Vol. 25| Iss. 10| October 2021
CRAFT VENDORS AND FOOD TRUCKS NEEDED FOR FIRST ANNUAL HOLIDAY MARKET AT WINTER WONDERLAND By Kelly Wise Valdes
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Centerpoint Church is attractions and expand expanding its annual Winour offerings, as it is ter Wonderland to bring our heart to create an even more joy to the loexperience our entire cal community. This year, community can enjoy,” it will offer a variety of said Parker. “Last year, amusements and attracwe had so many kids tions, including a first ancome out to ride our nual Holiday Market. Aptrain and see Santa. It plications for vendors for was a ton of fun.” Church will be hosting its third annual Winter Wonderthe Holiday Market are Centerpoint Visitors to this free, land, which will include the new Holiday Market where visitors can now being accepted. family-friendly event purchase holiday crafts and presents. “We welcome artisans will be entertained by of all kinds to apply,” said Angea variety of amusements and la Parker, director of communiattractions, as well as interaccations for Centerpoint Church. tions with holiday characters “We want to highlight the taland photo ops, free hot cocoa, ented artisans of our commulights and more. nity. Most people attending a “We want all people, of all help small businesses this seaholiday market are looking for ages and demographics, to feel gifts, jewelry, decor or seasonal son. “We know many small busi- welcome to come and enjoy a nesses and artisans have had holiday event with their famiitems and food items.” The Holiday Market will be held a rough couple of years due to lies, neighbors and friends,” said indoors at the Winter Wonder- COVID, so this is an opportunity Parker. land event. Vendors may choose for us to support them while creWinter Wonderland and the either a 6 ft. or 10 ft. space, with ating an experience that our en- Holiday Market are taking place tables available for optional tire community can enjoy,” said on Saturday, December 18 from rental. Standalone vendors, such Parker. “We are hoping to fill our 4-8 p.m. To apply to be a vendor as food trucks or carts, are also entire auditorium with vendors, (craft or food truck), visit www. welcome to apply for space at and we’d love a wide variety of centerpointfl.org/holiday-marthe outdoor venue. All vendors wares.” ket. Centerpoint Church is locatAlthough this is the first year will benefit from extensive paid ed at 1720 S. St. Cloud Ave. in advertising and social media for the Holiday Market, it is the Valrico. For more information, third year for Winter Wonder- call the church office at 689marketing of the event. This first annual Holiday Mar- land, and it promises to the best 1906 or email HolidayMarket@ ket was born from the need to one yet. “Each year, we add new centerpointfl.org.
IMPACT ANNUAL DINNER FEATURES POPULAR SPEAKER PAM STENZEL
By Kate Quesada
Families interested in learning more about IMPACT and helping the program raise funds should mark their calendars for Thursday, October 14, which is when the group will hold the Impact Celebration, its annual fundraising dinner. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Hillsborough County, the IMPACT program promotes healthy lifestyles and relationships to teens through TEEN IMPACT, to parents and to teachers and other youth leaders. “The Impact Celebration is our annual fundraising event to share about the IMPACT program and its efforts in our community,” said Angie Kagey, the group’s executive director. “It includes a complimentary dinner, guest speaker and testimonies.” This year’s event will feature guest speaker Pam Stenzel, founder of Enlighten Communications, Inc., who received her master’s in marriage and family therapy from Liberty University in Liberty University. “Pam tackles today’s tough issues of sex with candor, insight, humor and the challenge for young people to make the healthiest choice and save sex for marriage,” said Kagey. “Pam has
IMPACT is hosting, The Impact Celebration, its annual fundraising dinner on Thursday, October 14.
traveled worldwide, speaking in person to over 500,000 young people each year about issues of sexuality and the importance of sexual integrity—her videos are viewed by millions worldwide.” According to Kagey, Stenzel also serves as the senior regional clinic coordinator for Community Pregnancy Clinics, operating five clinics and two mobile clinics in Southwest Florida and at the University of Florida and serves as chairman of the board of Safe Haven Baby Boxes and over-
sees the 24-hour Safe Haven Crisis hotline. “The purpose of the Impact Celebration is to create community awareness and to raise the necessary funds to support our efforts in educating, equipping and empowering teens towards healthy relationships and to avoid high-risk behaviors,” said Kagey. “Dinner is complimentary. There will be an appeal for financial support at the end of the evening.” The event will start with fellowship and seating at 6 p.m., followed by dinner and the program at 6:30 p.m. “This year, due to COVID-19, we will adhere to social distancing guidelines,” said Kagey. “The tables will be spread throughout the venue with six to eight guests seated per table at the discretion of table hosts. Guests will be encouraged to wear a mask.” To register, visit www.whatisimpact.com/impact-celebration-rsvp. Sponsorship opportunities are available. To learn more, visit www.whatisimpact.com/events. For sponsorships, table hosting and/or attending the event, contact Bill at bkagey@whatisimpact.com or 600-9446, or contact Kagey at akagey@whatisimpact.com or 264-9368.
