OH WHAT FUN

2021 JINGLE BELL RUN

Colonial High School band students Yotzil Roman, Luis Torres, Joshua Cendejas and Matthew Silva performed on trumpets during the opening ceremonies of the run.

Baldwin Park residents continued to celebrate the holiday season Friday, Dec. 11, with the 2021 Jingle Bell Run on New Broad Street. The Arthritis Foundation’s original Jingle Bell Run was a fun way for locals to get decked out and be festive, while racing to raise funds and awareness to cure America’s No. 1 cause of disability. People and pets from across Orlando gathered to usher in the holiday spirit with refreshments, kid’s activities, music, a silent auction, a visit from Santa, a holiday costume contest and more.

Opening ceremonies followed shortly after the registration and check-in with special performances by the Colonial High School band.

Jake Murray was the male first-place finisher, and Kaitlyn Soltis followed closely after as the female first-place finisher.

After the completion of the race, Rock and Brews and the 1845 Tap House hosted a post-race party complete with a beer garden area.

— ANNABELLE SIKES

Kaitlyn Soltis was the female first=place finisher at the Jingle Bell Run.

Mitchell Lamoriello, male second-place finisher, and Jake Murray, male first-place finisher, were the first to receive their medals. Coda Bruce and Jackson King were some of the crowd favorites for their ‘Grinch’ attire.

Coco the dog was a popular attendee in his Santa Claus outfit at the race in Baldwin Park.

Left: Mother and daughter Jessica and Madison Carney showed off their jingle bell necklaces before the race began.

AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD

Community Calendar

JAN. 1 NEW YEAR’S DAY OUTDOOR YOGA CLASS

10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, at Corrine Commons. Join a 75-minute, fresh air yoga class that includes deep stretches for the whole body, Tibetan bowl “intention meditation,” gentle shoulder massage (opt-in), a keepsake journal and other goodies to start the new year. Price is $20.22. Space is limited, and physical distancing will be in place. Reserve a space at becca@bluemoon.yoga or (407) 276-3478.

JAN. 5 TRIVIA AT TACTICAL

7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Tactical Brewing Co., 4882 New Broad St. Join “The Intern” from BYOCB every Wednesday night as he hosts trivia at Tactical. Categories change each week. First-place team wins a $25 gift card, second place wins a $15 gift card, and third place gets a $10 gift card.

JAN. 8 LOVE OUT LOUD 5K

8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, at Harbor Park at Lake Baldwin, 4953 New Broad St., Orlando. The Love Out Loud 5K is Orlando Center For Justice’s first run/ walk event. OCJ is a non-profit legal-aid organization. For more information, visit runsignup. com/Race/Events/FL/Orlando/LoveOutLoud5K.

JAN. 12 THE ROTARY CLUB OF THE PARKS

Meets from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Visitors and guests are welcome. Meeting information is posted in the Baldwin Park Weekly resident email blast or at facebook.com/ RotaryClubOfTheParksOrlando.

JAN. 13 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE

Meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at Grace Hopper Hall Gathering Room, 1913 Meeting Place. Meetings are subject to change.

JAN. 20 TOWNHOME SERVICE AREA COMMITTEE MEETING

Meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Thursday of the month virtually. Meetings are subject to change. Please look for updated scheduling information in the weekly Wednesday resident updates.

JAN. 25 ROA BOARD MEETING

Meets at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 25 at Grace Hopper Hall. Meetings are subject to change. All members of the ROA can attend the meetings. The agenda for the upcoming meeting will be posted on the Baldwin Park Network the Friday prior to the upcoming meeting. You also can access previous meeting minutes. The minutes are always one month behind as they cannot be posted until they are approved.

John A. Psomas RICP, Agent 922 Lake Baldwin Lane, Suite A Orlando, FL 32814 Bus: 407-277-2997 www.johnpsomas.com Hablamos Español

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