Community Notes
-- The second annual "Clermont Haunt," an entertaining walk through Clermont's past is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and again at 7:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Saturday through downtown Clermont's history. The "haunted" walking tour is sponsored by The Thyme of Day, The Moonlight Players, Community Arts Connection of South Lake and The South Lake Historical Society and is approximately 1.5 mile walk and will be guided. Reservations are required and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Call 223-7973 or email vintagedee@aol.com.
-- Congregation Sinai's Players Group will be auditioning local actors, dancers and singers for an upcoming production of "Milk and Honey," an award winning musical. The show is scheduled for February in Jenkins Auditorium. For more information, call Carolyn Gilbert at 242-0415.
-- City of Minneola Recreation Department are holding Line Dancing Classes from 9 a.m. - noon on Wednesdays for the next three weeks in the City Hall Gym. Fee is $30 and the instructor is Nancy McDavid. To register, call 394-3598 ext.227.
-- Teen MOPS meets most 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month. Meetings will be from 5:30pm to 8:00pm in the social hall of the First United Methodist Church located on 8th street in Clermont. The best part is there is no cost and transportation is available. For more information or to arrange transportation, please call December at 321-206-8655 or e-mail us at slteenmops@yahoo.com or find us at myspace.com/southlaketeenmops
-- Minneola School House Library have scheduled the first teen/adult event, "Holiday Jewelry Making Workshop" at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. Space is limited so reservations are required. To register,call 432-3921.
-- Friends of the Minneola Schoolhouse Library have scheduled a meeting at 10 a.m. the second Friday of each month at the library. For more information call Mary Kay McGuire, Library Manager at 432-3921.
-- The Minneola Front Porch Book Club is scheduled at 10 a.m. the third Friday of each month at the Minneola Schoolhouse Library. All are welcome to attend.
-- Minneola Schoolhouse LIbrary has scheduled Preschool Storytime to 10:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. For more information call Mary Kay McGuire, Library Manager at 432-3921.
-- Haven of Lake & Sumter Counties has scheduled a Domestic Violence Women's Empowerment Group at 6 p.m. every Thursday at their office, 2105 Hartwood Marsh Rd., Suite 6, Clermont (behind CVS). For more information, call 787-5889.
-- The South Lake Art League, 776 W. Montrose St., Clermont is offering classes for Pastels, Acrylics, Watercolor, Oil and Mixed Media for adults and students. For more information, call Kathie Camara at 241-6407 or email SouthLakeArt@Yahoo.com or pickup a schedule of classes at the gallery.
ONGOING:
-- Minneola Market, an open air market with fresh produce, honey, sauces, rubs, and other fine food items, from 4 - 7 p.m. every Tuesday in front of Minneola City Hall at 800 N US Hwy 27. For updates on what's available visit www.minneola.us/MinneolaMarket
-- Groveland Farmer's Market from 2 to 7 p.m. every Friday at Lake David Park, 450 S. Lake Ave., Groveland. Fruits, vegetables, plants, jewelry, food and other goods will be available. In addition, a unique "Soapbox" is available for those individuals who have something they wish to share with others. For more information, call Teresa Begley at 429-2141, Ext. 231.
-- Downtown Clermont Farmer's Market, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. every Sunday featuring fresh produce, Yalaha Bakery bread, outdoor plants, honey and many other wonderful items. Shop the stores along Montrose or take time for a lunch at the three terrific restaurants in the area. For more information or to become a vendor, call 394-8618.
-- Weight Watchers have scheduled meetings at 9 a.m. every Saturday at Windermere Union Church, United Church of Christ, 10710 Park Ridge Gotha Road, Windermere. Visitors and members are welcome to attend for a weigh-in and then stay for discussion on nutrition, activity, healthy habits and successes to celebrate. For more information, please log onto WeightWatchers.com.
-- TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) has been supporting healthy weight-loss efforts in the community for 23 years. Visitors are welcome to attend the first TOPS meeting free. Chapter #FL464 meets weekly at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at South Lake Presbyterian Church, 131 Chestnut St., Clermont.
-- "JUKE BOX," an acappella Doo-Wop group is looking for baritone or bass singers, both men and women with lower voices are encouraged to audition. "JUKE BOX" is a singing group made up of residents from Clermont and south Lake County and performs locally. For more information, call John Caggiano at 536-1466.
To update, delete or add items in this column, e-mail peggyrasor@dailycommercial or fax to 394-8001.
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