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Weekly Update for January 10, 2023

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City News

City of Apopka Alert Holiday Office Closure: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

City Hall and offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 16, 2023.  

Visit our City Holiday list for a complete list of office closures.

Recycling Done Right 2023 Magnet

The Public Services Department would like to inform our residents to expect their 2023 Recycling Magnet in the next few weeks.

Residents can visit our Recycling Schedule page to view the 2023 schedule.

Apopka Citizens Police Academy
Apply today for our next academy beginning February 23, 2023!

This program allows those who are not sworn police officers, to acquaint themselves with the activities of the Apopka Police Department. There is no cost for the Citizens Police Academy, but there are certain requirements in order to attend. Participants must be 18 years and older.

Complete details and registration available on our Apopka Citizens Police Academy Page.

Still have questions? Please email Sergeant Jason Wiggins or call at 407-703-1777.

Spring 2023 Apopka Youth Soccer - Registration Now Available

Apopka Parks & Recreation is offering Youth Soccer this Spring 2023 to boys and girls ages 4 through 13. Practices will begin the week of February 27, 2023. Games will begin on Saturday, March 25 through May 13, 2023. Cost is $110 for city residents and $140 for non-residents.

Online registration is open until January 29, 2023 on our Rec1 site.

Summer Youth Program 2023

Are you a high school student between the ages of 15-19? You can earn at minimum $1,200 while investing in yourself and your future. Students can now apply for CareerSource Central Florida Summer Youth Program for Summer 2023 online with special code: AYW23.

This program is aimed at helping young adults train and achieve meaningful careers through talent solutions that ignite potential.

Apopka Youth Works

The City of Apopka, Apopka Area Chamber of Commerce, and CareerSource Central Florida provide local students with unique opportunities to explore a variety of rewarding careers in the Apopka area. Apopka Youth Works (AYW) introduces Apopka area high schoolers to the world of employment.

Learn more about Apopka Youth Works on our website.

Summer Job Opportunities

The Apopka Parks and Recreation Department will be seeking qualified individuals to join our team. We are seeking energetic, motivated, and creative individuals for our summer 2023 camp program.

Various positions available in a variety of areas: Camp Coordinators, Lead Counselors, Camp Counselors, Sports Specialist, Rock Wall Specialists, Arts and Crafts Specialists, Lifeguards, Bus Drivers, and Facility Attendants.

Check out the Employment Page to apply as positions become available.

City Calendar

14th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
Parade Route: 519 South Central Avenue & ends at the John H. Bridges Community Center
January 16, 2023 beginning at 2 PM

This year's parade theme is "Together, We Can Make A Difference."

Visit the South Apopka Ministerial Alliance page for more details.

Cookies & Milk With A Cop
at the North Orange Branch Library
January 21, 2023 from 11 AM to 12 PM

Join the Apopka Police Department on the third Saturday of the month for Story-time, arts and crafts, and cookies and milk provided by LCL Food Services (McDonald's).

View details on our Cookies & Milk With a Cop page.

Saturday Sounds Presents: Life on Mars
at the Apopka Amphitheater

January 21, 2023 from 5 PM to 7 PM
Join us for this free family-friendly concert series on select Saturdays. Food and drink vendors will be on-site.

Visit our Saturday Sounds page for artist information.

Community Meeting South Apopka Annexation January 24 2023

at John H. Bridges Community Center in Building A
January 24, 2023 from 4 PM to 6 PM

This in-person meeting will be held at John H. Bridges Community Center (445 West 13th Street, Building A) to discuss the annexation of South Apopka.

Visit our Agenda page to learn more.

Upcoming City Meetings

January 10, 2023: Apopka Planning Commission Meeting

January 18, 2023: Apopka City Council Meeting

February 1, 2023: Apopka City Council Meeting

February 14, 2023: Apopka Planning Commission Meeting

February 15, 2023: Apopka City Council Meeting

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