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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Community calendar
OCT. 30: KIDTOBERFEST
3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Corrine Commons. This annual event for Baldwin Park residents will feature a pumpkin patch, stilt-walkers, caricture artists, photo opportunities, a deejay, dancing, candy, games and more. Presented by Baldwin Park Residential Owners Association.
OCT. 1 LIVE MUSIC AT GALERIA
7 to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Galeria Restaurant, 4979 New Broad St. Head over to Galeria to enjoy great food, drinks and live music. Call (407) 543-3279 or visit galeria-restaurant.com.
OCT. 3 SUNDAY FUNDAY AT TACTICAL BREWING
Enjoy beer slushies and “beermosas” starting at noon — with live music from 3 to 6 p.m. — every Sunday at Tactical Brewing, 4882 New Broad St.
OCT. 4 SAILING LESSONS
If you’ve ever wanted to learn to sail, here’s your chance. Sailing lessons begin Monday, Oct. 4, and classes will meet twice a week for three weeks. There are three classroom sessions from 6 to 8 p.m. Mondays at Lake Fairview Marina, and three “on the water” sessions from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays on Lake Baldwin. Learn basic sailing skills and terminology from the instructors of the Central Florida Community Sailing Program. The cost is $155 and includes a book. For detailed information and registration, call (407) 645-1892 or email classes@ thesailingclub.us.
OCT. 6 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. Keep an eye on Tactical’s social media to get the bonus word of the day. Staff suggests arriving at 6:30 p.m. with your thinking caps on. First-place team wins a $25 gift card, second place wins a $15 gift card, and third place gets a $10 gift card.
OCT. 13 THE ROTARY CLUB OF THE PARKS
Meets from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The Rotary Club of the Parks is a diverse group of working professionals and neighbors that like to have fun while doing good in their community and the world. Visitors and guests are welcome. Meeting information is posted in the Baldwin Park Weekly resident email blast or at facebook.com/RotaryClubOfTheParksOrlando. If you are interested in attending or learning more about Rotary club, please visit baldwinparkrotary.com.
OCT. 14 ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meets at 6:30 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of the month virtually. Meetings are subject to change. Members should look for updated scheduling information in the weekly Wednesday resident updates.
OCT. 15 BALDWIN PARK ELEMENTARY PTA SHINDIG ... FRESH SQUEEZED
7 to 11 p.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at Corrine Commons. This annual fundraiser for the Balwin Park Elementary PTA will be held under the stars at Corrine Commons, in the heart of Baldwin Park. Bring your friends for a memorable adults-only night out. All proceeds go directly toward the PTA’s efforts to enhance student programs and resources. Tickets are $50. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit baldwinparkpta.org/shindig.
OCT. 21 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.
OCT. 25 ROA BOARD MEETING
Meets at 6:30 p.m. the fourth Tuesday of the month virtually. 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.
ONGOING “BOOK OF MERMAN”
This musical runs through Oct 17 at the Winter Park Playhouse, 711 Orange Ave., Suite C, Winter Park. For more information or tickets, visit winterparkplayhouse.org.
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Scott Nicholson, a member of the Sea Cadets, which helped run the event, celebrated with other younger volunteers after the race. A run to remember
Central Florida Navy League’s Wounded Warfighter Lone Sailor race brought the community together on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
ANNABELLE SIKES STAFF WRITER
The sun was slowly beginning its crawl into the morning sky, peeking just barely over the tops of the tall oak trees. Birds chirped as they awoke from their slumber by the sounds of friendly neighborhood chatter. Baldwin Park was covered in red, white and blue. However, those who looked closely realized the colors went far deeper than the surface.
Something truly special was in the air the morning of Sept. 11, 2021.
Maybe it was the way the community gathered to support their wounded service men and women. Maybe it was how military families and friends celebrated the annual Patriot Day. Maybe it was the moment of silence by participants at 8:46 a.m., when the first plane hit the World Trade Center, for the 20th anniversary of 9/11, where time seemed to stop.
