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🌱 What were those shimmering lights Maitland neighbors saw over town?
Maitland, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readHi there, Maitland! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What were those shimmering lights Maitland neighbors saw over town?
- How will Maitland’s newly expanded Art Center change local arts opportunities?
Also on today's calendar: Lectura Dramatizada: El Guernica de Dora Maar and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the fish blush ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 90, low: 75.
- Wednesday: Humid with a heavy t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Maitland residents witness shimmering cluster of lights in the sky (wdbo.com) — Residents across Maitland spotted a shimmering cluster of mysterious lights in Friday’s evening sky, prompting a wave of photos, videos, and speculation online. While officials haven’t confirmed a cause, experts note similar Florida sightings often stem from satellites, high-altitude aircraft, or Space Coast rocket launches, and authorities report no safety concerns for locals. 
• Maitland Art Center opens its first major expansion in nearly a century (orlandoshine.com) — Maitland residents now have a significantly expanded Art & History Museums campus, with new Que Throm & Cicero Greathouse Education Studios nearly tripling the Art School’s instructional capacity. The project, backed by private estates, Orange County funding, and city support, restores historic studios for working artists and strengthens Maitland’s role as a living artist retreat and education hub.
📸 Around Maitland
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Upcoming Events in
Maitland
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★ Featured events ★
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Lectura Dramatizada: El Guernica de Dora Maar →
online,
6:30 pm -
Hero Play Day at Kiddie Academy of Winter Park →
420 S Orlando Ave, Winter Park
10:00 am
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
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Other local events
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Membership Committee Meeting →
Greater Orlando Builders Association GOBA Office - Boardroom 1953 Clayton Heritage Way Maitland, FL
9:30 am -
Soccer Match @ Lake Como Middle School
Arbor Ridge K-8, 450 E Gore St, Orlando
4:30 pm -
Coffee Connections
New Hope for Kids, 544 Mayo Avenue, Maitland
8:30 am -
The Art of the Portrait from Life
Maitland Art Center Studio 10, 210 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland
1:00 pm -
Soccer Match @ Odyssey Middle School
Arbor Ridge K-8, 9290 Lee Vista Blvd, Orlando
5:30 pm -
Learn about more about Today’s MS Updates and Treatment Options - In Spanish & English →
Sheraton Hotel in Maitland, FL, 600 North Lake Destiny Road, Maitland
10:30 am
Tuesday September 8
Wednesday September 9
Thursday September 10
Saturday September 12
Monday September 14
Saturday September 26
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Library Closed - Labor Day →
Altamonte Springs, FL Calendar, 281 Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs
10:00 am -
Chapter 316: ALR Burgers and Bingo
The American Legion, Department of Florida ALR 316, 1127 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 32233, United States
5:30 pm -
Picture Day (PAC Lobby)
Lake Brantley High School Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
6:30 am -
Volunteer Orientation
Mead Botanical Garden , 1300 S. Denning Dr., Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
9:30 am -
Together Time Tales →
Altamonte Springs, FL Calendar, 281 Maitland Avenue, Altamonte Springs
11:00 am -
Bowling →
Altamonte Springs, FL Calendar, 280 Douglas Avenue, Altamonte Springs
3:00 pm
Monday September 7
Tuesday September 8
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I’m extremely pleased with the landscaping service I received from Faith at Work Landscsping!
They were professional, incredibly prompt and responsive, and their prices are reasonable. I also love that they’re a family-owned small business… (Nextdoor Green Oaks)
- CROSSMARK posted a job opening for Product Demonstrator in Maitland. Apply here.
- Rainbow Shops posted a job opening for Shoe Coordinator in Altamonte Springs. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Maitland here.
🗞 Nearby News
Winter Park
- Book Child Care Services in Winter Park, FL with Natalie E. from $20/hr (care.com)
- Doreen Evelyn Furman (orlando-news.com)
- Lopers sweep Northwest Nazarene and Rollins College; Jessup U. up Saturday afternoon (sandhillspost.com)
Pine Hills
- Orange County increases mosquito control efforts in Pine Hills after dengue case (mynews13.com)
Ok Maitland! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: It saw the ocean's bottom! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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