🌱 Could Union Park Middle be shut down to save $10 million?

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• Could Union Park Middle be shut down to save $10 million?

Also on today's calendar: BJ's Wholesale Club Pre-Opening Limited-Time Offer.

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 72 and low of 58 degrees.
• Wednesday: Nice with periods of sun, temps: high: 76, low: 61.
• Thursday: Nice with periods of sun, with a high of 78 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Orange County families start petitions to save schools from closing (wesh.com) — Union Park Middle School is one of seven Orange County campuses that could be closed as the district considers consolidations to save about $10 million amid falling enrollment. Parents at Bonneville Elementary, also on the list, are organizing petitions and plan to speak at upcoming school board meetings, worried about disruptions for Exceptional Student Education students and children with medical needs.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Union Park

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★ Featured events ★

Tuesday December 16

• BJ's Wholesale Club Pre-Opening Limited-Time Offer
  138 FL-436, Casselberry, FL 32707,
  12:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Brunch Buffet with Santa & Mrs. Claus
  The Sanford Galleon, 541 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 16

• Together Time Tales
  City of Altamonte Meetings , 281 Maitland Avenue , Altamonte Springs
  11:00 am
• Rock Steady Boxing - Winter Park — Parkinson Association of Central Florida
  Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center , 2005 Mizell Ave , Winter Park
  12:00 pm
• 12 Days of Christmas After Hours
  Courtyard by Marriott , 1750 Pembrook Drive , Orlando
  5:00 pm
• Michael W. Smith
  Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra , 425 N Bumby Ave , Orlando
  6:00 pm

Wednesday December 17

• Preschool Storytime - Central
  Jean Rhein Central Branch , 215 N Oxford Rd , Casselberry
  11:00 am
• STEAM Stars
  City of Altamonte Meetings , 281 Maitland Avenue , Altamonte Springs
  4:00 pm
• Planning Board Meeting
  City Hall Commission Chambers , 225 Newburyport Avenue , Altamonte Springs
  6:30 pm

Thursday December 18

• Coffee Club Nona-Vista
  Mission BBQ Lee Vista , 6324 S Semoran Blvd , Orlando
  8:30 am
• 9:00 a.m. Development Review Committee Meeting
  Casselberry Calendar , 95 Triplet Lake Drive , Casselberry
  9:00 am
• Breathe with the Trees Relaxation Training
  Mead Botanical Garden , 1300 S. Denning Dr. , Winter Park
  10:00 am
• Spooky Cat's Creepmas Pop-Up
  Spooky Cat Press , 893 FL-436 , Casselberry
  11:00 am
• 6:30 p.m. Code Enforcement Hearing
  Casselberry Calendar , 95 Triplet Lake Drive , Casselberry
  6:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Winter Park

• Security for Hanukkah event in Winter Park increased following Sydney attack (wesh.com)
• Port Orange's Riverwalk dreams placed on hold (hometownnewsvolusia.com)
• Final Super 16 Coaches Football Poll: Lake Mary Miracle puts Rams No. 1 (orlandosentinel.com)

Oviedo

• Old Dominion, South Florida coaches highlight Cure Bowl's impact beyond football (clickorlando.com)
• PinkPantheress Extends ‘An Evening With' Tour Through 2026 (ticketnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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