 30-foot ice slides and an all-new, awe inspiring tribute to the unforgettable DreamWorks' Animation TV classic Shrek the Halls™.
407-586-4423

November 24 11:30 am- 6 pm

Thanksgiving Day Buffet at Rosen Centre's Café Gauguin

Location
9840 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819
Cost
Adults $39.95 plus tax and gratuity, children ages 4 - 12 $16.95 plus tax and gratuity
RSVP (required or not)
RSVP recommended, but not required (407) 996-9840 ext. 3593
Event Description
Extensive Champagne Thanksgiving Day Buffet with unlimited champagne and mimosas featuring traditional favorites such as Tom Turkey, candied sweet yams and cornbread dressing to honey glazed ham and peppered beef to a pasta bar and stations featuring seafoods such as spiced shrimp and smoked salmon, hand-carved meats and breakfast favorites like omelets and waffles.  Buffet is topped off with an array of sweet indulgences from pumpkin and mince meat pies to tarts and French pastries to a chocolate fountain.

Contact Name
Christina Thomas
Contact Phone
407-996-9840
Contact Email
info@rosencentre.com
Web site
www.rosencentre.com/thanksgiving

Select Dates in December
Holidays at Universal Orlando
Enjoy a musical celebration of holiday fun & excitement at Universal Orlando® Resort! Celebrate
Grinchmas™ at Universal's Islands of Adventure®, and join in the fun of the Macy's Holiday Parade™ at Universal Studios® Florida. All the festivities are included with your theme park admission.

407-224-6834

December 15th

Mrs. World 2011 at the Orange County Convention Center

The 2011 Mrs. World Pageant is being held at the Orange County Convention Center December 15th, 2011.  Doors open at 6 p.m. and Pageant starts at 7p.m.  Purchase your tickets at

https://tickets2you.com/

December 31 New Year’s Eve 2011
Universal CityWalk

Rock in the New Year at Universal CityWalk® with the area’s best lineup of music and entertainment, all-you-can-eat gourmet food and more! Call for admission prices.
407-224-6834

January 5 – 8
Walt Disney World® Marathon Weekend presented by CIGNA
This is one race weekend where the smiles easily outnumber the miles. It's the only place in the
world where you can earn the exclusive, and highly coveted Disney Medals.
407-WDW-INFO

January 13 – 16 Otronicon
Orlando Science Center
Nothing captures our curiosity more than the future, and nothing captures the future better than Otronicon. If you have a passion for Rock Band, Simulators, and video games in general, mark your calendars for the most interactive technology expo in Central Florida. Play Rock Band on a real stage with real fans, real lights and a real concert sound system. Included with daily admission.
407-514-2000

January 21, 2012, 9am-2pm

POLAR PLUNGE

Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Water Park, Orlando

Experience the "coolest" event of the year at the third annual Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Florida!  Aquatica is usually warm and tropical, but for one day only they're cooling down their wave pool so you can experience the "thrill of the chill" while supporting a great cause! You'll be freezin' for reason as all proceeds support Special Olympics Florida. Those who Plunge will get to stay and play at Aquatica all day! For full details and to register, visit

www.specialolympicsflorida.org/polarplunge

February 9-11, 2012

"Legends & Legacies: They Dared to Fly: Tuskegee Airmen"
Fantasy of Flight's

Time-10 a.m.-3 p.m. Location- 1400 Broadway Blvd. S.E. Polk City, FL  33868
Description
Fantasy of Flight’s Legends & Legacies Series continues with "They Dared to Fly" in honor of Black History Month. Join several of the original Tuskegee Airmen as they share their personal experiences of wartime military service during segregated America. This event features open-forum/question-and-answer sessions. Fantasy of Flight's permanent multi-media Tuskegee Airmen exhibit and vintage aircraft collection, including the P-51C Mustang, provides the perfect backdrop for this once in a lifetime opportunity to meet these brave men.
 Cost
Event is included in the price of general admission which is $28.95 for adults, $26.95 for seniors ages 55 and over and $14.95 for children, ages 6-15, plus 7 percent sales tax. 
 Contact
Mary Deatrick
 Telephone
407-332-5212

 Email
info@fantasyofflight.com
 URL
http://www.fantasyofflight.com/livinghistory/

Select dates from February 11 –March 4
Bands Brew & BBQ
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
No one knows how to throw a party quite like Busch Gardens, especially when Bands, Brew & BBQ rolls around. Kick up your heels as charttopping artists take the stage, or relive a live performance by favorite classic rock legends. Be sure to bring a hearty appetite, because once that mesquite and hickory smoked BBQ scent fills the air, your taste buds are bound to want in on the fun. All concerts are free with admission.
1-888-800-5447

February 20 Daytona 500
Daytona International Speedway
Forty-three of the best stock car drivers in the world compete in “The Great American Race,” NASCAR’s biggest, richest and most prestigious race.
1-800-PITSHOP (748-7467)