🌱 Yvonne David Visits Maitland + Connections Cafe & Eatery EPCOT

Up and at 'em, Orlando! Let's get this Saturday started off right. Here's everything happening today in Orlando.

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and breezy. High: 82 Low: 66.

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Here are the top five stories today in Orlando:

1. Hadassah Orlando is presenting internationally recognized author and theatrical producer Yvonne David at its May 3 monthly in-person meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Congregation Ohev Shalom, at 613 Concourse Parkway South, Maitland, FL 32751. (Orlando Patch)

2. Walt Disney World is preparing to open its new Connections Cafe & Eatery inside EPCOT and announced the restaurant’s opening date of April 27 on its website Friday. The restaurant features a cafe and pastry shop on one side and an eatery serving lunch and dinner menus on the other. Menu items include a French Bistro Burger, Bahn Mi Burger, General Tso Chicken Salad, Curry Spice Pizza, and more. (Click Orlando)

3. The City of Orlando celebrated Earth Day outside of City Hall on Friday. Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and other community members hosted the event to educate residents about City Beautiful's sustainability initiatives, including zero waste, clean energy, transportation and water. (WFTV)

4. A state agency voted in favor of building a toll road through parts of Orange and Osceola counties in Central Florida on Wednesday. Visitors to Split Oak Forest described it as an untouched paradise in the middle of heavy development, but that is set to be disrupted now. Friends of Split Oak Forest says they believe the effort will be challenged. (WESH)

5. Orlando Pride has launched a new kit to honor the soccer team and the Space industry in Central Florida. The new Pride jersey comes in stark white and commemorates the 50th anniversary of the last lunar landing. The new jersey will be used as a secondary kit for their upcoming season that kicks off on Sunday, May 1. (Orlando Weekly)

Today in Orlando:

• Yoga in the Garden at Mead Botanical Garden. (9:00 AM)
• Life Model Drawing In The Garden at Harry P. Leu Gardens. (9:00 AM)
• Central Florida Earth Day at Lake Eola Park. (10:00 AM)
• 10th Annual Science of Wine Fundraiser at Orlando Science Center. (7:00 PM)
• Roberto Carlos - 2022 Tour at Amway Center. (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Twenty pallets of medical supplies are off to Ukraine, donated by Orlando Health. Included in the shipment of more than 4,500 items are materials to help with wound care, orthopedic injury, surgical and emergency supplies, and more. (Facebook)
• Central Florida's reThink Your Commute recently hosted a series of webinars offering bike to work tips, best practices, and options for different situations to get you started commuting to work on your bike. (Facebook)
• Record Store Day returns today all day at Park Ave CDs. RSD 2022 T-Shirts will be on sale (in-store only) for $10. (Facebook)
• Orlando City Council is set to consider a large-sized land purchase during its meeting next week. (Subscription: Orlando Business Journal)

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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.