This year was the 12th anniversa-
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Photos by Annabelle Sikes Participants ran, jogged and walked during the duration of the race.
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Each participant received a medal upon completing the race.
Top: Will Castillo, one of the many veterans who attended the event, came to support the community — especially on a day that is difficult for many. He first enlisted in the military after the 9/11 attacks. Continued from page 18 ry of Central Florida Navy League’s Wounded Warfighter Lone Sailor 5K and 10K.
The event, which began in 2009, raises money for charities that support wounded service men and women and the Central Florida military communities. Throughout the years, the organization has contributed more than $400,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project, Building Homes for Heroes, The Camaraderie Foundation and the Lone Sailor Memorial of Central Florida.
This year’s event included rewards for community members involved, including premium race shirts for all participants and a newly designed, limited-edition race medal, as well as a new race for kids.
In 2019, the race attracted 800 participants. In 2020, runners participated virtually because of the pandemic. This year, the race included new additions to keep participants safe, including masks, staggered starts, social distancing and the option to run virtually.
Although this year’s race was not as large, what it lacked in size, it made up for in heart and spirit.
Beth Jeck celebrated turning 61 by completing the race.
“Flight 93 went down where my farm is and my sister-in-law is Navy, my whole family is Marines, so we support this whole project,” Jeck says. “I love these people, and I love that even in times that are hard like these, we can come together and look toward a brighter future.”
Lisa Coe is not only the current president for CFNL but also its first female president. She does all of this as a civilian.
“I never served in the military, but I have this overwhelming passion for the military and our Navy,” Coe says. “I am super blessed and grateful for all that I have, and I’ve worked hard but also had a lot of great people guide me.”
CFNL is the top Navy League council out of 240 councils across the world, Coe says. The non-profit beneficiaries for the program include about 2,200 children in programs such as Sea Cadets, JROTC and MJROTC in Central Florida. CFNL awards scholarships, provides uniforms, connections, assistance and more. The group also works with sister sea services, including the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Vigilant, to host events such as barbecues and Christmas parties for families at port.
This year’s event benefited the work of the Central Florida Navy League, the Camaraderie Foundation and Wake for Warriors.
Scott Nicholson, a member of the Sea Cadets, which helped run the event, has been involved with the cadets for seven years.
“My dream has always been to serve in the Navy,” Nicholson says. “I have learned leadership, discipline, honor, courage and commitment, the Navy’s core values.”
He says the unit helps with the event every year.
Photos by Annabelle Sikes The event began with the national anthem and the presentation of colors.
The Statue of Liberty was a welcome guest at the race. Runners had a blast participating in this year’s Wounded Warfighter Lone Sailor race.
Each runner who completed the race was awarded a medal as they crossed the finish line.
“We come out to the community and help as much as we can, and we are honored to be here on the anniversary of 9/11,” Nicholson says.
For more than 30 years, Baldwin Park was home to the Naval Training Center Orlando, which was the first co-ed Navy base. CFNL honored the rich Navy history in the Central Florida area by building the Lone Sailor Navy Memorial and the Blue Jacket Recruit Statue at Blue Jacket Park, where the race took place.
Will Castillo, one of the many veterans who attended the event, says he came to support the community — especially on a day that is difficult for many. He first enlisted in the military after the attacks on 9/11.
“Twenty years after 9/11, we have lost a lot of love and support and community for the military and the patriotism and the flag, so I come out and try to support every part; it’s the least I can do,” Castillo says. “I had the honor to serve my country, and I can’t do that anymore, but I can be an outstanding citizen.”
While Castillo served, he experienced combat and was faced with many challenges. He lost two of his closest friends, his leg and, ultimately, himself.
Castillo says hope is what kept him going. He now serves his country as a Paralympian. Castillo currently is ranked No. 1 in the United States for seated para bobsleigh and top 10 in the world.
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