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NEWS RELEASES
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FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE:
Contact:
Heather Allebaugh (407) 246.3423
Victoria Shade (407) 697-7323, onsite
Mayor Dyer and Commissioner Sheehan celebrate Colonialtown Playground
Opening in honor of the 13th Annual Children’s Week
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WHAT:
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Orlando children will be able to celebrate a new place to
play at the Colonialtown Neighborhood Center’s new playground. The new
playspace will be officially opened by Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and
District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan on April 2, 2009 in honor of
the 13th Annual Children’s Week.
“Children's Week activities put a much-needed spotlight on issues facing
our children,’’ said Children’s Week organizer Jason Zaborske. “This is
a great opportunity to bring thousands of parents, children,
professionals, advocates, community leaders and concerned citizens
together to share valuable knowledge and information about children's
issues across the state and in our state Capitol.”
Children's Week activities promote the health, safety and well-being of
children during legislative session. As part of the Children’s Week
celebration, children across the City designed and colored paper cutouts
of their hands which are now hanging in the Tallahassee at the State
Capitol Rotunda will serve as a symbolic reminder for elected officials
to be mindful of legislative issues that enable all children to grow and
develop to their fullest potential.
The City of Orlando believes in celebrating and promoting the
connections that support and strengthen families and communities.
“Children live better lives when their families are strong, and families
are strong when they live in communities that connect them to economic
opportunities, social networks, and services. Families can come to
playgrounds such as this to spend time actively entertaining their
children for free,” said Mayor Dyer.
Mayor Buddy Dyer recently announced the Strengthen Orlando initiative in
his State of the City address. As part of the Orlando Cares pillar of
the initiative, the City is working to match individuals and families
with free and low cost programs at City parks, camping grounds,
playgrounds, community centers, after school programs, summer programs
and summer camps.
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WHO:
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Mayor Buddy Dyer
District 4 City Commissioner Patty Sheehan
City of Orlando’s Families, Parks and Recreation
Ann Berendzen, Colonialtown Neighborhood Association President
Orlando residents
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WHEN: |
Thursday, April 2, 2009 from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30p.m.
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WHERE:
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Colonialtown Neighborhood Center
1517 Lake Highland Drive |
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