Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs will “flip the switch” to illuminate Heritage Square Park at the Orange County Regional History Center’s annual Holiday at Heritage Square. Citizens are invited to assist in the tree lighting countdown and join in the festivities.
This free event, featuring activities and crafts for the entire family, kicks off at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 outside the History Center, 65 East Central Boulevard. Following the lighting and a musical performance from the Grand Avenue Elementary School choir, families are invited to visit with Santa Claus and enjoy milk, hot chocolate, and cookies.
In November, Mayor Jacobs launched her 2013 Holiday Heroes Toy Drive. This is the third year Mayor Jacobs and her team has facilitated the toy drive, which encourages the community to bring new, unwrapped toys to participating drop off centers for families in need. Last year, more than 2,600 toys were collected for area children.
Donated toys will be delivered to children through the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation in Orlando, Wraparound Orange, the Orange County Neighborhood Centers for Families, and the Community Food and Outreach Center, which serve underprivileged families.
For more information and gift ideas, visit www.ocfl.net/holidayheroes
