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ORANGE SPIEL October/November 2009 (PDF - 2.46 MB)
Hispanic Heritage – Orange County Celebrates This Month!
Red Ribbon Week is October 23-31
2010 Open Enrollment is Now
Caregiving 101: When Caring is Required

On Friday, February 13, 2009, the House of Representatives and Senate approved the conference report for the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

You can use the Orange County Recovery website to learn more about the economic recovery, including how the money will be used to help county residents and businesses.

Thanks to the generosity of so many Orange County employees, Orange County Government is the number one municipal donor in the State of Florida. Despite tough financial times, Orange County exceeded its 2008 campaign goal of $450,000 by raising $509,412 for United Way! With this level of support, Orange County expects to meet or exceed its 2009 campaign goal! More >>

• "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!" Student Art Contest Update - Over 100 entries were received for the Orange County "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!" Student Art Contest. All entries that meet the requirements will be eligible for the judging round and prizes. There has been a change in the judging process and all winners will by notified by mail or phone.
• Proposed Budget for 2010
• Important changes are occurring in Orange County. A multi-year FEMA project to re-examine flood zones and develop detailed digital flood hazard maps will end September 25, 2009. Read more.
• Hurricane Season 2009 - Are you ready? Tips and Preparedness Tools
• Do You Know Your Body Core Temperature?
• Firefighters Provide Drowning Safety Tips
• Leave Your Pet in a Hot Car, Be Ready for a Ticket!
• Orange County's Emergency Management Program has achieved national accreditation (PDF - 252 KB).  For more information, visit www.ocoem.com.
• "Angels Wanted" at Orange County Animal Services
• Stuck in rush hour traffic every day? Learn how SunRail can break the gridlock while saving you money.
• Find out what Orange County is doing to fight climate change and what you can do to help! Orange to Green Information | Orange County Climate Change Plan (MS Word)

• Credit Card Auto Pay (PDF) and e Billing (PDF) are now available to Orange County Utilities customers.
• Housing Repair Grants - Funding is now available for a limited time for housing repair projects.
• Connecting Neighbors & Neighborhoods – an exciting new Orange TV show focusing on improving neighborhoods.
• 2010 Census – Orange County Government needs you to get involved! Your participation is critical, as census results determine the apportionment of more than $300 billion in federal funds.
• Yard of the Month - Neighborhood Services strongly encourages residents to participate in Yard of the Month, designed to recognize and reward great looking yards in their neighborhoods.
• Destination 2030 - Orange County's Comprehensive Policy Plan Update is effective!
• Green Building In Orange County

• January - December: 2009 Community Connections Workshops Calendar (MS Word); more...
• January, April, October: 2009 ReNEW Neighborhood Grant Workshop Dates
• Weekly: BCC Board Meetings
• Ongoing: County Calendar meetings search
• Ongoing: Events Database