+ SNAPSHOTS On the Town MetroWest WinterFest MetroWest Master Association welcomed thousands of attendees to the eighth annual WinterFest on Dec. 21 at the MetroWest Golf Club for hours of holiday themed fun. Proceeds benefited Edgewood Children’s Ranch. 1-2. This family friendly event featured fun for all ages that included photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus, a snow slide and skating rink, rides, face painters, food trucks, vendors and more.
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3. M etroWest Elementary School and Westpointe Elementary School each received a $2,500 check from MWMA.
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Orlando Magic’s Big Give 4. O n Dec. 23, the Orlando Magic showered Sada Breland and her four children with gifts for the holidays during halftime of the Magic vs. Bulls matchup as part the team’s annual Big Give.
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The Orlando Economic Partnership recently awarded its James B. Greene award, the highest honor bestowed by the partnership, to local community leader Harris Rosen, president and COO of Rosen Hotels and Resorts. 5. ( L to R) Angelica Rivera, Akheem Mitchell, Samijah Butler, Harris Rosen, Alex Martins
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Orlando Ballet Ribbon Cutting On Jan. 10, the Orlando Ballet held an official ribbon cutting ceremony for its new home, Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre. A historic gift totaling $7.5 million from longtime Orlando Ballet supporter Harriett Lake made this project possible, along with the support and generosity of the Orlando community 6-7. O range County business leaders joined community members and Orlando Ballet representatives to celebrate the opening of the brand new facility.
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