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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 22, 2012 by john

Today, September 22, marks the beginning of Oktoberfest in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, that continues for two weeks. If you can’t be there, I’m sure there’s an Oktoberfest celebration somewhere near you. Ein – Zwei – Drei – Prosit!

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Tampa Prepares for Oktoberfest

Posted on September 21, 2012 by john

Fun, games, music and beer! That’s Oktoberfest Tampa 2012 on October 12-14 in Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park on North Ashley Drive in Tampa. The official keg will be tapped at 6:30pm on Friday to begin the festivities. Check it out … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 21, 2012 by john

The United Nations designated September 21 as International Peace Day in 2002 with the goal of “a day of non-violence and ceasefire.” Let’s all observe this one.

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Garden Theatre Announces 2012-13 Season

Posted on September 20, 2012 by john

The Garden Theatre in Winter Garden will kick-off its 2012-13 season with a production of “Legally Blonde: The Musical” beginning Friday, October 5. The show will run weekends through Sunday, October 28. This will be followed by the Orlando Ballet’s … Continue reading →

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Do You Know What Today Is?

Posted on September 20, 2012 by john

September 20 is National Punch Day. No one seems to know if this refers to the punch you can drink or the kind of punch you throw with your fist. We like to think it celebrates the refreshment found in … Continue reading →

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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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