🌱 Punk Pet Alliance Fundraiser + New Farmers Market + Redistricting Orange County

Get on up, Orlando! Here's everything you need to know to get this Saturday started off right.

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First, today's weather:

Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 85 Low: 69.

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Here are the top stories today in Orlando:

1. Hospital chef and artist Nelson Cardenas at Orange County Regional History Center is passionate about feeding Orlando and is being featured for Hispanic Heritage Month as a local health care hero. When asked why he chose to work in a hospital, Cardenas said, "I'm providing the best product I can give to people in the process of recuperating from being sick." (WESH)

2. A Orange County medical director wants school COVID quarantines to continue despite guidance from the new Surgeon General appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis. Dr. Christian Zuver says the rule doesn't take into consideration asymptomatic people who are still contagious and could infect others. (Spectrum News 13)

3. Local punk bands will join together for a show on Sunday, September 26th at Will's Pub to support the Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. The non-profit recently suffered from a fire that left numerous cats dead. There is a $10 minimum donation for entry and organizers will be accepting additional donations and supplies at the door at well. (Bungalower)

4. An Orange County advisory panel kicked off the first in a series of public meetings this week and aims to redraw county commission district lines to account for the massive population growth over the last decade. (Patch Orlando)

5. A new farmers market is coming to Orlando's Packing District starting Saturday, October 2nd. The market will be run by 4Roots, the non-profit started by 4Rivers founder John Rivers and The Farmacy. The event will run every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature numerous local farms. (Click Orlando)

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Today in Orlando:

• Reforestation Project with One Tree Planted. (6:00 AM)
• Superhero Walk - Hemophilia Foundation Greater Florida. (8:00 AM)
• Hourglass Brewing Oktoberfest. (11:00 AM)
• Hats & Heroes Ball at Waldorf Astoria Orlando. (5:30 PM)
• Kids Night at the Museum sponsored by Pizza Hut at Orlando Science Center. (6:00 PM)

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Orlando Patch Notebook

• City District: "As if you needed a reason to visit @citydistrictorl and @wallstplaza this weekend …we've pawtnered up for "Cause Fur Paws." All door entry donations going to @petallianceGO to assist in rebuild/recovery efforts post fire. Join us THIS Sat. from 1-8 p.m. for a great cause." (Twitter)
• Orlando Weekly: "IT BEGINS! The Halloween season is upon us and we have officially launched this year's running list of all the creepiest haunts, fright-tastic film events, spookiest soirees and more. We'll be adding events … when you least expect ..." (Instagram)
• Creative City Project: "Swipe to go from summer to autumn. If you haven't seen the amazing stained glass at The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, make sure to check it out! #tiffany #orlandoart #winterpark #autumn" (Facebook)
• Thornton Park District: "Going to be a bit crazzzzy for vehicle traffic in #TPD this Saturday!!! Best Damn Race - Orlando, FL is taking place, 5k, 10k and Half-Marathon. Click on the link below for race routes and street closures...and there is still time to sig..." (Facebook)
• Orange County Convention Center: "This week, we proudly welcomed back @AceHardware 's 2021 Fall Convention! With storeowners, hardware experts and industry professionals gathering safely at our Center, we continue to do #BusinessBetterThanUsual for our clients and attendees." (Twitter)

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— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.

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