COMMUNITY (Cont.)
OCPS Students Paint Rain Barrels to Benefit Art Program
Local students are spreading their message of saving the environment through their artwork. Since 2006, OUC’s Water Color Project has set out to teach future generations about the importance of water conservation and to appreciate the value of this natural resource. The program works in partnership with Orange County Public Schools. Students have a lesson on conservation, then share what they’ve learned by creating artwork on rain barrels.
Students across 16 teams at Orange County schools were selected to paint a rain barrel for the 2021 Water Color Project. The rain barrels are currently being auctioned off, and all proceeds will benefit OCPS’ art program at each participating school. This is the first year the auction has been opened to the general public. Past auctions have raised more than $4000. Photos and b-roll are available here.
Lighthouse Central Florida Receives Two Grants for Vision Rehabilitation Services Grant Information Lighthouse Central Florida, which provides vision rehabilitation services to those living with vision impairment or blindness throughout Central Florida, has received two grants totaling $3,000 from Paycom and Rotary Club of Maitland. The funds from Paycom’s $1,000 grant were used to create a virtual classroom critically needed to improve the effectiveness of Lighthouse’s vision rehabilitation services being delivered remotely to blind or visually impaired children, teens, adults and seniors, due to circumstances surrounding COVID-19. Paycom is a leading provider of comprehensive, cloud-based human capital management software. The funds from Rotary Club of Maitland’s $2,000 grant will be
The Jetsetters Update
And another month is here! Jetsetters re-started in March with limited activities but we’re adding more each month. Our next meeting is scheduled for June 9 at 1pm at the South Village Clubhouse. At this time we’ll be looking for more group inspired suggestions for activities. Last month we journeyed to Titusville’s Dixie Crossroads restaurant and this month we’re off to New Smyrna Beach’s Norwood’s Treehouse. Planning for the summer ahead includes gatherings at Nuno’s for breakfasts, Lakeridge Winery, Boxi Park, hopefully a cruise on the Halifax River. We invite all seniors to join us, register, meet new friends or reconnect with old ones. See you at the Clubhouse.
used for Lighthouse Central Florida’s Early Intervention Services, Children’s Program and Transition Program, which benefit infants, children and youth. Lighthouse’s Early Intervention Services are provided to infants and children ages 0-5 and their families with learning structured to maximize the visual and developmental progress of each child. The Children’s Program supports children ages 5-13 and their families with services that enhance each child’s learning and ability to function independently, as well as engage with parents, guardians and family members. The Transition Program benefits students age 14-22 who are currently in the school system under an Individualized Education Plan (IEP), providing them with skills and experience to facilitate successful transition from high school to post-secondary activities, such as college, vocational school and employment.
