Good morning, Clermont.

Earlier this month, 12 senior living communities joined the Senior Chef Showdown that raised $35,000 to help Seniors First fight food insecurity, and Chef Paul Garcia won the contest.

He and Katherine Brown shared samples of the winning dish on Good Day Orlando—highlighting the competition’s impact.

Clermont’s 500 lb bell from the old brick school was moved from a hidden spot at 8th and Minneola to the Historic Village where a new open structure now displays and protects it—made in Baltimore in 1884.

Today, the Florida Department of Health in Lake County recognizes October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month to encourage regular screenings and early detection of breast cancer—its Early Detection Program offers free or low-cost mammograms for eligible women.

New recreational venues are coming to South Lake as Game On, set to open soon at 524 West Avenue in downtown Clermont—near the Historic Village—will offer arcade games, golf simulators and party spaces while One Degree at 12629 US-27 will bring high-tech indoor golf in November and Minneola Mini Golf will open October 17 at 650 N. Highway 27 for family fun.

AdventHealth Great Floridian Multisport Festival

Saturday, Oct 18th — 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM — Waterfront Park — Registration Fee Required — Celebrate endurance at Florida's premier multisport event in the beautiful Clermont setting.

Nightmare on the Clermont Trails 5K

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Victory Pointe — Entry fee applies — Experience a Halloween-themed night run with festive Spook Zones along the course.

Trunk or Treat Montverde

5:30-8:30 p.m. — Kirk Park — Free entry — Enjoy a festive evening with contests, music, and prizes for best decorations and costumes.

The Golden Sounds of The Platters

7-8:30 p.m. — Clermont Performing Arts Center — $33.50-$64.50 — Relive timeless classic hits with the soulful harmonies of The Platters.

The Florida Run

7:00-11:00 a.m. — Lake Louisa State Park — Registration fees vary — Experience thrilling trail running in the scenic beauty of Florida's Lake Louisa State Park.