The Hit List

Quiz: What’s Your Halloween Style?

Ghouls, goblins and ghosts, oh my! With the spookiest day of the year just around the corner, perhaps it’s time to find out exactly how much Halloween spirit you have. Are you excited about giving out candy to pint-sized vampires…

Get into the Spirit of Halloween

Dressing up for Halloween isn’t just for kids. Adults have been placing online orders with Spirit Halloween since summer, and a customer service representative for the company says Beetlejuice and Michael Myers, the fictional character from the Halloween…

Barrel of Books and Games Bookstore Celebrates 10 Years

The Barrel of Books and Games, owned by longtime Mount Dora resident Crissy Stile, celebrated 10 years in town on September 1. “On the bookstore’s Facebook page on its anniversary, Crissy wrote: “Ten years ago today we opened the door…

New Edge Coffee Shop Opens in Mount Dora

Mount Dora’s Hannah and William Parke are excited about bringing coffee roasted in Ireland to the United States, starting right in their own community. On August 21, the pair opened the doors to Edge Coffee, located at 112 W.…

New Halloween T-Shirt Design for Donors at OneBlood

OneBlood Blood Center often gives creative, unique design T-shirts to blood donors, but the most sought-after one is at Halloween time. OneBlood recently conducted an online poll where people could vote for their favorite Halloween design and the winner for…

October is “Adopt a Shelter Dog” Month

October is “Adopt a shelter dog” month, so why not celebrate by visiting the Lake County Animal Shelter to find the perfect fur buddy to take home and gift with a family. The process couldn’t be easier either, since adoptions…

Art Create Fridays at Leesburg Center for the Arts

Artists, dabblers, and creative types are invited to the Leesburg Center for the Arts, 429 W. Magnolia St., every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon to create art with like-minded people. Art Create Fridays are free to CFA members…

The fairest of the fair

The 2021 Miss and Teen Lake County Fair Pageant (ages 13-19) was held on July 24 and the winners are Mackenzie Mulligan, Miss Lake County Fair 2021 and Chloie Sebree, Teen Lake County Fair 2021. Judging was based on poise,…

A little love for plant-based lovers

Hug a Vegetarian Day is Sept. 24, according to juleeho.com, and vegetarians are known to follow diets that exclude meat, poultry, and seafood while vegans eliminate all meat and animal products in their diets, including dairy or eggs. Luckily, more…

National Wildlife Day

September 4 is National Wildlife Day. Here in Lake County, our preserves and parks are teeming with wildlife of all sizes. This is a perfect opportunity to go on a wildlife walk and learn about local species. Lake Louisa…