Monthly Archives: September 2012

Sci-Fi Convention at Hilton Orlando Resort

Posted on September 19, 2012 by john

Away Mission: Orlando takes place at the Hilton Orlando Resort on October 5-7. This annual science fiction convention will feature many actors, artists and authors including Avery Brooks, who starred as Captain Benjamin Sisko in Star Trek: Deep SpaceNine TV … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 19, 2012 by john

September 19 is National Butterscotch Pudding Day. Does butterscotch pudding bring back childhood memories for you too?

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Central Florida NatureFest October 4-7

Posted on September 18, 2012 by john

Polk County’s four day nature festival is planned for October 4-7 at the Circle B Bar Ranch, the home of Polk’s Nature Discovery Center, centrally located between Bartow, Lakeland and Winter Haven. According to the Visit Central Florida website, NatureFest … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 18, 2012 by john

September 18 is National Cheeseburger Day. Is your favorite fast food outlet offering a special today?

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Sesame Street Safari of Fun at Busch Gardens

Posted on September 17, 2012 by john

Special dining experiences for pre-schoolers are offered at Busch Garden’s Sesame Street Safari of Fun in Tampa throughout the year. Two special events are coming up: “Zoe’s Dance, Dance, Dance Party” on Saturday, September 22, and the “Halloween Monster Mash” … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 17, 2012 by john

September 17 is Citizenship Day, established in 1952 by President Harry S. Truman to coincide with the date of the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787.

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Beer and Wine on the Menu at Disney World

Posted on September 16, 2012 by john

Beer and wine will be offered on a regular basis to diners at the Be Our Guest restaurant in the new Fantasyland. This is a first for Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in its 41 year history. Disney officials credited guest … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 16, 2012 by john

There are a number of celebrations on September 16. We chose Mayflower Day that commemorates the day 102 men, women and children set sail for the new world from Plymouth, England in 1620.

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New Home Being Prepared for Atlantis

Posted on September 15, 2012 by john

Space Shuttle Atlantis is returning to a permanent exhibit at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex and the public is invited to attend a special event on Friday, November 2. “Atlantis – Celebrate the Journey” is a day-long, once-in-a-lifetime event. … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 15, 2012 by john

September 15 is Make a Hat Day, a very popular day in elementary schools where children are urged to create a hat as an art project.

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