Please attend this public meeting and learn about the bicycle and pedestrian improvements being proposed for the Mills 50 District and The Milk District neighborhoods.  Everyone interested is invited! Come help us make the Orlando Main Streets more connected and comfortable for our community!

Get freebies and substantial savings at over 30 of  your favorite Mills 50 businesses!  Purchase your #mills50local coupons for only $25 and receive a complimentary Mills 50 residential membership.  Coupons are valid through August 16.  Purchase on line at: squareup.com/market/mills-50-main-street

Mix and mingle with Mills 50 business and residential members at our April Business After Hours.  Enjoy complimentary wine, beer & appetizers on Tuesday, April 24 from 5:30pm until 7pm at the new offices of Meehle & Jay, 1215 E. Concord Street!  RSVP to: director@mills50.org

Saturday, March 17 is the annual St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl, featuring 15 bars, restaurants and shops offering drink & food specials!  Purchase a wristband for $5 at Wally’s or Ten 10 Brewing – get some green beads, a shamrock tattoo & a map of all the participating venues!  Get ready to party – this pub crawl starts at 2pm!

Celebrate the “Year of the Dog” on Sunday, February 25 at the 7th Annual Dragon Parade/Lunar New Year Festival.  The parade begins at 11am at Oregon & Thornton and ends at the Lunar Festival site at 728 N. Thornton Avenue.  The Lunar Festival takes place from noon until 5pm and features Asian cuisine, arts and crafts, vendors and live entertainment.

It’s a festival all about love! Celebrate the love of the environment, the arts, music and food! Live music by Texas Outlaw Jerry J, The States, and Beemo! DJ Cliff T and DJ Jeff from Remix will be spinning your favorite tunes! Enjoy cocktails from The Guesthouse,  beer from Ten 10 Brewing Company and wine from Quantum Leap Winery! Arts and crafts by Pottery on the Run and SOS Art Gallery, readings by Miss Jessica’s Tarot, henna by Ash Rocks henna, jewelry from Golden Rhino, tie dye from gotkarma and much more! Non profit organizations include Central Florida YMCA, Clean The World, Keep Orlando Beautiful and The City of Orlando. Vendor applications will be accepted until Friday, January 19.  E-mail: director@mills50.org for information. This is a free community event!

Mills 50 businesses are celebrating Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 25 by offering special deals and discounts!  Participating businesses include Black Rooster Taqueria, Central Florida YMCA, District Market at Mills 50, Eclips Salon & Spa, Educe Salon, Florida Fitness Concepts, Go Big Tees, gotkarma, Jazzercise Orlando Mills 50 Fitness Center, Quantum Leap Winery, Remix Record Shop, The Barefoot Spa, The Salt Room, Track Shack & Tammy Jo Fashion. Love your local business and #shopsmall!

The Mills 50 Historic Home tour includes six homes located in the Mills 50 neighborhoods. You will tour classic bungalows and other traditional style homes built between the 1920’s & 1950’s. A limited number of tickets are available. Tickets are $35 in advance ($40 day of the tour) at www.orlandoweeklytickets.com/events/48707468/mills-50-historic-homes-tour and include the tour and an after party at The Guesthouse from 5pm until 7pm. Your ticket entitles you to a craft cocktail and appetizers from Black Rooster Taqueria. Attendees are to meet at Colonialtown Neighborhood Center starting at 12:30pm to receive a tour map & tour program.