Villages/Lady Lake
LADY LAKE – For the second year, the Lady Lake Library is hosting its annual “School Supplies for Fines” drive to support area children. This program is a great way for patrons to pay off fines while giving back to the community. The library will waive overdue material fees in exchange for donations of school supplies.
Donations can include No. 2 pencils, colored pencils, markers, crayons and backpacks. Last year, the Lady Lake Library donated over 100 pounds of school supplies to The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake. In exchange for donations from the community, nearly $500 in library fines were forgiven. “Last year, The Villages Elementary of Lady Lake greatly appreciated the donations they received,” said Aly Herman, Library Director. “It’s truly a wonderful way to give back to our community while also providing an added benefit to library patrons.”
Donations will be accepted during regular business hours at the Lady Lake Library, located at 225 W. Guava Street, from July 1-31. For more information, visit www.ladylakefl.gov or facebook.com/ladylakelibrary225.
The Lady Lake Library participated in the Lake County Library System’s annual Food for Fines initiative in May, which forgives $1 of overdue fees for every food item donated.
The Library collected over 1,000 items for its local food bank, the Lady Lake Christian Food Pantry, which feeds 350 families each month. Started in 1998, the Food Pantry is an off-campus ministry of North Lake Presbyterian Church that provides supplemental groceries for families in need in Lady Lake, The Villages, Summerfield and Weirsdale.
Front, left to right: Lady Lake Library Director Aly Herman, Pantry Director Carrol Neal and Library Youth Services Assistant Kourtney Fehr
Back, left to right: Pantry volunteers Jaime Rotger and Steve Krick
Join us for The Big Bang!, the Town of Lady Lake’s premier Independence Day celebration, set to light up the sky at the Guava Street Athletic Complex on Saturday, June 29. This unforgettable event will feature family-friendly fun and activities beginning at 6 p.m., culminating in one of the largest fireworks shows in the area at 9:15 p.m., generously sponsored by The Benchmark Group, The Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club, and American Legion Post 347.
Special event features include:
Live Music: Dance the night away with the Groove Slayers band, nominated the best cover band in Central Florida by Orlando Weekly
Watermelon Eating Contest: Deliciously fun for kids and adults, sponsored by Jeannette McIntosh Realtor
Arts and Crafts Table: Sponsored by The Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club
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LADY LAKE – The Lady Lake Police Department is seeking leads in the murder of 20-year-old Bryson Leverette. The department recently assigned a new detective with a fresh perspective hoping to solve this nearly one-year-old homicide case.
Leverette was one of two victims shot at 104 Caroline Ave. on June 30, 2023. Lady Lake Police responded within minutes and performed life-saving measures, however Leverette was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
The initial investigation revealed that both victims were leaving the home in the Skyline Hills area of Lady Lake at around 12:44 a.m. when they were attacked by a group of armed suspects using several different firearms. The suspects fled the area in unknown vehicles and the ensuing investigation did not produce any arrests. Continue reading
JUL 3
Freedom on the Waterfront
5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Elizabeth Evans Park in Mount Dora
Enjoy live music from Inner Circle and All-4-One, delicious food trucks, family-friendly activities, and a spectacular fireworks finale.
JUL 4
Star Spangled Spectacular
4:00 PM – 9:30 PM Ski Beach Park in Leesburg
Join the City of Leesburg, Thursday, 4th of July for a Spectacular Event! 4pm at Ski Beach Park. Featuring carnival rides, a water ski show, and more.
JUL 5
Exploration Hike
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Ferndale Preserve in Montverde7/58/29/610/4 PLUS MORE
Join staff to explore the habitats and species of Ferndale Preserve.
JUL 6
CleanUp Eustis
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Ferran Park Bandshell in Eustis
CleanUp Eustis is having our next CleanUp group event, and we need YOUR help! Grab your community groups and neighbors and help for an hour or two!
JUL 6
Stroll Along the Bluff
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Sabal Bluff Preserve in Leesburg
Join staff on a leisurely stroll along the bluff. No facilities. Limited to 15 participants. Reservations required.
JUL 6
Laugh Freely Clean Comedy Show Experience
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM PLAZA THEATRE EUSTIS in Eustis
Join us for an unforgettable night Saturday July at the beautiful Plaza Theatre Eustis for the Laugh Freely Clean Comedy Show Experience.
JUL 7
Exploration Hike
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM PEAR Park Gateway in Leesburg7/78/49/110/6 PLUS MORE
Join staff on an early evening hike to get some exercise while exploring nature at PEAR Park.
JUL 10
Water Wednesday
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Hickory Point Recreational Park in Tavares
Using an enviroscape model, learn about the impact that our everyday lives has on the environment. Coloring activity pages will be provided.
