“Celebrate Mount Dora, Labor Day Weekend”

Mount Dora, Florida is having the First Annual “Celebrate Mount Dora, Labor Day Weekend”, September 3, 4 & 5, 2010. This event is planned to be the first of its kind event and all agree that it’s about time we celebrate our town!

The weekend begins Friday, September 3 with our “Sip, Shop & Save Sidewalk Sale” from the downtown Mount Dora retail merchants from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The sidewalk sale continues Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 10-5. Enjoy refreshments as you mingle among unique shops and galleries for bargains galore!

On Saturday, September 4th, Mount Dora will brighten your day with the “Celebrate Mount Dora Days Chili Cookoff” from 2 to 6 p.m. at Evan’s Park downtown Mount Dora (end of Donnelly Street at the Lakefront). Fifteen entrants will battle for the Best of the Best with second and third place trophies for bragging rights. Judging will be announced at 2:30 by a panel of judges. There is a $5 charge for the public to taste each vendor’s chili. Proceeds will benefit the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce.

Also on Saturday, September 4th the Mount Dora Lawn Bowling Club will provide “free” lawn bowling lessons from 11 AM until 4 PM for anyone who would like to learn lawn bowling. The facility is adjacent to all the activities on Donnelly, south of Charles;

Not to be outdone, from 2 - 6 p.m., in a location downtown at store front corner of 4th and Alexander the local pie aficionados will compete for first, second and third place for the “Best Pie in Town” Pie Baking Contest! Come by and enjoy a slice with or without a la mode! Proceeds to benefit the Mount Dora Save the Pool Association. Judging will be at 2 p.m.

While leisurely strolling from the Chili Cookoff to the Sidewalk Sale and Pie Baking Contest, you can enjoy a FREE Water Sports Demonstration courtesy of Liquid Sports Marine from 2 – 6 p.m. on our beautiful Lake Dora!

The FREE entertainment continues with live music by the “Insecurites” at Grantham Point from 5 – 8 p.m. Bring your blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the concert. Rain or shine so bring an umbrella.

As your day winds down Saturday listening to the band and enjoying water sports and  sunset over Lake Dora,  the City of Mount Dora will display their “Celebrate Mount Dora Fireworks Display” at 8 p.m. FREE to all!

On Sunday, September 5th, our sidewalk sale continues from 10 – 5 p.m.

For more information, contact the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce at 352-383-2165 or go to www.MountDora.com.

Florida Highwaymen Art Walk Starts Friday, July 30th.

WIN $500 in the 2010 Florida HIGHWAYMEN ART WALK 

The Mount Dora Village Merchants & Business Assn. Inc, in conjunction with Heron Cay Lakeview B&B, PULSE Magazine & the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce present:

The 2010 Florida Highwaymen Art Walk.

For 2 weeks starting Friday, July 30th you can experience the art of the legendary Florida Highwaymen and get a chance to WIN $500 as downtown historic Mount Dora becomes an art gallery. 25 shops and restaurants will be displaying original works of the twelve artists who will be LIVE in Mount Dora August 13, 14 & 15. 
Pick up your downtown walking map & Art Walk ticket and begin your leisurely stroll through town to visit select locations displaying original Florida Highwaymen art.  Each hosting location will validate your Art Walk ticket with a unique stamp. Get 18 stamps and you will qualify to win $500 Dora Dollars in a random drawing on August 13th. Get stamped at all locations and you will get entered twice! 

During the Art Walk you will also have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets to win an original Florida Highwaymen painting which will be on display at the Mount Dora Center for the Arts Co-op during the two week period.  You will also have the opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for baskets filled with gift certificates and other items from downtown Mount Dora Merchants.  This event is sponsored by the Mount Dora Village Merchants and Business Assoc. Proceeds benefit the promotion of downtown Mount Dora and it's events. Winners will be notified by telephone or email. The Art Walk will take place every day from July 30th to August 13th from 11:30am to 4:30pm starting at the Mount Dora Center for the Arts Co-op at 138 E. 5th Ave or the Mount Dora Area Chamber of Commerce at 341 Alexander St.

For more information visit www.MountDoraArt.com or call (352)217-8390

A BIG thanks to PULSE Magazine for sponsoring the Art Walk. 

The Florida Highwaymen Events begin July 30th through August 15th.

Don't miss this chance to meet 12 of the original artists in Mount Dora this summer.

