🌱 How a Clermont-area hit-and-run survivor is turning pain into advocacy
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In today's newsletter:
- How a Clermont-area hit-and-run survivor is turning pain into advocacy
Also on today's calendar: Hanukkah Festival of Lights and 6 more events.
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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
- Wednesday: Nice with sun and some clouds, temps: high: 76, low: 61.
- Thursday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 76 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Triathlete progresses in recovery after Clermont hit-and-run (wesh.com) — A local triathlete badly injured in a hit-and-run while biking between Astatula and Clermont is now home after intensive rehab at Orlando Health and is walking again with outpatient therapy ahead. Her crash on busy County Road 455 highlights growing traffic pressures in South Lake County and her plea for drivers to respect cyclists’ rights on local roads. 
📸 Around Clermont
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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1 Million Cups Clermont, FL
The View at Clermont National, 2601 Clermont National Dr, Clermont
9:00 am
Wednesday December 17
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Other local events
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AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
The Mount Dora Bistro , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
11:00 am -
THE CHEF'S TABLE - The Mount Dora Bistro
The Mount Dora Bistro , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
12:00 pm -
Chautauqua Chapel Lunch & Learn-Christmas Traditions with Dr. Brenda Loyal
First Presbyterian Church Mount Dora , 222 W 6th Ave. , Mount Dora
12:30 pm -
LCS/ LCEA Collective Bargaining
Lake School District , 201 W Burleigh Blvd , Tavares
4:00 pm -
Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening - NovaOro Jewelry and Luxury Collateral
South Lake Chamber of Commerce , 9726 US Highway 192 , Clermont
4:30 pm -
Trivia With Pete! at Eden Abbey
Eden Abbey Brewing Community , 405 S. Highland St. , Mount Dora
6:30 pm -
AFTERNOON IN PARIS - The Mount Dora Bistro
The Mount Dora Bistro , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
11:00 am -
Hanukkah Festival of Lights
16115 Old Hwy 50 W , Clermont
11:00 am
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
Saturday December 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Internal Traffic Task Force meeting
Groveland, FL Calendar Groveland, FL 34736
2:00 pm -
Menorah Lighting - 12/16
Groveland, FL Calendar , 243 S. Lake Ave. , Groveland
5:30 pm -
Festive Tuesdays
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
6:00 pm -
Festive Tuesdays in Mount Dora
Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce , 341 Alexander St , Mt Dora
6:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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Please comment any info or sightings..family is asking for help..!!! https://www.pawboost.com/p/72366395 (Nextdoor Bridgestone) - My cat and dog have been itching.
They are on flea and mite meds, so it’s not fleas. I wonder how many others are dealing with this and what has helped your pets or anything you have… (Nextdoor Vista Pines)
- Target posted a job opening for General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment (T1519) in Clermont. Apply here.
- Mathnasium posted a job opening for Math Instructor / Tutor in Clermont. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Clermont here.
🗞 Nearby News
Groveland
- George J. Andrews (villages-news.com)
Winter Garden
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