🌱 How to enjoy a free National Public Lands Day in Winter Park

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In today's newsletter:

• How to enjoy a free National Public Lands Day in Winter Park
• Meet the Winter Park 4-year-old who shares a birthday with NASA
• What Full Sail's 180 job cuts mean for Winter Park residents

Also on today's calendar: Global Peace Film Festival Season and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, temps: high: 89, low: 76.
• Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 92 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. National Public Lands Day at Mead Botanical Garden (orlandoonthecheap.com) — A free National Public Lands Day celebration is coming to Mead Botanical Garden in Winter Park on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon. Residents can enjoy yoga, tai chi, nature walks, kids' activities, a Winter Park Library Story Walk, and a free tree giveaway from the city's Urban Forestry team.
   

2. Winter Park girl shares name and birthday with NASA telescope (mynews13.com) — A Winter Park family helped their daughter Nancy Grace celebrate her fourth birthday by watching the launch of NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, which shares her name and birthday. From their Winter Park home to Kennedy Space Center, the experience deepened her fascination with rockets and created keepsake memories her parents plan to preserve for her future.
   

3. Full Sail University cuts 180 positions amid 'organizational realignment' (fox35orlando.com) — Full Sail University in Winter Park has eliminated 180 positions across academic, administrative, and operational areas as part of an "organizational realignment," though it says no degree programs are being cut. School officials cite changing enrollment, workflows, and technology, and say affected employees are receiving HR support while instruction for current students is expected to continue uninterrupted.
   

4. Marisabelle Sias Named NE10 Volleyball Rookie of the Week (scsuowls.com) — Southern Connecticut State freshman Marisabelle Sias earned Northeast-10 Volleyball Rookie of the Week honors after a standout performance at the Rollins Invitational in Winter Park. She led efficient hitting and key kills as the Owls went 3–1 to open their 2026 season, including a strong showing in wins over Concord and Ursuline.
   

📸 Around Winter Park

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Winter Park

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Wednesday September 2
• Lunck and Learn Live Online | Stakeholder Feedback
  Arbor Ridge K-8 Orlando, FL 32817
  12:00 pm
• Soccer Match @ Conway Middle School
  Arbor Ridge K-8 4600 Anderson Rd, Orlando, FL 32812
  4:30 pm
• Yoga in the Garden - Wednesdays →
  Mead Botanical Garden , 1300 S. Denning Dr., Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
  6:00 pm
Thursday September 3
• Virtual Mini-Academy | La IA en OCPS: Guía para las Familias →
  Arbor Ridge K-8 Orlando, FL 32817
  12:00 pm
• Rollins College Women's Soccer vs Tusculum University →
  Rollins Athletics Winter Park, Fla., Cahall-Sandspur Field
  7:00 pm
Friday September 4
• Rollins College Women's Volleyball vs Jessup
  Rollins Athletics Arcata, CA
  12:00 pm
• Rollins College Women's Volleyball vs Nebraska Kearney
  Rollins Athletics Arcata, CA
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 5
• Yoga in the Garden - Saturdays →
  Mead Botanical Garden , 1300 S. Denning Dr., Winter Park, FL, 32789, United States
  9:00 am
Tuesday September 15
• Global Peace Film Festival Season →
  Enzian Theater, 1300 S Orlando Ave, Maitland
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday September 1
• ALR: Chapter 10 Taco Tuesday
  The American Legion, Department of Florida American Legion Post 10, 205 Lakeview Dr, Kissimmee, FL, 34741, United States
  5:00 pm
• Virtual Mni-Academy | AI in OCPS: A Family Guide →
  Pinar Elementary School Orlando, FL 32822
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 2
• Dept Membership Goal 50%
  The American Legion, Department of Florida FL
• End of World War II (1945)
  The American Legion, Department of Florida FL

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I need a house cleaner for a move out clean in Apopka this afternoon.
  It is a 4/2. 1500sq ft. One floor. Includes garage. Looking for around 2pm. (Nextdoor Autumn Glen)

• Full Sail University posted a job opening for Adjunct Faculty - Music Business in Winter Park. Apply here.
• Zurich NA posted a job opening for Staff Legal Secretary in Maitland. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winter Park here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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