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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 have been stocked in the Winter Park chain of lakes. Lake Minnehaha stocking has been done also. Remember, the small fish will take time to grow so that they will be able to consume all the hydrilla that will grow. That means the lakes will require some chemical treatments.
Community Non-Profit Monthly Events Calendar Top Ten+ Things to do in Maitland A Community Calendar ~ July 2008 Maitland Senior Center Tuesday, July 1st ~ 11:30 a.m. ~ A Very Mini Health Fair Stroke Lecture – causes, preventative and post-care ~ Spinal screening and warning signs related to strokes ~ 5-minute massage (reservation required) ~ Audio screening Maitland Public Library Thursday, July 3rd ~ 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. ~ Knitting and Crochet Club ~ all levels welcome! City of Maitland Sundays, July 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th ~ 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Farmer’s Market at Quinn Strong Park Maitland Art Center’s Fresh Art Stand is on vacation…back in September! Maitland Senior Center Monday, July 7th ~ 2:00 p.m. ~ Book Club discussing The Zookeeper’s Wife, The Innkeeper’s Daughter, Fahrenheit 451, Bel Canto, My Antonia & Tuesday, July 8th ~ 1:30 p.m. ~ Investment Club Maitland Public Library Wednesday, July 9th ~ 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. ~ Contemporary Authors Book Discussion Group discussing A Three Dog Life by Abigail Thomas Maitland Senior Center Friday, July 11th ~ 11:30 a.m. ~ Video: Fahrenheit 451 Maitland Public Library Saturday, July 12th ~ 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ~ Second Saturday at the Library Paddington Bear 50th Birthday Party! Maitland Senior Center Tuesday, July 15th ~ 11:30 a.m. ~ History of Forensics by Maitland Police Department Sergeant Peter Stephens Maitland Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, July 15th ~ 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. ~ Business After Hours Annual Member Appreciation Barbeque ~ Members free, Guests $10.00 Audubon Center for Birds of Prey Thursday, July 17th ~ 7:00 p.m. ~ Hawk Program at Wild Birds Unlimited in Winter Springs reservations, call (407) 695-0526 City of Maitland Saturday, July 19th ~ 6:00 p.m. ~ Party in the Park ~ Lake Lily Park Showing Horton Hears a Who at 8:30 p.m. visit the Maitland Art Center, Maitland Historical Society and Maitland Public Library Staff Association booths! Maitland Art Center Monday, July 21st ~ 3:00 p.m. Guided history tour of the grounds and gardens with Curator Richard Colvin ~ reservation/fee required Maitland Public Library Tuesday, July 22nd ~ 7:30 p.m. ~ Books to Die for Mystery Book Discussion Group discussing The Book of Air and Shadows by Michael Gruber Maitland Historical Society Wednesday, July 23rd ~ 5:30 p.m. ~ Garden Club ~ Lake Lily Park Public Charrette: Learn about the results of the resent feasibility study and current plans for the new building Maitland Art Center Friday, Saturday & Sunday, July 25th through 27th ~ pARTicipation Preview Party ~ Friday July 25th ~ 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. & Saturday, July 26th and Sunday July 27th ~ Germaine Marvel Building ~ 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day Observation for Artists with Barbara Tiffany ~ Fee $175.00 Maitland Public Library Saturday, July 26th ~ 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. ~ Introduction to Yoga class with Lenny Barrett for adults ~ must bring a towel or yoga mat Maitland Senior Center Tuesday, July 29th ~ 11:30 a.m. ~ “We’ll Answer Your Questions!” If you can’t get any satisfaction from Google or books, ask Ann Funk and Don Gassman. If they can’t answer your question, they’ll research it and get back to you.
Maitland Art Center Exhibition: Images + Illustrations: Rod Reeves, Luigi Lucioni and Francis Marshall ~ through July 6th Maitland Public Library In the Gallery: Landscapes and Architectural Detail by Krys Pettit In the Foyer: Summer Library Program through July 31st Maitland Historical Society Maitland on the Move ~ Permanent exhibit ~ Travel through Maitland’s past in a timeline format Maitland Senior Center Hatha Based Yoga now on Monday, Thursday and Friday from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. beginning July 10th ~ Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. ~ Computer questions and answers
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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 July 16, 2007
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