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Month: March 2022

Celebration Among the Oaks

Celebration Among the Oaks spring festival returns to Oakland with helicopter Easter egg drop; new family experiences

OAKLAND, FL — The Town of Oakland’s Celebration Among the Oaks event is returning to bring the community together for a springtime festival with exciting new experiences.

Now with an expanded footprint throughout the Historic Downtown area from VanderLey Park to the Healthy West Orange Arts and Heritage Center, families are invited to enjoy a spectacular helicopter Easter Egg drop, photos with the Easter bunny, petting zoo, interactive kids’ activities, live music and more!

The event, to be held from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, will offer guests the opportunity to:

  • Watch over 10,000 eggs drop from the sky by helicopter during an egg hunt hosted by The Lakeside Church.
  • Play, chase and pop a continuous stream of bubbles at The Bubble Bus.
  • Visit the Easter Bunny in Oakland’s Gazebo with a fresh floral backdrop by Farm Nine.
  • Get up close to springtime animals at the Petting Zoo featuring bunnies, baby chicks and goats.
  • Enjoy StoryWalk, in partnership with the Orange County Public Library System, who presents “Planting a Rainbow” by Lois Ehlert along the West Orange Trail.
  • Listen to live music on the Center porch, presented by HAPCO Music Foundation.
  • Learn how to prune herbs and discover the environmental benefits of pollinators at Westly’s Herb Garden courtesy of The Bloom & Grow Society.
  • Discover the rich history of Oakland by exploring the new Est. 1887 exhibition, a combination of local art and history delving into the founding of the Town.

Reminder Parking Violations

Reminder of the rules regarding parking violations that will result in having your vehicle towed.

The basic parking rules are as follows:

  • No street parking from 1:00am to 6:00am
  • No parking at the gate lots
  • No parking on ANY grass in our community (Common and/or Private Property).
  • No parking on or blocking the sidewalk (Orange County Ordinance 85-1)
  • No parking at the dock as the area is for active loading and unloading only

If your vehicle is towed, please contact:
Car Store Towing directly. 407-656-2624

Architectural Review Board Approval

If you are planning to complete external property maintenance or make any changes to your home including exterior painting, roofing, windows, doors, landscaping, mailboxes etc. an Architectural Review Board (ARB) Application must be submitted for approval.
Any work performed without Architectural Review Board (ARB) Committee approval, which is required pursuant to the Johns Landing Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, Easements & Restrictions Article XV, may be subject to a fine.

NOTE: You will require prior Architectural Review Board (ARB) approval when painting the same color or using the same materials for maintenance, repairs or replacement.
Work may not commence until your request is approved by the Architectural Review Board (ARB).