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Theater lovers can put their money where their hearts are by helping the Tavares Community Theater Company move into a new location. The troupe has secured a building at 107 N. Lake Ave. near West Main Street, but needs about $35,000 to $50,000 for renovations. “We are very excited about this new part of our adventure,” says Noel Miner, co-founder of the company with her husband, Harold. “We hope to be full-time in
this venue by 2018, but that will depend on our ability to raise money for the renovations.” Donors may earmark contributions for specific areas of need at tavarestheater.org or send donations to 15705 Acorn Circle, Tavares, FL 32778. Tavares Theater Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, so donations are tax-deductible. The theater company’s current venue is Bridges Covenant Church, 1100 N.
Saint Clair Abrams Ave. This month, the group is staging a Ken Ludwig murder mystery, “The Game’s Afoot,” at 8pm July 1, 7-8, and 14-15, and at 2pm July 2, 9, and 16. Tickets are on sale at tavarestheater.org or by calling 352.343.9944. “In the short time we have existed, I have already seen our theater bring people together whose common thread is a love of theater,” Noel says.
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Workers getting a new resource center in Leesburg Members of the workforce who need help to get ahead soon will have a new employment resource center. The city of Leesburg is constructing a multi-purpose facility targeting moderate-income workers who can benefit from skills training, computer training, job placement, even assistance with day care, City Manager Al Minner says in a recent “Inside Leesburg” vid-
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eo. The center will be a boost not only to individuals, but to local businesses and the city’s economic development, he adds. The $2.3 million project is the result of a partnership between nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, and civic groups, a city news release states. Funding came from the city, Lake County, the U.S.
Department of Agriculture, and the Carver Heights/ Montclair Community Redevelopment Agency. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in May on County Road 468, south of Griffin Road and near Schoolview Street. The grand opening for the center, which also will be available for use as a banquet hall, is expected around Dec. 1.
