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Happy 4th of July

Have a Safe 4th of July

Summer is in full swing and, believe it or not, the Fourth of July is just around the corner! This is a wonderful time to get together with family to celebrate America’s independence!

Please keep the following in mind:

Play by the Rules

Review the CC&Rs and HOA rules to familiarize yourself with what you can and cannot do as members of the Association.

Homeowners are Reminded of Basic Safety Tips

Although a fun holiday, the Fourth of July can be dangerous, too!

Basic safety tips:

Fireworks: Fireworks are an integral part of any Fourth of July celebration! Always read directions for use, and only use one at a time. Fireworks should never be handled by children and should never be aimed or thrown at another person. Monitor windy conditions and avoid using fireworks near homes, dry grass, animals, or flammable materials. Proper disposal of fireworks includes dousing them in water before discarding them in an appropriate waste receptacle. Set off fireworks from within your own property, in doing so you assume all responsibility for any damage incurred.
Fireworks are not permitted to be set off within common areas including the area around ponds and the boat dock or on empty lots
Be courteous and notify neighbors before setting off fireworks, please be considerate to neighbors and pets – NO FIREWORKS after 10:00 pm.

Water safety: Many will be headed to lakes, pools, and rivers to beat the summer heat. Reminder to wear life-jackets, and to never swim alone if headed to a large outdoor body of water, as drowning can happen in a matter of seconds.
Grilling safety: Homeowners should never leave a lit grill unattended. When grilling, a fire extinguisher should be kept readily available. Avoid decorating near any grilling area and keep the grill at least 10 feet away from any structure.
Pet precautions: Many pets are afraid of loud noises. Reminder to homeowners to keep pets safe by leaving them inside to prevent them from running off and encountering harm once the festivities begin.

Johns Landing Homeowners Association Board of Directors wishes everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July!

4th of July Fireworks

Reminder:

Fireworks are NOT permitted to be set-off within common areas.

With the approaching holiday weekend the John’s Landing HOA would like to remind residents that fireworks may not be set off around ponds or recreational areas including the boat dock and playground.

Fireworks may only be set-off from within the residents own property. In doing so resident assumes ALL responsibility for any damage incurred to surrounding homes and Johns Landing HOA property. All firework residue to be cleaned up within 24 hours.

  • Fireworks are not permitted to be set-off within common areas including the area around ponds and the boat dock
  • Fireworks are not to be set-off on empty lots
  • Fireworks may only be set-off from within the residents own property
  • In doing so resident assumes all responsibility for any damage incurred to surrounding homes and HOA property
  • All firework residue to be cleaned up within 24 hours
  • Be courteous and notify neighbors before setting off fireworks
  • Please be considerate to neighbors and pets – NO FIREWORKS after 10:00 pm
  • Please refrain from congregating around ponds
  • No littering

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.

Johns Lake Holiday Boat Parade

From: Johns Lake Improvement Association

Save the date for the 2021 Johns Lake Holiday Boat Parade

December 12, 2021

Don’t miss the fun this year as we celebrate our 21st annual holiday boat parade! Last year we had a record forty-four (44) boats participate in the parade and many, many enthusiastic parade watchers along the shores of Johns Lake. It was a great night for all and with your help, we’re ready to make it even bigger and better this year! A big thank you to Tommy’s Florida who was our sponsor for prizes last year! This year we are looking for additional sponsors. Please contact Karen Quill at kquill@cfl.rr.com if you wish to become a sponsor.

We will publish more details on our website (see below) and Facebook Page. We will include both the parade route as well as how you can register your boat to win prizes. Please keep an eye out for more information coming soon!
Please come join us for the 21st Annual Johns Lake Holiday Boat Parade! Last year we had forty-four (44) boats in the parade and we hope for even more this year!
The parade will start at the furthest NW corner of Johns Lake and motor eastbound past as many neighborhoods as possible in a two-hour time frame.
We keep our boaters in mind when creating the route, since two-hours is quite a long time for people/families to be out on the water. We can’t motor past every single part of the lake but we do try to cover as much shore line as possible. Our plan is to change the boat-route on a semi-regular basis so that everyone has a fair shot at viewing it from their home.
We ask that all boats entering the parade register in advance. Click this link to register.
We’re happy to announce that once again, prizes will be awarded to our top three boats! More detail on prizes to come in future p

Halloween Trick or Treat 2021

Halloween Trick or Treat 2021: October 31, 2021

Trick or Treating is held annually on October 31, Halloween night between 6:00pm and 8:30pm.
If you plan to participate please tie a orange ribbon, bow or decoration to your mailbox.
Residents without orange ribbons, bows or decorations should not be disturbed during this event.

Fireworks for 4th of July

Reminder:

Fireworks may not be set off around ponds or in recreational areas in John’s Landing.

With the approaching holiday weekend the John’s Landing HOA would like to remind residents that fireworks may not be set off around ponds or recreational areas including the boat dock and playground.

Fireworks may only be set-off from within the residents own property. In doing so resident assumes all responsibility for any damage incurred to surrounding homes and HOA property. All firework residue to be cleaned up within 24 hours.

  • Fireworks are not permitted to be set-off within the area around ponds and the boat dock
  • Fireworks are not to be set-off on empty lots
  • Fireworks may only be set-off from within the residents own property
  • In doing so resident assumes all responsibility for any damage incurred to surrounding homes and HOA property
  • All firework residue to be cleaned up within 24 hours
  • Please be considerate to neighbors and pets

Memorial Day Information

5 things not to do on Memorial Day
  • Don’t wish anyone a “Happy Memorial Day” This is not Christmas – Memorial Day was not founded in joy with the promise of brining glee each year
  • Don’t thank the current troops
  • Don’t disregard its importance
  • Don’t forget it exists
  • Don’t let politics keep you from rendering respect