JUL 10
Movie Night – I Heard the Bells
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church Mount Dora in Mount Dora
Known as America’s Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life, until the day his world is shattered by tragedy.
JUL 10
Movie Night-I Heard the Bells
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Dora in Mount Dora
Known as America’s Poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow leads an idyllic life, until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by the…
JUL 11
The Process of Building a DIY Website, Step by Step, Start to Finish
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ONLINE
A step-by-step guide to building your own website, steering clear of all the hassle and confusion.
JUL 13
Florida Military Collector Show
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Renninger’s Antique Center in Mount Dora7/1310/12
The Florida Military Collector show is a one day event on Saturday.
JUL 13
Quarterly Bird & Butterfly Survey
7:30 AM – 11:00 AM Pasture Reserve in Groveland7/1311/16
Assist park staff with surveying the birds and butterflies that inhabit Lake County’s conservation lands.
JUL 15
Succulents (UF/IFAS Master Gardener)
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Umatilla Public Library in Umatilla
Succulents require minimal care and come in many shapes and sizes. Learn more about these fascinating plants and how to add them to your plant collection.
JUL,16
BINGO!
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Umatilla Public Library in Umatilla
Back by popular demand. Play BINGO for small prizes. Perfect for senior citizens and all adults are welcome.
JUL 17
Reading with Naturalist
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Hickory Point Recreational Park in Tavares
Come join the Naturalist for a reading of “A Drop Around the World
JUL 19
Summer Yard Sale
8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Renningers in Mount Dora7/197/207/21
Don’t miss Renninger’s Summer Yard Sale Clean out your unwanted items and sell them at this show Antique Center- Flea Market Free Admission
JUL 19
Downtown Clermont Wine Strolls
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM Downtown in Clermont7/198/179/2010/19 PLUS MORE
Explore historic Downtown Clermont while sampling 25 different wines at participating shops.
JUL 28
Take Flight, Birds of Summer
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM Lake May Reserve in Eustis
The birds that stick around for the summer months and raise their young are a hardy lot.
MORE EVENTS AT https://www.lakecountyfl.gov/calendar
Lady Lake Chamber Networking Luncheon was a great success. Forty five business people attending, door prizes were abundant. Many people bring door prizes and some even win door prizes. This month the luncheon was held at the Longhorn Steakhouse at 590 US 441 Lady Lake Fl.
Meet BeBo CJ Johnson Photographer new puppy. I ask Kay if she had any photo’s she would like to share. She said she has a picture of her new puppy named BeBo. Just look at this photo BeBo is cute as a button. The photo of course was excellent. CKJ-13 Kay Johnson takes great photos for us. We are blessed.
A STEP BACK IN HISTORY HIKE AT BOURLAY
Sat, June 1, 2024 @ 9:00 AM
Bourlay Historic Nature Park
950 N. Canal St., Leesburg
Contact Tracy Hauserman at 352-298-0365 or email tracy.hauserman@lakecountyfl.gov.
http://www.lakecountyfl.gov/parks
Step back in time with a moderate hike through Bourlay Historic Nature Park with staff to learn about the habitat and the historical significance of the site.
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BOUNCE TOWN BASH
Sat, June 1, 2024 @ 11:00 AM
Rolling Acres Sports Complex
250 Rolling Acres Road, Lady Lake
$6
Contact Amy Alicea at 352-205-2826 or email aalicea@ladylake.org.
http://www.ladylakefl.gov
Mark your calendars for Lady Lake’s Bounce Town Bash, as Rolling Acres Sports Complex transforms into the ultimate playground for kids. With over 30 inflatables, both wet and dry, attendees are in for a day of exhilarating fun.
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LADY LAKE – Lady Lake Police Officer Andru Eckerdt was honored this week during the Leesburg Rotary Club’s 43rd Annual Law Enforcement Officer of the Year Program with the “Service Above Self” Award.
Officer Eckerdt was recognized for exceptional dedication, professionalism, and productivity, making significant contributions to the safety and well-being of the Lady Lake community. Last year, he handled over 1,000 calls for service, made 615 traffic stops and wrote 282 traffics citations and 487 warnings. In addition, he covered 65 crash investigations and made 88 arrests.
Officer Eckerdt embodies the qualities of an outstanding police officer; dedicated, courageous, and compassionate. His unwavering commitment to serving and protecting our community is commendable and worthy of recognition.
Lady Lake Networking Luncheon was a great success. It was held at the Glenview Country Club in the Villages. They will have the luncheon at another Restaurant in June. Check with the Chamber if you would like to attend. 352-753-6029 ask for Leslie.