Starting at the Mount Dora Center for the Arts Coop on Friday, July 30th at 11am you can stroll through town and view original Florida Highwaymen art in 24 Mount Dora shops and restaurants.  Just for finishing the walk you will be entered to win $500 Dora Dollars and have a chance to win an original painting and other fabulous prizes in our raffle.  The Art Walk will go for 2 weeks culminating in the 2 Day Show & Sale at the Donnelly Building.

The Florida Highwaymen Collaboration Banquet

A very special event will be happening here in Mount Dora on August 14 -- The Highwaymen Collaboration Banquet. We welcome you to come and join us for this wonderful event! Dine with the Legendary Highwaymen and watch as the artists collaborate and complete a one-of-a-kind original painting in their unique style. This special piece of Florida Art History will be signed by each artist and given as a door prize to one of the lucky dinner guests that evening.

 

Call the Lakeside Inn now to make your reservations - August 1 deadline

800-556-5016 or locally 352-383-4101

 

The Dinner is Saturday, August 14, 2010 

Cocktails at 6:30 -- 4-Course Dinner at 7:30

Beauclaire Restaurant at the Lakeside Inn

Reservations only -- $59/person (plus tax and gratuity)

 

Visit:  www.MountDoraArt.com for more information.

One Mount Dora business doing it's part to clean up the Gulf oil spill.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact: Michele Wilson

michele@pureaveda.com

Pure Aveda Salonspa

206 West Fifth Avenue

Mount, Dora Fl 32757

www.pureaveda.com

(352) 383-9091

May 7, 2010

Pure Aveda Salonspa in Mount Dora Donates Hair to Clean Oil Spill

Pure Aveda Salonspa in Mount Dora, Florida shipped 70 pounds of hair clippings to the Gulf Coast the in first wave of donations being received to help with the BP Oil Spill cleanup.

Matter of Trust, an environmental non-profit, is helping clean up oil spills by reusing donated hair clippings from hair salons, barber shops, pet groomers, and wool farmers. Stuffing this donated hair into donated nylon stockings, this organization creates highly absorbent booms that can protect beaches and white sands from oil spills. A pound of hair can absorb one quart of oil in one minute, and hair mats can be wrung out and reused up to 100 times.

Michele and Ric Wilson, owners of  Pure Aveda Salonspa said, “ As a FAB PRO Green Conscious Certified business, partnering with Matter of Trust  is a natural solution for us to re-purpose hair clippings, and a safe, non-toxic, and effective way to participate in the Gulf Spill cleanup. Our salon guests love knowing that their hair is doing something to help”.

Donors from every state in the US, from Canada and beyond are sending in hair, fur and wool clippings as well as nylons and funding for outer mesh. Boom B Q's (boom making parties) are cropping up all over the Gulf and now in other states as well. The booms will be stored in donated temporary warehouse spaces all up and down the Gulf Coast. If BP and UNIFIED COMMAND need more boom, the Gulf Coast residents, and the donors from all over, will have provided an unprecedented support, supply of materials and volunteer hours, for their assistance!

Pure Aveda Salonspa will continue to collect hair clippings for a second wave of donations and has also set up a nylons donation point at its location in downtown Mount Dora. The community is encouraged to participate by going to get a haircut and bringing along a pair of used, clean pantyhose with you for donation (runs are okay). Pure Aveda Salonspa is located at 206 West Fifth Avenue in Mount Dora. (352) 383-9091. www.pureaveda.com

You can see pictures here. http://www.facebook.com/PureAveda#!/album.php?aid=166252&id=68170169836

The ALL NEW Mount Dora Tavern Tours

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Visit prohibition era Mount Dora and discover the "alternative" history of our quaint little town on the all new Mount Dora Tavern Tours!

www.TourMountDora.com

Click Here to See the Promo Video

PAWS for Mount Dora - Discover our Pet Friendly Downtown

The inaugural PAWS for Mount Dora event held on Sunday, April 11th was fabulous.  Nearly 200 individuals and 65 pets attended the event at which we raffled off over $400 in fabulous prizes including restaurant gift certificates, pet friendly lodging, pet supplies, T-shirts and many other items.

The next PAWS event will be held on Mother's Day, May 9th from 1pm to 5pm.  Bring mom & fido out for an afternoon of fun and prizes as you make your way through downtown and discover pet friendly shopping & dining! 

Check out the PAWS video of the first event at this link:  PAWS for Mount Dora Video.

A BIG thanks to our wonderful sponsors who make this event possible:

Mount Dora Village Merchants & Business Association, Inc.

Hobscot Pet Supplies

Mt Dora Sushi & Steak

Maison En Ville

Mount Dora Cottages

Tremain Street Cottages

Lakeside Inn

Daily Commercial

Mount Dora Community Trust