DOP'S UPCOMING EVENTS
First Friday Coffee | Digital Brew | 10/4/24
2024 State of Downtown | Kia Center | 10/15/24 | ON SALE NOW!
Third Thursday Happy Hour | Residence Inn Orlando Downtown | 10/17/24
Golf Scramble | Dubsdread Golf Course | 12/6/24
ConnectDTO 2025 | Downtown Orlando | January - June 2025
DOP'S 2024 STATE OF DOWNTOWN
Presented by OUC - The Reliable One
On behalf of the Downtown Orlando Partnership, you are invited to attend the 2024 State of Downtown, presented by OUC - The Reliable One. This exclusive event will take place on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the Kia Center.
HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS
Sign Up For Emergency Alerts
Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for OCAlert.net. This system provides you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as severe weather, unexpected road closures, missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods. You will receive time-sensitive messages wherever you specify, such as your home, mobile or business phones, email address, text messages and more. Sign up HERE.
Self-Serve Sandbag Locations
Orange County Public Works will offer self-serve sandbags to residents ahead of potential impacts from weather system Helena. Residents will be provided with 10 unfilled sandbags and directed to the sand pile on site. All residents will need to bring their own shovel to fill their sandbags. Individuals with special needs who need sandbag assistance should contact Orange County 311 by dialing 3-1-1 or 407-836-3111. See below for a list of locations, which will be open today, September 25, 2024, from 9am to 7pm.
- Barnett Park: 4801 W. Colonial Drive Orlando, FL 32808
- Bithlo Community Park: 18501 Washington Avenue, Orlando, FL 32820
- Clarcona Horse Park: 3535 Damon Road, Apopka, FL 32703
- Downey Park:10107 Flowers Avenue, Orlando, FL 32825
- Meadow Woods Recreation Center: 1751 Rhode Island Woods Circle, Orlando, FL 32824
- West Orange Recreation Center: 309 S West Crown Point Road, Winter Garden, FL 34787
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS NEWS
YMCA Partnering with Orlando Health on Youth Wellness
The YMCA of Central Florida has announced their recent partnership with Orlando Health as the official “Youth Sports Partner” of the organization. In a press release, Kevin Bolding, President and CEO of YMCA of Central Florida, said that the partnership will “help educate thousands of families in our Y youth sports programs on ways to keep their kids healthy and injury-free during their practices and games.” Participating YMCA locations include the Leonard & Marjorie Williams Family YMCA in the Packing District and the Downtown Orlando location. Orlando Health doctors and staff will attend select games to offer free advice on injury prevention and recovery support when injuries do occur.
SunRail Safety Week
Did you know this week is SunRail Safety Week? We invite you to take part in helping promote rail safety to keep our community safe. Every incident at a grade crossing and on the tracks is preventable. Four main points that all locals should be aware of are; keep two car lengths away from the tracks during train crossing, avoid distractions near the tracks, obey railroad signs and signals, and do not walk or place objects on the tracks during train crossing. To learn more about rail safety, click here!
September is Library Card Sign-up Month!
Orange County Library System has rolled out a new library card design to encourage more people to sign up. The citrus-inspired design availability coincides with national “Library Card Sign-up Month” in September, and it is available to new or existing card holders. Customers can also opt for the 100-Year Celebration design. Take advantage of the library's long list of services including, physical and virtual media, home delivery, classes, and creative facilities, by signing up for digital access at OCLS.info, or get a physical card at any OCLS location.
DTO EVENTS
Happy Frights & Haunting Nights
Join the Creative City Project for Happy Frights, where families embark on a whimsical journey through fourteen enchanting worlds, each filled with playful surprises and delightful treats perfect for trick-or-treaters of all ages. For those seeking a bit more of a thrill, Haunting Nights awaits! This experience is tailored for ages 13 and up, offering unexpected surprises and a dash of delightful fright that will keep your heart racing and your senses tingling. Leu Gardens members can enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on tickets! Click here to learn more and get tickets.
Magical Dining Extended to September 30
Visit Orlando has just announced that it will extend its 2024 Magical Dining offers until Monday, September 30. Each year Visit Orlando hosts its popular Magical Dining program, which offers $40 or $60 pre-fixe three-course meals at 150 participating Orlando area restaurants. Visit OrlandoMagicalDining.com
Kia Center Annual Hiring Event
Kia Center is hosting its next hiring event on September 30, 2024, from 4 pm to 8pm. This event will offer potential candidates the opportunity to explore a variety of employment opportunities across all facets of the Kia Center experience. Applicants are encouraged to bring resumes and two (2) forms of identification since Kia Center and its partner organizations, are all conducting same-day on-site interviews. Click here for parking details and more.
DOP'S CONNECTDTO 2025
Presented by Orlando Credit Union
Now in its eighth year, DOP's ConnectDTO, presented by Orlando Credit Union, transforms engaged urban leaders into community champions through in-depth experiences with a close network of new personal and professional relationships built to last. Class members participate in educational sessions, tours, and small group setting conversations with city leaders. Session topics include Arts & Culture, Downtown Real Estate & Development, Lodging & Hospitality, Quality of Life, Sports & Entertainment, Technology & Innovation, and more!
ConnectDTO participants are Orlando area business professionals who are established or emerging leaders in their companies or organizations. The goal for each class member is to garner strategic insights into commerce, community, culture and catalystic movements happening in Downtown Orlando. Class size is limited, so apply here today!