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Our Mission: To educate Maitland and Winter Park citizens about the Best Management Practices (BMPs), used by the cities and its citizens, which will result in improvements to the clarity, quality, and color of the lakes and improve the surrounding environment.
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Who are the Friends? We are citizens of the Maitland and Winter Park, Florida area who have joined together to advocate improvement of the state of our lakes. Our goal is to educate citizens by developing and disseminating free educational literature to area residents, schools, neighborhood groups, lawn service and turfgrass maintenance companies, and City personnel. Through education, many small things that citizens do, that greatly harm the lakes and the environment, can be stopped. Our group is a nonprofit organization, whose sole support is provided by membership dues. Would you like to be a member? Click the "Board" link below to view our Board members and print a membership form. We promote businesses that follow environmentally sound practices. Check our list by clicking the "BMP" link below, and then click "click here to see the list". We welcome Miller Hardware to the list. (Read the news below) The City's lakes are tested monthly, yet few citizens understand the meaning of the test results, nor what citizens can do to help. The cities of Maitland and Winter Park are actively seeking solutions to the lakes' problems, yet few citizens know what is being proposed, nor why projects are being done. Our newsletter, "Waterways", contains articles that provide citizens with this information. Our board members develop educational materials, contact businesses and individuals to enlist their help, and investigate new methods for stormwater treatment. Please join our efforts.
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This space includes current news items and the Monthly Calendar of events, which is sponsored by The Friends, along with thirteen other non-profit organizations.Current News Items: Great news! The new Lakes Management Coordinator for Maitland is doing a great job. Her name is Marissa Rodriquez. She can be reached at 407-539-6203 or email her at The white amur are/or have been stocked in the Winter Park chain of lakes. Lake Minnehaha stocking has been delayed. First, the cormorants had to leave and now it appears prudent to give the hydrilla time to regrow, to give the fish a food supply. It should happen soon.
Community Non-Profit Monthly Events Calendar Top Ten+ Things to do in Maitland A Community Calendar ~ May 2008
Maitland Woman’s Club Saturday, May 3rd ~ 11:30 a.m. ~ Steak & Ale Restaurant ~ Annual Installation of Officers for 2008-2009 City of Maitland Sundays, May 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th ~ 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ~ Farmer’s Market at Quinn Strong Park visit the Maitland Art Center’s Fresh Art Stand on Sunday, May 4th ~ 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Maitland Senior Center Monday, May 5th ~ 1:00 p.m. ~ Math Club: “Relating the Fibonacci Numbers to the Stock Market” 2:00 p.m. ~ Book Group: A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle Maitland Lions Club Thursday, May 8th ~ 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. ~ Annual Spaghetti Dinner at Lake Sybelia Elementary School Adults $6.00/Children $3.00 ~ Tickets available from any Maitland Lion or Lake Sybelia PTA Member All proceeds go to support the Hearing Impaired Program at Lake Sybelia School Maitland Public Library Thursday, May 8th ~ 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. ~ Knitting and Crochet Club ~ all levels welcome! Maitland Senior Center Friday, May 9th ~ 11:30 a.m. ~ Opera Video: Pavarotti in Concert ~ Bring lunch Maitland Art Center May 9th through July 6th ~ Exhibition: Images and Illustrations Audubon Center for Birds of Prey Saturday, May 10th, ~ 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ~ Annual Baby Owl Shower Maitland Public Library Saturday, May 10th ~ 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ~ Second Saturday at the Library Make and Paint Coffee Filter Sea Creatures! ~ in the multi-purpose room A free family program ~ No registration required. Maitland Senior Center Tuesday, May 13th ~ 11:30 a.m. Have the Dutch Architects Solved the Question of Housing in a Globally Warmed World? Maitland Art Center Friday, May 16th ~ 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. ~ Dorothy and Friends Soiree ~ free to attend Artist Dorothy Gillespie will take guests on a walking tour of her sculpture in the gardens Maitland Art Center Monday, May 19th ~ 3:00 p.m. Guided history tour of the grounds and gardens with Curator Richard Colvin ~ reservation/fee required Maitland Area Chamber of Commerce Monday, May 19th ~ 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. ~ Lake Lily park 11th Annual Taste of Maitland ~ $12.00 presale; $15.00 at the event; Children 3-12, ˝ price Over 35 restaurant/beverage vendors ~ Live Entertainment Maitland Senior Center Tuesday, May 20th ~ 11:30 a.m. Lecture: “Nutritional Supplements” by The Center for Memory Disorders Maitland Public Library Wednesday, May 21st ~ 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. ~ Contemporary Authors Book Discussion Group discussing Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky Maitland Senior Center Tuesday, May 27th ~ 11:30 a.m. ~ Lecture: “Homes of Jefferson and Monroe – Archaeology and Restoration Maitland Public Library Tuesday, May 27th ~ 7:30 p.m. ~ Books to Die for Mystery Book Discussion Group discussing The Bone Vault by Linda Fairstein Maitland Senior Center Friday, May 30th ~ 11:30 a.m. ~ Picnic in Minnehaha Park ~ Turkey dogs prepared by the Maitland Police Department ~ Reservations, please! Maitland Public Library In the Gallery: New members of the Women’s Caucus for the Arts ~ In the Foyer: Holocaust Memorial Center ~ through May 31st Maitland Historical Society The Cold War: Bomb Shelter Boutique Everything from bomb shelters, politics and propaganda, to 50s and 60s fads, music and movies Tour hours: Thursday & Friday, noon to 4:00 p.m. ~ Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. through June 15, 2008 & Maitland on the Move ~ Permanent exhibit ~ Travel through Maitland’s past in a timeline format & The Society is looking for a part-time tour guide/docent to work Sunday afternoons plus other hours as needed, as well as volunteers to help with programs in the Carpentry Shop Museum The Top Ten list is sponsored by these non-profit/not-for-profit partners:
Buy phosphorus-free fertilizers: The fertilizer is sold at Parker Lumber in Maitland, Miller Hardware on Fairbanks Avenue in Winter Park, and at Home Depot in Casselberry. The Friends commend these businesses for stocking the environmentally friendly fertilizer. Please patronize them.
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Last Updated May 3, 2007
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